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Perennials Clematis

Happy with plants from Garden Crossings

13 days ago

I ordered from them for the first time this year and was happy with my plants, which arrived yesterday. I ordered clematis Florida sieboldii for about the fourth time. Had received two misidentified plants before from other nurseries, and one that overheated in the box on my porch. This one is a nice sized plant in a quart pot with great roots. It'll be on me if it doesn't make it. Also got some Proven Winners plants: Pugster blue buddliea, Phenomenal lavender, and Azurri Blue Satin althea.

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erasmus_gw
Original Author
13 days ago
Another box from GC came today..I had forgotten I ordered that one..Stand By Me clematis. It came in about a 1 1/2 gal. pot and looks good.
gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
13 days ago
" It'll be on me if it doesn't make it. "

Not necessarily :-) Florida sieboldii has a reputation for being futzy and hard to establish. I have attempted multiple times myself and I can say in all truthfulness I have never had that much difficulty with any other clem, regardless of cultivar or current condition. But once established (at least a couple seasons) it is a tough little vine with amazing looking flowers! I have managed to get mine, grown in a container, through the last 5 years and a move to a new garden this winter. It was originally a transplant from my sister's garden when she moved house, so off to a rough start in my care and not always ideal conditions in the interim.

Good luck with it. Of all the many different clematis I have grown in different gardens over the years, this one is by far my favorite.
erasmus_gw thanked gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
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erasmus_gw
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Thanks. I know it has a reputation for being difficult. I hope mine will get established. It reminds me of opals and amethysts, or moonstones and amethysts. I plan to grow it in a pot, at least for a couple of years. Might bring it indoors briefly during severe cold snaps. So far my potted clems handle our cold fine. ( zone 7a)
diggerdee zone 6 CT
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I first used Garden Crossings about three seasons ago and I agree - I've been happy with their plants and their customer service. They're very prompt at replying to emails, and I think their plants are decent sizes and come in the mail in good shape.

Good luck with your plants!

:)

Dee
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mxk3 z5b_MI
11 days ago
Nice to hear a positive review, I'll have to keep them on the list to consider should I need anything.
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erasmus_gw
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Yes, seems like they know what they're doing..I liked the careful packaging in addition to the plants. I think they had a big and nice selection.

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