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Spring Clematis – Vyvian Pennell and Montana Rubens

Chris — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:03:30 +0000

I have added two more Clematis to the side garden.

Clematis Vyvian Pennell – This vigorous climber has double frilly flowers of violet blue blooming in May and June again in September.

Clematis Montana Rubens - Sun loving drought tolerant plant. Ideal for fast growing screening. Will tolerate full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils as well as cold exposed locations and heavy clay soils.

Lilac Time

Chris — Wed, 26 May 2010 06:53:14 +0000

This is the view I have when I am hanging out my washing and looking up into the Lilac tree which always blooms at the same time as the pink Clematis. The Lilac doesn’t have a scent but the Clematis does and early morning and evening it is worth going out there and doing a few deep breaths.

Clematis Miss Christine

Chris — Tue, 18 May 2010 14:08:52 +0000

The weather is warmer now and everything is growing well. The Clematis Miss Christine, bought from crocus.com last year, is a picture and smells lovely.

Garden Birds Brighten up A Grey Day

Chris — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:32:03 +0000

It’s grey, foggy and cold outside this morning so, after making sure that all the pets are fed and comfortable, to cheer myself up I have ordered the seed potatoes for next year. I am using Alan Romans again as we have always received reliable quality goods from them. I have ordered one bag of Charlotte, three bags of International Kidney and three bags of Vivaldi. We have grown them all before so no surprises. They are first and second earlies so they should be up before any risk of Blight.

Despite the greyness of the day there was plenty of colour and entertainment in the garden this morning as the birds were busy feeding.

Earlier this week I bought a plant for the garden at home. I am planning a few changes for next year and after browsing the Crocus website bought a Clematis ‘Miss Christine’. It is a scented white flower and I intend to grow it on the outside of the chicken run trellis. I will be able to see it from my office window.

Masses of single white flowers with a delicate pale pink edge appear from late spring to early summer. This lovely montana clematis is named after the youngest daughter of the breeder, Sheila Chapman. It is a vigorous grower and the flowers have a rich, sweet fragrance.