A Flower That Is No Diva.

My Clematis vine is one of my favorite plants. It blooms like a diva without all the attitude!
This is a photo of one of mine. It is in its second season and going strong. If you want a perennial with a blast of color and basic maintenance, the clematis is the flower for you. It will need a support or trellis. They love the sun, about 6 hours a day is great. If you are in a southern zone, plant them in late afternoon shade to keep the bloom's color from fading.
The best advice to keep a Clematis happy is to give them sun on their faces and shade on their toes! I have to agree with the Clematis, that makes me happy too!