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First Clematis

12 years ago

I'm ready to make the plunge. I've never grown clematis, but after researching varieties, I've decided on Betty Corning and Polish Spirit. The Betty will be climbing an old dead tree trunk (along with a Cl. 4th of July rose) in full, baking, high desert sun. The Polish Spirits (two) will get 6 hours of western sun. Again, baking, but not as long as Betty will get. Am I barking up the wrong tree, so to speak, in hoping these will do well in this high desert climate? 90's and dry during the day, 50's at night. Thanks for any input.

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buyorsell888
12 years ago
Full sun is preferred but they do need a lot of water. They also need big well prepared holes. Plant them deeper in the ground then they are in the nursery pots.
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