Clematis on the Web says it suits any aspect. The RHS describe it as robust.
I find clematis can take 2 or 3 years to settle in and show signs of thriving but that was in an exposed but fertile garden in Belgium. I hate to give up on a clem so would give him a good feed of instant tonic (tomato feed) and a some slow release specialist clematis feed and a bit of patience. Give him this season to do something.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
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Good news for my Daniel,he's put on a spurt of growth,wrapped his arms around the arch,and has loads of big fat buds,well he has to earn his keep after all that money spent on him!
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I find clematis can take 2 or 3 years to settle in and show signs of thriving but that was in an exposed but fertile garden in Belgium. I hate to give up on a clem so would give him a good feed of instant tonic (tomato feed) and a some slow release specialist clematis feed and a bit of patience. Give him this season to do something.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I too give them perfect conditions ( I think ) and then they grow for a bit and just suddenly sulk.
... He's never got above 1 metre tall.
Alpinas and viticellas just romp away here ... I think I'll stick to them.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.