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I don't think Prince Charles stands a chance

15 years ago

This is more of a comment.I have Betty Corning and Prince Charles with their own trellis on each side of a pole. Betty is just overwhelming Prince Charles. It is growing up her trellis and comming through the other side.Prince Charles is growning but struggling to hold his own which kind of looks impossible. My advise is do not put Betty with another clematis.

Anyone else have this experience with Betty?

Lois

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nckvilledudes
15 years ago
I have Betty planted with Warsaw Nike and Viola and the two hold their own with Betty. What does and doesn't compete as nicely with her will vary depending on the individual vigor of the plant you choose as well as the relative size of each of the plants. Prince Charles might be a slower starter than Betty but should be alright in the long run.
pump_toad
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks, that is good to know. Betty Corning did have a head start although they were both planted a couple of years ago.
Lois
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Thanks Suzy. :-) I know that saying about plants in general (it sure does teach patience!) but I'm still getting acquainted with Clematis and their habits. I have 4 now, VV and PC being the oldest in our garden. I planted two new ones this year, together in the same big hole: Polish Spirit and Minuet. They are planted on one side of our big Westerland rose (a large climber in our climate), and VV is on the other side. The rose makes a great trellis for the Clematis once they reach the lowest cane. I'm already trying to fine new spots for more. I just wish they didn't require such a doggone big hole for planting and all the tons of amendments that go into the hole. If that weren't the case, I'd stick one in the ground next to our Bower vine but I'd practically need to dig up the nearby plants just to dig a hole big enough for the Clematis. That is the only drawback to this plant that I've experienced so far. I think I will start a new thread about ask if anyone has successfully gotten around the big hole. Thanks again, Jen
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gardengirl_17
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I have Betty Corning and Polish Spirit on the same obelisk. They are both equally strong, although Betty starts to bloom a week or two earlier. I'm glad I didn't plant her with a less vigorous vine though or I think it would not be able to handle her. BTW, Betty Corning has won over my DH on clematis. He loves the little bells that seem to float in mid-air. He told me I could buy as many Clematis as I want, he loves the variety. :)
nckvilledudes
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Way to go Gardengirl, you have the all clear to go hog wild!
buyorsell888
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Whooo Hooooo Gardengirl's Guy!

My DH has never minded my various plant obsessions over the years but he hates my piles of unplanted purchases. He prefers that I plant them as a buy them.

He also won't let me reduce the size of the lawn to increase my flower beds.
janetpetiole
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That's so exciting Gardengirl. My DH is starting to understand my obsession. He has happily made me two arbors and attached trellis wire to the fence, but it wasn't until he saw more of them blooming this year that he got excited about clematis and how they add so much to the garden. He was looking at one of my clematis books yesterday marveling at all the different colors, sizes and forms of clematis flowers.

He still doesn't want me growing clematis in the crab apples, though. That's gotta change.
pump_toad
Original Author
15 years ago
Just wanted to report that Prince Charles is getting strong enough to bloom . Couple of days ago I noticed some larger flowers hiding behind Betty Corning so its trying although Betty is still overpowering.
Lois

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