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Clematis viticella "Etoile Violet". Photo: Marie Viljoen
Plant vining clematis for vertical blooms. Try it in pots, in full sun, or in-ground, where it can grow up and over arbors, air conditioners or shrubs, like roses. Over 200 species of clematis are divided into three groups based on their cultivation requirements: "Etoile Violette" (violet star) belongs to Group 3, meaning that it blooms on this year's growth, and flowers in early summer, with reblooming through fall. Prune in spring for more shoots and a better root system. And for more clematis info, check out the American Clematis Society.
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