i bought these 2 clematis today, i have the container and trellis ready, they both flower at different times, so can i plant them both in the same container? or will they just get all tangled and b impossible to prune etc?
Freckles is an evergreen Group 1 (no pruning needed) and The President is a deciduous Group 2 (prune back to a pair of buds in early spring) so you will be able to tell which is which as the large flowered one will have no leaves when it is time to prune. However, my experience with Freckles is that it is a bit of a thug and may swamp the other one, making it difficult to see the stems of The President so making pruning a real hassle. You can prune Group 1 types to try and keep them under control though.
However, I think the main issue is that the pot is probably too small for both and even just one of them may struggle. If you want an evergreen feature then plant Freckles otherwise The President, but I wouldn't risk both.
A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
Beautiful garden Hefty! I agree with Darren - that wall is perfect. Train them along the wires and you're set. The President will grow in any aspect - mine is on trellis on an East facing fence and blooms really well.
A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
thanks bob!! much appreciated, just to check, which wall? 1st or 2nd pic?
@aym280 - thats literally the biggest pot i have could i use it at all? if i plant some low growing plants in the pot also to shade the roots? or plant the clematis deep or mulch or something? i cant afford a bigger container
ok great ill def do that tomorrow then on those 2 walls
and any idea what i can do with the speckly one? i really want it to go up that trellis..........unless i get another climber that would be suitable for that location and container? (any ideas??)
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The other I think needs vigorous pruning in spring- but double check that.
Plus, I think you'd need a bigger pot to accommodate both.
Freckles is an evergreen Group 1 (no pruning needed) and The President is a deciduous Group 2 (prune back to a pair of buds in early spring) so you will be able to tell which is which as the large flowered one will have no leaves when it is time to prune. However, my experience with Freckles is that it is a bit of a thug and may swamp the other one, making it difficult to see the stems of The President so making pruning a real hassle. You can prune Group 1 types to try and keep them under control though.
However, I think the main issue is that the pot is probably too small for both and even just one of them may struggle. If you want an evergreen feature then plant Freckles otherwise The President, but I wouldn't risk both.
ah great thanks for the info, ok i think ill just go for the speckled evergreen in there
ill have to find somewhere else for the President..........of which i have 2
just out of interest, heres my garden, where could i put the other 2 presidents? looking straight ahead is EAST
im excited, ive not tried climbers before
ah ok cool, so they will grow horizontally ok? against the wall? that would b ace
Beautiful garden Hefty! I agree with Darren - that wall is perfect.
Train them along the wires and you're set. The President will grow in any aspect - mine is on trellis on an East facing fence and blooms really well.
thanks bob!! much appreciated, just to check, which wall? 1st or 2nd pic?
@aym280 - thats literally the biggest pot i have
could i use it at all? if i plant some low growing plants in the pot also to shade the roots? or plant the clematis deep or mulch or something? i cant afford a bigger container
As you have two, why not both walls!
ok great ill def do that tomorrow then on those 2 walls
and any idea what i can do with the speckly one? i really want it to go up that trellis..........unless i get another climber that would be suitable for that location and container? (any ideas??)