Re: Clematis in Shade?
- Subject: Re: [SG] Clematis in Shade?
- From: B* W*
- Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2002 17:24:04 -0400
Hi Barbara,
I have three Jackmanni all growing in the shade of some large white pines,
on a fence on a north slope, underneath/behind some river birches. Plenty
of shade. In addition, they are on a fence and get occasionally
weedwhacked by the yard "crew" (you get what you pay for)--anyway, in spite
of all that, they bloom every year but lighter than they might
otherwise. I cut them down to about 14" each fall. My only regret is
that in such a dark environment that I chose such a dark color. If a
lighter pink or lavender would bloom as well in the shade, it would be
better. Good Luck!
Bob
NE Kansas Zone 5B
At 11:12 PM 4/8/2002 -0400, you wrote:
>Good Day to you all --
>I have been wanting to grow Clematis but I have very little sun in my yard
>anymore. Al of those little trees that I planted 30 years ago and prayed for
>shade have now matured and I am still not happy. :-)
>Most of the places I want to plant clematis are bright, light to med. shade.
>I want to put them mostly on the North and east sides of the house. Most of
>these places do not get any direct sun during the day. The areas are along
>the house or a fence and my house, the house next door or a nearby tree
>prevents the sun from reaching them.
>
>Do any of you have experience growing Clematis under similar circumstances?
>Am I right in assuming they will still bloom but not as much as if they were
>in the sun? At least, that is what I am hoping? Are there any cultivars that
>will do better than others; especially one that bloom all summer?
>
>Thanks again for your help.
>Best Wishes, Barbara
>USDA Zone 5, Rock Island, Illinois USA
