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RE: Thanks hardpan/now clematis



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From: 	owner-perennials@mallorn.com on behalf of Lena P Mitchell
Sent: 	Monday, September 29, 1997 8:29 PM
To: 	perennials@mallorn.com
Subject: 	Thanks hardpan/now clematis

Thanks to all who answered my question about hardpan.  We are in a very
glaciated region, but have nothing like this that I know of.  At least
I'VE never encountered anything like it.  The clay is bad enough . . but
once again I'm glad to live where I live . . .snow and all.

Speaking of the dormant season, what does one do with clematis for the
winter up here?  I finally planted one (comtesse De Bouchard) that's just
blooming now.  Do I cut it down after blooming or does it bloom next year
on old wood?  

Thanks for all your help!
Lena 
Lena36@juno.com
Zone 5 SE Wisconsin

Hi Lena.....

I'm in Upstate New York and have 2 clematis vines.  Mine have finished 
blooming and I just let them die back for the winter.   Then in the Spring as 
soon as I can get thru the snow -- sometime in early March, I cut them back to 
about  12 inches from the ground and they have always come back bigger and 
better than ever.

Hope this helps. 

Take care,   Claire

PS:  I do know that different varities have different needs and maybe someone 
else on the list will be familiar with your particular one.




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