Clematis: Prime time chat, 1 by pirl

pirl wrote:
Hello clematis lovers! So glad to be back online.

Etelka - did Henryi get around to blooming?

Lee - that is unusual with Crystal Fountain. Mine exploded with blooms this year after a poor performance in 2011.

Carolyn - I'll have to check my Mme. Julia since I only planted her last fall but yours is so beautiful.

Marie - Try to cut back the dying clematis on the stump, load it up with manure and give it a big drink of Epsom Salt and let us know what happens to it.

Marilyn - I have one hot pepper plant that always remains potted and I bring it in each fall and barely water it over the winter. The method works for me.

Never hesitate to cut back a dead stem of a clematis. You can't possibly hurt a dead stem! I do cut back many group 2's after bloom if I want a fuller plant.

Ashva has delighted me with the recent burst of blooms!

Moonfleet is wonderful in mostly shade. This is also the first year it is blooming after being planted in the fall of 2011.