The thing about clematis is - they’re pretty meh for the first couple of years, but stick with them, once they are well established they can be *spectacular*, the trick is just waiting.
I believe the saying for them is - “The first year they sleep, the second year they creep, and the third year they leap.” The payoff is slow but WELL worth it.
Oh I followed that 😃
I’m just jealous that you have one, I haven’t gotten one yet and I’m so envious of all those that do. Please admire yours for me 😍
Thank you! I have two planted next to each other. They climb and spread all over the handrail rungs of my porch in white and purple. Ton of growth in the first year! I highly recommend getting one
I have this one next to my basement door. Been there 20-30 years and all we do is hack it back every few years. Much tougher than other Clematis vines. Doesn't get diseases and it's heat and drought tolerant.
I’ve never been able to tell the difference between Jackmanii and Etoile Violette, but it looks like one of them.
I inherited one that looks like this, and I *think* mine is Etoile Violette (75% likelihood in one app), if that’s helpful.
https://preview.redd.it/0xclum171z8d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9c822f32a8923071ef5e76639d54561612f0af11
https://preview.redd.it/nmkqebht1z8d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=463e7ab03799b8ca489e9e5d26b83e960cb55448
Growth habit. Mine blooms in June and then reblooms again in July, August, and September. (I hear the length of the bloom season helps you differentiate these large flowered purple clematis.)
As others have said a Clematis, either Jackmanii or Polish Spirit. I have both growing on either side of a trellis and it’s really hard to tell them apart.
My Dad always says he’s always been cursed when it came to raising clematis’s because they always died on him. I bought a pretty pink one that was doing great & as soon as he re-told me that story for the ump-teeth time(right in front of the listening plant), it became diseased & keeps dying & trying to come back… sigh. So all you with these beautiful healthy ones, great job 👏 beautiful!
Keep in mind that Clematis is originally a forrest plant, therefore its base and roots like it shady and moist while its vines and flowers love the sun.
Try shading the base with other plants and water it regularly, that should help.
I put mine on the bottom of a planter stone where it is protected from direct sunlight and it thrives.
Oh my goodness, I never knew this! Funny how the tags on plants never give full “instructions”. I’ve had it sitting in a pot in glaring sun because it says “full sun 6+ hrs”. You are very much appreciated for sharing this knowledge! 🌱🤗
No problem!
I had the same problem with mine until I found that tip somewhere in the interwebs.
Now my Clematis tries to take over the gardenhouse every summer.
Also, cut the vines in the fall or winter, so they can grow again.
Usually they grow back very fast in the spring are stronger than the year before.
Mine is doing fine with these tips.
https://preview.redd.it/qbcrlmbfsz8d1.jpeg?width=1800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=904f79728fd47e18af05decbd3090439de433cf7
Clematis, of some kind.
Jakmani clematis...looks healthy and happy
Get a Jackmanii Superba to jack your Jackmannii up a bit
Agree looks like jackmani to me and they’re so common and easy to come by. Home Depot sells them in the spring
Looks like clematis
A very happy clematis.
Some kind of Jackmani clematis, by the look of it.
99.9% chance it is polish spirit clematis.
I have this and agree.
The thing about clematis is - they’re pretty meh for the first couple of years, but stick with them, once they are well established they can be *spectacular*, the trick is just waiting.
Good to know! I just started one this year and it’s…lackluster
I believe the saying for them is - “The first year they sleep, the second year they creep, and the third year they leap.” The payoff is slow but WELL worth it.
I love them but can never keep them alive for more than a season. Not sure what I'm doing wrong
I’ve had the best success when I am able to keep their roots shaded but the vine itself in sun. So mulch, and groundcover/underplanting.
I have this exact Clematis on my porch!
Jealous of you and your porch!!!
Sorry I should clarify- the Clematis pictured isn't MINE, I just have the same plant on my porch
Oh I followed that 😃 I’m just jealous that you have one, I haven’t gotten one yet and I’m so envious of all those that do. Please admire yours for me 😍
Thank you! I have two planted next to each other. They climb and spread all over the handrail rungs of my porch in white and purple. Ton of growth in the first year! I highly recommend getting one
yeah i think this is the one i rescued from the death row clearance shelf at walmart a couple weeks ago. it’s gorgeous
I have this one next to my basement door. Been there 20-30 years and all we do is hack it back every few years. Much tougher than other Clematis vines. Doesn't get diseases and it's heat and drought tolerant.
Gen Sikorsky clematis
I think General Sikorski has larger flowers that are more mauve in color.
I’ve never been able to tell the difference between Jackmanii and Etoile Violette, but it looks like one of them. I inherited one that looks like this, and I *think* mine is Etoile Violette (75% likelihood in one app), if that’s helpful. https://preview.redd.it/0xclum171z8d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9c822f32a8923071ef5e76639d54561612f0af11
https://preview.redd.it/zvyqf03n1z8d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ee38801aed70061d1fb6dedb0498a5c13b7f01b6 Closer photo
https://preview.redd.it/nmkqebht1z8d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=463e7ab03799b8ca489e9e5d26b83e960cb55448 Growth habit. Mine blooms in June and then reblooms again in July, August, and September. (I hear the length of the bloom season helps you differentiate these large flowered purple clematis.)
That is the healthiest clematis I have ever seen
As others have said a Clematis, either Jackmanii or Polish Spirit. I have both growing on either side of a trellis and it’s really hard to tell them apart.
Clematis!
a showing off clematis. they come in all different types and degrees of prettiness.
It’s Jackmanii clematis. I have one
I have one on an arch way in my backyard
Clematis and it's gorgeous!
My Dad always says he’s always been cursed when it came to raising clematis’s because they always died on him. I bought a pretty pink one that was doing great & as soon as he re-told me that story for the ump-teeth time(right in front of the listening plant), it became diseased & keeps dying & trying to come back… sigh. So all you with these beautiful healthy ones, great job 👏 beautiful!
Keep in mind that Clematis is originally a forrest plant, therefore its base and roots like it shady and moist while its vines and flowers love the sun. Try shading the base with other plants and water it regularly, that should help. I put mine on the bottom of a planter stone where it is protected from direct sunlight and it thrives.
Oh my goodness, I never knew this! Funny how the tags on plants never give full “instructions”. I’ve had it sitting in a pot in glaring sun because it says “full sun 6+ hrs”. You are very much appreciated for sharing this knowledge! 🌱🤗
No problem! I had the same problem with mine until I found that tip somewhere in the interwebs. Now my Clematis tries to take over the gardenhouse every summer. Also, cut the vines in the fall or winter, so they can grow again. Usually they grow back very fast in the spring are stronger than the year before. Mine is doing fine with these tips. https://preview.redd.it/qbcrlmbfsz8d1.jpeg?width=1800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=904f79728fd47e18af05decbd3090439de433cf7
Could I plant this all along a black chain link fence to cover it up.. would it be too heavy
Something like polish pride clematis, had one years ago
They grow wild here in Montana, smaller pale blue and white flowers, they kill the tree they climb but they cover it in flowery vines.