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CLEMATIS BLUES

Clematis 'Will Goodwin'

Big blue flowers are in short supply in gardens. True blue is even harder to find but find it you will if you plant Clematis ‘Will Goodwin’. These bold flowers, normally 8 inches wide or wider, lie along the tops of dwarf gardenia bushes in my shrubbery. Their faces are easily seen from the street, making them a good front yard addition.

Even the C. ‘Will Goodwin’ seed heads are ornamental. The little lion heads are loved for flower arrangements.

If you think you have enough vines growing skyward, or do not have any place you think is suitable for clematis vine--think again. These vines do not get exceptionally long. And, they like to have their roots in the shade. This trait makes them ideal for crawling through shrubbery or clambering up low branching trees. If you have a bed of roses, clematis vines are perfect companions.

Clematis 'Betty Corning'

Not all clematis vines are flat and sassy. ‘Betty Corning’ chimes in with blue bells. She is a little less traveled, both in vine length and garden presence. She is not your usual clematis vine. Site her near a walkway so that she can be admired up close. She hangs gracefully from a dogwood tree in my garden. She does equally well in a container with a trellis or small tuteur to climb.

Remember the tie-died clothes back in the Hippy era? You can revisit your youth with a clematis called ‘Tie Dye’. It is a sport of Jackmanii Clematis, more blue than purple, with narrower petals and uneven streaks of white. Best of all, you won’t need special dyes to enjoy this blue beauty.

If you are not into blue in the garden, there are many clematis vines to choose from, and all have something to recommend them. See some more examples in the archived article "Clematis" for December 2007. The archived article also givea you specific instructions on how and when to prune your clematis vine and the soil amendments (like lime) that these plants need to thrive.

---Posted by Coach Anne May 14, 2008---

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