Re: OT:Hydrangea/ Clematis

Hi Joanie,
    C. integrifolia seem to be a bit of a well-kept secret from the general
gardeners... collectors are certainly aware of them. Believe that is changing
though, when the big wholesalers begin to carry the stock. In the past I have been
raising them from seed for the nursery sales here. Never seem to have enough to
get them into the catalog until this coming year.
    Anyway... it is a clematis you can handle like a perennial. Only gets about 18
inches to two feet in height. They do tend to flop, but I simply plant them
between a couple of perennials that tend to form mounds and then let the fall over
on their neighbors. Hardy geraniums make nice companions. You could also put them
in a tomato cage it you were fussy. Easy as home-made sin to grow, no problems.
    Foliage is nice large leaves shaped like praying hands that unfold. Blooms are
pendant bells or urn-shaped. As the petals mature they open a bit and twist at the
ends. Porcelain blue is the most common color available for bloom. As I said there
are now other colors coming on to the market.. white and pink.
    and.... tada!  they are hardy as a rock.
    Gene Bush     Southern Indiana    Zone 6a     Munchkin Nursery
          around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com     http://www.munchkinnursery.com
----- Original Message -----
From: <Jeaa1224@aol.com>
Subject: Re: OT:Hydrangea/ Clematis


> <<  I have noticed that the 'alba' and 'rosea' forms of C. integrifolia are
> now coming on to the market... not long ago the only availability was through
> a friend with seeds.
>
> Hi, Gene:
>
> Would you elaborate on the virtues of the above? Always interested in more
> Clematis. ;-P
>
> Joanie


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