Overplanting clematis with morning glories

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Alyssum Cortlandt Manor, NY(Zone 6a) Aug 21, 2003

I have a book that suggested doing this. I tried it over my Jackamani (sp?) which is all bloomed out and now I have loads of pink feathered MG's ready to bloom growing up over top of it -- has anyone else tried this? Are there any drawbacks I should be aware of?

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Lenjo Mount Angel, OR(Zone 8a) Aug 22, 2003

I don't see why not, I have mg's growing over a carolina jessamine and a potato vine. The mg's will freeze out and the other two will be there next spring.

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Aug 22, 2003

Any chance getting to see a pic of this Alyssum? Sounds so beautiful.

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Alyssum Cortlandt Manor, NY(Zone 6a) Aug 22, 2003

I will take a picture when the MG blooms. The clematis has finished blooming -- and now the MG has lots of buds and should bloom soon.

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kikisdad Spring Hill, FL(Zone 9a) Aug 23, 2003

To answer Your question Alyssum the only drawback I can think of might be that the MG's would seed throwbacks to the infamous bindweed which will then haunt you forever.Some of the hybrids evidently use the bindweed as a parent and some of the seed produced by the hybrids throws back to it in the following season. BAAAD news! BTW spelling is Jackmanii...I have one that is pure gorgeous!

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