Check out this link for information on growing clematis from cuttings: clematis from cuttings.
The top picture looks like Florida Sieboldii. There are so many that look like the bottom one to me that I won't even guess.

I concur on the "Florida Sieboldii" ..could the second one be "Etoile Violette"?..Jeanne

Thanks for the ID & link.
Karyn

I was thinking 'Etoile Violette' before I read Jeanne's post.
However, there are a ton of purple Clemmies.

Actually I think the first one is Florida Viennetta - Just my opinion. This is the best picture I could find of Viennetta - you have to scroll down there -
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/clematis/msg1115124927798.html

I think Lynn is right "Clematis Viennetta"..Here is my clematis "Florida Sieboldii"..and they are different where the anthers are...Jeanne
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I also think it's the Florida Viennetta. A couple people ID'd it as Florida Sieboldii in the plant ID forum but this flower is definitely a cornflower blue and white. Is it hardy in zone 7a? Do I have to prune it and if so when?
Thanks,
Karyn

Hi Karyn,
My VIENNETTA died after that crazy winter we had, but it was potted. Probably, it will do fine in the ground with some protection (mulch). Prune both of your Clemmies after blooming and fertilize with rose fertilizer at the same time, you will get second blooming in our climate. I would also hard prune them next spring to stimulate branching and root developing.
I am growing about 40 Clematis now (some of them in pots you gave me :-), thanks!). What I learned:
Our summer sun is pretty harsh for Clematis, so plant them where they will be protected from afternoon sun, east exposure works very well. Your purple Clemmie might also fade badly on full sun.
By pruning down to one third after blooming we can get up to 3 blooming periods in our zone.
Good luck with them!
Alina.