Some gorgeous ideas!, may have to snatch a couple!, we bought a clematis a few years ago and planted in a pot outside the back door in remembrance of our dog when she was put to sleep. I can't remember the name but we call it Casey! It has lively rich burgundy flowers. Anyway since then I seem to have built up a collection of around 10 different types. Can't wait to see them all flower this year
My tip for the top is 'Polish Spirit'. The flowers are not large, but they absolutely cover and smother the plant for weeks in the later summer so that the whole area is awash with deep rich dark purple. I bought one from the 'home for distressed plants' bit of a Garden Centre years ago, planted it and was delighted by how I was repaid for my amateurish attentions. It sprang back to life. I have since planted it in my new garden (think I got it from Morrisons for £1.49) and it is a joy in its abundance. It establishes quickly and needs little help to achieve great things. Mine has shot upwards to the top of the arch, but that is where I want the colour to give the garden height.
Oh BB2 polish spirit was on my shortlist - but there's time yet Morrison's tomorrow!
By the way - I don't get this thread on my 'followeds' so have to search 'clematis' in 'search this site', must get that sorted, I don't want to miss anything!
Oh yes, there it is. Now this picture was taken just as it was about to come out. You have to believe me that within a couple of weeks of this being taken, you couldn't see any green leaves, just a mass of purple, but I think this was 2 years, maybe 3, after putting a Morrisons plant in. A bit of liquid feed, free draining soil - possibly some chicken manure when I planted it, watered it..... but not a lot of care really.
My current list of climbers for the 3 arches (one by itself , two together as a pergola)
rose - generous gardener
clematis - blue eyes , Pamela jack man, bee's jubilee.
solanum glasniven
Next I am planning a lonicera but want - red or orange flowers (as little yellow as pos), quick grower, fragrance (not essential as may get too many mixes of fragrance and loose the effect?), hopefully evergreen.
The one in the background of the picture grew very quickly and smells delightful, but I don't remember the name - it is orange and pink. Not evergreen though. Also from Morrisons - they are great for plants!
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Some gorgeous ideas!, may have to snatch a couple!, we bought a clematis a few years ago and planted in a pot outside the back door in remembrance of our dog when she was put to sleep. I can't remember the name but we call it Casey! It has lively rich burgundy flowers. Anyway since then I seem to have built up a collection of around 10 different types. Can't wait to see them all flower this year
AllotmentMax
There not called the queen of climbes for nothing
I find it hard not to buy one every time I go to a garden centre and when I do , I find I have not really planned where to put it in my ggarden
So if anybody want a clematis , then you know who to ask
Steve - were you perched on my shoulder last night as I was reading a book about clematis care! I will look after them
Max - Casey
Don't forget to post pics when they flower.
My tip for the top is 'Polish Spirit'. The flowers are not large, but they absolutely cover and smother the plant for weeks in the later summer so that the whole area is awash with deep rich dark purple. I bought one from the 'home for distressed plants' bit of a Garden Centre years ago, planted it and was delighted by how I was repaid for my amateurish attentions. It sprang back to life. I have since planted it in my new garden (think I got it from Morrisons for £1.49) and it is a joy in its abundance. It establishes quickly and needs little help to achieve great things. Mine has shot upwards to the top of the arch, but that is where I want the colour to give the garden height.
Oh BB2 polish spirit was on my shortlist - but there's time yet
Morrison's tomorrow!
By the way - I don't get this thread on my 'followeds' so have to search 'clematis' in 'search this site', must get that sorted, I don't want to miss anything!
Am trying to put up a picture of mine - not sure whether the computer is playing ball - will post and see.
Oh yes, there it is. Now this picture was taken just as it was about to come out. You have to believe me that within a couple of weeks of this being taken, you couldn't see any green leaves, just a mass of purple, but I think this was 2 years, maybe 3, after putting a Morrisons plant in. A bit of liquid feed, free draining soil - possibly some chicken manure when I planted it, watered it..... but not a lot of care really.
My current list of climbers for the 3 arches (one by itself , two together as a pergola)
rose - generous gardener
clematis - blue eyes , Pamela jack man, bee's jubilee.
solanum glasniven
Next I am planning a lonicera but want - red or orange flowers (as little yellow as pos), quick grower, fragrance (not essential as may get too many mixes of fragrance and loose the effect?), hopefully evergreen.
The one in the background of the picture grew very quickly and smells delightful, but I don't remember the name - it is orange and pink. Not evergreen though. Also from Morrisons - they are great for plants!
bb2 morrisons had lonicera gold flame and red world (2nd one I can't find much info on).