Re: clematis

Thought I might mention to all of you how I had three of my many Clematis growing when we lived in Louisville.

I love Clematais and had them growing everywhere. I had three planted at the base of a Crabapple tree and trained them to twine around the branches and spread all into the tree. I thought it was wonderful. the roots were shaded, (always kept that tree mulched well) Soon after the Adams Apple crabapple finished its bloom, the tree seemed to bloom again a beautiful purple (Jack Mantis sp.) then would come the pure white Henri and latter the delicate pink a white Nellie Moser. The Clematis seemed to sporadically bloom off and on and that Crabapple had some color almost all of the time. Took about three years for the vines to climb all throughout the tree and mature well but what a beautiful sight, (at least I thought so). the Clematis was reaching for the sun so worked its way all over that tree.

We have since moved to Texas. When we return to Louisville I'm almost afraid to look too hard when driving by the old house in fear that the new owners tore down those vines. Wonder if I can do that here. The summers are so brutal. Haven't seen Clematis much around the neighborhood so don't know how well they like my 8b sand and clay soil. I'll give it a try though, the possible beauty is well worth it.

Cathy Higgins
zone 8b

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