f I want the montana to cover a 15' or so length of fence, would I need one plant or two? Actually about 6' of the fence doesn't really see the sun as it's shaded by trees and faces north west, so perhaps it wouldn't be a good idea to try and get the montana to cover that particular bit.
^I'm glad you liked the photo... my advice would be to only buy one of these... personally I would find 2 to be a nightmare, I just couldn't cope with that, and the 15 foot should be no problem for one.. even the shady bit, you just train it along the way you want it to go, you might have to be a bit persistent as it may try to turn it's head the other way, but it will do the rest.... just give it a bit of time.... it won't be long
All are easily available and all will grow well. I suggest you plant whichever montana you choose in the middle of the sunnier 9' of your fence and in a good deep hole enriched with plenty of garden or bought in compost. Give the new clem a good soak to wet its rootball then plant 4 to 6" deper than it was in its pots a sthis will encourage new stems to form. When planted, remove any ties and its cane and train onto your wires. It will grow into the shadier part eventually if it wants to.
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Oh thanks, Obelixx - always lovely to have pics! By the way, are you as knowledgeable about obelisks as you are about plants? I can't decide which one to choose for my sweet peas!
Hope you guys don't mind me jumping in, but I have a very large bare wall at the bottom of my garden. We had the area flagged but would like to have wooden planters, could I grow Montana in a container, I would like it at least to spread up the wall and fence a good way, the wall must be at least 8ft. In the winter does it stay green, if not I can plant another container with a evergreen.
Hi Chris- never planted a montana in a container but I expect if it was big enough it would be fine. Anything grown in a pot will just be a bit smaller but as the montanas get pretty substantial this shouldn't be an issue- you'd just need more of them- and a framework of support on the wall. I'd be inclined to lift some of the flags though as it would be better for them in the long run, or build a raised bed against the wall instead, making sure you create suitable drainage if it's on top of your flags. They're not evergreen but they have a woody framework once they die back.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Forgot about that one Dove! I have one here and had it at last house but they don't seem to do well here. Too wet windy and miserable...like my oldest when she was a baby...
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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f I want the montana to cover a 15' or so length of fence, would I need one plant or two? Actually about 6' of the fence doesn't really see the sun as it's shaded by trees and faces north west, so perhaps it wouldn't be a good idea to try and get the montana to cover that particular bit.
^I'm glad you liked the photo... my advice would be to only buy one of these... personally I would find 2 to be a nightmare, I just couldn't cope with that, and the 15 foot should be no problem for one.. even the shady bit, you just train it along the way you want it to go, you might have to be a bit persistent as it may try to turn it's head the other way, but it will do the rest.... just give it a bit of time.... it won't be long
.This montana - http://www.clematis.hull.ac.uk/new-clemdetail.cfm?dbkey=301 will do 7 to 10 metres. So will this one - http://www.clematis.hull.ac.uk/new-clemdetail.cfm?dbkey=318 This one will only do 5 to 7 metres - http://www.clematis.hull.ac.uk/new-clemdetail.cfm?dbkey=299
All are easily available and all will grow well. I suggest you plant whichever montana you choose in the middle of the sunnier 9' of your fence and in a good deep hole enriched with plenty of garden or bought in compost. Give the new clem a good soak to wet its rootball then plant 4 to 6" deper than it was in its pots a sthis will encourage new stems to form. When planted, remove any ties and its cane and train onto your wires. It will grow into the shadier part eventually if it wants to.
Oh thanks, Obelixx - always lovely to have pics! By the way, are you as knowledgeable about obelisks as you are about plants? I can't decide which one to choose for my sweet peas!
Hope you guys don't mind me jumping in, but I have a very large bare wall at the bottom of my garden. We had the area flagged but would like to have wooden planters, could I grow Montana in a container, I would like it at least to spread up the wall and fence a good way, the wall must be at least 8ft. In the winter does it stay green, if not I can plant another container with a evergreen.
Would appreciate some advice.
regards
Chris
Hi Chris- never planted a montana in a container but I expect if it was big enough it would be fine. Anything grown in a pot will just be a bit smaller but as the montanas get pretty substantial this shouldn't be an issue- you'd just need more of them- and a framework of support on the wall. I'd be inclined to lift some of the flags though as it would be better for them in the long run, or build a raised bed against the wall instead, making sure you create suitable drainage if it's on top of your flags. They're not evergreen but they have a woody framework once they die back.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Clematis armandii is evergreen - I've never grown one in a container but I expect it can be done if sufficient tlc is provided.
I'm looking at this one for my bottom fence http://www.clematis.hull.ac.uk/new-clemdetail.cfm?dbkey=2999
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Forgot about that one Dove! I have one here and had it at last house but they don't seem to do well here. Too wet windy and miserable...like my oldest when she was a baby...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
HI
Thanks for the great info, I think I will try and lift a flag, there is a small bed on the side I could use that and train it onto the wall.