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nrspds55 Buffalo, NY Apr 30, 2009

what date is best to plant clemitis in zone 5?

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DaleTheGardener Tampa, FL(Zone 10a) Apr 30, 2009

Clematis is a hardy vine, tomorrow would be perfect day to plant.

In spring, as long as the ground isn't frozen, you can plant any hardy plant, the earlier the better. Planting when things are dormant causes no problems.

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AvidPAGardener Souderton, PA May 04, 2009

My limited experience with clematis is that you really need to be patient. I planted one three years ago, and nearly gave up on it. The second year, it finally seemed to have established roots, and I was rewarded with a few flowers on 6 ft tall vines. This year, it looks significantly better, with dozens of flower buds. I've read that the vines like warm, sunny locations, but the roots like a cool, moist habitat. So, definitely add a couple of inches of mulch around the roots. Good luck; once established, clematis can be very dramatic for a long period of time.

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Vanisa17inSC Goose Creek, SC May 05, 2009

Clematis: Head in the sun & feet in the shade with 6 hrs. of sun. The first year they sleep, the second year they creep, and the third year they leap. Be sure to keep I.D. tag to find out what "Group" yours is in for pruning. Make sure to plant deep (2-2 1/2") with at least two sets of buds underground-- this will give you re-growth if it's accidentally mowed over or if it suffers an infection of clematis wilt. The climbing trendils will latch onto small trellises about the size of a pencil or smaller. Large lattice or arbors with thick wood will not help them. I've used old soccer nets and fishing line to steer them upward. Clematis are worth it... They're the Queen of the Climbers!!

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Magie7 Junction City, OR May 08, 2009

I just got aTapioca Plant.With no instruction on planting & etc. Can you tell me how I'm to care for it.In Oregon Williamette valley

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DaleTheGardener Tampa, FL(Zone 10a) May 08, 2009

Magie,

Tapioca would be a house plant for you. You might want to ask here> http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/f/houseplants/all/

We use them as landscape plants in the southern half of Florida, they are a tropical I believe.

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