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Two Clematis in the same pot

BlenkironBlenkiron Posts: 44
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Hi just curious if anyone has any luck with planting two clematis in the same pot and if they have any pictures? I currently have a pink, 1 year old one growing in a pot with a nice spiralled, conical obelisk in it.
in thinking of adding a white one into it once the season is over.
What type of pot size would be ideal for this? I’m not sure what type I currently have or the pruning group. 

I’ve added a pic of the pink one from last year incase anyone can indenting it. Thanks

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    First of all - you need two which are compatible. It would be a nightmare to follow a pruning regime otherwise. Second - the pot would have to be very big. Most pots just aren't. Better to construct something large, so that feeding and watering, and moisture retention is adequate for them. It's hard to tell, but the pot you currently have for that clematis looks tiny. It'll struggle to thrive in that for much longer, and would need moved on.
    Probably choosing a couple of the 'patio' types which are grown for pot culture would be the way to go.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • BlenkironBlenkiron Posts: 44
    Fairygirl said:
    First of all - you need two which are compatible. It would be a nightmare to follow a pruning regime otherwise. Second - the pot would have to be very big. Most pots just aren't. Better to construct something large, so that feeding and watering, and moisture retention is adequate for them. It's hard to tell, but the pot you currently have for that clematis looks tiny. It'll struggle to thrive in that for much longer, and would need moved on.
    Probably choosing a couple of the 'patio' types which are grown for pot culture would be the way to go.  :)
    Thankyou for the reply! The pot it’s in there was a small one, the one it’s in now is about 10inch diameter and 12 deep.. I’ve actually just found a clematis specialising nursery about 3 miles away so there’s a good chance I’ll be paysling them a visit and getting two new in the same group for this 😄, any recommendations of which two would go nicely together that could be patio type? Thanks 
  • Hampshire HogHampshire Hog Posts: 330
    I grow two together from the Boulevard range the lighter one is Bernadine the darker I can't remember and I've lost the label. they grow in a trough 80cm Long 30cm Wide and 30 cm Deep been in there about four years now and seem happy enough.

    I feed every week during the growing season with a general water-soluble feed.



    "A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in."
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    They look good H.Hog   :)
    I don't grow any of the smaller ones Blenkiron, mine are all bigger ones in the ground or large raised beds, but I'm sure the nursery will advise you well. :)
    As H.Hog says though, being vigilant with the care of them is key to getting a good display and keeping them healthy. Good support for them too. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    The obvious thing to do is to see what the nursery stocks and then ask their advice about 2 that will live well together and also look well together for the position you have in mind as well as compost and pot sizes.

    They'll give you good advice because they want repeat custom and new clients thru word of mouth.    
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • YviestevieYviestevie Posts: 7,066
    I have Omoshira and Westerplatte in the same pot and it works really well.  It is a large pot and they have been in there for 3 years.  I just top up the pot with fresh compost annually and give it a mulch of farmyard manure.  I also give it a few feeds through the flowering season.  They are the same pruning group.  I was inspired by seeing them at a flower show (that's the bottom picture)  I don't have a picture that shows both in flower but the one below is a close up of Omoshira.



    Hi from Kingswinford in the West Midlands
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