RE: Re: Clematis

> a bush type... just kinda flopped/laid around 
> and I was not impressed. 

Mine was floppy too, but the supports helped. I also think pinching to
encourage branching might help to make the base thicker and stronger. I
am hoping to remember to test this theory this year.


Kitty


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> Should have enough moisture, although last year it probably had too much:( 
> 
> One of them was supposed to be a bush type... just kinda flopped/laid around 
> and I was not impressed. 
> 
> Donna 
> 
> > 
> > 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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