Re Clematis 'Avant Garde':
I just planted this in my garden and since your photo notes it has been 3 yrs. in your garden, I wondered if you would comment on how it does or would do if paired with another type 3 clematis or a rose? Do you prune it to the ground annually or only as needed? Also, would you say it is truly red with pink or more magenta with pink? I am in USDA zone 6b.
Thank you for any observations.