Thanks for the encouragement Fairygirl. I must admit I am quite tempted to plant them out - two are going in very sheltered areas with sun and shade throughout the day, a third is going against a south facing wall climbing up a rose and the last two will be helped up a small tree, so will be a bit more exposed. I will try to plant them out in the next few weeks and hope for the best - then I will be ready for next year's plug offer (if there is one).
Incidentally, how big a problem are slugs with young clematis - I haven't noticed any attacking the clematis I planted last year.
Slugs are a pain here GD, but once the clems get established and have plenty of stems, they fend them off a bit better. We have wet springs in general (although this year was very dry) and although it's good for growth, it's slug central. I do keep an eye out when the new growth comes through, as that's when they're most vulnerable, and I pick them off and squish
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Yes, I would do the same Fairygirl to the slugs too, although I may make a sort of barrier with some slate or similar with gravel actually around the base of the clems to help deter the slugs. Thanks for your input.
Incidentally I think we had the driest Spring on record this year and probably the wettest July. What's going on?
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Thanks for the encouragement Fairygirl. I must admit I am quite tempted to plant them out - two are going in very sheltered areas with sun and shade throughout the day, a third is going against a south facing wall climbing up a rose and the last two will be helped up a small tree, so will be a bit more exposed. I will try to plant them out in the next few weeks and hope for the best - then I will be ready for next year's plug offer (if there is one).
Incidentally, how big a problem are slugs with young clematis - I haven't noticed any attacking the clematis I planted last year.
Slugs are a pain here GD, but once the clems get established and have plenty of stems, they fend them off a bit better. We have wet springs in general (although this year was very dry) and although it's good for growth, it's slug central. I do keep an eye out when the new growth comes through, as that's when they're most vulnerable, and I pick them off and squish
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Yes, I would do the same Fairygirl to the slugs too, although I may make a sort of barrier with some slate or similar with gravel actually around the base of the clems to help deter the slugs. Thanks for your input.
Incidentally I think we had the driest Spring on record this year and probably the wettest July. What's going on?