Re: Clematis in Shade?
- Subject: Re: [SG] Clematis in Shade?
- From: B* D*
- Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2002 19:58:35 -0500
In the shady narrow strip on the east side of the house we just moved into
which I just asked about, a double white clematis (I think this is called
Duchess of Edinburgh) bloomed every year. Last year, it was clearly not
happy. This year, it has not come back. However, it did last for some
years before it perished. Might be worth a try for you if you wanted
something showy and didn't expect permanence. Even a few blooms on a
double-flowered white in shade will create a show! This IS something to
think about, Bob. Light colored and white plants in shade will be much
more effective than dark.
Bobbi Diehl
Bloomington, IN
zone 5/6
On Tue, 9 Apr 2002, Bob Wiltshire wrote:
> 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!
