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Post by Mr Grinch on Mar 5, 2007 17:11:38 GMT
Hi all,
Can anyone tell me what soil conditions these clems enjoy or what soil do they hate?
Mr G
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Post by Plocket on Mar 5, 2007 17:22:36 GMT
Hia Mr G! Montanas aren't particularly fussy about their soil but they don't like it to be very wet. I've got mine growing in heavy clay (acidic!) but it's with some conifers which take a lot of the moisture out of the ground. Have you bought one then?  Px |
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Post by Mr Grinch on Mar 5, 2007 17:36:37 GMT
I was thinking of getting one, but more just out of curiosity really. Next door has one growing right in the middle of my poorly drained border area, and its doing really well. It might mean that my perennials might be ok !
Mr G
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Post by Plocket on Mar 5, 2007 18:48:16 GMT
How come your neighbour is growing one in your border Mr G? I'm confused!!! If you don't want a really huge one, how about Primrose Star (there's a piccy on my website HERE ) It's not as big as some montanas and was pointed out to me by one of our very own Garden Worlders - long before GW existed though ;D I hope your perennials are going to be ok! Px |
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Post by Mr Grinch on Mar 5, 2007 19:03:08 GMT
Sorry my confusion ! Next door's Montana is growing in the same area as my boggy/wet border (but next door over the fence) if that makes any sense ??
Mr G
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Post by Plocket on Mar 5, 2007 19:14:14 GMT
Ah! It all becomes clear now Mr G! Clematis generally are thirsty and hungry plants so the montana will probably do well in a spot that gets a lot of water. They don't want to live permanently in a bog but water regularly is a good thing ;D
Px
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Post by JennyWrenn on Mar 5, 2007 19:25:37 GMT
I have a few clems dotted about here and there and all are in containers and do really really well - apart from Montana that is in clay soil in the ground and doesnt seem to grow much  - it isnt happy - maybe will start to put a spurt on this year jenny |
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Post by lottielady on Mar 5, 2007 20:27:43 GMT
I have a few clems dotted about here and there and all are in containers and do really really well - apart from Montana that is in clay soil in the ground and doesnt seem to grow much - it isnt happy - maybe will start to put a spurt on this year jenny Jenny I had a Montana, in clay soil the same as you and it took about 3 years before it did anything - then there was no stopping it, don't loose heart just yet. LLx |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Mar 6, 2007 7:04:59 GMT
ThankX L L - it is about 3 years old now I think - jenny x
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Post by Chuckles on Mar 6, 2007 7:55:47 GMT
I had one that took a few years to find it's feet and boy when it did it went mad. It grew on a bank between me and neighbour which has a drop of at least 4' down to the neighbours side and is very dry. I stupidly let it rampage up a Lime tree and for 3 years I fought with it and eventually last year it got chopped to the ground  It did look pretty, a 20ft Lime tree with pink flowers  |
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Post by Plocket on Mar 6, 2007 8:31:19 GMT
Montanas can take a few years to establish Jenny - perhaps this year is the one!!!
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Post by JennyWrenn on Mar 6, 2007 17:50:21 GMT
Yes I remember you gave me this advice Plocket last year so I left it where it was - will keep you posted - I tend to get a bit annoyed with it cos all the other clems look wonderful but then they are in containers this one looks bedraggled and "lost" jenny x |
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Post by Plocket on Mar 6, 2007 18:47:11 GMT
I thought I sensed a bit of deja vu when I wrote this morning Jenny ;D If it doesn't flower this year (it's third year?) I think it might be time to consider moving it!
Px
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- it isnt happy - maybe will start to put a spurt on this year
It did look pretty, a 20ft Lime tree with pink flowers 