Re: clematis questions
- Subject: Re: clematis questions
- From: B*@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 3 May 2003 07:51:52 EDT
In a message dated 5/3/2003 12:22:52 AM Eastern Standard Time,
aete@northnet.org writes:
> I did see Gillian Blades at the nursery. I'll take a closer
> look and study up on it a little. Yes, white goes with everything. I have
> three whites and they are all different. I think Gillian Blades has a
> faint pink cast?
===>I've heard this before, but not noticed it here.
just as Guernsey cream has an ever so pale yellow cast.
===>Yes, I guess that's what gives it its "creamy" color. It looks absolutely
splendid this year.
> Since you're in 6a, I guess GB simply has more modest growth habits than
> some clematis. I have a Hagley Hybrid I forgot to mention that I think
> your favorite would look great with.
===>It may be GB's location--not the best spot for any clematis. I had a
Hagley Hybrid once that died. I don't recall that it ever bloomed before its
demise.
Bill Lee
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