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"The
secret to successful clematis growing is choosing the right varieties"
by Bill Bird
Mr. Bill Bird has compiled this fantastic list of recommended clematis.
It is updated from the partial version listed this past June. He
is well versed in this field and has listed many sources to make quality purchases.
This is what he has to share with us. 9/13/2003
In the clematis world there are
many hybrid cultivars with a wide range of garden worthiness. Many, but not all,
large flowered, early blooming, clematis belonging to group two are poor garden
plants. There seems to be a genetic weakness in this group of clematis that
causes many of them to repeatedly suffer from clematis wilt and poor stem
development. I refer you to the article on clematis wilt on the I.Cl.S. web
site. Http://www.clematisinternational.com
Here is a list of reliable and vigorous, summer blooming Clematis varieties
partially generated from Dr. John Howell's wonderful book, "Trouble Free
Clematis - The Viticellas." The * varieties are considered some of the best
and the **varieties are my favorite of the best (a difficult decision to make).
These are “hard prune” varieties belonging to group three that bloom on new
wood and should be pruned to about 12 inches every February when they are
completely dormant. The Montana group is *not* a hard prune variety. If you are
planning to plant only one clematis it should be Viola or Etoile Violette, in my
humble opinion.
For detailed information concerning all aspects of growing clematis, go to the
International Clematis Society web site and click on the “growing clematis”
icon. http://www.clematisinternational.com
An extensive clematis database of more than 2800 cultivars, including pictures,
can be found at www.clematis.hull.ac.uk/
Any question regarding clematis, no matter how trivial, will be answered by a
fellow gardener at one of these clematis forums. Clematis forum at
http://65.18.214.71/forum/messages/4298/4298.html?1045339672 (Gardenbuddies.com)
or http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/clematis/ Clematis
forum at Gardenweb).
I've given the color of the flower and its size with the ultimate growing height
of the plant. Clematis will grow to the top of the support supplied and will
then start growing sideways or back down again. One does not have to provide a
support for the ultimate height of the plant. Blooming times are for the British
climate and can vary with different growing conditions in the USA. The blooming
times are reduced by hot weather and very sunny conditions. Constant deadheading
will extend the blooming times.
Bill Bird - Diveanddig@aol.com
The Viticellas - wilt resistant clematis
*Abundance - pinkie mauve, 3.5 inches, end of June to mid autumn, 20 feet
Alba Luxurians - white with green, 3 inches, mid June to mid autumn, 16 feet
**Betty Corning - pale velvet bell shape, 2.5 inches, early summer to mid
autumn, 10 feet
**Blekitny Aniol (Blue Angel) light blue, early summer to early autumn, 4
inches, 13 feet
Blue Belle - dark purple, 4 inches, late summer, 20 feet
*Emilia Plater - violet blue, 4 inches, mid summer to mid autumn, 12 feet
**Etoile Violet - dark purple, 5.5 inches, mid-late June to early autumn, 15
feet
Gypsy Queen - Deep Purple. July, 12 feet
*Hagley Hybrid - Mauve Pink, June. July, 6 feet
*Huldine - white (tinged with violet), 4 inches, mid summer to late autumn, 15
feet
*Kermesina - red, 4 inches, mid summer to mid autumn, 20 feet
Little Nell - white (pinkie violet edges), 2.5 inches, early summer to mid
autumn, 20 feet
*Madame Julia Correvon - red, 5 inches, Late June to early autumn, 12 feet
Margaret Hunt - rosy-pink, 4 inches, early summer to mid autumn, 12 feet
**Margot Koster - pink, 4 inches, early summer to mid autumn, 10 feet
Minuet - white with red edges, 3.25 inches, summer, 10 feet
Mrs. T. Lundell - white with mauve edges, 4.5 inches, late June to early autumn,
12 feet
*Polish Spirit - rich purple with rosy bar, 3.5 inches, mid summer to mid
autumn, 15 feet
**Prince Charles - light blue, 4 inches, early summer to early autumn, 12 feet
Purpurea Plena Elegans - double purple, 2.5 inches, mid summer to mid autumn, 12
feet
Royal Velours - very dark red, 3.5 inches, mid summer to mid autumn, 12 feet
*Sodertalje - dark purple-red, 4 inches, early summer to early autumn, 16 feet
*Tango - cherry red with white bars, 2 inches, mid summer to early autumn. 10
feet
**Venosa Violacea - purple with white bars, 4.5 inches, early summer, 10 feet
**Ville de Lyon - carmine red with darker tips, 4 inches, mid summer to mid
autumn, 10 feet
Warsaw Nike - Deep velvet purple, 5 inches, June, July 9 feet
Late large flowered hybrids with some (possible) Viticella parentage - very wilt
resistant
Ascotiensis - purple, late autumn, 12 feet
**Perle d'Azur - light blue, 6 inches, late June, 16 feet
Voluceau - red-purple, 7 inches, mid summer to mid autumn, 12 feet
Estonian Viticella crosses - Not widely available yet - wilt resistant
*Entel, Miikla, *Romantika, *Teksa, **Tentel, and **Viola
Jackmanii Group - wilt resistant
*Comtesse de Bouchaud, *Hagley Hybrid, *Jackmanii, *Jackmanii Superba, Madame
Edwouard Andre, *Victoria, Madame Baron Veillard
Texensis Group - wilt proof
**Dutchess of Albany, Gravetye Beauty, Ladybird Johnson, Sir Trevor Lawrence,
Princess Diana, *Etoile Rose
The Integrifolia hybrids such as **Durandii, *Arabella, *Juuli, *Petit Falcon, *Roguchi,
*Pamiat Serdtsa, *Alionushka, *Blue Boy, *Integrifolia species and others. These
grow from three to six feet. All, except Roguchi, are non clinging. They are
herbaceous and die to the ground every winter, emerging fresh and new next
spring. They can be grown in the border with minimum or no support, and will
bloom continuously all summer long as long as they are deadheaded. Highly
recommended!
The Montana (Zone 6 and warmer only) and Tangutica hybrids are also extremely
wilt resistant.
Species clematis naturally occurring in nature are very wilt resistant, and most
are wilt proof. They have benefited from *natural* selection.
If you prefer the early large blooming group two clematis, you can try these
cultivars that have done well for me. Nelly Moser, Lasurstern, Niobe, The
President, Rouge Cardinal, Multi Blue, Ramona, and General Sikorsky.
Hope this helps you grow great clematis. The secret to successful clematis
growing is choosing the right varieties.
Mail order clematis sellers with large selection of cultivars.
Brushwood Nursery - Internet sales only - sells well established medium size
plants in one quart pots. Free Shipping
http://www.brushwoodnursery.com
Chalk Hill Clematis (retail only) - sells well established plants in one gallon
pots
http://www.chalkhillclematis.com
Collectors Nursery 16804 NE 102nd AVE, Battle Ground, Washington 98604
http://www.collectorsnursery.com/html/perennials_a-c.html
Completely Clematis Speciality Nursery (retail) - sells several sizes of plants
at different prices. The smallest plants should be grown in one gallon pots for
a year. 217 Argrilla Rd., Ipswitch, MA 01938-2617
http://www.clematisnursery.com
Donahue's Clematis (wholesale, some retail) sells small plants that should be
grown in one gallon pots for a year.
http://www.donahuesclematis.com/
Heronswood Nursery (retail only)- sells small plants that should be grown in one
gallon pots for a year.
http://www.heronswood.com/Perennials-Alpha1.html
JDS Gardens , RR # 4, 2277 County Road 20
Harrow, Ontario, Canada N0R 1G0
http://www.jdsgardens.com/
Joy Creek Nursery (retail only) - sells well established plants in one gallon
pots 20300N.W. Watson Rd., Scappoose, OR 97056 (503)543-7474
http://www.joycreek.com
Spring Valley Greenhouse, Inc. -Sells a variety of sizes ranging from bare root
to gallon size with several options in between. Wholesale and some retail. 3242
Daansen Rd., P.O.Box 552 Walworth, NY 14568-0552
http://www.springvalleygreenhouse.com
"DAYLILY
RUST RUMORS - DO NOT PANIC" By Suzanne Mahler
I had to send a quick response to your message about daylily
rust. Do not panic. Unfortunately, all the hysteria is pretty much unwarranted
and I am pretty upset about the way the rumors about rust are being spread by
supposedly knowledgeable horticulturists. If you suspect rust, which I highly
doubt, take a tissue or paper towel and rub the underside of the leaves. Rust
produces large yellow fuzzy dots (look like dotted Swiss fabric if you remember
way back when) and the tissue would be covered with yellow dust by this time of
year.
I had a couple of plants given to me by a friend in 2001 that developed rust.
Even though we had an extremely mild winter, the temperatures killed all
evidence of the rust on those plants and I have never seen it since. This is a
southern problem and I do not believe it can survive New England winters. It
tends to show up on plants imported from the south. There is no denying that it
spreads easily and quickly but I have absolutely no concerns about it being a
problem for us. We have not seen any evidence of it at Tranquil Lake and the
research done by our New England members also indicates that it has not managed
to winter over even when introduced into several of our members' gardens.
What you are seeing is the result of dampness and actually dryness as well and a
fairly normal decline in the daylilies at this time of year. I very much doubt
you have the virus unless you purchased new plants this year but the tissue is
the test. Take a deep breath and enjoy your garden. BY SUZANNE MAHLER,
OUR IN CLUB HORTICULTURE EXPERT, IN RESPONSE TO A DIRECT QUESTION ABOUT
RUST
Nutsey
News by Karen Ewanich, Communications
Annual Meeting & Banquet:
A grand total of 81 members gathered last month to enjoy a wonderful evening
at the Barker Tavern in Scituate. The "Harvest Table" and floral
centerpieces were lovely. Thanks to all who made this such an enjoyable night
out.
October Meeting: 10/7/03, 7:30
p.m. at the Phoenix Lodge. Marisa McCoy will entertain us with a presentation
on Arrangement of Fall/Winter (Holiday) Wreaths.
Captain:
Lorraine Leitch
Hostesses:
Maryanne Nolan, Glenda Larson, Kathy Mitchell, Kay Giardello, Susan Dixon,
Terri Milley, Bea Krupa
Budget 2003-04: A copy of the
budget will be reviewed for a vote of approval at the 10/7/03 meeting.
New Members: Please extend a
warm welcome to our new WHGC members:
Meg Donovan,
If you know of someone who might be interested in joining
WHGC, a membership application can be obtained from Karen Pritchard. We still
have a few openings available.
October Board Meeting:
10/21/03, 7:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Lodge.
Presidents Night: A sign up
sheet for volunteers to bring appetizers & desserts for the President’s
Night Gala will be circulated at the October Meeting.
Holiday Workshop: If members
have any new workshop ideas or designs, please present them at the October
Meeting. We look forward to hearing your fresh ideas and suggestions!
WHGC Scrapbook: Liz Fallon
will be compiling a WHGC Scrapbook. If any members have photographs of WHGC
activities, we would appreciate copies for our new album. Thanks.
Yearbooks: If you did not
received your WHGC 2003-04 Yearbook at the September banquet, please pick up
your copy at the October Meeting. Please contact Sandra Woodward or Deb
Zawalich with any Yearbook questions.
Attendance: Just a reminder
that members are required to attend just 5 out of the 10 WHGC meetings each
year to have your membership remain in good standing.
"Lug a Mug": Help us
out in our conservation efforts by remembering to bring your coffee mugs with
you to our monthly meetings.
Inkjet Cartridge Recycling:
Envelopes are available at monthly meetings for this recycling fundraiser.
Thank you to all participants.
