creeps. Clematis don't do the nectar but some of them have those lovely fluffy seed heads that stay all winter and are useful nesting material for birds.
OMG Lead Farmer, your garden is so beautiful.........I am indeed happy to have found GW Forum. There are some stunning gardens, lovingly tendered by some of you. Mine is nowhere near yours........thank God that you post your pictures as I really do enjoy them.
I grow a few clematis and have found that like all flowers, the single ones seem to attract the most insects. One good variety that is easy to grow too, is "Viticella". There are lots of colours and a profusion of flowers that last ages. Added bonus is that it rarely scums to wilt. Have fun looking it up on Google.
Thanks jatnikapyar. Whilst it does look nice in the summer it has little to no interest in the winter. I concentrate on trying to get the best look for me in the summer, and im happy for the garden to look bare in the winter whilst resting.
Click on thie following photo of how it looked when I moved into the house 5 yrs ago, quite uninspiring..
And last sumer..
Heres another of my clematis (Nelly Moser) growing in a planter I made from floorboards..
I dont know where you are in the country but you could contact a specialist clamatis nursery such as Taylors in Doncaster and ask if any are good for insects etc
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creeps. Clematis don't do the nectar but some of them have those lovely fluffy seed heads that stay all winter and are useful nesting material for birds.
In the sticks near Peterborough
OMG Lead Farmer, your garden is so beautiful.........I am indeed happy to have found GW Forum. There are some stunning gardens, lovingly tendered by some of you. Mine is nowhere near yours........thank God that you post your pictures as I really do enjoy them.
I grow a few clematis and have found that like all flowers, the single ones seem to attract the most insects. One good variety that is easy to grow too, is "Viticella". There are lots of colours and a profusion of flowers that last ages. Added bonus is that it rarely scums to wilt. Have fun looking it up on Google.
Thanks jatnikapyar. Whilst it does look nice in the summer it has little to no interest in the winter. I concentrate on trying to get the best look for me in the summer, and im happy for the garden to look bare in the winter whilst resting.
Click on thie following photo of how it looked when I moved into the house 5 yrs ago, quite uninspiring..
And last sumer..
Heres another of my clematis (Nelly Moser) growing in a planter I made from floorboards..
very nice LeadFarmer, please add your pics to the gardens 2013 thread in the pottingshed section. I'm sure everyone else will enjoy your pics.
Lovely garden you have Leadfarmer , roll on warmer days when we can all start enjoying the gardens again !!!
BrummieBen, I didnt realise there was such a thread, Ill do that.
creeps, this is a good reference site for clamatis plants..
http://www.clematis.hull.ac.uk
I dont know where you are in the country but you could contact a specialist clamatis nursery such as Taylors in Doncaster and ask if any are good for insects etc
http://www.taylorsclematis.co.uk