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I want to plant a clematis in my aviary, it will be on a South facing stone wall and have an area of 15ft x 8ft to grow on.
The soil would be a little dry at the base of the wall, but could enrich the ground.
Really want something that gives good coverage and doesn't need too much pruning, and has a long flowering period?
Steve
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Hi Steve,
I would recommend clematis from the atragene group as these will thrive in a poor soil which is dry. One in particular that would grow well and show up nicely against a stone wall is 'Propertius'. Here is a link to the page http://www.thorncroftclematis.co.uk/sho … hp?xSec=29
You could also try alternata which is a species clematis and the page for that is http://www.thorncroftclematis.co.uk/sho … amp;xSec=4
I hope you find this helpful.
Best wishes
Peter
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Hi Peter,
the recommendation does look very nice, would like something that might reach a little taller - up to 15ft would be ideal.
Would still like the minimum amount of maintenance and the soil would be a little dry as in full sun.
Steve
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Is there anyone replying to messages in this area any longer?
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As far as we know - I have just emailed Peter, I guess he will be along soon.
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Hi steve1959,
I would have thought you could try even the smaller types of clematis montana like Primrose Star http://www.thorncroftclematis.co.uk/sho … mp;xSec=30
Sir Eric Savill http://www.thorncroftclematis.co.uk/sho … mp;xSec=30
or Sunrise http://www.thorncroftclematis.co.uk/sho … mp;xSec=30
You could also consider the evergreen cirrhosa varieties like Freckles and Jingle Bells http://www.thorncroftclematis.co.uk/sho … mp;xPage=1
I do hope this is helpful.
Peter
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