Yes, but I now know about hardy clems for all aspects and have quite a list of goodies. My favourite supplier here gives températures of hardiness on his labels so I now buy nothing that doesn't say -25C.
I've also discovered that Guinée and New Dawn roses which I used to have in there do not like that much cold and curl up at -20C. However Generous Gardener, Teasing Georgia, Gertrude Jekyll, Queen of Sweden, Sceptr'd Isle and Kiftsgate are fine elswehere in the garden where it isn't quite so exposed.
Evergreen viburnums, eleagnus, mahonia and choisya don't like extreme cold either but deciduous viburnum is fine.
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)."
..amazing what you find out when growing in such extremes... you obviously have some lovely plants there.. a few I've grown myself over the years...without having to worry about the weather.... and a good sized garden I would imagine.. best wishes...
So this is unfair, looking at the Taylor's clematis site I like, wait for it!!!! now I need to choose 2. Pls help with hardiness and how long it takes to get going.
Posts
Yes, but I now know about hardy clems for all aspects and have quite a list of goodies. My favourite supplier here gives températures of hardiness on his labels so I now buy nothing that doesn't say -25C.
I've also discovered that Guinée and New Dawn roses which I used to have in there do not like that much cold and curl up at -20C. However Generous Gardener, Teasing Georgia, Gertrude Jekyll, Queen of Sweden, Sceptr'd Isle and Kiftsgate are fine elswehere in the garden where it isn't quite so exposed.
Evergreen viburnums, eleagnus, mahonia and choisya don't like extreme cold either but deciduous viburnum is fine.
..amazing what you find out when growing in such extremes... you obviously have some lovely plants there.. a few I've grown myself over the years...without having to worry about the weather.... and a good sized garden I would imagine.. best wishes...
Right I'm off to look up Taylor's if my phone will allow, it's not liking loading website tho!!
So this is unfair, looking at the Taylor's clematis site I like, wait for it!!!! now I need to choose 2. Pls help with hardiness and how long it takes to get going.
Edda, Abilene, endellion, fleuri, Picardy, Zara, Sally, versailles