Re: Re: Clematis

>    Have you tried any of the non-vining type?
>    Ceres
I got one of the shrub varieties a couple of years ago and someone on
the list warned me of their lax habit. I keep one of those foldable
fences around it to keep it in line and it grows through it as well as
being supported by it. I love the long-lasting blue flowers. Do you
suppose cuttings would do well from it? What time of year?


Kitty

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> Thanks for that great idea, Ceres. I'm going to put it to use this spring. 
> zem 
> zone 7 
> West TN 
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> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Re: Clematis 
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> > In a message dated 1/24/05 5:45:19 AM, gossiper@sbcglobal.net writes: 
> > 
> > << It keeps 
> > producing more the entire season, so .... any thoughts? >> 
> > 
> > Donna, do you have adequate soil moisture in that location. I always 
> > place a 
> > black plastic landscape pot (bottom cut out) screwed down in the soil 
> > around 
> > the base of the vine & fill with shredded cedar. This keeps the soil cool 
> > & 
> > moist. 
> > Have you tried any of the non-vining type? 
> > Ceres 
> > 
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