Clematis: Clematis are Starting..., 1 by pirl

pirl wrote:
The Vyvyan one is Vyvyan Pennell.

Dream was right - they can lie dormant for years and pop back to grow beautifully. I've also had it happen. That's my hope with two expensive ones I bought. I'm considering burying them in one of the compost piles and then planting pink flags to remind me not to dig in the compost!

Please cover the earth in front of the clem with a large piece of bark, or a wide rock or a container with flowers in it. I know a lot of people will say to put a plant there to keep the roots cool but my fear is the roots will invade the clematis roots and rob water and nutrients so I don't abide by that thought.

Even very good drainage is so much better than water logged. Just provide something to keep the roots cool.

Here's Bluestone's photo of Vyvyan Pennell: