tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post7820304085189064915..comments2023-10-23T09:03:47.596-05:00Comments on Lilacs and Roses: ClematisRoses and Lilacshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-44747542172504633852008-08-21T22:33:00.000-05:002008-08-21T22:33:00.000-05:00It is a beautiful draping plant when it's happy an...It is a beautiful draping plant when it's happy and when it's in the right spot! I need to find a place to plant it again...Once it flowers it is never gone! Seedlings pop up all over the place!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-20025382995587580612008-08-20T13:59:00.000-05:002008-08-20T13:59:00.000-05:00MMD, I've done the same thing. There is a Multi B...MMD, I've done the same thing. There is a Multi Blue planted with the Comtesse but you don't see it in that photo. It doesn't bloom at the same time. <BR/><BR/>Multi Blue isn't much of a plant--in my garden anyway. The Comtesse can swallow it up and I won't miss it.<BR/><BR/>I guess you would have to drive around your own town and make careful notes of what's blooming and when. That's the only way I can think of to get corresponding bloom.<BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-22329997680016725512008-08-20T11:19:00.000-05:002008-08-20T11:19:00.000-05:00I have a Comtesse that I planted last fall. As it ...I have a Comtesse that I planted last fall. As it is a Type 3 Clematis, I assumed it would bloom in midsummer, so I planted it with Madame Julia Correvon. Comtesse bloomed early & finished before Julia started. I thought maybe this was a new plant aberration, but if that's what yours does, I may have to do some creative pruning. To ID your other Clems, check out www.clematis.hull.ac.uk/. There's a photo search feature to help ID Clematis.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-11762272916440946392008-08-20T07:38:00.000-05:002008-08-20T07:38:00.000-05:00Good morning.Hi Amy, I'm hoping so too. I really,...Good morning.<BR/><BR/>Hi Amy, I'm hoping so too. I really, really hate to lose that SAC. It is perfect in that spot and would be very hard to replace.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Sherri, I agree, they are my favorite too. <BR/><BR/>Hi Marmee, I've heard a lot of people say their clematis don't do well the first, sometimes even second year. Then bang, they take off. Getting roots established I suppose. Good luck with yours. It will be worth the wait.<BR/><BR/>Randy and Jamie, good luck with yours too. I love to get a bargain that turns into a beautiful plant. My clematis do best with lots of mulch--I even placed a slab of field stone over the roots of one. First to protect those so tender stems from getting bumped and second to keep the root zone cool.<BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-67627437800484437492008-08-20T07:08:00.000-05:002008-08-20T07:08:00.000-05:00We just purchases five very haggard discounted Cle...We just purchases five very haggard discounted Clematis. I have no idea where I'm going to put them yet. I've never grown them before so I'm going to study up. I hope they do as well as your's when they recover from the neglect they've received.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-61758216526108818422008-08-19T22:39:00.000-05:002008-08-19T22:39:00.000-05:00i love anything purple in or out of the garden. yo...i love anything purple in or out of the garden. your clematis look amazing! when we moved here a yr and some ago i left some very lovely deep purple and burgandy clematis there.boo-hoo! this year i planted 4 and none have done well but i fully expect next year to see some blossoming clematis in white and lavender.marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-30257664130396206942008-08-19T20:33:00.000-05:002008-08-19T20:33:00.000-05:00Tina,Clematis' are one of my favorite vines! Than...Tina,<BR/><BR/>Clematis' are one of my favorite vines! Thanks for sharing the wonderful pics!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955995520615536271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-37203020209350522402008-08-19T16:50:00.000-05:002008-08-19T16:50:00.000-05:00Those clematis are stunning! I hope your autumn c...Those clematis are stunning! I hope your autumn clematis surprises you and manages to pull through.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08691765466320690473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-74083153218610690212008-08-19T13:19:00.000-05:002008-08-19T13:19:00.000-05:00Hi Tina. It is funny, now. A little while ago wh...Hi Tina. It is funny, now. A little while ago when I noticed my comments from yesterday were gone, I wasn't laughing:) <BR/><BR/>I know I've seen other bloggers post the same complaints. Some glitch in cyberspace I guess. I'm beginning to sound paranoid:0<BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-47699613903169161152008-08-19T13:08:00.000-05:002008-08-19T13:08:00.000-05:00Hi Kathleen. I know, gardening is full of failure...Hi Kathleen. I know, gardening is full of failure. It's too late to do anything this year. Next year I will try to give it extra food. Maybe I can coax some more growth from it.<BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-58689526574646001692008-08-19T10:02:00.000-05:002008-08-19T10:02:00.000-05:00I don't know the names of your other two purple cl...I don't know the names of your other two purple clematis either but they sure are gorgeous!!! What a shame about your Sweet Autumn Clematis ~ maybe another will pop up elsewhere??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-30439825783586320562008-08-19T09:52:00.000-05:002008-08-19T09:52:00.000-05:00Sharon, I know. Summer is almost past. I try not...Sharon, I know. Summer is almost past. I try not to be sad. I cheer myself up with the thought of no more mowing. Mowing is the bane of my existence:) Well, mowing and house cleaning. And working. Unfortunately cleaning and working aren't seasonal.<BR/><BR/>IVG, wisteria is lovely. That is more unique in this area. I don't know anyone who successfully grows it. You are lucky.<BR/><BR/>Beckie, that's too bad. Don't give up. Grab a couple cheapies at HD next spring and try again. Remember head in the sun, feet in the shade.<BR/><BR/>Flydradon, I'm glad your SAC is doing well. My Dad has one growing up his field stone chimney and onto the roof of his house. What a sight it is in bloom<BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-21361114878059640512008-08-19T09:43:00.000-05:002008-08-19T09:43:00.000-05:00Pat, Confederate Jasmine would be a good substitut...Pat, Confederate Jasmine would be a good substitute. You get the fragrance which most clematis don't have. Wish I could grow it here.<BR/><BR/>Niels, I agree. The blues and purples are wonderful combined with so many other colors in the garden. I want a purple to plant on my bird feeder post.<BR/><BR/>Rose, if you have room, you will love the SAC. The fragrance is heavenly and it can cover a fence or a porch in a couple seasons. Good for hiding things like potting sheds and fences.<BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-60340178953481164792008-08-19T09:41:00.000-05:002008-08-19T09:41:00.000-05:00That would be a funny picture!That would be a funny picture!tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-21144320115464669142008-08-19T09:33:00.000-05:002008-08-19T09:33:00.000-05:00I am 100% sure, certain and positive I answered ev...I am 100% sure, certain and positive I answered everyone's comments yesterday afternoon. So, where are they? If I had my camera, I would post a photo of 'woman with steam coming out of ears'. <BR/>Frustrating!<BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-29542109233528820362008-08-19T07:07:00.000-05:002008-08-19T07:07:00.000-05:00Morning Marnie,Gorgeous Comtesse. I have to get o...Morning Marnie,<BR/>Gorgeous Comtesse. I have to get one of those!! Sorry about your Autumn. I have one but it hasn't started blooming yet. Hopefully in a week or so.flydragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10561665960229511333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-82960428609808859382008-08-19T01:18:00.000-05:002008-08-19T01:18:00.000-05:00Marnie, I can see why you love your Clematis. All ...Marnie, I can see why you love your Clematis. All are beautiful, but I really like the blue. I don't have any luck with them and only got one bloom off a very small struggling one. I have moved it a couple of times trying to find a good home for it. May try one more time. At least I can come here and see how they should look.beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400859161321357279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-88815759307703727502008-08-19T00:51:00.000-05:002008-08-19T00:51:00.000-05:00Hi Marnie,I'm glad to see you have great success a...Hi Marnie,<BR/>I'm glad to see you have great success at growing lovely Clematis! We've tried several times and given up at this point. Maybe some day we'll discover the perfect spot for it and take on...<BR/><BR/>We've never had the Autumn Clematis, but some people around the neighborhood grow it (our long term plant is Wisteria) and it's a great plant. My sister had it going for a couple of years and she reports a story much like yours ... it did well for a couple of years and pooped out. I know little about it, myself, but sorry yours is not happy this year!<BR/><BR/>Oh well, all we gardeners are constant tinkerers, eh? Just keep trying and expect to fail usually produces higher than expected rewards!Iowa Victory Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220818462081082930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-60348803071440119752008-08-18T20:06:00.000-05:002008-08-18T20:06:00.000-05:00Beautiful blue blossoms...my Autumn Clematis is ju...Beautiful blue blossoms...my Autumn Clematis is just starting to bloom. Love it when it blooms, but it makes me sad to think the summer will soon be over when we see the fairy blooms.<BR/><BR/>sharonA Wild Thinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11083369862963892366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-45213766753774523492008-08-18T18:31:00.000-05:002008-08-18T18:31:00.000-05:00These are beautiful--I love the lavenders and blue...These are beautiful--I love the lavenders and blues. I really want to plant some more. I do hope you don't lose your "Sweet Autumn"; that is one that's on my wish list for next year.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-54974360154774847812008-08-18T18:18:00.000-05:002008-08-18T18:18:00.000-05:00I love clematis...i don't really have a good place...I love clematis...i don't really have a good place for it though. I do have confederate jasmine growing up my entryway..and when it blooms it smells like the most expensive prefume in the world!!100 Thoughts of Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04200599373915306830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-78631028479700000342008-08-18T17:10:00.000-05:002008-08-18T17:10:00.000-05:00I simply love clematis in the blue to purple color...I simply love clematis in the blue to purple color range. Very few plants are so easy to grow and bloom that much!Niels Plougmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10357785820016940457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-73334904855246032692008-08-18T14:50:00.000-05:002008-08-18T14:50:00.000-05:00Hi Dog geek. With some you have to keep after the...Hi Dog geek. With some you have to keep after them almost every day. It's the only way to make them grow where you want them.<BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-50997042612695927182008-08-18T14:48:00.000-05:002008-08-18T14:48:00.000-05:00Troutbirder, I know, sometimes we can't grow all t...Troutbirder, I know, sometimes we can't grow all the plants we would like because of shade, water, climate. <BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-46835848725942204632008-08-18T14:47:00.000-05:002008-08-18T14:47:00.000-05:00Hi Daisy, just be sure to give sweet autumn lots o...Hi Daisy, just be sure to give sweet autumn lots of room. It is about 3 times the size of the Comtesse. They get really big.<BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.com