I have found clematis to be very diva-esque. Some that I planted have completely disappeared for two years then reemerged, others grow well then die off just before blooming either due to a bunny pruning or clematis wilt and some are just straggly looking. But when they do eventually take root and reach year 3, they are one of my favorite plants. I decided to play the numbers game and just keep planting 1-2 clematis each year and if even half make it to full bloom it looks like i have a green thumbLooks great. Beautiful blooms!
I really like clematis, but have given up trying to get one going in my North-facing front yard, close to the house. Tried 3 different varieties that claimed to tolerate shade as long as it got some full sun, which this area does in the late afternoon.
All 3 died, so this spring I planted a climbing hydrangea instead and it's going like gangbusters. It apparently doesn't bloom until the 3rd year in ground, but that's okay. Just live!![]()
Your neighbors must love walking by your yard - absolutely charming! Here's hoping the storms do minimal damage.Want to show off my knockout roses before the weekend t storms roll through and wreck them! View attachment 287540
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They do like to be shaded by and to climb up other plants. I have one that uses a rose of sharon as a trellis. I’ll be removing that rose of Sharon in the fall. I don’t know if the clematis will survive it lol.Your neighbors must love walking by your yard - absolutely charming! Here's hoping the storms do minimal damage.
Thanks for the info on clematis. I've only planted one at a time, and in the same location (give or take 4-6") in front of the trellis we put up. Now that the climbing hydrangea is doing well, I'm sure one of those 3 that are lurking nearby will decide to struggle through.![]()
Nice enclosures! I need those.Removed the netting today covering the broccoli and cauliflower now there a good size to share with the insects and bugs.
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It's to keep my 2 bunnys outNice enclosures! I need those.
What happened to all the plants at the front of fence? Dont blame the bunnysWant to show off my knockout roses before the weekend t storms roll through and wreck them! View attachment 287540
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