Re: Clematis


Kurt wrote
> I love C. armandii for it's graceful, leathery leaves and very fragrant,
3"
> white flowers in late winter/early spring (usually February here in N.
Cal).
> I have one growing over my front porch, and it is glorious when in full
> bloom.  For me, the vanilla-like fragrance of the blossoms is synonymous
with
> Spring.

Hi Kurt

Oh! your description is so good. I know the scent and can almost smell it
from here.
It was very high on my list of climbers and I have tried several times, but
although it grows well, there comes a point every summer, when the temp
rises sharply and all the semi mature shoots turn brown. It then send out
new shoots, but they do the same and I never have a mature enough shoot to
flower. More's the pity.
regards janet
Richard & Janet Blenkinship
Crete
Zone 10/11


janetble@otenet.gr
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