My day was spent clematis shopping...

18 years ago

Hello,

I'm the Oregon gardener who was looking for a blue group three clematis to go with a 25' rose rambler, 'Treasure Trove'. You all convinced me that Perle D'Azur was the choice for me. From what I read Perle has been around quite a while so I assumed my favorite local garden shop would have it (JB Brothers, Coburg). Well, no, they didn't. They had a host of gorgeous in-bloom montanas, various cultivars, they had several varieties of evergreens on sale for 50% off. I showed great restraint and managed to not buy any. Most of the one gallon clematis were $12, I found a Blekitny Aniol for $10 and had to buy it. I was sure I'd be able to find someplace for it and sure enough before the day was through I had bought climbing roses to complement it.

Next store was Home Depot because- hey! you never know...They had a lot of Nelly Moser for $12, Polish Spirit (got it already), and evergreen. I passed, but got some ground cover for my herb garden.

Next store was Tom's Garden Center. They had about 8 clematis, the smallest selection, but interesting. A couple Japanese varieties whose names I can't remember now, Niobe, Pink Pleasure, Petit Falcon. Price: $12 Still no Perle D'Azur or Prince Charles.

I had 45 minutes before I had to pick up the kids, but I managed to squeeze in Garland's Nursury where the rich shop and the poor drool. And there she was, the Perle, and a selection too. I got to cherry pick from a half dozen so I feel like I got my $16 worth. Which is a $12 savings over what I would have spent mail order. Of course I bought that $10 Blekitney Aniol and a $2 coffee- but the fun I had!! Priceless.

What is the going rate for a gallon size clematis in your area? The penny pinchers want to know...

Lisa

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putzer
18 years ago
I just paid $15.00 for a Guernsey Cream-it was a preorder, so am not sure what they will sell them for once this particular nursery is open-they were only able to order ten. I wonder if they are in short supply or something.
suebot
18 years ago
I am in the market for either Etoile Violette or something like it to go w/my New Dawn climber. I saw a Nelly Moser and several Jackmanni at our local Agway but they were in the quart size milk carton like container and the price was $12.99. I was told Jackmanni might not be big enough to compliment my New Dawn. Anyone know of a nursery in Fairfield/Newtown CT area that has a nice selection of clematis? Also what is the going price for a nice clem in CT? I would love to take a ride to White Flower Farm but that would have to wait until after Easter.

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Lisa_z6OR
Original Author
18 years ago
I saw Guernsey Cream in two stores here. At Johnson Bros it was $12 and at Garlands i was $16. Both stores had about six plants each of this variety.

I haven't found an opportunity to preorder clematis varieties from local stores, but I haven't been looking either. The $15 you paid is a lot cheaper than a mail order gallon plant. What time of year did you make your preorder? Maybe next year I can be on the ball with some requests for my favorite garden shop.
putzer
18 years ago
It was only about two months ago-my friend called them to see if they would be selling it this year, and she called as they were finishing up ordering. So luckily, they added it to their order. This particular nursery is really great that way-last year, they ordered a Strawberry Lemonade butterfly bush for me. It beats paying postage and if they tack on extra to the price, that's fine as well-I really respect them and want to give them business.
jeanne_texas
18 years ago
I think the going price at most nurserys in towns is anywhere from 12 - 16 dollars a gallon..so I think you did well and didn't have to pay a shipping charge...Just wish my locals had more of a variety..that is why I buy from GardenCrossing...Chad has a great selection and his prices are nice for 1/2 gallon and shipping is fair...Jeanne

Here is a link that might be useful: Clematis at GardenCrossings
gardenbug
18 years ago
I'm in Ontario Canada and my favourite nursery sells clematis anywhere from $9(Pitcheri) to $20 (Sir Trevor Lawrence).

If I order from the US, the price is fair but the shipping makes the total cost come to 'one arm and two legs' and includes anguish over delays at customs!

I have a local friend who sells mostly small flowered types and his prices are very good. I'll be buying special plants from him come May.
Carrie B
18 years ago
I just bought at two gallon(!) petit faucon(!) at Lowes(!) for $15.98. Feeling pretty smug about it too.
jeanne_texas
18 years ago
How nice Carrie..that is a great bargain...Jeanne

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