Clematis: Clematis chat continued, 1 by pirl

pirl wrote:
Annette - Houttuynia should be banned from sale. My daughter read that it was the subject of a newspaper story about the "newest" most invasive weed. It's so beautiful that I'm sure many won't heed the advice but they'll live to regret it.

Omoshiro doesn't require full sun for me but the last one I bought did get placed in full sun just so I could monitor the differences between growing it in part sun as opposed to full sun. I hope yours enjoys the new spot and that it blooms well for you. Mulch it well - 3 to 4" won't hurt it.

Carolyn - Gooseneck Loosestrife has been good here but only because it's bordered by that ugly black edging on two sides. I'd be highly reluctant to plant it if I were you. Too many people report massive problems with it invading their gardens. Check out Plant Files to see what others say. In the Northeast Forum Victorgardener has huge issues with it and wishes he never planted it.

My Gooseneck, pictured here, is allowed to roam as far as the piece of bark on the right and a piece of granite for a clematis label on the left. If it goes past those markers (or gets too close) I dig it out. I would not recommend the plant.