clematis

Can you identify this Clematis?

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The plant was probably planted summer 02 or spring 03.

It was here when we moved in and we have no idea what kind of Clematis it is.

I took pictures, unfortunately, the flowers are either falling off or not open yet. It blooms all summer, but was more prolific earlier than now.

We need to remove the deck that the trellis is attached to.

We'd like to leave it where it is, but will need to prune it back heavily to get the base of the trellis off of the deck and able to stand on its own. We may have to move it, but we would rather not.

Has anybody ever done this?

We are in zone 8, in SW Washington state.

So... answers I am looking for:

1. What is the name of this Clematis?

2. Can I prune it WAY back and allow it to live?

3. Can I move it?

4. What would you do?

Thanks a bunch,

Jan

Can you identify this Clematis?
I believe it is Clematis montana rubens - a very lovely one! This variety doesn't normally require any pruning.

Perhaps you can cut the trellis at the base and then slip the Clematis off of it and lay the vines in the grassy area? Then you can leave it where it is. If that is not possible, perhaps just prune what is on the trellis off it. If you must move it, I would not cut it back and try and leave as much of the plant intact as possible. All in all, it's pretty hardy but I would mulch the base as to protect it from any possible freezing since you'll be moving it.

If it were me and I didn't have to move the plant, I would try and take as little off as possible. If I had to move it, I would dig it up and move it. Plants are pretty hardy though. I transplanted some rose bushes in the heat of August (I know, I know-I had to do it) but they are doing fine. Who knew?!

Good luck.

P.S. Cute little cottage in the background! ;)
Reply:Hi - It looks like Clematis Montana. I have one that I have just pruned hard back - to about 18 - 24" and as it is a bit of a thug I have to do this every 3 - 4 years as it becomes top heavy. They are gorgeous and are really good at covering an area. They don't need annual pruning like some but if it needs a hair cut it is tough enough to take it. I wouldn't try and move it the root system would be massive. You could try pinning down a few bits and see if you can strike some cuttings. Best of luck and happy gardening.
Reply:Maybe: Clematis Texensis Group 'Duchess of Albany'

A moderately fast growing, semi-herbaceous climber. Attractive, nodding, bright pink flowers, shading to lilac-pink at margins, are similar in shape to lily-flowered tulips. During autumn and winter the plant is adorned with silky seed heads.

Suitable for growing over fences, pergolas, arbors and walls or scrambling through low growing plants. Best grown in a sunny, warm and sheltered position

flowers colour: pink, tulip-shaped

plants height: 2-3 m

flowers size: small

http://www.clematis.com.pl/wms/wmsg.php/...
Reply:To me it look like:

Clematis Integrifolia Group 'Rosea' You do not trim clematis back. They bloom off the dead wood. You may can root and move but with a vine that big I don't know if it would live. I think it is beautiful and I would leave it alone.

I live in the South and it gets too hot here for them to get that large.
Reply:It looks like a Jackmani Clematis to me. You have some options, The best one may be to cut it back later in the season, and watch for new growth the following spring. Clematis need to be pruned back to prevent them from getting scraggly. Check the link for someone that had a similar problem with an overgrown Jackmani.

Good Luck...

Should a clematis be cut down to the ground after it blooms, or only in the fall?

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It depends on which clematis you have.

Those that bloom on new wood (current years growth) - these you cut down when they start looking ugly or in late winter/very early spring.

Some bloom on old wood (last years growth) - these you just give a trim in the late summer/early fall but don't cut them completely down.

Should a clematis be cut down to the ground after it blooms, or only in the fall?
Leave it till next year unless some parts are dried out completely.

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Is clematis related to the grape?

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I visited a vineyard a few months ago and at the time I wanted to ask if the plant was related to the grape at all, because they look similar in some ways, but I thought the grower probably wouldn't know.

I was just struck by the bark and the trunk that are similar.

Is clematis related to the grape?
Magnoliophyta is a vast group that includes all flowering and fruit /seed bearing plants . They are still commonly referred to as 'ANGIOSPERMS' ( Thus Gymnosperms are excluded )

Magnoliopsida is a group with in the above and includes only the DICOTYLEDONOUS plant. ( Thus Monocotyledons are excluded !)

Clematis and Grapes ( Vitis vinifera ) both are Angiosperms and both are dicots ; therefore to that extent their classification is parallel.

But now they differ .

Clematis belongs to Family or order Ranunculaceae; whereas Vitis blongs to Vitaceae .

Both have different floral structure.
Reply:No. They are both climbers but there the similarity ends.
Reply:im not sure i dont think so

Clematis has MILDEW? leaves turning yellow with spots, grey spots on flowers too, ?can it be saved?

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Are you sure this is mildew? It sounds more like either an insect problem or perhaps a mineral deficiency. Watch for holes and galls in the leaves, or leaves curling around webs: a good sign of insects. If all you have is a color change, try testing your soil's PH balance, and make sure you haven't over-fertilized.

If your clematis developes white fuzzy patches, it is a sign of powdery mildew, and your plant is a goner!

Your local library should be able to provide you with some really good gardening books, that will answer a lot of your questions about plant care.

Clematis has MILDEW? leaves turning yellow with spots, grey spots on flowers too, ?can it be saved?
is pretty much dead, may be wilt, have trimmed back, and see if comes back next year Report It

Reply:i think so,try putting a drop of dish soap in 2 cups of water,spray the plant, do the under side of leaves %26amp; flower too ,this should take care of the problem

How many clematis.......?

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I recently put up an arbor that is approx 15" L and 80" H. I want to plant clematis to grow up it. My question is should I plant one at each corner or one on each side to get it to cover? Im not sure which variety I want as of yet. Any help would be great! Thanks!

How many clematis.......?
I say, the more, the merrier! There are so many beautiful colors of clematis to choose from....get a couple of colors that look great together---purple and pink would be beautiful!
Reply:At least two. There are many beautiful varieties. There is also the Fall Clematis, which grows like crazy!

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When do you prune clematis vines in Indiana?

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i live in northern indiana and i always trim mine down after the threat of frost is over in the spring.

When do you prune clematis vines in Indiana?
It depends on the variety of clematis. They are rated in class A, B %26amp; C. Check out the clamatis society at:

www.clematis.com

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Pruned my clematis last year. Loads of leaves this year but no flowers. What have I done ?

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I have lots of different clematis growing...I cut them right back about every 4 years to encourage some new growth. I prick the centres out of the trailers which encourages two more shoots to form...You usually find that next year you will have plenty of flowers..so dont worry.! just keep feeding it every two weeks with 'Miracle grow' and you will have a lovely show next year....

Pruned my clematis last year. Loads of leaves this year but no flowers. What have I done ?
All clematis are not pruned the same. Depends on the variety. Some flower on new seasons growth, others on last seasons growth. So you ideally need to identify your specimen to know which action to take regarding pruning. If for example you had what should be an early flowering variety on last years growth, and you pruned it hard too early in spring, or late last year, you will have removed its flowering ability.These should be pruned after flowering. On the other hand, if it's a later flowering type, pruning in spring is ok, new growth appears and in due course, the same season, flowers. The plants will survive if you prune them wrong, but they will give reduced shows of flower, possibly none at all.
Reply:You have cut off the flower buds that were formed last year. Do not prune unless you really have to.
Reply:Clematis is usually pruned in the late winter or early spring ... by pruning it in the fall you may have stopped it from blooming this year ...wait until February or March to prune it next year, and it should bloom that summer.
Reply:give it a good feed, it probably won't flower this year but next year it will be stronger, it's nothing to panic about you've just pruned at the wrong time of the year (winter months are best for Clematis)

Why doesn't my climbing clematis grow. it's healthy but won't grow onto my trellis?

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Thats a bit odd. Try using small ties to train a few trails to the trellis. Mine grows up one side and completely over the top. I did have to train it to start. A loose bread tie works great. Be careful not to get it tight.

Why doesn't my climbing clematis grow. it's healthy but won't grow onto my trellis?
It might be growing towards the sun.
Reply:Feed it. Give it some bone and blood meal
Reply:keep the bottom root area shaded

Why is my clematis not flowering???

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I have untangled two large-flowered clematis,2 months ago,and trained them along wires on a south facing wall.

They are planted about 4-5 feet apart,and the roots are protected by a mulch of small stones.

I have watered them both regularly,but not excessively,and fed them with a weak feed every 2 weeks.

However,whilst one-a lovely purple colour-has flourished,the other,a pinky colour,has brown dry patches on its leaves,and does not seem well at all,but has a few buds which may turn into flowers.

Why is my clematis not flowering???
I am in agreement with the other poster.

But just in case, read this about problems. Good information about all types on this website:

From:

http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/12...

"The most devastating problem of clematis is a fungal stem rot and leaf spot caused by the fungus Ascochyta clematidina and commonly called "wilt." This is a disease on large-flowered hybrids. Small-flowered hybrids and the species and their cultivars are less susceptible to wilt. Symptoms include a sudden stem collapse typically as the flower buds are about to open, and within a few days, the stem and leaves turn black. Only one or perhaps several stems in a plant may wilt. The stem discolors and may exhibit lesions below the first pair of wilted leaves. Any part of the plant can be attacked down to and just below the soil level. The usual treatment is to remove the diseased stem below the wilted section, even below soil line. Plants usually recover from buds lower on the stem. Powdery mildew is another fungal disease that can occur on flowers and young stems, usually in July and August. It should be treated with a fungicide when first noticed as the fungus can disfigure leaves and flower buds, causing them not to open. Mildew often occurs on plants in poorly ventilated locations. If this is the case, consider moving the plant. Aphids may feed early in the season on new growth. Slugs may attack newly planted plants or even feed on bark of young stems. Earwigs may feed on blooms and foliage or bore into unopened flower buds. Rabbits and mice may feed on or girdle stems. Birds may feed on overwintering buds."
Reply:Sometimes Clematis's take a long time to flower. I planted two of them in the spring. Both were about 1 1/2 feet tall. One of them only flowered once, a huge white flower. My other clematis has two purple flowers that flowered this week, and more coming. It takes a long time for some clematis's. Give them time, I bet they will flower.
Reply:I have a climatis - a purple one - that I bought last year and plaanted. It flowered through May but didnt bloom again all year ( no new growth either ) this year in may it bloomed and grew twice its size and had about 50 blooms on it, but again it hasnt flowered since the last of the buds died off. I water it regularly and it has a slow release fertilizer in the soil ( that I added this spring ) but nothing. I wish I knew the answer as well, because I think they are suppose to bloom all summer.
Reply:Clematis dont always bloom until second year. There are different varieties that bloom several times during their season and some only bloom once and then are done until next year. Its possible you bruised the leaves when you untangled them. They like their feet to stay cool so I usually plant some pansys to cover their root ball. Keep up with your good work they are like grape vines that take awhile but worth the wait

Jackmanii clematis--is it dead?

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I bought a box with three clematis in it from Home Depot and waited about a month befor I planted the three plants. They look pretty dead, but I think the roots are ok. Will the plants come back to life?

Jackmanii clematis--is it dead?
If the roots look ok I would say it should but probably won't do too much this year, I was sick of mine and dug it up so I thought, but it came back. You should be okay.
Reply:If the roots were still good they should be ok. Water them well and keep the roots mulched and shady.
Reply:Did the clematis have any shoots out when you bought them? Have the shoots died? Clematis do not tolerate dry conditions. so if they had begun sprouting, they were transpiring but getting no water to replace what they lost. When the shoots died, they died.

If they had no shoots and they have been stored in a constantly cool, dark place they may be still dormant.

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My clematis seems to be dying!?

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I recently purchased a clematis that I planted among my other clematis-not too close, sunny spot with mulched roots, the others are doing fine but this plant looks very wilted- is this normal? I just planted it three days ago and watered it thoroughly. What else should I do?

My clematis seems to be dying!?
Did you plant it in the heat of the day? It may need a few more days to get established. I actually put an umbrella in the ground next to a new seedling while it adjusts. LOL. I imagine it will do fine. Give it a few more days.
Reply:Maybe it was not a healthy specimen?
Reply:First if you have a large amount of mulch on top of the root structure remove it, Plants need as much air to the roots as they do water. Wilty leaves are not uncomon during transplantation, should perk up in a week or so. DONT over water, check the soil, if it feels dry give it a little drink, if its wet leave it alone you could drown it. good luck.

I moved my baby clematis indoors. and its still growing like crazy is this going to hurt the plant? Colorado

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I live in colorado, its been warm here lately. I have her in a very bright warm bedroom which somehow has stimulated some major growth... Should I cut her back down, or just prune her back????

I moved my baby clematis indoors. and its still growing like crazy is this going to hurt the plant? Colorado
Clematis definitely need a dormant period. If you're going to leave it in a pot, make sure the pot is very well insulated - such as wrapping it with bubble wrap and sitting on the south side of the house or garage so it gets extra warmth,or even burying the pot in the ground (and then digging it up next spring).
Reply:Clematis need to go dormant in the winter. Unless it's a REALLY young plant, leave it outdoors (that's assuming the plant is in the ground). If it's in a pot, then keep it outdoors but in a place where it won't freeze the pot of dirt solid (maybe a cold porch near the house?). I used to live in Colorado, so I know that's not easy, but mostly you need to find someplace that doesn't drop more than three or four degrees below freezing if it's in a pot.

The truly best thing to do would be to put it in the ground while the soil is still workable, and let mother nature do her thing.

Good luck!
Reply:most of the clematis i own die off in winter time , the vine part, but the roots of the plant continue to live and will throw out new vines in the spring. i wouldn't prune it and just let nature take its coarse. if it starts to look like its dead it probably still alive so let it be and it will come back in spring.

Question on moving a clematis...can u help ?

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I have a beautiful blue flowering clematis - but I planted it in the wrong spot. I would like to move it against my house where I just dug up some lemon balm - which I am sorry I planted (it overtakes the area!).

Chicago climate - it's been 60 - 70's lately -but not the norm. Is this a good time - or wait till mid-April. We could still get snow here!

My question is - How do I make sure I don't have any residual

lemon balm - and what's the best way to transplat this healthy clematis. (it's been 3 years in the same spot - it's really full and I hate to kill it.) Thanks!

Question on moving a clematis...can u help ?
Clematis is best transplanted in winter when it is dormant. If you get snow or your ground freezes, transplant it as absolutely late as possible before these occur. If your clematis has buds or blooms now, you should wait until next fall/winter for your move. If you can't wait, just know that while it still might make it, it just as as easily may not. When you do move it, prepare the new planting site first. Dig in plenty of organic material and ensure that the planting hole is generous enough to take the rootball. If the plant has become very tangled in its support, cut it back hard. If you can, bundle the clematis stems and tie them together loosely while transplanting. Dig up the clematis with as large a root ball as you can. Lift it with a sack or section of strong horticultural cloth underneath. Plant the clematis about 2 inches deeper than previously to encourage new growth from the root. Transplanted clematis will need plenty of water in the first year after moving, water twice weekly. Also watch for signs that the ground is not free-draining enough (a frequent cause of death) until the plant has re-established. It will most likely skip a flowering as a result of the transplant, but that does not mean it did not transplant well.

With regard to the lemon balm, you can't use any sure method of getting rid of it, such as an herbicide, because that will kill other plants you want to keep. While it is a pain to keep digging them up, the good thing with plants is that they all can't help but eventually show themselves, so you will see any that you miss and will just have to keep digging it up until it's all gone.
Reply:everything that charity said but i would move it while it was still dormant with as large a root ball as possible and when u plant it put some straw down to protect it from any bad weather
Reply:First of all, I'd wait until the risk of snow is over. About the balm, I'd just make sure to get all the roots I could find, and weed well around the area to make sure none of the "weeds" that are tiny are really lemon balm. You might need to rototill the area, too, to make sure that it's going to be good for the clematis. And for the transplant... I wish I could help, but I haven't transplanted any of mine. I could guess, but if I were wrong, I wouldn't want the plant to be hurt.
Reply:You've had it there for 3 years....? That makes things difficult because the roots have surely spred out far. I'd wait until your risk of snow is over for sure. Until then I'd keep an eye on the spot that you just dug. When you do dig it up, dig a circle that is double the width of the plant. You are surely going to have to cut some of the roots, but make sure that you don't do it too much. Your plant is going to be very stressed so you will need to treat it like you did when you first planted it. Since it will be in a new area get some starter fertilizer. You will also have to water it faithfully. If you really don't want to take the risk of killing it I'd leave it where it is and then buy a new one to go in the other spot. Other than that there is no way to guarantee that you wont kill it, no matter how careful you are.
Reply:I have no idea. Maybe u can call a garden center and ask them.Im in chicago, weathers been great, but ur right, we can still have snow, so I would wait till mid April, just to make sure da risk of snow is over! I cant wait to move to florida!

Clematis cuttings?

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Anyone got any tips for successfully rooting clematis cuttings?

Clematis cuttings?
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Reply:two ways of doing this ...

1st find a stem that will reach to the ground ... lay is on the earth ... put a slate over it and a brick to keep it in place ... check after a few weeks to see if it has rooted ...

2nd get a clear plastic bag ... some sphagnum moss ... find a stem that is not too old wrap the soaked moss around the stem where you have removed some leaves ... cut the bag so that it is now a piece of flat plastic ... wrap this around the moss ... tie at the top and bottom ... so what you have resembles a Christmas cracker ... wait for the roots too start too appear ... then when the cracker is full of roots cut off below the bottom tie and pot up.

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I live in the northeast. when and how do i transplant clematis?

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The best time of year to move an existing clematis is while the plant is dormant before the new seasons growth begins - usually in late winter as long as the ground is not frozen. At this time of year the plant's energy is stored in the root system. Prune back the top growth to about 12 to 18 inches and dig at least a 12 inch diameter root ball as deep as possible.

Mature clematis roots can reach 4 feet down into the ground so the more roots you can save, the better. It is best to dig and prepare your new location before you dig up the plant to be transplanted. Dig a large hole, and dig it deeper than needed to make some room for compost or rotted manure in the bottom. You will also want to plant the clematis two to three inches deeper than the old level. One can use a post hole digger tool to get a nice deep hole. It is best to bury one or two pairs of latent buds, leaves and all, so that the plant can sprout from under the ground. It becomes a good insurance planting policy. The buried stem will develop roots. Before you place the plant into the new hole, throw in a handful or two of bone meal or other fertilizer high in phosphate to aid in root growth.

http://faq.gardenweb.com/faq/lists/clema...

Good luck! Hope this helps.

My Clematis and Hydrangea are black with frost. Should I cut them right down are just trim them to shape?

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You can if you like; you don't have to.

I live in an area that has serious winter. Both those plants will look "dead" in the winter - leafless - but in fact they are just dormant. I don't trim my hydrangea. In the spring, when it comes back to life, occasionally there will be bits here and there that seem to be dead, and I'll trim them off. But mostly, it comes back to life on its own very well.

Same with the Clematis - though I do hack the whole thing down to about a foot off the ground about every 2-3 years. It seem to help it stay bushy.

If the frost nipped back your plants, they should bounce back and put out new growth when it warms up. Maybe wait until then before trimming, so you know what's dead, and what merely lost its leaves (but has living branches).

My Clematis and Hydrangea are black with frost. Should I cut them right down are just trim them to shape?
You can cut down your clematis to almost ground level - indeed it will benefit from this. Leave the hydrangea as it is. There is protection for it in the foliage that is on it.
Reply:I never cut Hydrangeas back until all frosts have gone; I know they can look a bit crap, but the old growth protects the new buds.

Clematis; there are several "pruning groups" and without knowing your variety I could not advise.
Reply:It's too early to cut back Clematis. Some varieties should be cut back to a out a metre in February, others after flowering. Leave your Hydrangeas until they start coming into leaf.
Reply:I'd cut them down so they will have a new start in the spring.
Reply:cut em down
Reply:Don't cut either back.Clematis have different pruning requirements according to variety.

Jackmanni %26amp; viticella should be cut back anytime now to within a few buds from the bottom.

Alpina %26amp; montana clematis should build up a framework of branches,cut the sideshoots from the main stems right back in late summer.

Concerning hydrangeas,the dead flowers serve to protect this seasons' buds.in the spring cut back to the first prominent pair of leaves,just below thwe dead flower.Pruning more severely will cut away the flowers this season.

What plant would be best for a gazebo? Lonisera or Clematis?

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Depends how big the gazebo is %26amp; what you are after.

MOST Clematis need to be cut back nearly to ground level every year after flowering, honeysuckles DON'T get cut back that hard (they can be cut back fairly hard though) but will form a woody frame of their own which you would need to keep trimmed well to be able to sit under the gazebo.

Clematis aren't heavily scented - loniceras generally are - different ones flower at different times so if you ARE after scent - make sure you don't get a winter flowering one as it would be too cold to be out in the garden then!

Clematis can have much showier flowers - if you are after more of a visual effect make sure you get one that flowers well at the relevant time of year (so spring %26amp; summer) - maybe get a couple of different ones if the gazebo is big enough.

What plant would be best for a gazebo? Lonisera or Clematis?
Clematis is pretty but sometimes temperamental, but honeysuckles attract lots of bees, a climber that I have growing up my trellis is variegated porcelain berry--absolutely beautiful. http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/5873...
Reply:try honeysuckle its a vine and has a very pretty flower,plus it smells good
Reply:Clematis
Reply:clematis is the business
Reply:Either plant will grow well but you will only get fragrance with a few of the clematis.

Clematis can offer evergreen foliage with C. armandii 'Apple Blossom' and fragrance in spring.

Then there is sweet autumn clematis (Clematis paniculata) that is also fragrant.

http://www.chalkhillclematis.com/nursery...

Clematis come in three pruning categories.

Catergory I are not pruned.

Cat II early/mid season large flower types that require light pruning only.

Cat III are herbaeous or non climbing as well as climbing, large flowered, and autumn blooming small flowered varieties that must be hard pruned.

http://www.chalkhillclematis.com/nursery...

http://www.joycreek.com/ref-cl.htm

Lonicera Heckrotti Goldflame is a lovely bycolor and very fragrant. (This plant is not invasive nor is it related to Lonicera japonica also called Hall's honeysuckle.)

Lonicera periclymenum syn woodbine are all fragrant.

http://www.clematis.com.pl/wms/wmsg.php/...

Are you trying for just one plant or is there some reason you can't have both? Vines will happily scramble up with each other and you can always have something in bloom by growing several if the gazebo is large. A classic presentation is to grow a thornless, fragrant, climbing roselike 'Zepherine Drouhin' for two years then add a small clematis like 'Etoile Violette' or 'Niobe' to climb the rose. 'Zepherine Drouhin' is very fragrant with a raspberry/rose aroma that matches her color.
Reply:I think Honeysuckle and Clematis look good. You have great taste. If you want me to commit I'd go clematis. especially something like periwinkle around a gazebo in a wild setting. A bluebell wood in summer.
Reply:I love Clematis vines they are just so beautiful.

I had a really pretty purple one and by accident I cut it when I was trimming our hedge and it didn't make it. It was so large too and so pretty everyone complimented on it.
Reply:clematis i think you get so many now all good
Reply:Clematis, had you thought of having a nice scented climbing rose as well ?

I planted a red colored clematis in the shade near sun and it is about 5 inches tall now.?

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It has red petals on it if it ever grows big enough. Should I be fertilizing it or will it burn it up. I thought it was going to die at 1st, but it has rallied and now is showing green leaves. The sun is about 4 feet away. I don't know what to do with it to protect it and make it grow up beautiful. Any suggestions. I live in east central Illinois and it was about 96 degrees here today.

I planted a red colored clematis in the shade near sun and it is about 5 inches tall now.?
Mine are on the east side of the house, they get about 5 or 6 hours of morning sun. Give it a bit of plant food every two weeks and be sure to water it. Good luck!
Reply:Clematis need to be feed/fertilized regularly, they are heavy feeders. They need a fair amount of water, full sun/part shade, and shaded roots.

I planted a perennial about 8" from the rootball of my clematis to shade it.

Your biggest issue is going to be the shade.

Here's some more info for you.
Reply:Clematis wants shady roots but sun for the leaves. Try going to this website for a discussion of how to take care of your clematis:

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I have a huge clematis. I cut it back in mid March. It bloomed profusely through May and early June.?

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It has stopped blooming and much of the under part is dead. Can I cut it back now and thin it out? Will it come back this year?

I have a huge clematis. I cut it back in mid March. It bloomed profusely through May and early June.?
I dont think it will rebloom again, I think its season is over. As long as you dont thin out to much or cut down to close to ground its ok. I leave mine alone tho,except to trim out dryed areas,then in late Sept I cut down to about 12-14" from ground.
Reply:I would say wait until the fall like the other poster said. Mine is still blooming and has quite a few buds that won't be opening for a little while. I would say wait until. I took out the dead stuff in mine in the early spring, since I didn't last year. I would wait until the fall. Some of mine looked dead, but wasn't really.

If you're asking if it will bloom again, i would say probably not.
Reply:Wait until the fall to do that.
Reply:We had one of them and ended up taking it out because it overtook the place! They're just uncontrollable. I think you can cut it back now because it grows back whatever you do to it!

My clematis has loads of buds but they shrivel up before flowering the plant looks really healthy though?

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could be wilt! try a spray for this from a garden centre, then you know you will get the best one.

My clematis has loads of buds but they shrivel up before flowering the plant looks really healthy though?
Give your clematis more water.

Can anyone give me the names of any green or green and white flowering Clematis. Preferably the latin name.?

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http://hummingbirdfarm.net/alba_luxurian... -

Alba Luxurians Clematis

I also found an interesting website with white clematis that are privately bred - check out "tongue curl" %26amp; "Whyte's Wedding" http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/rickstevens/c...

When can i cut back my honeysuckle and clematis?I?

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Well, the Clematis can be problematic as you probably don't know which pruning category it belongs in. That's ok-most people don't. Wait till Spring and then watch for the first sign of green on the vine. Trim the branches just above the highest spot of green on each. I've been doing this for years and my Clematis thrive. Good luck---

When can i cut back my honeysuckle and clematis?I?
Clematis can be trimmed after it flowers. Check your variety as there are , I believe, 4 pruning schedules for clematis depending on the variety and time of blooming.

Hneysuckle should be tidied up before winter to prevent molds, but early spring is OK too.
Reply:Josie, if your Clematis is an early flowering variety you should cut just the growing tips off now, if it is a late flowering one cut it back to approx' 3-4 inches above ground level. The honeysuckle can also be cut back fairly hard now before the weather starts getting warm enough to start it into bud. If you are growing the honeysuckle over an arch then just cut off the straggly bits and tips it.
Reply:Honeysuckle can be pruned late winter/early spring, before new growth begins.

As for the clematis, it depends on the variety.

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I'm looking for a free catalog to buy plants bya bulk, hostas perennials,clematis.?

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www.burpee.com

www.parkseed.com

www.free-catalogs-catalog.com/Flower_C...

I'm looking for a free catalog to buy plants bya bulk, hostas perennials,clematis.?
most garden catalogs are free . Just write to them or call any one of them up. and they will send their catalog to you free

Need to know how best to look after Clematis over the cold months and if/when they should be cut back.?

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Clematis are in 2 groups. You need to determine which group yours is. If you Google it you should be able to find out.

If it,s the group that needs to be cut down each year, I used to do mine every February. Cut it all the way down to about 12 inches from the ground, you have to be quite ruthless. It will bloom in all it's glory each year and grow back to it's last years length.

But do determine which group you are in......happy gardening!!

By the way....Clematis need to have their feet cool (a shady spot) but their heads in full sunshine. And don't forget to feed them.

Need to know how best to look after Clematis over the cold months and if/when they should be cut back.?
no need to worry about winter, they are very strong.
Reply:They'll be ok in the cold.

Early flowerers should be cut back in Autumn. Late flowerers should be cut back in Spring.

Keep the root systems out of direct sunlight.
Reply:If you know what kind of clematis you have you can look up which type of pruning it needs, if any. If you don't know you can just prune it back to a bud in early spring, or don't prune it at all and see how it does. Its a good idea to make sure your clematis is planted a few inches deeper than it was in its pot, to keep it from dying back entirely. They are fine in winter, just look ugly then. In spring feed it some epsom salts and tomato food.
Reply:Different varieties should be pruned differently. You'll need to specify what type you've got, to get the info straight.

Some varieties like to be trimmed and shaped in the fall or spring, depending on whether they bloom on old or new growth. Best rule of thumb: If it blooms early, it blooms on last year's growth, so prune as soon at the bloom is finished each spring. If it blooms late, it blooms on this year's growth, so clean up the plants in very early spring (Feb or March in most places). On the very early flowering varieties, it's best to not prune too hard after each year's production. The mid-summer and later blooming varieties can be worked over pretty hard to get more branching for the following year's bloom.

As to winter care, clematis are quite hardy and if you're in temperate zones, you'll not need to do anything much to keep it alive over the winter. Mulch to keep roots a bit insulated and you're good to go.
Reply:i live in glasgow and i never touch my clematis and they thrive.
Reply:If it's a spring flowering Clematis Montana, it doesn't need pruning, only if it outgrows the space. Large summer flowering hybrids should be cut to about 12 inches in autumn or winter.
Reply:Clematis is very tough and will not freeze.

In the winter it will adopt that "dried / dead plant" look so that just before spring it will typically look, to the untrained eye, like it has died. I actually know some people who cut down a huge Clematis because they thought it was dead - thus depriving themselves of a huge and beautiful plant on the side of their terrace!

It does not need to be cut back. But it grows quite quickly and you may find yourself having to cull it to prevent any "invasion" ;-)

Hope this helps
Reply:If your plant is south facing and protected from wind and frost

a mulch around the base should protect the root do not prune

the plant at all flowers grow from this years growth .the plant takes on a dead look !. this is normal next year you will have loads more flowers put a wire across the area the plant is near or trellis .tip remove dead flowerheads
Reply:have cut mine right back just leave them and they will grow back
Reply:just one line you need to learn flowers before june do not prune after that as low as you like

How do I winterize clematis?

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do I cut the vine back to the ground or leave it alone

How do I winterize clematis?
best bet is mulch 6" or so in the late fall after temperatures drop but before the ground freezes, un mulch in the spring after the last frost. watch how your clematis is growing, new growth out of the ground? new growth off 1 year old vines? don't cut it back yet wait till it flowers. flowers off 1st year (new) growth or flowers off new vines that started off old growth.

by doing this you will be able to determine how far back to prune in the spring of the next year to keep it flowering.
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Reply:Never ever cut the vines back. The new growth in the spring will come out on the old vines.

I made the mistake of cutting the vines back one year and it took another year for the clematis to gorw big enough to bloom. No don't cut the vines back. You really don't need to do anything to the plant it will die back on it's own for the winter.
Reply:Depending on variety you can cut them back or not. If they are a mess, like the one encountered this past spring, I cut all vines back to approximately 6" from the ground and it came back beautifully. I am not sure how old this one is though, since we just moved into this home last fall. I have some at the old home also, and have never cut them back yet because they are so young.
Reply:Leave it alone and place about six inches of pine straw mulch over the roots. This is what I do, and it blooms beautifully every year. I've had mine four years now and I live in North Central South Carolina if that is any help.

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Just saw the first ans. The mulch must be the key, not whether or not you cut it back!
Reply:Depends on where you live. If you have cold winters, cut the vines back to ground level, cover them with bark mulch, then with a sack or some kind of ground cover. If you live in a fairly mild climate - just cut them back.
Reply:Depends on where you live. I live in Oklahoma, my numerous clematis do fine without mulching or pruning. I only prune if there is some dead vines or it is getting out of hand.
Reply:I chopped some of mine fairly well alomst to the growund. however, it never really came back... turns out that there are different kinds of clematis (about 300 different varieties) and it realy depends on which kind you have... I would see if you can't figure oiut what kind you have before you start chopping it back. Check out the site below.

Good luck
Reply:I always cut mine down to about 4 inches then cover with mulch or a 5 gallon bucket. There might be a better way but mine always come back nice and full.Works for me.

When should a Clematis Montana be pruned Autumn or spring?

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and by how much

When should a Clematis Montana be pruned Autumn or spring?
Too give a simple answer:

Clematis are placed in 3 group catergories - Clematis Montana is a group 1 - i.e. minimal pruning needs - Although a vigourous climber they should flower in spring directly on last seasons growth.

Clematis Montana should be pruned hard once planted, and if becoming untidy you can prune in spring directly after flowering but pruning should be light, just enough to keep it with a nice shape and looking tidy.

If you do prune too much - it will recover the next year though.

I sugggest leaving pruning now till next year.

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Clematis not growing?

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I have 2 clematis in their 3rd year, they are both single spindly vines with 1 flower on each. I have the roots sheltered and they get water, full sun etc. What can I do to make them flourish?

Clematis not growing?
One problem could be the soil. Clematis do best in a slightly acidic soil. If the soil is very acidic or very alkaline it will impair the nutrient uptake of the plant. Buy a $1 soil pH tester to find out what your soil is. You should shoot for a pH of about 6.

Clematis don't actually require a sheltered root system more than any other plant. This is often a big topic of confusion among many gardeners. I have observed many clematis growing roadside in complete sun. Sheltering the roots can actually give you problems by leading to over watering.

Clematis usually don't respond well to heavy doses of fertilizer. If you fertilize them use a granular organic based fertilizer that is high in phosphorus and potassium (the last two numbers on the fert packaging). An organic fertilizer replenishes what micro-nutrients may be lacking in the soil and are typically slower release than chemical fertilizers.

Hope this helps!
Reply:You are either not fertilizing enough or simply using the wrong kind of fertilizer. I have 13 of these plants and give them all a little Miracid once a week from March through mid October.

You should see marked improvement within two weeks after you start this application.
Reply:Pinch off the new growth and it will grow bushier.

Should a clematis be dead headed?

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Yes, dead head Clematis but do not cut the dried vines - new growth will come from old vines in the future. Also, no matter what you do clematis likes a "hot head %26amp; cool feet." Put a rock over the bottom of the plant and do not mess with the roots - that's the fastest way to snuff the life out of any self-respecting clematis.

Should a clematis be dead headed?
I practice dead heading on all flowering plants for longer flowering cycle and fuller, healthier looking vegetation.
Reply:You could, but then you wouldn't get those cool spirally seed heads.
Reply:what's that?

Zone 6-7 When can I move my Clematis?

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I have a wonderful Clematis that blooms on only new wood and I have to move it is it alright to move now or wait until spring?

Zone 6-7 When can I move my Clematis?
I suggest that you move the Clematis in the fall,this will give it the time needed to establish itself before winter. To aid the plants transition use a root stimulator ( not a rooting hormone). Happy Gardening!!
Reply:I would wait until fall, or when the temps will be cooler for a week or so. Don't forget that the roots like to be mulched!

Is this a good chinese herb clematis? it suppose to be for low back pain.?

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Could you rephrase your question?

You may also want to find a different category to ask your question. Yahoo put it in the Garden %26amp; Landscape catagory because of the words "herb" and "clematis". I'm sure there is a health and remedy catagory.

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Does clematis bloom more than once, or does it keep reblooming?

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It depends on the clematis Hon.

Most of the older varieties, like Jackmaniii and Will Goodwin, will have a relatively long bloom time, but bloom only once a year. Same goes for the paniculata type ("Sweet Autumn"). But some of the newer hybrids have more than one bloom cycle a year.

One that I have is "Gypsy Queen"...it has lovely deep-purple flowers like Jackmanii, but blooms up to THREE seperate times a year! Go to a local nursery where the employees actually know about the plants they sell (NOT WAl-Mart or Home Depot) and tell them you want a repeat-bloomer clematis.

Does clematis bloom more than once, or does it keep reblooming?
Yeah it keeps blooming and will even come back next year.
Reply:It blooms once a season, but is a perennial and will come back every year.

How tall will my hygrangea and my clematis grow this year?

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I just planted them today. I have 2 clematis', one is a foot and a half tall, the other is about half a foot (its because there different species) And there are no blooms yet. My hygrangea is a little more than a foot tall with no blooms yet. How tall with they grow to in the summer by like augest? thanks in advance

How tall will my hygrangea and my clematis grow this year?
Without knowing the growing conditions and variety of plant there is no meaningful answer.

Why don't you look up the info using Yahoo or other search engine.

I have a tall clematis with lots of foliage but no blooms. Receives AM sun, roots are shaded.?

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I have fertilized with a bloom booster and still no results. Also I was just given another Clematis and it states to plant in the shade. Will they flower in all shade?

I have a tall clematis with lots of foliage but no blooms. Receives AM sun, roots are shaded.?
You don't plant clematis in the shade! That is why it's not blooming, sun, sun, sun.

How do i prune a clematis montana?

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After leaf fall prune it back to ground leavel

How do i prune a clematis montana?
Take a saw to it, matey peeps.
Reply:i not a plant expert but i bought one last year and after all leaves had died off and turned woody i cut back all that years growth to the main stems and has come back really bushy with loads of flower buds this year hope this helps !!!!
Reply:ALWAYS BE CAREFUL WHEN YOUR TRIMMING A BUSH AS IT CAN BE QUITE TRICKY. YOU DONT WANT TO GET PIERCED BY ITS PRICKLES.
Reply:not sure but i am tony montana, lol.
Reply:Wait till late Autumn, then prune it very low. Don't worry about how little you are leaving. I do mine every year,and it grows like crazy the next spring

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Clematis and Japanese Wysteria?

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i have 2 young wysteria vines comming froma friend, these vines are taken from cuttings but still wont flower for at least 2 yrs.

I already have wysteria growing up a trellis doing great, i LOVE it, now i find myself looking for places to put these 2 new vines.

right now i have a bed on either side of my large french doors. there is young clematis growing up either side. which will be cut back to 12" after the sweet autumn has done flowering.

I was wondering if i could plant the wysteria vines in the same beds as the clematis (one on either side of the doors).

Would the whysteria choke out the clematis? or viseversa would the clematis choke the wysteria? id think the clematis would climb through the wysteria making it a gorgeous all season show of flowers.

would that work without killing the plants? (there is plenty of room for the wysterias roots to spread, im just worried abotu it chocking my clematis vines.

I was wondering if i cou

Clematis and Japanese Wysteria?
There are apparently two schools of thought on this specific question. The one is that, as you say, when the clematis is cut down you still have the wisteria as a focal point of interest; the other is that the clematis, being less aggressive, may be choked out by the wisteria.

My suggestion would be to try it, see if you like the effect, and over the years you could always transplant the clematis if it just doesn't thrive.

There is a link below showing how to prepare for the planting of these, as well as two links showing the differing arguments.

Happy Gardening!!!
Reply:The main problem with Wisteria is the weight. You will need a large arbour to hold up these plants as they reach maturity, their vines look like tree trunks and will pull down anything but the most sturdy of structures. Hopefully your Wisteria will bloom in two years, some take up to seven.

I agree that it would be lovely to intertwine the two plants and would go ahead and do it. Just make sure that you add enough fertilizer. Good luck and remember to take a lot of before and after pictues.
Reply:I'd pretty much guarantee the Wisteria would win that battle in no time.

When is the best time of year to prune clematis?

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I found a simple way of remembering which clematis to prune when is to watch what time of year it flowers.

All clematis fall into 3 groups, gp 1, 2 or 3. depending on flowering time.

If it flowers before June (gp 1) eg C Montana var Rubens - then no pruning necessary unless outgrown its space

If it flowers after June (gp 2) then needs cutting back to approx 30cm from the ground each spring (March).

If it flowers in winter (gp 3) eg. C.cirrhosa var Balaraeca, then no pruning necessary unless it has outgrown its space.

Generally:

Gp 1 clematis flowers on 1 year old wood so if you prune it back you will lose next years flowers.

Gp 2 flowers on this years growth so cutting back in spring will encourage better growth and more flowering.

Gp 3 flowers on this and last years growth so only prune if absolutely necessary

Watch your clematis and see when it flowers, that will then tell you if it needs pruning.

When is the best time of year to prune clematis?
It really depends on which type of clematis you have. Try sunset.com. I've wound their books to be a wealth of information!
Reply:Prune back in fall or early spring.
Reply:i prune mine in October,or march been doing it for several years and have not a problem,
Reply:there are three main groups of clematis,based on flowering time and habit.group 1 is made up of early flowering species such as the Alpina, Macropetala and Montana groups which flower directly from the previous seasons stems.Only weak, dead wood or over vigorous growth should be removed immediatly after flowering , the new growth will ripen in summer and autumn and provide next springs flowers.Group 2 are the hybrids and cultivars which bloom on the current seasons stems usually late april through to june, the new growth they flower on is produced in early spring so prune in feb-march before new growth starts.Cut back old stems to a strong pair of buds about 12 in above ground level or 6- 8 buds up thestem fom ground level.Remove any dead or diseased wood at ground level.The reason for not pruning this group directly after flowering is they often produce a later flush of flowers in late summer. Group 3 are the late flowerers with large flowers which also flower on current seasons growth.This group should also be pruned in early spring as for group 2. Evergreen clematis Armandii only to be pruned to control growth and remove old wood pref after flowering.

Group 1 early flowering species include

C.montana, C. alpina, C. armandii, C. cirrhosa, C. macropetala

Group 2 cultivars include Nelly Moser, Marie Boisselot,Barbara Jackman, Henryi

Group 3 ..Florida, Tangutica, Viticella

It should specify on the label on purchase which group your clem belongs to

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Carli Gazoorian- Does a clematis like sun or shade?

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Clematis like a lot of sun, but their roots need to be protected from sun. Find a sunny location to plant the clematis and then either mulch over the roots or underplant with a sun loving bedding plant to help block the sun from the root system.

Hope this helps! Good Luck!

Carli Gazoorian- Does a clematis like sun or shade?
Clematis like sun, but their roots must be shaded and mulched. You should add compost or well-rotted manure to the hole when planting. Clematis flowers are fragile and are easily damaged by wind. It is important to determine your type of clematis regarding pruning--some clematis bloom on the previous season's wood growth; some bloom on the current season's wood growth; some bloom on both.

Where in Liverpool can I buy a white clematis?

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Most garden centres have them at the moment.

Where in Liverpool can I buy a white clematis?
B %26amp; Q? Garden Centre?
Reply:Try Marks and Spencers they have a nice selection or wait until you see a nice one in someones garden and take a slip of it when it stops flowering.

Can I take a cutting from a Clematis, re-pot it and grow it in the garden later.?

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A bit like you can do with Roses.

Can I take a cutting from a Clematis, re-pot it and grow it in the garden later.?
Yes you can please check this link...

http://www.gardenaction.co.uk/plantfinde...
Reply:NO WAIT FOR THE SEEDS
Reply:Yes, I've done it.

However they do need quite a bit of care at the beginning.

Once you've taken the cuttings and prepped them dip them in a hormone rooting powder before potting up. They need a bit of shade and a little warmth to root. I put them the bottom shelf of my greenhouse staging. Keep them watered but not too moist and you should get some good results.
Reply:wait for the seeds and then pot
Reply:after it's flowered pot the seeds.
Reply:try dipping cutting into root powder first
Reply:yes,but you'll have to pin them into a pot securely for best part of the summer to let them 'take',then cut off from main plant and grow on until next spring then plant out.

let me know if you need any more help.
Reply:Yes you can but there's a lot of luck to it. I took 5 cuttings from a friends 3 years ago, dipped them in rooting powder and put them straight in the ground. Only 1 has taken, but it is beautiful this year and covered in flowers. It's worth trying and costs you nothing so give it a go and good luck.

Does anyone know how to deal with Mildew on a Clematis (Star of India) ?

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Let them dry out a little and apply an all purpose fungicide.

Does anyone know how to deal with Mildew on a Clematis (Star of India) ?
There are probably commercial sprays, but have you heard of Jerry Baker? I think he'd recommend a mixture of diluted Listerine and dish detergent. He has a number of books and radio show on the weekend early.
Reply:I think you can get a spray for that, is it black spot? If so then yes you can as I have had it.
Reply:i just used washing up liquid and water.
Reply:My gran who was a very keen gardener used to use diluted biological washing powder in a spray to kill most bugs etc on her plants.

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How tall will my hygrangea and my clematis grow this year?

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I just planted them today. I have 2 clematis', one is a foot and a half tall, the other is about half a foot (its because there different species) And there are no blooms yet. My hygrangea is a little more than a foot tall with no blooms yet. How tall with they grow to in the summer by like augest? thanks in advance

How tall will my hygrangea and my clematis grow this year?
by august ur hydrangras should be at least 5 ft tall and bloom in july or late june. clematis about 41/2 ft
Reply:I agree with first post. One thing that helped mine really take off was using coffee grinds as a fertilizer.

Can I plant the wall climber Clematis just now or do I have to wait till next spring/summer?

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Pot-grown clematis can be planted anytime of year. The ideal time for planting is spring and early fall. Plant in well-drained soil.

In colder climates where temperatures drop below 0°F (-20°C) foundation planting and mulch are required to ensure a long life. High light and long days can be ideal growing conditions for clematis if a little care is taken when planting. Most varieties will survive and flourish. Double flowering varieties are usually not recommended in colder zones.

http://www.homeofclematis.net/html/pl_01...

In hardiness Z5 or below, be sure you plant the crown of your clematis at least 2" below ground.

you can actually bury your clematis up to its lowest leaf node -- even if there's a foot of vine before the first leaf! Your reward: a bigger beefier plant that will undoubtedly have more than one stem, which is the final, ultimate, hidden key to the perfect clematis vine.

http://www.npr.org/programs/talkingplant...

Deep planting encourages large-flowered cultivars to develop a healthy basal root crown of buds below the soil level as a precaution against sudden wilting. When the plant is in position, fill the area around the root ball with equal parts of good soil and potting compost mixed with the recommended amount of any general-purpose fertilizer. Gently firm the mixture around the root ball. Cover the base of the plant with additional organic matter used at the base of the planting hole, taking care to keep it away from the stems or vines. When mounded, it serves as a mulch to prevent excessive loss of moisture. Water the plant well, allowing at least 1 gallon of water per plant.

http://www.npr.org/programs/talkingplant...

Plant a low-growing perennial or shrub close to the newly planted clematis to provide some shade for the plant's root system %26amp; to prevent excessive loss of moisture.

Good luck! Hope this was helpful.

Can I plant the wall climber Clematis just now or do I have to wait till next spring/summer?
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Reply:You should be ok if you do it now, plant it quite deep, this is because if you get the common clematis wilt it will grow back. So plant the whole thing as deep as you can.
Reply:Plant it now and it will be ready for you earlier next year. Also you might get a good bargain at this time of year. Read the label to see what the prunning requirements are as some are just pruned lightly to clean them up, while others have to be cut to the ground every year.
Reply:Now's fine.Water in well.

How many leaves of clematis are needed to make a cup of infusion (tea)?

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1/4 cup of leaves in one cup of boiling water

How fast does clematis grow in a season?

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i have quite a few of these plants and the first year they seem to grow more slowly... 2nd year and up the grow like vines...up up and away...........lol

there are thousands of variates of the clematis and they are all beautiful

How fast does clematis grow in a season?
It really depends on the plant type . Autumn Clematis can grow

15 - 20 feet in a season, while the other types ( Nelly Moser , Jackmanii , etc, ) will average 8 - 12 feet . It does take a few years to get established , but once its well rooted , which can take a few seasons, it will grow quite reliably. It really does fit one description

of perennials that I like ...

The frst year it sleeps, the second , it creeps, the third , it leaps !
Reply:once established,,grows like a weed! takes a few years to get there,,,but then you will be trimming it often

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Any experts on Clematis?

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Some of my clematis have withered and appear to have died lately. Do they die back in the autumn?

Any experts on Clematis?
Hi

Most Clematis are deciduous (loose leaves in winter), and it is completely natural for them to wither and fall off. If this is the case trim the plant in accordance to its flowering period IE; if it flowers in spring - do not prune till after flowering, if it flowers in summer or autumn cut back to 1m in spring (if it looks untidy lightly trim now)

However if the leaves were fine and suddenly wilted it could be Clematis Wilt, where the plant withers and seems to die in 1 or 2 days. Worry not though just prune to near the base and the plant will regrow next season. there is no chemical treatment for this disease and deep planting (5-10cm) below ground is the answer.

If you wanted your Clematis to be evergreen there are many excellent varieties to choose from. Armandii, Wisely Cream, Jingle Bells, Balearica, O. Valley etc, etc. of which some are fragrant.
Reply:This is normal - cut back now to 6" from the base and it will shoot again next year.
Reply:YES THEY DO DIE BACK,BUT LEAVE IT,BECAUSE IT CAN BUD AGAIN.ONLY TRIM IT BACK A BIT.MAKE SURE THE ROOTS AND PLANT BASE ARE SHADED.
Reply:Clematis Home Page

... T.H. Barker %26amp; Son Clematis Nursery, a specialist clematis nursery in the U. ... that it provides good reference information with expanded sections on planting, ...

www.ukclematis.co.uk
Reply:Yes and it grows back next year.
Reply:some are decidouse and will send out new growth in the spring.
Reply:There are 3 different kinds of clematis (on how they grow) below is a link explaining them) Hope this helps you out.

How big does clematis montana fragrant spring get?

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how big does this type grow

How big does clematis montana fragrant spring get?
Montanas will just keep growing. They are the "weeds" of clematis - very hardy plants. I once really chopped my M. Rubens right back and thought I'd killed it, but no - back it came, bushier than ever!
Reply:All Montanas are prolific. You have to be prepared to cut it down in February to about a metre high.
Reply:Montana meaning 'from the mountains' is the clue that they grow so large they could almost cover one. So, unless you are willing to spend time keeping it under control or are happy to let it go and do it's thing I would suggest that you choose another.

The montana varieties flower just once in early summer, there are lots of clematis that will give a second flush of flowers.

You do not say what growing conditions you have, they are many different types of clematis so there will be one to suit where you would like to plant. Check with a specialist clematis nursery.
Reply:A clematis montana rubens in our garden covers a 15 metre high prunus amanagowa and has spread through all the branches-no chance of cutting that back!

It really depends on the position but the montana's a clue,meaning "mounting" and it'll grow as high as allowed.
Reply:Clematis Montana is huge. It can grow 25ft wide and 25ft tall

I've just moved house and inherited a huge old clematis Rubens Montana. When should I prune and how far back.

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The Montana is a particularly beautiful and early flowering clematis. If it were mine and I had the space I would NEVER prune it. However I realise that you might want to as they do grow everywhere!

I am really no help at all to you but glad to see that you are keeping the plant and not getting rid of it. take a picture of it before you prune, just to remind you!

I've just moved house and inherited a huge old clematis Rubens Montana. When should I prune and how far back.
This website gives you a few links to useful clematis websites.

The lady that runs this website adores her clematiseseses so she knows what she's talking about!

http://www.plocket.co.uk/useful_links.ht...
Reply:Montanas need no pruning but can be pruned to size. Once it has finished flowering remove all weak growth and any growth that you do not want. It comes under pruning group 1 for clematis.

NB Make sure once pruned you give it a good feed of compost mixed with manure. Clematis are hungry plants!

Kimimaro and the kaguya clan?

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if kimimaro created the five dances(dance of the larch,dance of the young ferns,dance of the clematis,dance of the camellia,dance of the willows)what were the techniques that the other kaguyas used?

also did kimimaro create the ten finger drilling bullets technique,were he shoots his fngertips?

Kimimaro and the kaguya clan?
other kaguyas used some other techniques. finger drilling bullets are not his creation

Which part of thess plant names should be italicized?

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aster novae-angeliae

baptisia australis

clematis virginiana

daucus carota

Which part of thess plant names should be italicized?
All of them. They are scientific names. They are either underlined or italicized. Also the first name of each should be capitalized.

Garden disease help!?

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Last year, my clematis suddenly died. I thought maybe I'd simply run through it with the lawnmover so didn't think again. Then a huge pink lavatera in the same place drooped and died. This year a nearly wisteria has not come into leaf and neitehr has a himalayan honeysuckle about 5 metres away. What is going on and how can I stop it?

Garden disease help!?
It's honey fungus soil disease.It usually starts at some old tree stump and it threads it's way around other shrubs roots sucking out all it's nutrients.

The chemical that worked is now banned by the EU due to non bio-degrading in soil.

Nothing you can do except look up what plants are immune to the fungus and plant those.

If you want to persevere,than remove dead plant with all roots.Pour Amarillox over area 2/3 times.Then disenfectant a couple of times,then fresh bag of soil and replant.
Reply:Hi:

There could be several reasons why your plants are dying.

1. The soil could be missing some important nutrients

2. You could have some form of insect around the garden area, that keep infesting your plants.

3. You may have a fungus that are getting on your plant specimens.

Check any other plants in the area. Look underneath the leaves to see if there are signs of insects, (mites or aphids) or if there is a powdery substance. This could be a sign of a fungus. If you see anything like this and can't identify it, take a leaf off and bring it to a local nursery or garden center for them to identify.

Consider having your soil tested for the lack of certain nutrients. I hope this helps some. I will link you to the simple solutions section of my website. Browse through and see if you can find any other information that may be helpful to you. I will also link you to the site map, as this page has everything that is on the website. You may be able to find some additional information as well as tips and techniques. Good luck to you and have a great day!

Kimberly

http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...

http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...

rain roots

Outdoor Plants?

2010-05-20T03:59:00.001-07:00

At a discount department store i got a japaneese maple, Wisteria, and a clematis. The Clematis is turning yellow and the wisteria at thye end is drying out. Everything is watered well. What should i do? I cant plant till may. Its snowing here now

Outdoor Plants?
If you still have the plants in the bags, they might have too much water causing root-rot. If the plants already have foliage you can plant them in containers and keep inside by a sunny window and relocate outdoors after the threat of freezing has passed. If the plants do not have foliage yet, they are probably still dormant and you can go ahead and plant outdoors now.

Keep the receipt though, cause if all this fails most major chains will refund for dead plants.
Reply:Put it in the refrigerator. This slows down it coming out of dormancy.
Reply:might not be enough light try and get some artificial light going, if you want to be cheap go with flourescent if you have some pocket change go to lowes and get either a high pressure sodium or metal halide light, you can use the street light lamps as your light source weed growers do it all the time
Reply:You actually probably want to "heel in" all three outside. They are all cold-hardy and will survive just fine. They won't live in the little bags for long.

Heeling in is a term that means temporary planting, usually with bare root plants which it sounds like you have. You just dig a hole barely large enough to accomodate the roots, put the plant in, and cover with a thin layer of dirt. If it's cold, the plant will return to its dormant state until the proper planting time comes. If it's warm, the plant will start its normal growth cycle and be easily transplanted when you get around to it.

Climbers & flowers?

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I have a small square shaped patio area at the back of my property. It is completely paved with the exception of a strip of earth approx 40cm deep in front of the back fence (which is about 3.5m long). Said back fence is a pole style fence allowing people to see into my garden and house from the outside.

Ideally I’d like to cover the fence with climbers but at the same time I’d also quite like to have colourful flowers.

Can anyone offer any advice? I’m a complete gardening beginner.

Having a look on a few websites I really like the look of Maypop’s and I understand Clematis are also really good climbers. Can I introduce smaller non-climbing plants into such a small area or would they not grow well together?

The garden is warm and gets a good amount of sun from around 2pm onwards but is shady during the mornings.

Thanks

Laura

Climbers %26amp; flowers?
I'd look for a passion flower! They have large, shiny, evergreen leaves, beautfiully complex flowers in summer and orange fruits in autumn. They grow very quickly and doesn't mind if it's in sun or shade. I've got one on a trellis and it's doubled in size in about 6 months!
Reply:A fragrant climbing rose with complimentary clematis growing through it would be quite good in this position
Reply:Clematis is a good choice,but use one that flowers in spring/summer, then plant another that flowers in late summer/fall(sweet autumn).
Reply:Akebia quinata, it is semi evergreen and has small reddish/purple flowers with a perfume said to smell of chocolate hence the common name Chocolate Vine.
Reply:I had a beautiful honeysuckle climber in my back gardern-and I say 'had' with a big sigh!

I have a medium to large garden and the climber took one side of the fence- the colour is a mixture of purples and pinks just all over -truly amazing, and the fragrance in the summertime- wow! I used to leave my patio door open it really used to make my whole house smell wonderful especially in the long summer evenings the smell was so aromatic.

Me being me didnt realise that it was dying, last year it flowered about half of what it used to- this year, dead.

When I realised I cried for it, I really did.

Does anybody know is there a way to revive dead plants?

Please let me know before I cut it off-Im depressed.

Go for the honeysuckle-you wont regret it!
Reply:Ivy is fast growing but look very boaring , get a clematis but get one that has the name starting with montana , so montana elizabeth , montana ruban these are the fast growing ones and will soon have what you wont covered up.
Reply:My clematis this year-- on the north side of my home is doing very, very well. I used a 17-17-17 fertilizer for the first time on my lawn, and have made sure I kept the moisture sufficient.

I agree with Sweet Autumn clematis-- it has the most wonderful fragrance! But it only blooms in the fall here.

No one mentioned trumpet vine. It is a pest here, zone 7-- but it is one strong plant. As expected-- hummingbirds love trumpet vine. It also may need annual trimming.

A annual that is pretty is hyacinth bean vine. It is prolific, has purple and white blooms that look like peas, has pretty purple seed pods that overwinter in zone 7.

other flowers? With support from you-- no problem. Remember all that growing stuff is drawing nourishment from that small space-- and where ever the roots can go.

Don't forget pots for color! Hanging or sitting on the ground.

good luck
Reply:I would go for evergreen so its there all year round.

Ivy

Clematis Armanii

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Reply:Wisteria would be wonderful, but it is lethal (beware if you have children). Trumpet vine or any type of Jasmine would be great too...

Adding non-climbers could accent the climbers...even if you put them in some decorative pots. Another idea would be statues or big stones...they are decorative as well...
Reply:Clematis is good but can be picky - some people have no trouble with it - mine are just pathetic.

Cotoneaster is a hardy plant that seems to take ages to establish but once it has it will just keep going - I have to trim it all the time or it would cover the windows.

Wisteria is lovely but I think that's quite slow growing as well.

But you could attach pots partway up the screen and train things from there while you are waiting for the others to grow - just an idea - I used on my porch trellis.
Reply:If you are looking for a perennial vine, then it's hard to beat Clematis. My personal favorite climber is Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis maximowiciana or C. terniflora); a fast growing twining climber that can reach 20ft or more. While normal Clematis blooms early, Sweet Autumn Clematis will bloom late August until freeze (we're in Zone 5 here). Mine is completely covered with fragrant, white, silver-dollar sized blooms every year. It prefers to keep it's feet in the shade, so I planted a few Rudbeckia in front of it.

To add color, I usually plant several annual vines nearby; usually Morning Glories (Ipomoea) or Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thurnbergia)

Hi! Advice or Ideas on Climbers for Screening Please?? =)?

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Hi! we are in Queensland and are renting, the back fence is... well... simply chicken wire and we are in a area where we have no neighbors and a field behind us which means all our back garden is exposed to a main road and I'm really not comfy with that... so I'm looking for screening.

I was thinking about using a couple of pots some wire and a non invasive climber to do the trick. First I thought maybe passion fruit but they seem to turn into a weed that will over take the garden.... as we are renting I cant afford for this to happen. Also the other factor is we have dogs soo something non harmful.

In all honesty I'm looking for a lower maintenance climber with fruit is a bonus but as long as it has some nice flowers for a visual effect, something I can hook up and feed and water but don't have to worry about it taking over as my partner has a disability and I wont have much time to attend to it. I love the Clematis too... %26lt;--- will that work?

Thank you, its really appreciated

Hi! Advice or Ideas on Climbers for Screening Please?? =)?
Biennial: Wall flower Cheiranthus fragrant flowers March/April in sunny spot lime preference.
Reply:Clematis would be nice but are not evergreen. Have you a nursery close by? They will advice you as they would know what would grow best and also what would suit your purpose. Your hardest job will be what to choose.
Reply:What about planting beans or peas that climb? Will clematis flower vines grow there? Or can you weave small twigs and branches into it to make a screen?

Which Armandii plants are poisonous to dogs??

2010-05-20T03:58:00.002-07:00

Am looking to buy Clematis Armandii but have a new puppy and would like to know if the "snowdrift" is toxic for dogs.

Which Armandii plants are poisonous to dogs??
by the looks of it yes, that plant is toxic to dogs

Teeth

Which plant for this situation?

2010-05-20T03:58:00.001-07:00

Here's the situation. We have a paved seating area in the garden, that was edged with trellis that blew down a couple of months ago. We grew honeysuckle and clematis through it, so we were screened from the road, but it wasn't a solid fence.

As an alternative to replacing the trellis, I was thinking of planting bamboo, but I think that may get too tall. The planting area available is about 12' long but only 1' wide. Very open and sunny aspect, with some shelter from the north.

Any ideas for a screen no more than 5' high, but keeping the feeling of being open? I live just north of London.

Which plant for this situation?
If you want to use bamboo make sure you plant clumping bamboo not running bamboo. Running bamboo runs everywhere by underground runners and is very hard to remove once it escapes (which it always does). Speak to a nursery and they will be able to supply you with a list of varieties to pick from.

I'd personally pick something that looked good all year round such as a clump or hedge of plants such as Camellia, evergreen viburnums, photinia or even the small evergreen magnolia 'Little Gem' this could be hedged to the height you require or a bit taller for something a bit different. You have lots of choices I find bamboo a bit untidy for use in the front yard of homes, but if you like it go for it.
Reply:You would regret planting bamboo. It will take over the universe and and several adjoining universes if there happen to be any. It requires constant trimming and maintenance to keep it from taking over the world.

Consider a hedge plant like Indian Hawthorne, red tip photinia or something like that.

Alternatively, you could build a decorative partial fence and replant it with something like trumpet bugle so you'll get hummingbirds in the summer.
Reply:Maybe short Bonsai trees? Lillies might work too.
Reply:I'd avoid bamboo. they tend to be more trouble than they are worth and can get very tall.

Evergreen shrubs like boxwood, junipers or privet are an option. They are easy to care for and don't need any special pruning instructions.

Deciduous shrubs and trees would work. Dogwoods, magnolias, filbert, elder.

Other choices: briar roses, Brambles/blackberries, mallow, ornamental grasses

I am looking for a bush that stays green all winter and does not get taller than 2 feet. Help.?

2010-05-20T03:58:00.000-07:00

I don't like yews. I don't want it to keep the sun off my clematis in the summer. I need something that looks green in the winter so I can put Christmas lights on them. (outside)

Any suggestions?

Thanks

I am looking for a bush that stays green all winter and does not get taller than 2 feet. Help.?
There are types of juniper that creep rather then grow tall.
Reply:Ooooo! Rosemary! Go with rosemarry! That way you can have freash rosemarry for when you are cooking chicken and pork!

Rosemarry! It's the other white meat!

Ok... not a meat... so much as a bush but it is actractive, hardy, easy too maintain and oh so very tasty with lamb.

I'm not keen on it with beef or fish though... but that's just me.

So... in short I would go with rosemarry.
Reply:I would try a Princess Holly, they are a lovely green juring the summer, and have beautiful red berries in the fall and winter. Hope this helps!
Reply:Boxwood is a great choice. They are such slow growers that they take forever to get big.
Reply:Try a boxwood, they have beautiful little oval green leaves, and they dont grow too much....they aren't your typical evergreen with needles, either, so they look like a regular plant
Reply:Try a hebe. There are dozens of varieties that will flower at different times of the year. Most get about 18"- 24" and need no pruning at all. Hope this helps.
Reply:Cedar or juniper bushes will do, but you still have to trim them when they grow too large.
Reply:Helleri Holly are evergreen soft leafed hollies that grow in a mounding form reaching 2 feet tall and spread 2 - 3 feet wide. They do not produce berries like the larger hollies. They fair well in full sun to part shade. Protect from afternoon sun if your summer temperatures reach the 100's. Good Luck!
Reply:Mugo pine would be a good one. The dwarfs dont grow much past 2 feet in diameter and about that tall too.

Will Dormant Oil Harm Praying Mantis Cocoons?

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Three questions:

1) Will Dormant Oil Harm Praying Mantis Cocoons? (Getting ready to spray dormant trees and ornamentals.)

2) Planting dahlias even though pests love them: snails and slugs - spider mites and red spiders - earwigs and cucumber beetles. Question: Will Insecticidal Soap treat all the above, or can you recommend a product that will help to control dahlia pests? "Magic" has been recommended to me for snails and slugs. Malathion has been recommended to kill the others. My preference is biological control.

3) a clematis last year had a horrible problem with red spiders. Any suggestions about this?

Thanks much,

Will Dormant Oil Harm Praying Mantis Cocoons?
Yes, dormant oil will kill mantis cocoons. It works by coating and "smothering" eggs of insect pests that have laid over for winter to hatch in spring. This is why it's applied in winter. Your desire to use only biological control is a tough order to accomplish. With all the insect pest nowday's, total control is nearly impossible without using chemicals. You will always have plant damage while trying to control biologically. If you wish to use biological control for the snails, put a ring of "table salt" around the plant area. Snails will not cross through the salt, (it will dissolve them). An insecticidal soap for mites may work, but will not totally eliminate the problem.. Spider mites require a certain chemical for control. They have an entirely different digestive system than the normal insect, and a "mitacide" or "acaracide" is needed to eradicate them totally. Even "diazinon" or "dursban" will not totally control them. Hope this helps somewhat..
Reply:Rose H., I did not see your excellent response to my query. I have relocated Mantis cocoons for years and generally place them inside another shrub for protection. It's extra work, but they're dear to me. Thanks for your helpful advice. Report It

Reply:1. Yes. If you can find the cocoons, relocate them to an area you are not spraying (good luck on that one!).

2. I do not suggest salt for slugs or snails as you may inadvertantly poison your soil (a lot of soils have a high concentration of salt from manure products. Have your soil tested by your county extension office). There are several baits on the market that are good--Escar-go is labeled organic; and some of the other major players in the chemical controls have baits out that are not toxic to pets or children (check the label). Spidermites are a big problem and resistent to many controls. You will most likely have to find a product labeled miticide. There are some pretty good 3 in 1 products (fungicide, miticide, insecticide) that, when you follow the directions, are relatively safe. Spidermites usually prefer plants under dry, stressed conditions, so good garden cultivation and even moisture may minimize the damage. If your garden is relatively small (and you have the patience) take a bucket of soapy water and knock the cucumber beetles into the bucket.

3. Where I live red spiders are the same as spidermites, so the information in 2 would apply. You can also call your extension office for more information on products/controls they suggest for your area.

Plants and Veggies with frost coming tonight....what to do?

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I have the following plants and veggies outside planted already what is the best protection for one night of frost...tomato, peppers, broccoli, clematis, verbinia, snapdragons, new seedlings sunflowers coming up, gladioli's. I can't believe this it was just 80 and 90 degress last week. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Plants and Veggies with frost coming tonight....what to do?
Cover tomatoes, peppers, verbena, gladiolus and sunflowers with a cloth--like a sheet or old pillowcase. The broccoli and clematis should survive. Tomatoes and peppers will need to be well-covered since they are the most tender.
Reply:Just cover all your seedlings up overnight and remove the cover in the morning.

Newspaper is a good insulator although horticultural fleece is the best idea.

If you have nothing to cover them with, make a micro climate around them by blocking the frost - piles of rocks, stones, wood, lawn clippings close to the plants will protect them. And don't forget the old standby of plastic bottles with the bottoms cut off!
Reply:hi

i will also say cover them with plastic ,put some sticks around your plant so the plastic wont damage your new plants little sticks will keep away the plastic to touch or bend ur plants ,then in the corners u can use stones to put wait on it ,use big garden bags or any plastic sheet u have.

best of luck
Reply:In Montana we deal with this "weather" issue all the time.

If you have anything in pots, put them in your garage or house.

If you can find some solid topped buckets big enough to put over things in the garden, get to it! Some people use old nursery pots and put shop bags over them.

Get some rolls of clear plastic and cover what you can, holding it down with rocks and stakes, and staples.

Well get going...you are running out of time! ;o)
Reply:throw a sheet over them or a tarp. I've used sheets before and it's worked fine, you just need to keep the frost off, it doesn't matter if they get cold.
Reply:Cover your seedlings with plastic sheeting. This will act as a temporary greenhouse. Be sure to uncover them again in the morning so you don't get condensation going moldy.

The Muse
Reply:Cover them with burlap or cheesecloth, just not plastic.
Reply:The first answer was right. Use anything you have to keep the frost off of them.
Reply:Cover them with a linen bedsheet. Do not cover with plastic

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A few weeks ago I was asking where had all the flowers gone.?

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Not anymore need I ask..... I have yellow and deep crimson wallflowers in bloom in my garden as well as roses, sweet peas, clematis and a viburnum which has a masses of pink blooms.

Surely the wallflowers and vibernum should not be flowering until late spring. Why do you think my garden has suddenly burst into bloom at this time of year? I usually have roses and clematis until Christmas or beyond but not sweet peas etc.

A few weeks ago I was asking where had all the flowers gone.?
Depends where you live, mine are all dying but hey I planted 170 bulbs for the spring so am looking forward to Spring again
Reply:I always say we should all enjoy every season whilst we can, one day, who knows what the seasons will be Report It

Reply:I agree - for us humans, but the non-humans haven't much of a choice - is that fair? We should take responsibility for the rubbish we leave behind for the planet to deal with. Report It

Reply:the world is messed up!
Reply:not all the flowers are gone.
Reply:It's climate change and there's nothing you or anyone else (inc politicians) can do about it. Enjoy.
Reply:long time passing
Reply:It's depressingly warm, is why, especially in Scotland - the south of England seems to be heading for a mediterranean-type climate with only two seasons, one of which might be colder than average where Scotland is warmer than average - even though it might still be, ultimately, colder in Scotland, if you get what I'm saying.

I'm thinking of growing olive trees in my garden.

However, many plants are affected by light levels, not warmth, so some things will still do better in the south than the north, and vice versa. Have you had a lot of sunny days? That might be making the difference - light AND warmth.

How many of you lovely people out there have a tree planted in memory of a loved one?

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When we lost our mother in the year 2000, my sister and her husband had a tree planted in the Yorkshire Dales on behalf of the family so that our mum would live on in a beautiful place.

My friend planted a clematis in her garden for her dog Lady. Whether it be a pet or a person they are all precious.

How many of you lovely people out there have a tree planted in memory of a loved one?
My best freind for 26yrs was accidently killed in a car crash, and his most favourite trees were Oaks. When he died , i planted 33 Oak trees in a circle on my land , which was one of his most favourite places to sit as there is a big lake there. I planted a tree for every year he was on this planet and that was nearly 20 years ago. There is a seat there and i go there without fail every other day in his memory. We have even had parties there for him to keep his spirit alive. I tended and nurtured the trees from day 1 and they are doing magnificiently... if only my friend was alive to see them.......
Reply:back in the year 1975 we had a teacher that loved our men in the Vietnam prisons, POW, so much that she started a campaign for people to give 5 dollars to buy a magnolia. this also included a bracelet that had one POW's name on it. whenever a POW got out or escaped back to the UNITED STATES, you sent the bracelet back to the owner or family. then a magnolia was planted on the entrance of the state of Mississippi. i was glad to have been a part of this. i was also one day watching TV and saw the man i had step off of the airplane. i went the next day, with that teacher, and planted my tree. so whenever you come into the state of Mississippi and see the magnolia trees on the side of the road think on our men and women that have and are still going threw things that we never can imagine
Reply:My mother used to love the line of red %26amp; green crotons planted in Malaysia. So we have planted a lot of red %26amp; green crotons planted in front of our house in Thiruvannamalai, India. We have a big garden, in front of our house - in about 75 cents of land, where we havwe planted a lot of trees, roses , hibiscus, jasmine %26amp; other plants.
Reply:We have a tree in my mum's memory, she died in 2001. Whenever we go away we bring something back to hang on the branches. The tree is full of wind chimes and surrounded by pixies and fairies. Mum always believed in the 'little folk'.

My late cats have bushes and shrubs planted over their resting places.

I think it is a lovely idea as I have somewhere special to go when I want to remember the good times.
Reply:yes we as a family have planted two for my dad and nana, both in a garden of a children's hospice, they supply the tree of your choice and then part of the money you pay goes to the hospice so it benefits them both with funds and a nice garden for the families to use.....i also planted a bush in my garden in memory of my dog toby too ........ :)
Reply:Every time a member of our family or a friend passes away we plant something in our garden in memory of them.

There are some lovely projects around, like the tree planting, to comemorate the life of a loved one which I think is a lovely idea. x
Reply:We planted a walnut tree in memory of my dad (he had a bit of an obsession with walnuts) and we sprinkled his ashes in the hole before the tree went in so that he would become part of the tree in a way.

That seemed like the most appropriate way to remember him.
Reply:we did for my grandad...well, the town did....he was mayor of a little village in Galway so they dedicated a bench and a tree in the park to him....it was lovely...everytime we walk passed it, we always stop and say a prayer for him...
Reply:That is a lovely thought and I have been meaning to do that someday.
Reply:We planted an apple tree in our yard when my mum in law passed away in 2004 ...she was famous for her apple pies and we loved her dearly..the tree today is really lovely and my daughter simply loves it...
Reply:No but after finding out of my mates recent passing it sounds like a good way to honour them, though I don't know what plant/tree could summarise/represent him! :) :(
Reply:at my grandads grave theres a tree already there with the plaque in front and a nice stone circle around it with flowers - then when we lost our grandma she was put next to grandad so they could be together again :)
Reply:had a loved ones ashes scattered by a tree
Reply:we also have planted trees in memeory of a loved one.
Reply:I have a big bush of stinging nettles planted in memory of my ex.......... ; )
Reply:we buried my first collie in our back garden and no matter what we plant there every year they are known as collie flowers
Reply:at the crematorium where my mums plaque is, we got the oppurtunity to plant a rose bush behind it and we did:)

so yes..
Reply:The Family Has a Few, over the Years...!!
Reply:No.....

But I have given plants to be planted in memory of a loved one....

:)
Reply:At my grandfathers grave we planted a white rose bush.
Reply:Only a rose bush in my garden I would have loved to plant a tree
Reply:We planted one for my daughter so not in memeory but in line with ... a weeping willow ... buggar is we planted it at her mother's folks house so I never get to see it now ..=((
Reply:I don't... But when I die, I wish someone will a plant a rose....
Reply:That is so nice, what a lovely thought.
Reply:That is so lovely. I had not heard of it before.
Reply:Yes for my father.
Reply:I don't but it sounds like a wonderful idea.
Reply:Hi we have done and when we get our new land were planting two more trees , Hugs
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tell the truth,,

why do people life in others liefs

i do not know..

but then..if

i had to consider,,

it had to be raining since

yesterday,, and the only crab apples,,

are but yellow roses,,

and the ashes,,

i will receive in the MAIL.

WHICH I WILL RETURN,,

BACK TO THE WAVES *

MY TREES ARE LIVE,

30 years they bore their fruit *

my home and my MAZE,,

BELONG TO ONE

FAMILY..

I HOLD THAT KEY,*

none of my grand children

are thrown to the ..lion's..

they are well taken cared of,

my daughters were never

nor ever,,been

thrown nor dragged

in an arena,,of wolfs,*

nor am I ,,

I AM THE MEDUSA *

And own the cement..

grounds for miles,,

amazing my foot prints *

and some here,,

are just..beyond help..

they are all but

black birds %26amp; sparrows.

in a bird santurary,,

incarsenated *

like a piece of blubber,,

waiting for their prints,*

contempt of fraud *

my heron,,flies in all directions,*

i am immuned..

i have a passport *

i can enter,, the globe *

on my accord *

you call it

diplomatic *

widow its ashes *

but CERTIFIDE *

THANK;YOU

FOR THE cematis,,

my garden has them..

their vines climb upon..the miles

of my POLAR,,Trees and flower

their hues,, where the family of

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NO BODY ENTERS

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AS ONE RESPECTS

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Is a cultivar a subspecies, a morph, a variety , a sport, or, are all these terms roughly interchangeable?

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Why, in the scientific name of a cultivar, does no indication of specific parentage appear? Because it'have to include both sides to eliminate discrimination, or, simply because it would be too cumbersome? (E.g. Clematis 'candida')

Is a cultivar a subspecies, a morph, a variety , a sport, or, are all these terms roughly interchangeable?
Morph, variety and sport could all be essentially interchangable. A subspecies is properly a geographically

delimited variant of a species population, distinguishable from the other members of the species by some trait or traits.

A cultivar is simply the cultivated form of some plant. It may be just the offspring from a single seed, propagated by

vegetative means after the seedling matures.

Can you recommend a climber, please.?

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I have a large area of concrete with a wood-panel fence behind, facing South, and would like to grow some climbers from pots, e.g. clematis/roses. Can you recommend any particular ones which don't mind being in pots, please.

Can you recommend a climber, please.?
I really like Bouganvillea as well. I have one that grows on a small trellis from a pot and it grows quickly and blooms constantly. Good for mild weather areas. You can find this plant in MANY colors... variegated, non-variegated.. thornless or thorned. Be careful with the thorned varieties as they can cause a mild rash in some people. But these are great climbers that are very beautiful plants!
Reply:It sounds like the clematis roots would get too hot. Roses would be great if watered and fertilized. Joseph's Coat is an interesting one. Banks is a yellow, Cecile Brunner is a soft pink that goes nuts. Don Juan and Blaze are reds. Campsis or trumpet vine would probably thrive.
Reply:Where in The country are you? If in the south clematis will work, as will Don Juan rose or perhaps and old garden climber. I use bougainvillea. But if to cold will not work. Confederate Jasmine works and so will passion vines if pot is large enough. Make sure you have good drainage and add some time release fertilizer to soil to help it along. Abraham Darby is a good rose to spread along lattice although not a climber. I had a few that were 8' until hurricanes blew the building away they were on. Night Blooming jasmine will also work well. Good Luck in whatever you decide. Go to an independent garden center and ask them. They know their plants and you may get better quality then box stores.
Reply:Sir Ranulph Fiennes. Chris Bonnington. Sherpa Tensing.

Theres three to be going on with.
Reply:a fast growing creeper that i have in my garden is a variegated potato plant.it has white flowers and does not shed in winter.
Reply:Clemetis are so temparemental I would not advise them. They die off for no reason whatsoever.

Why not try a Virginia Creeper, they are wonderful all through the summer and the colour they turn to in Autumn is astonishing.
Reply:I would avoid clematis as they thrive best with their roots in the shade (deep underground) and their heads in the sun. There are many patio roses available at garden centres that would be just what you are looking for (and already planted in containers).
Reply:Well, you could have annuals like morning glories which bloom every morning and then intersperced with them, pots of moon vine which bloom at night and are fragrant ...
Reply:Clematis are fine, but don't let them dry out. Choose one that can be cut down each Spring (what's known as a Group 3) like a viticella.

Roses can be fine too, but remember that both roses and clematis are hungry plants. They like fertile moist soils. So will benefit from re-potting regularly and a Spring and late Summer feed with something like Growmore or some composted manure.

All potted vines are prone to Vine Weevil attack, so treat the pots in the Autumn with a Vine Weevil killer. Provado make a good one that's available broadly across the UK.

You could also try a potato vine (Solanum crispum), passion flower, Chilean glory vine or even a grape vine or a fig, both of the latter like restricted root growth.

Roses are much harder to keep healthy in pots than clematis. If you do go for clematis make sure it's in a nice deep pot and plant it deep to allow re-growth in case it's hit by wilt.

Why not borrow a book from a friend or local library that has some climbers in it with more info. Just remember that healthy soil or compost should result in healthy plant and a bigger pot will dry out more slowly than a little one.

I'm sure you'll find something you'll enjoy.
Reply:Sherpa Tenzing.
Reply:You left out a gardening zone, that would help a lot. Regardless in pots, if perennial, you need a unheated garage or somewhere to keep them from getting colder than 10 degrees above zero if you want the roots to survive.

The Sweet Autumn clematis can be cut back to a foot from the ground and regrow 10' or more each year. It is probably the most tolerant clematis and grows quickly.

Roses, maybe the William Baffin.

You need BIG pots.

Annuals might be a good idea for you. Morning glories are ideal if you have hot weather, but they do better in low nutrient soils.
Reply:I grow clematis in the north east and their in pots.. Nowt wrong with mine.. As long as you keep snails/slugs off them..

The purple ones are the best in my opinion..

Why not try a kiwi?? I've got a miniature one in a pot.. It's cool..

Nee fruit yet tho.. lol..

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Getting rid of alcohol in Rescue Remedy?

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Rescue Remedy has 5x dilution of plant extracts of Rock Rose, Impatiens, Clematis, Star of Bethlehem, Cherry Plum in a grape alcohol solution. I put a few drops in a cup of boiling water to get rid of the alcohol. I think that works, but what about the plant extracts, do they evaporate?

Getting rid of alcohol in Rescue Remedy?
I don't think the boiling water will affect the plant extracts. My acupunturist has me put my liquid herbs in boiling water to evaporate the alcohol and I don't think she would suggest this if the process would compromise the herbs or render them ineffective.
Reply:Forget that Remedy.. use a remedy using Yarrow Root! What are U trying to rescue

your health? If so Just Pleursy Root, Yarrow

and Echinecea will do it! Oh if U don't like the taste of Yarrow then use Grape Seed Extract.

Yarrow unfermented is like Buckley's Original coffee mixture!
Reply:for me to get rid of alcohol is drink a coffee

How would it work out to combine two vines "Sweet Autumn Clematis" and "Silver Lace Vine" together?

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I was told that if you combine the two you will have blooms from June till November.

Is this true?

and how exactly do you plant them together at the base of the wall?

Also can anyone tell me the time period roughly for the bloom period for each and how well will they look overlapped together during this time?

Thanks for your Answers!

How would it work out to combine two vines "Sweet Autumn Clematis" and "Silver Lace Vine" together?
Still bad. Better, but still bad.

Silver lace vine aggressively suckers from the base, and sweet autumn clematis can blow seed everywhere, you'll be pulling it out of your fence lines.

If you cut them back, they may not bloom as well for you. I'm not 100% sure on that, but it seems possible that the plant will not be mature enough to put on a heavy flower display.

Over all both are fairly low quality vines. Maybe try honeysuckle and trumpet vine? I reserve their use to problem areas, or 'naturalized' areas. The wood pile and such.

I hope that this helps
Reply:It probably depends on where you live, and what the climate is like there. Where I live, clematis is kind of tricky - it does really well when it finds a spot it likes, but it's hard to reliably find those spots! Silver lace vine, on the other hand, grows like the proverbial weed. So I am pretty certain that if I tried that combo here, pretty soon I would have nothing but silver lace vine.

As far as planting two vines together at the base of a wall, it's pretty straightforward (I do it with different types of morning glory all the time). You basically just dig your planting holes about 6-8" out from the wall and around 12-14" apart from one another, and plant. As they grow, they will blend together.

And, I am not certain what type Sweet Autumn clematis is - some you can prune down to the crown in fall, but others you don't prune until spring, and some you don't prune at all! Better to make sure what type Sweet Autumn is before you go cutting to make sure you are not inadvertently depriving yourself of next year's blooms (or maybe even killing the plant) with overzealous pruning.

Another combo you might consider is to grow the clematis up and over a climbing or rambling rose. This can look very pretty, give you lots of season-long color as the roses generally bloom before the clematis, and the rose also shades the roots of the clematis, which seems to help the clematis grow better.

Hope this helps.
Reply:Autumn clematis (clematis paniculata) can be cut back to the ground every year and it will come back with a vengance. So can Silver lace vine. If you are determined to plant them together, just plant them side by side. Autumn clematis blooms in August-September. Polygonum blooms from July to frost.

http://www.daytonnursery.com/Encyclopedi...

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/5717...

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/683/

Read Dave's Garden for comments from people who have planted them.
Reply:plant them side by side when planting at the base of the wall the bloom period should be may june and they will look beautiful overlapped together.and do cut them back in the fall after there last bloom.

Hi, i'd love to grow clematis, could it grow well in Malaysia? Anyone knows where i could get it from?

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there a literally hundreds of clematis I'm sure the site below can help

Hi, i'd love to grow clematis, could it grow well in Malaysia? Anyone knows where i could get it from?
http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0geu6jLVaRGTu...

RE:Climbing plants.I have planted some climbing plants approx 8 inch from a wall.?

2010-05-20T03:55:00.001-07:00

is this distance about wright, or should i move them closer what is the ideal distance?

one is clematis

RE:Climbing plants.I have planted some climbing plants approx 8 inch from a wall.?
Definately no closer as the soil would be too dry, ( the wall sucks out the water). Remember that clematis likes cool roots, so if it's a sun-baked wall, put some stones or gravel around the base of the plant. About 20-30 cm wide and 2-5 cm deep.
Reply:as long as its good rich muck 8 inches will be ok - plants cant measure!!!!
Reply:My clematis is about the same distance from my fence. It was the perfect distance because as it has grown, it has put off other shoots that now cover the distance between the fence and the plant. The bottom now appears fuller.
Reply:I planted a lady bank rose in my front flower bed and I love it. It only blooms for a few weeks in the spring but green the rest of the summer. But I have people stop and tell me

how they love it.
Reply:This is a sensible distance to put plants from the wall. It gives room for roots to grow. Remmber to keep feeding our pants, though and good luck.

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Why are wasps attracted to my Beech Hedge?

2010-05-20T03:55:00.000-07:00

I have clematis plants weaving their way through my long beech hedge but can never get too close to tie them in due to the wasps!!

Why are wasps attracted to my Beech Hedge?
Wasps make their nests from wood that they collect, and it may be that they are chewing some of the wood from the older parts of your Beech plants, to build a nest somewhere else. They often chew away at fences too - they're doing this now in my garden.

Washing up liquid diluted down and sprayed will kill wasps, and this may give you the chance to get to your Clematis, to tie it etc. Otherwise, if you can find the nest, you could remove it, after spraying it with a wasp killer. There are some invasive wasps that will attack your face, so be careful!

Hope this helps. Good luck! Rob
Reply:Maybe it's a coincidence.

The wasps may have a nest in the ground under the beech hedge.
Reply:wasps want a place to live so get a can of wasp spray it wherever they attach so they will go away.
Reply:whos beech hedge ??

Kimimaro and the kaguya clan?

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Which part of thess plant names should be italicized?

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Garden disease help!?

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Outdoor Plants?

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Climbers & flowers?

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Hi! Advice or Ideas on Climbers for Screening Please?? =)?

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Which Armandii plants are poisonous to dogs??

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Which plant for this situation?

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I am looking for a bush that stays green all winter and does not get taller than 2 feet. Help.?

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Will Dormant Oil Harm Praying Mantis Cocoons?

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Plants and Veggies with frost coming tonight....what to do?

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A few weeks ago I was asking where had all the flowers gone.?

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How many of you lovely people out there have a tree planted in memory of a loved one?

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Is a cultivar a subspecies, a morph, a variety , a sport, or, are all these terms roughly interchangeable?

2010-05-16T22:43:00.001-07:00

Can you recommend a climber, please.?

2010-05-16T22:43:00.000-07:00

Getting rid of alcohol in Rescue Remedy?

2009-11-16T23:48:00.002-08:00

How would it work out to combine two vines "Sweet Autumn Clematis" and "Silver Lace Vine" together?

2009-11-16T23:48:00.001-08:00

Hi, i'd love to grow clematis, could it grow well in Malaysia? Anyone knows where i could get it from?

2009-11-16T23:48:00.000-08:00

RE:Climbing plants.I have planted some climbing plants approx 8 inch from a wall.?

2009-11-16T23:47:00.003-08:00

Why are wasps attracted to my Beech Hedge?

2009-11-16T23:47:00.002-08:00

When is a "frost" a "frost"? Is it any time temps dip below freezing after spring?

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I live in Zone 5 (Chicago). We've had some mild weather recently and I've got lots of stuff starting to pop up in my garden -- crocus, bleeding heart, clematis, sedum, hydrangea, a magnolia tree and many shrubs are starting to leaf out. Some of these things have only little buds on them and some (many the bulbs) have flowers. For the next few nights now, temps are supposed to go below freezing. Is this considered a "frost" or do temps have to be mild for a while before you can call it "frost"? Do I have to cover any of my stuff?

When is a "frost" a "frost"? Is it any time temps dip below freezing after spring?
Frost is a combination of humidity level and temps. The plants that already present themselves are hardy and can withstand another freeze or frost! Your region is subject to possible frost thru April and into early May.

Protect your plantings by using a 10-10-10 with mineral granular fert the weekend after Easter. Put directly on soil at recommended amount. Mulch lightly with a hardwood shredded material. Any visable dieback from frost or freeze remove with hand shears ( dip those shears in a Clorox and Water solution thereafter).

Plant any really non-hardy plants around Mother's Day. Fill in the bed with a two-three inch layer of mulch and treat with a Preen with Pre-emergent agent. You'll be fine that way.

The fact that the plants reappear shows you they can and will survive. Good Luck
Reply:A frost comes when the dew freezes. This is why you usually have frost in the fall and the spring, in canada anyways. Below freezing does not always mean frost. You can simply protect your plants by laying some blankets over them, and then weight them so they wont blow all over your yard if a wind should come up. This way it protects them from the direct frost. Hope this helps, have a good one!

I was wondering if anyone knows household remedies for my outdoor plants.?

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I have something eating my clematis's. I was told not to cut off the dead parts, is that true. How often should I add my miracle grow plant food?

I was wondering if anyone knows household remedies for my outdoor plants.?
I always cut off the dead parts. For the insect damage, spray with a solution of dish soap and water or dust with rotenone. I always read the directions on how often to use a product.
Reply:if it's really tiny, it's probably aphids. Try spritzing the leaves with a mild soap and water solution, the aphids won't stick to the leaves then.
Reply:This site has some great plant Q%26amp;A,

http://www.recycleottawa.org/ottawaplant...

When is a good time to plant a new vine on a wall such as Silver Lace Vine or Clematis?

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I Am wanting to order or buy either the Silver Lace Vine or the Clematis vine (preferably evergreen with several different bloom times for longer color) and plant them at the base of a brick wall.

When would be the time that I would best be able to find either one of these and when is the best time to plant them?

Thanks for your answers!

When is a good time to plant a new vine on a wall such as Silver Lace Vine or Clematis?
Plant after the last frost. You'll want it to get plenty of sun, and the morning sun is the best for them. Be sure to space them far enough apart so they don't strangulate each other....5 feet.
Reply:It is probably spring but a garden centre would confirm that. I do know that Clematis need sun on their roots(well just at ground level above the root) but you put stones round the soil/plant when you plant it.
Reply:I would advise against Silver Lace Vine, this is known as the mile a minute plant. It will take over everything and look scraggy, there is nothing you can do to make it look nice so personally I would avoid it like the plague.

Clematis armandii is a large leaved evergreen clematis that has heavily scented blooms in the winter. It grows well in the UK but does need to be carefully tied in to it's support system as the stems can be brittle and snap in high winds.

If you have a large area to cover you could also consider Akebia quinata (the chocolate vine) and Passiflora caerulea also known as the passion flower.

http://plants.thompson-morgan.com/uk/en/...
Reply:How big is your wall and which way does it face.

Clemantis will need at least 20 feet between plants or they will choke each other eventually.

Not so much the sun or lack of it more the cold Northern winds cause damage in winter.

End of Febuary early March, but make sure there is a lot of mulch/rotting compost in the hole. As long as the roots stay frost free your all right

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Are my plants salvageable?

2009-11-16T23:46:00.001-08:00

I live in Chicago and the weather has been extremely crazy~ and cold. My lilac bushes, clematis, peonies and other annuals had started to bloom and now appear wilted even thoough I managed to cover them the day after it became bitterly cold. Do you guys think that they will make it or die? What else should I do?

Are my plants salvageable?
you sound like you did all the right things and all that you can do!

It is all up to nature now!

they may not do good this season because of this but next yr. will be here soon and they should come back o.k.
Reply:they may frost back and resprout later in the season.

welcome to global warming. In florida, it was 89 degrees tuesday and 45 degrees now at 9 on saturday night
Reply:They'll be fine. You might not see any blooms this year but they'll survive.

Another one for clematis growers?

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Ok....I got my first clematis at a Lowe's garden center. It was in a 1 gallon container growing onto a mini trellis. I've had it in the ground for about a month and a half now and it hasn't quite taken to the fence yet. I thought about cutting it in certain areas to free it up a bit, but the only thing I did was pull the base of the trellis out of the ground, gave it a deep watering and replaced the mulch. Do I need to cut parts of the trellis to give it more room to grow, or will it do this on its own?

Another one for clematis growers?
Are you providing something else for the Clematis to climb on other than the trellis that it came with? If so, then remove the one that it came with. You can do that but cutting it away if it is wooden. If metal, carefully untwine the Clematis from it and begin to allow it to climb on the new support (new trellis, shrub, rose, etc). You can gently tie it up if you want to help it along.

Now, in regards to pruning. There are 3 types of Clematis and each plant falls into one of these types. The types help determine the proper pruning method for it. So, do not do any cutting until you have determined which type you have and how/when to prune it. If you prune at the wrong time, you could end up without any blooms next year.

Go here are see the types and pruning instructions:

http://www.clematis.com.pl/wms/wmsg.php/...

Now, get the name of yours and do a search for it. Once at a website, it should tell you what type you have and then you will know how to prune.

Also, these are slow to establish so I'm not surprised you aren't noticing any great going on at the moment. Just be patient as these beauties take time. Know that almost all of them are deciduous and go dormant in the winter (I think only 1 or 2 species are evergreen). The mulch is fine just be sure it isn't sitting at the crown of the plant or it will rot out. Clematis enjoy moist soil and their roots in the shade. The rest of the plant can be in full sun but they like their feet cool.

Hope this helps. :)

Have you ever shown someboy your clematis at the bottom of the garden ?

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Yes, but he turned out to be a bit of a pansy....

Have you ever shown someboy your clematis at the bottom of the garden ?
what garden oh yer that one the one that is paved over
Reply:yes, it's a lovely climber ♫
Reply:no we only have graves down there , nothing grows here!
Reply:I do not have a clematis, I have a knob and I keep it in the shed.
Reply:Ew!

You have a very dirty mind!

Shame on you!
Reply:no, but I've shown them my hollyhocks.
Reply:Yes - I've got a beautiful pink one, and the clematis ain't bad either.

Well COME ON, that's what you were looking for wasn't it ! ! !
Reply:Yes the flowers are beautiful
Reply:hell yeah baby all the time!! yeah
Reply:like the someboy better yes i have and enjoyed it thanks
Reply:Sorry, I trim my own bush.
Reply:no but i once showed them my tulip
Reply:i am ashamed to say yes... Is is your birthday? if it is Happy Birthday.....
Reply:I do so wish I could get Clematis to grow. They all die on me. It makes me sad because they are so beautiful and would look so nice by my mailbox.
Reply:yes i have, its a lovely shade of pink

I'm training my clematis to climb Everest?

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Any tips will be welcome?

I'm training my clematis to climb Everest?
plenty of oral stimulation is necessary
Reply:Nothing much. Just go get her. Happy climbing. Good luck
Reply:Yes , I'm with stormyweather....Oral stimulation is a must my friend.
Reply:climb it in night , it would be cool lolol
Reply:Do not Prune!
Reply:You'v gotta buy a lot of trellis mate !!
Reply:Take it to fitness classes !

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Anyone know a good way to hide a stump?

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My boyfriend and I bought a house and there is some existing lanscaping. There is a tree with a plant bed around it. Cute, but I wanted to rip up the old plants and put in new ones. But once I start ripping them up I find a stump from a previuos tree. I dont want to hire a stump grinding service or rent a stump grinder. Too much time annoyance and cost. But I still want put my lil bed around the tree and somehow hide that stump. Maybe with a bush or something?

I have read a couple of articles on the net about using clematis because not only is it pretty but it wraps around the stump pretty well and eventually will smother the stump. But the stump in my yard is pretty low to the ground and I cant see a clematis wrapping around it.

Thanks ahead of time !!!

Anyone know a good way to hide a stump?
There's a couple of things I have seen done. You could (if the stump is flat) put a pot on the stump with a very dense plant (like a think fern or something) that will "weep" over the sides of the pot and touch the ground (thus hiding the stump).

You could also create a rock garden over the stump. Pile up rocks and soil. Plant a good ground cover of your choice between the rocks.

Good luck! :)
Reply:Hi DinaJ, there's a way on this one. If you like the idea of raised garden beds, there's the place to put one. You can make a box around it, any shape of your liking will do. This way, you don't need to worry about the stump. You'll just plant over it. Here's a soil mixture that you can use, 1/3 peat moss, 1/3 vermiculite, and 1/3 mixture of five different compost. This mixture won't ever need fertilising for the year. You just add compost next year. This mixture won't have many weeds either. To learn more about this methods of gardening, check this site (www.squarefootgardening.com). Good luck.
Reply:If its loww to the ground plant something like ivy to work as a ground cover then plant your other plants within the ivy
Reply:Just dig out the center of it and make a pot out of it, A hollowed out stump makes a great planting pot for almost any variety of flowers that you would want to grow, manage it the same way as a pot sitting on the porch. You will be surprised on just how little of a hollowed out you will need then it gets larger each year. You can also drill holes anywhere in it and put artificial flowers and plants in it, you can make it so realistic that no one will know. Just use your imagination.
Reply:The way you get rid of it is: drill several holes into it, fill them with 85 octane and the stomp will rot out quickly and then you can smash it with a hammer easily.
Reply:Depending on the size, height %26amp; levelness of the stump, %26amp; where it is in your yard....you can get creative %26amp; solve this in a flash.

If it's not level enough or the right height you or your boyfriend can rig it up with inexpensive items to where you want it: might use bricks, stones, flat rock, wire, mesh, etc. Just make sure it's weatherproof, won't blow away, %26amp; will hold the weight.

In the past; I've put bird houses on taller stumps but also wanted to do the same thing with short ones too. We live in hurricane country %26amp; always have all heights of stumps around. I created a beach condo community putting beach houses up on dowels. You can create a sand dune to place the dowels down in to hold them up high enough. Or if it's a mountain cabin, sunny cottage, ski lodge etc bird house' there are other ways.

I have a stump it leveled out %26amp; place a 4 foot high wooden lighthouse on including a dim light at the top that revolves. It's nice to use when someone is trying to find your house.

A cement or resin Oriental lantern ( the short %26amp; squatty kind) that you can place a good sized candle in is good for ambience.

A water fountain sitting a pile of smooth riverstone is nice or a bird bath.
Reply:dig it up

then fil the hole up with dirt and plant some grass or something there
Reply:Set a pot of trailing flowers on it. They will fall over the pot and stump to hide it. That is a perfect place to display a pot of beautiful flowers.
Reply:maybe you can get boyfriend to cut it out with an axe.
Reply:Hollow it out and use it as a small bird bath
Reply:you could put a bucket ova the stump and maybe noone will notice that there is anything there!
Reply:Wear longer pants?

Sorry couldn't resist.
Reply:Maybe you could put some bricks around it or you could even put a statue on top of it like a small cement rabbit, turtle, etc.

What is the best fertilizer for my clematis?

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Can you give me a name for a very good fertilizer that helps my clematis grow very fast?where can I get it?How long does it take to bloom?It is about 1 meter tall.I just bought it last week.Is it going to spread this year?how can i take care of it?

What is the best fertilizer for my clematis?
Clematis can be fussy. You need to get it into the ground. Dig a hole bigger than the pot with a mound at the bottom. Plant the clematis with the roots spread out and the crown just about the soil level.

Clematis like to be mulched and like compost, but DO NOT fertilize. You will get soft green shoots that are susceptible to "clematis wilt", which can kill your plant almost overnight.

The rule for clematis is to keep the roots cool and moist and the stems sunny and dry. A clematis is really along term gardening project. They may bloom the first year, but if they are well established they will flower better each year. They do not spread like mint, but if you are lucky, you may get a "baby" after a few years.
Reply:Hello Moonflower how are you today? My mother and grandmother have Clematis and the fertilizer you can on it is meraclgrow poting soil and fertilizer it takes about one to two years to get big. Now if you were going to move in the future I would leave it and get another one. each time you move you helping the next owner to like what you have done with the Clematis. Yeah you can put it into a pot when you move but it make hurt the plant. would you E-mail me when you get the clematis in the or in a pot. www.jpenton17@yahoo.com James P. Happy planting

Plz help, need ideas on a balcony garden?

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I have two small balconies (9'x3 1/2') and would like to get some flowers out there but with just one chair on each deck there is little room. Some things I have thought about trying; clematis vine if it would flower this year on the floor and could climb the railing, those hanging bags with holes in them you see around with impatients and such. I can not hang a basket from the ceiling outside as out balconies are cement. Any ideas are really appreciated!

Plz help, need ideas on a balcony garden?
When I lived in a condo I had a beautiful garden. I used hanging window boxes. They sell them with a frame to slip over the edge. I loaded them up with wave petunias. You could see them from quite a distance (I was on 15th floor). I used very large pots to plant tomatoes. I then had every available container with various flowers. Clematis is fairly easy to grow. Keep in mind they like cool roots and must be pruned in the spring. Using plant food or compost will be important to replace the nutrients the plants use up. You can also plant rose bushes from what I am told.

Good luck!!

Need advice on growing a Clematis inside this winter, can you help ?

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I bought a Blue Boy Clematis SEVERAL months ago. I never did get it planted. It is in my house and suddenly taking a major growth spurt, where all summer, it had just sat there, only a few inches tall. Now, nearly 3 feet tall and in a small pot, I wonder if it is too late to plant it outside or if I should just keep it inside all winter. If so, do I need to put it in a very cool area like the garage, and cut back on sunlight and water to let it have a dormant stage ? Or should I just put it outside NOW ? Today our Dec. temp is 63, but by the weekend, it will be 30 degrees, typical KY winters with a variety of ups/downs in temps. I would love to keep this little guy alive and thriving.

Need advice on growing a Clematis inside this winter, can you help ?
Winter care of container plants

Clematis in containers in open gardens, with the possible exception of very mild or sheltered maritime gardens, do not enjoy the wetness, very low temperatures or strong, cold winds of winter. This means that every care should be taken to shelter these plants from the elements until the arrival of warm weather. If the containers are not too heavy, move them into a glasshouse, well-lit garage, outhouse, shed, or porch. If such shelter is unavailable, position the containers at the base of a south-facing wall for protection.

Should the containers prove too heavy to move and, if the plants are hardy, prune away the top one-third of the stems and tie-in the rest to their supports to prevent wind damage and to protect the roots. A thick mulch gives added protection to the roots. Plants which are not very hardy but in containers too heavy to move should be wrapped in place to prevent excessive winter damage and loss. Wrap the plants with layers of old sheet or burlap or horticultural fleece, and the containers with bubble wrap. Keep the compost slightly moist. During late winter or early spring, remove the coverings and inspect the plant. Water if the soil is dry and prune the plants as necessary. Re-cover the clematis until all danger of frost has passed.

Spring care of container plants

Plants that overwinter in containers should be repotted in spring or, at the least, have their soil replenished. Simply remove the top 3-4 in. of soil, and replace it with a mixture of two parts loam-based potting soil and one part peat or suitable peat alternative. Ensure that the plant is supported securely, water it thoroughly, and commence feeding.

Repotting container plants

Not all container-grown clematis perform satisfactorily over many seasons, particularly the large-flowered cultivars with extensive roots. If, however, the same plant is to continue growing in a container after two or three seasons, it must be transferred to a larger container.

Successful repotting requires patience and time, especially if the containers are large and the plants are very mature. The best time for repotting clematis is early to late spring. If the plant needs pruning, do so before repotting it. Then, unless the container is too large or too heavy, ease the root ball carefully out of the container and move it to a larger pot filled with fresh potting compost. Firm the plant in, and water it. If the container is very large, lay it on its side and run a long-bladed knife between the compost and the container to loosen the root ball and ease it out. If the mouth of the container is not wide enough for the root ball to pass through, use a carving knife or similar implement to cut the outer 5-7.5 cm (2-3 in.) of the root ball before removing it. Once the root ball is out of the container, it may be necessary to reduce its size by cutting off 5-7.5 cm (2-3 in.) of roots, or even more from the outer edges. This is known as root pruning. Continue with repotting following the method outlined above for planting clematis in containers.

When repotting, refrain from forcing the plant out of its container by the stems. If canes support the plant, remove them before repotting to prevent any accidental injuries to yourself. Prune away at least one-third of the stems of clematis which flower on old wood, even if it means loss of flowers during the following season. Clematis with good, strong roots seldom die. If the clematis is too big for a container, plant it in the open garden and start over with a young plant.

This is all i know about these plants and hope this helps
Reply:I would suggest to plant the clematis now, if ground is not frozen; dig up a hole near the south wall of the house large enough for the clematis with its original pot; make sure the pot has sufficient drainage openings. Protect with wet leaves or mulch. In the spring relocate to its permanent location. Good luck!

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Can one move a clematis?

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as Some varieties of Clematis, especially the montana types are very vigorous and once established resent being moved.

Can one move a clematis?
Clematis are actually pretty easy going. Always cut them back when transplanting. They grow so fast you can cut them nearly to the ground and they will sprout right back up. Try to dig up as large of a rootball as possible and keep it intact for more vigorous growth. I always use a powdered transplant fertilizer like Vita Start or Sure Start to give it a better chance. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball and carefully place the rootball in the hole. Use a planting mix or peat moss mixed 1/3 ammendment to 2/3 native soil and fill the hole. Water it in well. The best time to move it is now as it goes into dormance but before it gets too cold, if it freezes in your area. Summer is the hardest time but you could still do it then, just be more careful about watering.
Reply:I've only moved one and I don't know the variety but all I did was cut if back to the crown and dig up the root ball. It was back to it's old self after 2 years. I moved it during late fall to a nice sunny spot and gave it lotsa good soil, fertillizer and better support. I was told you could also divide them but I've never tried or seen it for myself.
Reply:Yes, no problem. It may be good to move in spring, as vigorous gowth is starting.
Reply:I have moved my clematis from the yard to a large pot on my deck and it did fine. I just made sure it was pampered a bit at first, like not letting it get too dried out. It was moved back in the early summer and it is going on another growing spell now.

How to pot a bare root clematis?

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I would really need some detailed "How to grow" tips on clematis since I am a novice.A friend of mine received her clematis bare roots yesterday and she gave me two.Since I didn't have time to plant them,I placed them in the fridge crisper.I am thinking of planting them tomorrow.Since they are a year old bare root,I have read that they have to be potted in a 1 gallon pot at least till Sept or Oct before moving them to their permanent location.I want to do this right so here are the questions:Can I use a potting mix the kind you get in bags from HomeDepot or Lowes that has a 9 month continuous feed mixed into it?If I use that, do I still have to fertilize with 5-10-10 and 10-10-10 (alternate) for 6 to 8 weeks?Do I have to add bone meal and other fancy amendments in the potting mix? Can I just stake a cane(my hubby's old drumsticks) in the pot for support or do I have to buy a small trellis? I don't really want since this is only a temporary potting.Help! Any detailed tips please!!!

How to pot a bare root clematis?
Clematis - the rule my sister told me is - the first year they sleep, the second year they creep, the third year they leap. Plant it right in the ground where you want it. It won't grow much at all the first year. The second year you will see some growth, by the third year the roots have developed and it will take off and start growing like wild. I put mine out in the spring. Yes fertilize them every 6-8 weeks. I didn't add bone meal or anything to my soil and they have done fine. If you plant it in its permanent home you can put a trellis behind it. I have 5 different clematis, they are great plants once they get going. After they are a few years old you can take cuttings off of them and share with your friends. Good luck.
Reply:Your friend chose well, enjoy. I have had them flower even when they are in their first year.

Do as previous answers say

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Reply:I have never grown clematis in a pot for a year, I have always just planted them in the ground. When I worked at a nursery we always potted them bareroot as they came in, in early spring, but this was only to grow them on so they could be sold in a month or so. They do fine just planted in the ground. Be sure that the roots are shaded by some kind of mulch, it helps to keep the roots cool. Be sure and bury the crown of the plant about an inch below the soil and fertilize them with a good plant fertlizer like Miracle gro. You should prepare the hole well with lots of good compost also.
Reply:this is a very hardy plant, put it in area with alot of sun and it should do well. iplant them along a fence line and now they almost cover the fence.