Best clematis I've ever grown, and I've planted many! Clematis Giselle has been the highlight of my garden this year. I planted two at the base of a standing bird cage in my garden. In short order, the vines grew to the top of the birdcage. I've had blooms from day one. It is now mid-September, and I've got 17 new buds on my bird cage planting, plus multiple blooms on others planted at the base of my Abelias. I cannot wait for year 2!