Clematis alpina, clockwise from top left: Rosy Pagoda, Constance, Foxy Lady, Pamela Jackman, Jacqueline du Pré, Ocean Pearl, Helsingborg, White Columbine
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Wow. So pretty.
A beautiful collection Cathy. 🙂
Super! Which one is your favourite? And can I grow these in full sun?
They do like full sun, but traditionally the roots need to be in shade – which is why I have screen the bases of mine. Favourite? Well, I have had Constance the longest so currently she is my favourite but as the others become more floriferous I may change my mind – the purple Helsingborg is certainly very striking…
A striking collection for the colonnade. Lovely soft colors for spring.
Thnaks Lisa – it’s interesting to see the combination of colours as they get more floriferus and mix in with each other
Your clematis colonnade collection is remarkable and beautiful. Trying very hard not to be jealous. Have a Blessed Easter.
Thanks John. It still surprises me how long it can take for clematis to establish – two of these 8 are still flowering only minimally after 3 years
Sometimes they are a lot like children…taking a few years to bloom.
That’s a good analogy John
Some stunning varieties !
Thanks – they are such reliable bloomers for spring, and so floriferous
Your colonnade is a huge success, and you have more summer varieties don’t you? What very good planting.
Thanks Christina – and yes, there are a couple more later varieties on each post too, but so far it is always the alpina that are mosrt successful although admittedly some of them were planted after these. I have been adding more C viticella elsewhere in the garden this year because of their long flowering season – have just planted 6 this week! Is it too hot and dry for clematis in your garden?
Another reason for envy on my part! I’ve succeeded with just one Clematis (C. terniflora).
Sorry Kris! I am not familiar with C. terniflora and have just looked it up – at least it has a fragrance which few other clematis do 😉
Oh what spring prettiness Cathy. I wonder if you have a favourite.
Snap. A great collection Cathy.
Like you, I am always on the lookout for other places to add clematis and have just planted 6 more viticella this week. I am sure I can find more suitable locations… 😉
Like the others – so full of admiration (and envy!!) I particularly like that delicate little Jacqueline du Pre (or maybe it’s just her name?!!) It would be very hard to have a favourite, however!
I made an effort last year to water them periodically which I hadn’t done before, so perhaps this has made a difference this year. They are really beginning to intermingle, to great effect
Lovely pastel colours, Cathy, they must look beautiful mingling with each other.
Thanks Kate, and yes, this year they really are beginning to mingle for the first time. It has been worth the wait 🙂
What a stunning collection of little clematis Cathy. What a sight it must be.
And it can only better!