Clematis: Hardwick Hall More Summer Blooms, 1 by ClematisGuru

ClematisGuru wrote:
should mention that is a trumpet vine bloom in with the gravetye. some have asked how i keep the trumpet vine in check....i cut the heck out of it every spring, and cut it back all season, at least 5 or 6 times, just trim them quickly when i am watering or tending clems. i keep it for the green, glad to have some blooms form it. but it could take over the whole garden if not kept in check.

here is a closer shot of the gravetye bloom as i know many of you were glad to see it. for a texensis it is more upward facing and opens almost fully as the blooms mature vs the flared bell of many texensis.