| Can I grow clematis this far south and what varity do you suggest I try. thanks. WG |
| Winona, Most standard types of clematis suffer in our southern heat. I have seen some doing well in areas where their tops got some sun or at least dappled shade, and their roots were in a shady area with a good mulch to help keep them cool. They want to be moist but not soggy-wet, and they will benefit from some compost added to their soil prior to planting. A type of clematis that is different in appearance but well adapted to the south is the Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis dioscorifolia). It produces billows of tiny, creamy-white blooms in late summer/fall. Thanks for the question. Please stop in again soon! |
