Clematis: First clematis season , 1 by pirl

pirl wrote:
If the lattice was taken down by the wisteria and trumpet vines, the vinyl netting isn't nearly that strong and won't serve to hold them in place. The vinyl would work on a fence where you're considering a veggie garden. Yes, you would still need it since the clematises wish is to climb. They do hang on the fence but have to climb up in order to hang.

I can't imagine a group 3 on the ground but it's your choice. At least with a group 3 it would get cut back and that would make cleaning so much easier. Here's Jackmanii at the foot of one compost bin. If you can see it lying prone as a ground cover, and feel that's what you want, then give it a try. You're braver than I.