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Re: clematis

Christine:
I've never heard of mulch being a problem with clematis.  I thought that the 
mulch would be good to keep the roots cool, as recommended.  I have 2 
clematis that I planted last year, one is starting to bloom quite lovely (for the 
2nd year) and the second one is playing catch up since it was a much 
smaller plant.
In the past I've cut back all but about a few inches in the early spring 
(when I'm doing yard clean), and they start to fill in as soon as it warms. 
I'm also zone 5.


On Mon, 23 Jun 1997 10:59:16 -0400 Christine Hancock wrote:

> From: Christine Hancock <chris@gta.igs.net>
> Date: Mon, 23 Jun 1997 10:59:16 -0400
> Subject: Re: clematis
> To: perennials@mallorn.com
> 
> 
> >Mulch kills clematis?  More on this please.  :-)
> 
> Thanks for the reply, Donna.
> 
> I'm about to prove I am not the best listener...:)  I believe the reason was
> because cedar mulch is very acidic and clematis like a lime soil.  Does 
that
> make sense?
> 
> 
> >I have two clematis. One is in altogether the wrong place; it survives but
> >should be moved and is not mulched.  
> 
> I have heard that clematis can be tough to grow, however, after seeing 
one
> "come back from the dead" this year I wonder how true that can be.  I 
have
> three clematis, and all are growing quite well, though none are blooming.
> Maybe I'm not feeding them enough?
>  
> 
> >is quite lovely this year.  Last year it started out okay, shrivelled up
> >early in the season but recovered after being cut back hard.
> 
> I was having a discussion with a friend about what exactly "cut back 
hard"
> means just the other day.  Should I have cut back my clematis this year?
> How far back?
> 
> Christine - zone 5
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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