That first one is just magical!

Rick, the first one is Viticella Betty Corning (Clematis). We love it because it blooms from June until autumn (Sept or so) and is just covered with blossums all during that time.

Nice shots there Joyce!
Thanks for sharing!

That clematis is really lovely! I may have to acquire one of those...

-Marie

I agree - the pics are wonderful. Will you be collecting seeds from your Viticella Betty Corning (Clematis)? I sure hope so!!!

You always have great photo's. Keep it up!

I agree - the pics are wonderful. Will you be collecting seeds from your Viticella Betty Corning (Clematis)? I sure hope so!!!

You always have great photo's. Keep it up!

And Betty Corning is quite vigorous, if I remember right. Would be a good one over a shrub.

BTW, I picked up a couple little Helios clematis (2.5" pots) from the Friends Sale, planted one under my Euonymus 'Pink Lady' and one under my clove currant. Both "scary" places, as Euonymus roots completely envelope the soil, and where the clove currant is, there is barely enough water to keep it alive, let alone another clematis plant. As is the usual case with clematis planted in already root infested areas, I merely hoped they would the stay alive. But they have been growing! I am very pleased.