Is there a clematis that can tackle climbing a Lady Banksia? I planted this rose last fall so it is not very large yet, but wanted to add something there that would bring in some color after the spring show of yellow. Thanks,
Annie
clematis as companion to Lady Banksia?
Of course!!..I would recommend a beautiful purple or red!!..Clematis "Mme. Julia Correvon" or "Gipsy Queen" http://koigardenclub.com/Clematis.htm http://www.gardenvines.com/catalog/clematis-gipsy-queen-p-297.html?osCsid=4fd2d5bd8e792374bec6c61111f40d17
http://www.gardenvines.com/catalog/clematis-madame-julia-correvon-p-43.html?osCsid=4fd2d5bd8e792374bec6c61111f40d17
is a very vigorous pruning group 3!!
Wonderful and Vigorous purple is "Polish Spirit"
http://www.gardenvines.com/catalog/clematis-polish-spirit-p-48.html?osCsid=4fd2d5bd8e792374bec6c61111f40d17
or "Ascotiensis"
http://koigardenclub.com/Clematis.htm
and Clematis "Etoile Violette"
http://www.gardenvines.com/catalog/clematis-etoile-violette-p-35.html?osCsid=4fd2d5bd8e792374bec6c61111f40d17
Would it be too much to plant a red and a violet together?
Not at all Annie..just keep them the same pruning group to make it easier in the future..I have two clematis planted with several of my very Vigorous climbing roses...I plant them on opposite sides of the rose to help me and have mine labeled..Jeanne
Thanks, Jeanne! Now to decide on the two that I want......