There are two groups of clematis that are good prospects for the Florida garden: texensis and viticella. They tolerate heat well, but remember, though the upper part of the plant can handle sun (or some shade), the roots like to be shaded. Last year I planted six clematis vines. They didn't do much last year. Imagine my excitement when I saw that they were all alive this spring, and two are blooming now. Curiously, these two are supposed to be late blooming, summer to fall. I wonder what it means that mine are blooming now. Maybe it's been hot enough that they think it's summer. Don't we all.
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| Clematis texensis 'Princess Diana': Group 3, Late, Small-flowered, Texensis-Viorna Group |
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| Clematis texensis 'Princess Diana': Group 3, Late, Small-flowered, Texensis-Viorna Group |
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| Clematis viticella 'Venosa Violacea': Group 3, Large-flowered, Late, Viticella Group |
This
link will take you to the HelpMeFind clematis data base. Type texensis or viticella in the search box, and you'll get a list of plants in each group. The data base includes description, photos, comments, and vendors who sell the plant. I bought mine from
Brushwood Nursery.
Your clematis are lovely, Sherry, and I am glad they are blooming for you, summer or not. Viticella clematis do well here too, although I have one that's type 2 that's still doing OK.
ReplyDeleteYour clematis are both very pretty! So far I have only grown large flowered clematis of the group 2, but I believe they don't tolerate the heat that we have here in San Diego that well. I didn't know that there are some clematis varieties out there that might tolerate heat better than others, maybe I should give the texensis and viticellas a try in the future. Thanks for the helpful information.
ReplyDeleteChristina
What a treat that clematis will grow here in FL. Yours are both lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the information.
FlowerLady
Very helpful information for me too ! Thank you, Sherry . "Princess Diana " and " Venosa Violacea " are both very beautiful .
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as usual! The info was extremely handy as I am trying to pick some clematis to grow up and through my roses. Turns out the one I am completely in love with is a viticella, so it should work! Also, I have a question for you...Does Reve d'or do well in repeating blooms for you?
ReplyDeleteCiao,
Ken
Sherry, thanks for the link. Your clematis look wonderful!! Now I am excited about the 2 viticella 'Madam Julia Correvon' I put in last year.
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