Clematis: New to Clematis, 0 by shihtzumom

shihtzumom wrote:
I agree with Diamond. The root system is the major key to the plant. As Carolyn mentioned the 45 degree angle is how you should always plant your clematis.

If you have a tomato cage or any type of climbing support for them it would be helpful to put that in place now for the first year or 2 and up grade to a larger trellis as it grows. One good reason is to know where that plant is and even if you don't see lots of growth this summer don't assume it's dead. I've had clematis go 'missing' for a year and come back full force the next year. As long as the crown isn't damaged and moles have not eaten the roots you should have a clematis pop up when it's good and ready. You did pick great choices.

There are so many clematis. Check out http://www.clematis.hull.ac.uk/
You will be amazed how many clematis are out there. I don't recall how many I have right now but some where around 60. I've learned what I like and what I don't like. Type 3 is the easies to start. Type 2 has huge flowers.

You asked in your first post for someone to recommend a clematis for a chain link fence - what color do you prefer? We all have favorites.

Here are a few of mine:
Barbara Harrington blooms all spring, summer and into fall for me.

This message was edited Feb 12, 2011 11:37 AM