Asao today;
From Buds to Flowers, Let's see Yours
Another
'Asao' clem. is sharing a shady area with these Azaleas in the garden.
More Clematis buds will soon open. Let's share yours.
More buds awaiting to open up this evening.
Very pretty Lily_love, what a delicate pink, and I love the stippling on that azalea bloom with the fuchsia on pink.
Thank you Cem9165, has dogwoods begun to bloom yet there where you're? This year clematis bloom a bit early here. Most other perennials are also breaking dormancy too. Azaleas are a must for the garden, recently I've added some native Azaleas.
Yes, the white dogwoods are blooming now. I have a pink one that was planted 2 years ago that's not blooming yet. I do have Encore azaleas that are putting on lots of new leaves but they're not blooming yet. My clematis have lots of buds but no open blooms yet. It's much cooler here this week.
Very nice Asao and azalea - they appear to be a match.
The only buds I have are on two of the new arrivals from Brushwood.
The weather has been cooler last week, but it's expected to warm up considerably this weekend Arnette. Arlene, when yours takes turn to bloom, we can prolong our enjoyment of Clematis from region to region. My garden open up in succession. For instance, after armandii finishes their blooms, Crossvine (interplanted with the clem.) will soon take off, behind the area are those 'Pride of Mobile' Azaleas that mingles with that soft speckled pink Azaleas.
Lily
So very beautiful. I look forward to this time of year when our Southern friends can share their photos. I love the azaela - I had thought about having clems weave their way through my azaelas and rhodies so I get a much longer season from them. Did you plant them at the same time? My azaelas and rhodies have been established for a number of years.....
Thank you Carolynn, I'm glad you enjoy the blossoms. No, I didn't. I added on the clematis after the Azaleas were alread established. But that wasn't a good thing. Clem. requires a more alkaline soil. Whereas Azaleas need more acidic condition. That was the reason I have mentioned that I may have to move 'Asao' clem. above.
Lily
I did wonder about that as well. Typically I don't fertilize my azaelas and rhodies, but when I do, I use an acid fertilizer. Guess I won't be putting that combo together - especially if you are thinking about moving yours.
Thanks for the heads up.
Carolyn, you're quite welcome. I hope you've had a fun filled weekend celebrating your b-day. :) Okay, here goes. I've been anticipating Niobe and Belle of Woking to Bloom. Today Niobe initiates the opening. B.o.W. Not so much.
Lily
so very pretty. Yes, we had a good time. Back to work today....
Very nice, Kim. Niobe does steal the show from BoW! Is that a cherry tree? It looks like a great match for the Niobe.
The good times always end too soon, Carolyn. Glad you had a good time.
Yes, it's a double-bloom ornamental cherry "Kwansan" next to the clems. Arlene. Early in the season 'Yoshino Cherry' will bring in the Spring-like blossoms, then Kwansan will take turn after the Yoshino blossoms are done.
This could be 'The President' clem. The color doesn't reflect a true purple. It appears blue here.
Niobe today. Belle of Woking still haven't opening up yet.
The Kwansan goes so beautifully with Niobe.
It looks like 'The President' to me. I'll add my own photo so you can compare.
Thank you Arlene, oh there goes another mistaken identity. The President has reddish brown center. Mine has light colored one. Kwansan withstood an ice storm last weekend. The flowers petals were scattered everywhere on the ground with other green young leaves that were shredded. Early spring down South are turburlent at best.
I have one more photo that may help you with an ID.
While looking at so many clematis photos over the past two weeks I think there's a difference in many of them due to climate and/or soil, etc.
Hope this helps you, Kim.
Arlene, that's just about to confirm mine isn't the real 'The President'. I have one but it isn't at this one location, and this year it hasn't made flower buds yet. It's in the front of the garden interplanted with 'Multi-blue'. I'll keep looking for it true identity. Thank you for your help.
From the moment the center forms, until it's wide open, keep taking photos. Some appear white and then seem to change.
Arlene - that is so pretty. Love the deep blue/purple color.
Belle of Woking finally opens up. Wooohoooo!
The double white B.o.W. has a currious maroon tinged edge;
Nelly Moser to the left, and 'Dr. Rupel' to the right maybe?
What I think is 'Dr. Rupel' his coloring is more crisp, vivid than the other that I think maybe Nelly.
Nelly? The Flowers seem to be larger each year!
I wanted to call this 'F.H. Young' but not 100% sure on this.
The Clem. is climbing up a Rose shrub;
Another 'Niobe' in the shade;
Lily
so gorgeous. Every time I see Niobe, I keep thinking that I need to add him to my collection. Love that deep color.
Niobe and B.oW.
Another Clem. in a container planting training up a small arbor to the backyard. Share the spot are Roses 'Don Juan' Japanese Wisterias -- also in a container which it's badly needed to be.
Beautiful, Kim.
Belle of Woking is supposed to have that tinge of color. It fades as the flower ages. The actual color is generally listed as silvery mauve or light lavender.
I'd say yes to Nelly and the good Dr.
Yes to the Dr. on the next post. He is vivid!
Yes to Nelly! I love her.
I believe it's H.F. Young (also known as Horace Young) and it appears to be one and the same. You can check Plant Files to verify it.
Niobe in shade is divine. It's such a rich color.
Gorgeous wisteria with the rose!
Thanks Carolyn, I'm glad you like 'Niobe'. I do too. The clem. performs better in the sun, in the shade it produces less flowers. Arlene, many thanks for your confirmation on other I.D.
I finally have my first clematis bloom of 2011. It's m. Mayleen. Yipeeee!!!! The other clematis just have buds but no open blooms. It's going to be in the mid to high 80's this weekend, so maybe I'll have more blooms next week.
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