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Deer and clematis
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Sun, Jan 25, 09 at 23:57
| Please can anyone tell me if deer eat clematis. I realise that no plant is really deer proof, and that they are browsers, but I was wondering if any particular type of clemmie is less appealing to them than another. Thanks for any input. Kat |
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RE: Deer and clematis
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| Yes, they sure do. Robin in VA who posts here infrequently was telling me about how she has had to put up deer fencing to keep the deer away from her plants. As to the second part of your question, I am unsure if there are specific varieties that they tend to prefer over others. Perhaps others who have deer problems can chime in on that one. |
RE: Deer and clematis
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| In my garden deer are not very interested in Clematis. Probably, because they have more delicious treats - Lilies, Hostas, etc. On the other hand, they like to vary their menu. I will not be surprised if they will destroy my Clematis garden one day. After all, they ate my Iris plants (which are considered to be very deer resistant). |
RE: Deer and clematis
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| Here in my garden in W.Montana, the deer don't bother the clematis much....just the rare occasional nibble. I do keep most of my prize ones inside a fenced garden. |
RE: Deer and clematis
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| Thanks for all the input. The clems will be planted inside a fenced garden but they will be growing up the garden fence so one side will be accessible to the deer. Perhaps there will be enough other material on the outer side to keep them entertained. Thanks again. Kat |
RE: Deer and clematis
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| The good news is that pruning helps Clematis so they likely won't do any lasting harm. |
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