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why you should order from Silver Star

17 years ago

So I will first admit, I am addicted to Clems.. I have just started to collect and I think my wish list is to obtain 50 new this year.. Just don't tell my DH..

So this is the first time that I have ordered from Silver Star, and I will certainly be back...My plants arrived today carefully package and wrapped, and the root systems are HUGE.. I couldn't believe it. These are the best looking clems I have ever ordered. I have ordered from BW and CH and I was happy with those, but these are awesome.

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Bourbon, Lemon Chiffon, Purple Spider, Anna Louise

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purple spider bloom

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Root on purple spider

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plant size, I added the trellis support.

I don't think that I am even going to plant these up in baby beds. I think that I have enough time to put them in the ground with some compost and rose fert. and I think they will be fine..

My intentions are to plant the Anna and the bourbon together. Purple spider I think I may run along the deck bottom, and lemon chiifon in some dappled shade to try to keep her yellow.

Oh I am so excited...

Laura

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Comments (10)

barbaranh
17 years ago
these clematis look beautiful. Is Silver Star an on-line nursery? I tried to find it but haven't had any luck. Can you post their url?

thank you!
nickelsmumz8
17 years ago
1, ARGH, I can't believe you got your hands on a Purple Spider. A bunch of those were already starting to bloom when I was there last month and they are just wild. I think they were all "taken" at that point (maybe she got more?).

2, here is the link for Silver Star.

Here is a link that might be useful: Silver Star Vinery
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Are you kidding me? I wouldn't buy a clem anywhere except from Debbie. I have clems in the ground for 5 years that aren't doing as well as the ones I receive from her in their FIRST year! Her clems are amazing - the root system is HUGE and I just won't waste my money on clems from any other source. On a scale of 1 to 10, orders from Silver Star are an 11! Order with complete confidence.
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buyorsell, I have the Stolwijck Gold. The foliage is really impressive. It grows really thick and full. But not very tall. No pruning required at all in my experience. I recommend a post like trellis for this instead of the usual two dimentional trellises. It will cascade in all directions on the pole like trellis. You can get the same effect with an obelisk trellis.
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buford
17 years ago
I ordered two and they root balls were huge. I planted them right before the big freeze,and they survived! Both are growing strong. I hope to have blooms soon.
aliceg8
16 years ago
Debbie must have been very busy. I just got my Triternata Rubromarginata yesterday too. Mine looks very good as well!
bcollingwood
16 years ago
Debbie is extremely skilled with plants especially clematis and you (in the States) are very lucky to have her as a source (is all I can say)! How often do you see roots like that???
sand_man
16 years ago
I have ordered several plants from Debbie @ Silver Star. I think she has some of the best I have ever purchased. Usually very large root balls----& that is what counts most. Her freight prices are the lowest I have found. Super gal with great plants.
bellarosa
16 years ago
Debbie is great! I just received my two clematis that I ordered from her - 'Abundance' and 'Mrs Cholmondeley'. The rootballs were huge and the plants were well packaged. This is my second time ordering from her and I'm very pleased!
robiniaquest
16 years ago
Very cute Purple Spider! I have been contemplating that one for a couple of years now. Wish I had ordered it. Let us know how it does. Maybe a pic in full bloom later on.
Congrats on your great new plants, and good luck with your plan.

BTW, I don't know if anyone else besides me has been delaying their Silver Star order till the sale, but my luck just ran out. One of the plants I really needed just sold out yesterday!!! Probably best to wait only if you're looking for extras you really don't need.
nckvilledudes
16 years ago
I have ordered from Debbie since she opened her nursery and have even supplied pictures for her to use on her website (Tie Dye is the latest picture that was supplied). Her plants are huge with great root systems.

Robin, you learned a great lesson. Never wait to order clematis. If you really want a specific variety, it is best to order as soon as the nursery posts their updated lists either in late winter or early fall. Waiting to catch something on sale is a great way to lose your chance to purchase it!
emilyann
16 years ago
I just ordered from Silver Star, first time, but she sounds great! I ordered 2 Westplatte, hopefully they will climb up my arbor. Any easy directions on planting these? This is my first clematis purchase!

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