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Part Shade Clematis suggestion?

WiltshireWildWiltshireWild Posts: 64
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I am needing to replace a Clematis Montanna that is way too big for the site and clambers over everything and annoys the neighbour. I'm not experienced with clematis and can do with some suggestions. I have Ph7.5 soil and part shade. I also need it to be quite frost hardy as I am in a real frost pocket. 


 

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    The alpinas and macropetalas are ideal for that, and they prefer poorer conditions generally, and don't like being planted deep like the large flowered types. They're all totally hardy in every way. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    Hagley Hybrid is one to consider.
    I had one growing up a north-facing porch years ago.
    I gave it very little care, but it flowered continually throughout the summer and most of autumn.

    Billericay - Essex

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