I was very interested to read about this clematis.Would it be classed as a clematis to climb through perennials.It sounds a lovely colour and habit. Will look out for it.
Marina, I doubt very much that your 5 clematis have been lost due to ' wilt '
Clematis wilt is not a killer, your plants would grow again, I suspect you have planted them incorrectly or killed them with over or under-watering.
Arabella is an herbaceous variety, needs some support, willow obelisks are ideal, looks super in a mixed herbaceous border, flowers all summer, chop back in February.
I have got 2 Arabella clematis, One I have had in a large pot for about 8 years, and one planted directly in the soil. They both flower extremely well. The only disadvantage is that they don't cling and you do have to keep tying them onto some sort of support. I prune them hard back in Feb, and feed them with sulphate of potash at the same time. They flower profusely, giving a good show over a long period, well worth growing.
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Marina, I doubt very much that your 5 clematis have been lost due to ' wilt '
Clematis wilt is not a killer, your plants would grow again, I suspect you have planted them incorrectly or killed them with over or under-watering.
Arabella is an herbaceous variety, needs some support, willow obelisks are ideal, looks super in a mixed herbaceous border, flowers all summer, chop back in February.
I have got 2 Arabella clematis, One I have had in a large pot for about 8 years, and one planted directly in the soil. They both flower extremely well. The only disadvantage is that they don't cling and you do have to keep tying them onto some sort of support. I prune them hard back in Feb, and feed them with sulphate of potash at the same time. They flower profusely, giving a good show over a long period, well worth growing.