Clematis (Ranunculaceae)
The famous vining plant that has enchanted gardeners for 200 years when breeding of this plant took off with the introduction of Jackmanii from England. It is hard to resist, especially when you see a beautifully grown specimen gracing someone’s door yard. It can be tricky to grow, however, and with an endless wave of cultivars coming out every year, it can be a bit daunting to find a good one. The most typical problem is a fungal disease known as clematis wilt (go figure). The best bet is careful variety selection; rich, well amended soil; yearly fertilizing; occasional lime and a site that keeps the root zone cool, but grows in a sunny and airy site. We have found that cultivars that have ‘viticella’ in their parentage are better suited to our humid climate.
AVAILABLE THIS YEAR
‘Polish Spirit’ - One of the best for the blue-purple flowers. Tall and vigorous.
‘Betty Corning’ - Small light blue, nodding flowers. Early flowering.
‘Huldine’ - Large white flowers.
C. integrifolia ‘Mongolian Bells’ - Unique bush form to 4’, flowers vary in color from creamy white and lavender to blue on the same plant. Late summer. Sold in quart pots.
We will have other varieties available for our local shoppers!
The famous vining plant that has enchanted gardeners for 200 years when breeding of this plant took off with the introduction of Jackmanii from England. It is hard to resist, especially when you see a beautifully grown specimen gracing someone’s door yard. It can be tricky to grow, however, and with an endless wave of cultivars coming out every year, it can be a bit daunting to find a good one. The most typical problem is a fungal disease known as clematis wilt (go figure). The best bet is careful variety selection; rich, well amended soil; yearly fertilizing; occasional lime and a site that keeps the root zone cool, but grows in a sunny and airy site. We have found that cultivars that have ‘viticella’ in their parentage are better suited to our humid climate.
AVAILABLE THIS YEAR
‘Polish Spirit’ - One of the best for the blue-purple flowers. Tall and vigorous.
‘Betty Corning’ - Small light blue, nodding flowers. Early flowering.
‘Huldine’ - Large white flowers.
C. integrifolia ‘Mongolian Bells’ - Unique bush form to 4’, flowers vary in color from creamy white and lavender to blue on the same plant. Late summer. Sold in quart pots.
We will have other varieties available for our local shoppers!
The famous vining plant that has enchanted gardeners for 200 years when breeding of this plant took off with the introduction of Jackmanii from England. It is hard to resist, especially when you see a beautifully grown specimen gracing someone’s door yard. It can be tricky to grow, however, and with an endless wave of cultivars coming out every year, it can be a bit daunting to find a good one. The most typical problem is a fungal disease known as clematis wilt (go figure). The best bet is careful variety selection; rich, well amended soil; yearly fertilizing; occasional lime and a site that keeps the root zone cool, but grows in a sunny and airy site. We have found that cultivars that have ‘viticella’ in their parentage are better suited to our humid climate.
AVAILABLE THIS YEAR
‘Polish Spirit’ - One of the best for the blue-purple flowers. Tall and vigorous.
‘Betty Corning’ - Small light blue, nodding flowers. Early flowering.
‘Huldine’ - Large white flowers.
C. integrifolia ‘Mongolian Bells’ - Unique bush form to 4’, flowers vary in color from creamy white and lavender to blue on the same plant. Late summer. Sold in quart pots.
We will have other varieties available for our local shoppers!