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Post by oldmoleskins on Mar 26, 2007 13:33:22 GMT
Poo - though the shed-end I have in mind affords the sheltered spot you suggest. We'll give it a go and report back later...thanks, P.
OM.(bleedinthomsonandmorganshouldneverbelievewhattheysaysmiley)
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Post by Plocket on Mar 26, 2007 13:46:36 GMT
Don't be too disappointed OM - it's a lovely plant with stunning flowers. I just haven't had a great deal of success with it that's all - you might though!  And 3m can be classed as shed-covering!!! I'll have to go and see what they say about it now ;D |
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Post by Chuckles on Mar 26, 2007 13:54:09 GMT
I too have my bargain £3.99 Sieboldii on order from T&M which will hopefully assist in making a better display than I get at the moment with my 4-year old Sieboldii! Flip me too, I keep forgetting about that P, delivery around June time if I remember ;D ;D |
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Post by Plocket on Mar 26, 2007 16:20:59 GMT
Yep! We've got to wait until June  I couldn't find anything from T&M saying Sieboldii was shed covering OM - can you post the link? On a more positive note, OH asked what I wanted for Easter so I gave him a long list of clematis and Sheila Chapman's phone number! ;D Fingers crossed |
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Post by oldmoleskins on Mar 26, 2007 17:05:48 GMT
P.
I wasn't told I would have to wait until June,(grrr) and while I can't give you a link, you can find it by putting say the asparagus on offer in your 'cart', then going to checkout, when it will put all sorts of other offers in your way, among them:
"Clematis Sieboldii
Only £3.99 when you place a seed order before 6th April 2007
Transform walls, fences and unsightly garden sheds with this stunning Clematis, or simply create a floral focal point on the patio or lawn. The large flowered, much sought after florida Sieboldii is fantastic planted in pots as well as borders. One Special Pack per household. Subject to availability.
Worth £17.99"
Is this a different sieboldii to yours and chuckles'?
OM.
ps - should have said - you don't actually have to buy anything to go throught the 'cart and checkout' test...
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Post by Plocket on Mar 26, 2007 17:41:31 GMT
I'm not getting an offer for asparagus and when I select asparagus from the index it say's it's not available from the potato and vegetable catalogue |
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Post by oldmoleskins on Mar 26, 2007 17:48:44 GMT
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Post by Plocket on Mar 26, 2007 17:53:14 GMT
That's a very confusing offer because it says you have to place a seed order! Don't worry though I didn't get your account - just the T&M page with the offer. I think they are right that you could transform an unsightly shed, but it would take more than one plant to really make a difference so they are pushing the description slightly, in MY opinion ;D
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 29, 2007 10:38:38 GMT
Well I have planted my new clems and together - can't wait to see what they are like together.
Also damned annoyed - meant to put some slug pellets out the other day and I forgot - now one of my new clems has lost every leaf and been nibbled back to nearly nothing.
RF
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Post by Plocket on Mar 29, 2007 10:43:43 GMT
It should still be ok Rosefriend. If you cook with eggs, save the shells - bake them in the oven then crush them and put them around your plants as a mulch. It won't stop the slugs and snails but I'm convinced it helps. Garlic pellets are pretty good too. Fingers crossed!
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 29, 2007 10:55:31 GMT
Good tip Plocket - thanks - I will certainly try.
I tend to use Slug Pellets although I am sure that brings them in although it kills them as well. At least the new stuff nowadays seems to avoid them leaving slime everywhere.
RF
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Post by Plocket on Mar 29, 2007 15:27:48 GMT
Mmmm I try and avoid slug pellets because of the wildlife implications, and because as you say I think it actually attracts the slugs. If they work for you though that's fine. Personally I prefer the garlic pellets because they are natural, and they do seem to work. They are more expensive though. Try the egg shells though, and coffee grounds are good too. Keep us posted about your poor clematis - which one was it?
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 29, 2007 15:41:54 GMT
Unless I am very much mistaken it is one of the new ones - well last year - Texensis "Duchess of Albany" .
As far as slugs are concerned I am always prepared to try something new. As our neighbour doesn't do anything in the garden, the slugs live in his high grass all day and come for a damn good feed to us at night.
RF
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Post by jean on Mar 29, 2007 18:52:55 GMT
Hi Plocket I moved a clem last autumn and lost the label all I know is that it is white with a purple centre and I liked it  Was it Florida Sieboldii Jlottie?  No it isn't Plocket but I would like one This is what it looks like  |
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Post by Plocket on Mar 30, 2007 7:59:09 GMT
There will be quite a few contenders with that one JLottie, but I'd say it was either Miss Bateman, Mrs George Jackman (which is semi-double - does that happen to yours?), possibly Snow Queen, or even James Mason. Those are the most readily available whites with purple stamen, but there are lots more! ;D
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Post by jean on Mar 30, 2007 17:44:31 GMT
Ahh, Miss Bateman rings a bell, thanks Plocket |
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 30, 2007 17:48:59 GMT
As you suggested that I plant my two Clems together Plocket, it means that I have room for one more  and we are off tomorrow to a newbie show (newly bred perennials) and I will have a quick look at the clems ...............can't wait.... RF |
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Post by Plocket on Mar 30, 2007 17:53:12 GMT
Excellent JLottie Oooh sounds like fun RF! |
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Post by grannyjanny on Mar 30, 2007 20:35:12 GMT
One way of putting slug pellets down without harming wild life is to put them in an ice cream carton, but cut a hole in the side. The slugs go into the box. It worked for me last year. It's a good excuse to buy some ice cream.
Janet.
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Post by Plocket on Mar 31, 2007 12:40:50 GMT
What a brilliant idea grannyjanny - I might give that a go if the slugs get a bit too keen ;D
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Post by MamIDdau on Mar 31, 2007 13:22:52 GMT
Well if anyone needs a volunteer to eat the icecream to provide the tubs, let me know...
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Post by Plocket on Mar 31, 2007 18:17:15 GMT
Yes please!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by MamIDdau on Mar 31, 2007 20:05:44 GMT
ooooooh goody!
<goes to get big spoon>
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Post by jean on Mar 31, 2007 20:25:47 GMT
Any idea where I can get a Roko-Kolla from Plocket?
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Post by Rosefriend on Apr 1, 2007 17:08:15 GMT
I have posted on GC but I am so happy about my new clem - look - isn't is a beauty Plocket? Clematis "Josephine "Evijohil""  It reminds me a little of Multi Blue (?) only it is pink and has a little darker pink stripe in the middle. RF |
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Post by Plocket on Apr 1, 2007 18:49:52 GMT
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Post by Plocket on Apr 1, 2007 18:50:31 GMT
Oh I just LOVE Josephine - one day I WILL have one in my collection!!! |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Apr 17, 2007 6:43:05 GMT
Here is my Pamela Jackman - first clem in bloom this season   |
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Post by Plocket on Apr 17, 2007 8:28:32 GMT
Wow it's looking fantastic Jennywrenn - you must be delighted with it!
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Post by bagpuss on Apr 17, 2007 12:52:25 GMT
Hi there. I went over to my Mum's to give her a hand in the garden on Sunday and, as has become the norm, I came home with some small off cuttings of plants from her garden. One of which is an Alpine Clematis (Clematis Tenuiloba Ylva). When it flowers (and hopefully it will) it should look something like this.  |
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And 3m can be classed as shed-covering!!! I'll have to go and see what they say about it now ;D
I couldn't find anything from T&M saying Sieboldii was shed covering OM - can you post the link?
and we are off tomorrow to a newbie show (newly bred perennials) and I will have a quick look at the clems ...............can't wait....
