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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2006 7:55:16 GMT
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Post by Plocket on Sept 7, 2006 11:49:42 GMT
Most clems do though Rita. You could always try growing a smaller evergreen clematis around the bottom part of the plant, or a rose perhaps. I'd love to have an Armandii but don't have a huge sunny spot to fill  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2006 10:42:46 GMT
Still looks lovely though.
I've just planted one to grow up a rose arch alongside a climbing rose. Have had a few flowers on the rose - can't wait for the Clematis to flower next year.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2006 10:48:18 GMT
Most clems do though Rita. You could always try growing a smaller evergreen clematis around the bottom part of the plant, or a rose perhaps. I'd love to have an Armandii but don't have a huge sunny spot to fill I think there may be too much root competition for a rose to survive unfortunately  BTW - it smells wonderful  |
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Post by Plocket on Sept 8, 2006 11:12:41 GMT
Oh rub it in Rita!!!!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2006 11:23:14 GMT
Sorry Plocket <didn'tmeantorubitinsmiley>
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2006 12:18:44 GMT
I planted one last year.......it grew and gave me a couple of flowers in late summer.............last week there were another couple of flowers but now the leaves are going black and falling off. It's in a sunny spot but at the lowest point of the garden which can be quite cold during winter.......have I killed it?.......I also thought they flowered in spring?  ? |
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Post by Plocket on Sept 8, 2006 12:32:22 GMT
It certainly doesn't sound happy Petuniapotts. They like a sheltered but very sunny spot with well draining soil but regular moisture especially while young.
It sounds to me as though the plant is too wet. Not seeing the plant I can't actually say what the right thing to do is, but if the whole thing looks affected, and it's still relatively small, it might be worth digging it up and trying a bit of TLC. Try and get as much as the rootball as possible and then carefully remove as much soil as possible to ensure that there are no bugs eating the roots. You should then replant it in a large container (preferably not plastic) with good quality gritty compost - I use John Innes No.2. Ensure that your plant is deep in the ground and put it somewhere sunny and warm (not hot!), but don't over water it. Hopefully it will recover and you will be able to replant, possibly somewhere different if you think it is getting too cold (and I think wet). If you choose this course of action protecting it over winter might be beneficial too.
If it looks as though only some of the plant is affected then be carefully when watering your garden in case it is getting too wet
Whatever action you choose to take, drastic or not, you should cut off the dead leaves and stems because they will only weaken the plant further. Hopefully you will have plenty of other lush green leaves to help it recover.
I hope this helps!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2006 12:48:57 GMT
Thanks Plocket.........Its grown about 8ft along the fence some of the new growth is fine,some is black....do I need to cut it back to a reasonable size to pot it up over winter?........If its any help to you I have another clematis "polish spirit" planted nearby and its fine.
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Post by Plocket on Sept 8, 2006 13:02:57 GMT
No I wouldn't cut it back if you can help it. If some of the plant is looking ok I'd just cut back the dead bits at the moment and leave it without digging it up. If you are really worried about cold over this winter you can put some fleece over it. It might be an idea to carefully put some fresh gritty compost around the base of the plant too - it will provide more goodness and encourage the plant to produce new shoots in spring. Keep an eye out for slugs and snails too - although Armandii aren't necessarily their first choice molluscs do like fresh young clematis shoots - they might have damaged the stems causing them to die. It's also a good idea to shade the base of the plant if you haven't done that already.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2006 13:23:54 GMT
Thanks for that....I'll give it a go  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2006 15:04:40 GMT
HELP - due to the high winds this afternoon this clematis has detached itself from my porch roof Would it be OK to cut it back now to the top of the obelisk it's growing up?
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Post by Plocket on Sept 21, 2006 15:39:47 GMT
Well I think it looks pretty established Rita so it should be fine - you might not get flowers next year though. Make sure there are still plenty of leaves below where you cut and it should recover beautifully.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2006 15:51:56 GMT
Thanks Plocket - I will go and do it now  BTW I'm hoping that we will have sold this house and moved on before next spring.  |
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Post by Plocket on Sept 21, 2006 18:18:37 GMT
Well what are you worrying about then!!!!! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2006 19:28:07 GMT
I didn't want to kill it. |
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Post by Plocket on Sept 21, 2006 20:21:09 GMT
Killing it is highly unlikely Rita!!!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2006 21:34:19 GMT
The snails don't have anywhere to hide now ;D
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Post by Plocket on Sept 22, 2006 8:04:55 GMT
PML! HURRAH!!!!!!!!!
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