I added a couple clematis to the new rose garden a couple weeks ago and so far, so good. They were in five gallon pots and if you've ever tried to transplant one you know how challenging it can be. First we dug a large hole, much deeper than the pot. Then we slit the pot from the drainage holes up the sides, but not all the way to the top. Then we sank the pot and all into the ground and covered it with compost and soil to about six inches over the top of the pot. This actually covered the stems and all. Once in the ground we put the obelisk over it and watered well. Then you pretty much wait and see how the finicky vine liked what happened. It will either die immediately, get the dreaded 'wilt', or thrive. Luckily they are both thriving! This one is 'Victoria'.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Happy Clematis
I added a couple clematis to the new rose garden a couple weeks ago and so far, so good. They were in five gallon pots and if you've ever tried to transplant one you know how challenging it can be. First we dug a large hole, much deeper than the pot. Then we slit the pot from the drainage holes up the sides, but not all the way to the top. Then we sank the pot and all into the ground and covered it with compost and soil to about six inches over the top of the pot. This actually covered the stems and all. Once in the ground we put the obelisk over it and watered well. Then you pretty much wait and see how the finicky vine liked what happened. It will either die immediately, get the dreaded 'wilt', or thrive. Luckily they are both thriving! This one is 'Victoria'.
Sheila - the structural element for the Clematis and color contrast are excellent. I just inherited a Sweet Autumn Clematis and am trying to figure out the right structure for it's support. It's aggressive nature is a little worrisome - I want to keep it isolated. Any thoughts?
ReplyDeleteShyrlene, clematis are not aggressive in our area. In fact it is a bit of a challenge to keep them growing! However I find the best way to keep aggressive plants in check (other than pruning and pulling out) is to give them less than their ideal conditions to thrive. More shade, less water, less nutrients, etc.. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThe trellis is rather cute... somewhat artistic for a beautiful flowering clematis.
ReplyDeleteHi Shelia.How pretty the clematis new clematis looks on your trellis.The colors are so wonderful together. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I really like the color of the trellis with the clematis. i am glad yours are thriving.
ReplyDeletemine got the dreaded wilt..
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