Re: clematis

Hello Cathy,
    There is a species clematis that is native to Texas.. and will grow in
Louisville, Ky if you ever return to garden there. Look up Clematis
texensis. Acts like a herbaceous perennial here in the garden. Not always
easily located, and can be a bit expensive, but I think it is very
attractive since I prefer the smaller species types. Great in a native tree
and shrub planting. There are several cultivars and some hybrids to seek.
    Now that a couple of my virburnums are getting large enough, they are
receiving companion plantings of species clematis. Looking forward to the
show in a couple of years.
    Gene E. Bush
Munchkin Nursery & Gardens, llc
www.munchkinnursery.com
genebush@munchkinnursery.com
Zone 6/5  Southern Indiana
----- Original Message -----
> 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

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