Clematis: Clematis talk continues..., 1 by warriorswisdomkathy

warriorswisdomkathy wrote:
When I plant clems., the whole is atleast 12-14" deep, soil is mixed with peat moss, 1/2 and 1/2. I put the plant in deeper that it grew atleast 1 or 2 nodes (removing leaves as necessary), my clem book says to do this as if tops get broken there are other nodes for it to grow from. Side dress with aged manure. I then top off with a thick mulch or place a large rock over the roots as the roots prefer to be shaded. I've even moved clems., from garden to garden and they transplant wonderfully. Speaking of new clems., this spring I got: 1. integrifolia "Mongolian Bells". 2. integrifolia. 3. integrifolia "Durandii". 4. Terniflora, "Sweet Autumn". 5. hirsutimma (Co) "Lone Pine Blue". 6. "Sealand Gem". And just ordered: 7. "Barbara". 8. "Ernest Markham". 9. "volcano". 10. "Diana". 11. "Sangria". . And I already have atleast a dozen in the garden so far. Addicted? LOL. Both shrub and vine clems.. Here's my fav. from last summer......"Prince Charles" with Gypsophila paniculata (babies breath, 4ft), at it's feet. Good Luck, Kathy.