Clematis x texensis 'Graveyte Beauty'
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Comments (11)Depends on what you mean by classic heirloom clematis Robert. If you are referring to the species clematis, then the list that Jeanne provided includes a few of the US native clematis--texensis (love it like Jeanne does especially if you can get a really good red form), pitcheri, crispa, fremontii, glaucophylla, addisonii, and versicolor amongst others. All the ones listed are favorites of mine since they are not widely grown since most people think of clematis and the first thing that pops into their minds are the large flowering hybrids. Of course there are species clematis from other countries including integrifolia, viticella, fusca--the list is endless. Then again perhaps you are referring to ones that are tried and true forms that have been grown for a while. In that case, there are quite a few of the viticellas that I wouldn't be without including Purpurea Plena Elegans, Polish Spirit, Minuet, Kermesina, Blue Belle, Etoile Violette, Alba Luxurians, Madame Julie Correvon--I could go on and on....See MoreNo clematis zone?
Comments (4)You may be misunderstanding the statement "above the crown" - I believe sunnyday2day was indicating that when the planting is completed, the root crown is located 2-3" below soil level, or conversely, the soil level is now 2-3 inches "above the crown". This is a pretty standard practice - I actually tend to plant clemmies a bit deeper - that encourages more stem sprouting from the crown and development of a better root system. I've not removed all soil before, but if done with extreme gentleness, it will allow for the roots to be well spread out and not tangled. Bare rooting containerized and B&B nursery stock is becoming a more accepted horticultural practice, the theory being this is the best way to avoid circling or girdling root systems as well as reducing any soil interface issues that can prevent the even movement of water bewteen planting hole and surrounding area. I am not convinced that is this is the best practice in all situations, specially when dealing with those plants with very sensitive root systems that resent disturbance, and is not often necessary when dealing with smaller plants like vines and perennials in heavily amended soils. I'll not get into the current trend NOT to amend individual planting holes, as that is an entirely different kettle of fish and takes far too long to explain :-) Suffice it to say that there is sound scientific study behind all of these processes and with clems the first two in particular are appropriate. And I have no answer as to why this one area seems to be unfavorable to clematis so far, but I'd agree that attempting one of the far more forgiving type 3's is a good way to proceed....See MorePlease help me Identify this clematis
Comments (9)I was really surprised about Violetta suggestion it could be Clematis Durandii. I do grow that clematis 2 other places in may garden and they do not do that well here. This clematis does much better!! I must say that they flowers look very much like Durandii, so I went out to take a look at plants today and compared them ... they are not the same (leaves are different. Both do however not "cling". I do grow a blue Integrafolia clematis, It is only about 2.5 feet tall. I do not not know where I got the idea it could be a texensis variety ...perhaps the bellshaped flowers? I did however check your leads that it could be a integrafolia hybrids ( I thought most integrafolia type clematis was 2-3 feet tall) this is about 8 feet tall. I looked through different websites looking for integrafolia hybrids and I found a match!!!!!: It is probably either Blue Boy (Clematis 'Blue Boy' is a C. viticella x C. integrifolia hybrid raised in Canada by Dr Skinner in 1947): http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk/clematis/clematis%20blue%20boy.htm Or it could be Clematis "Hendersonii": In 1835 J.A. Henderson crossbred Clematis integrifolia with Clematis viticella producing Clematis x diversifolia 'Hendersonii' - a beautiful perennial clematis, semi-herbaceous in habit, the oldest hybrid in cultivation. It has deep bluish-purple bell-shaped slightly nodding flowers with yellow stamens. Free flowering from June to September. It's an excellent companion plant for deciduous and coniferous shrubs. http://www.clematis.com.pl/wms/wmsg.php/854173.html I got the Clematis from a Lady 15 or 16 years ago. She did not know the name of it. I grow it against a fine rebar mesh against a wall:the Clematis in the middle of the picture, The other one in the front is clematis viticella "Etoille Violette": I had no idea hybrids between integrafolia and viticela excisted. It is most likely Clematis "Hendersonii" since that cultivar seems to be available here in Denmark. Thank for pointing me in the right direction. (I hope violetta finished her housework!). See picture in this link: Here is a link that might be useful:...See Moregardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
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