@pirl directed me through a little division of a clematis I've had for years, and it worked great. Thanks so much Arlene. Cannot wait to see it next spring.
Now, I need a trellis for it. What are the ones you love that work well. Thanks in advance for ideas and pics!

Sorry to be out of touch since last night but the computer was at fault. I missed having my morning coffee while checking NGA.

I've used cheap, as well as expensive trellises, so I'd say anything that's strong, preferably metal, would be fine. Look at Home Depot but they may not have any/many in stock in fall. Our Lowe's always had a good supply of varying sizes. You can look online - places like Pinterest may have some you could try and find.

I will be on the watch for Metal, Arlene. As you mention this, I am recalling all the wooden ones I have had have all crumbled. Is there a difference in strength needed from one clematis to another, if so, is the Omoshiro in need of a strong trellis?

Computer problems are so unpleasant. Glad your up and running again!

Laurie B

I've had too many failures with wood and plastic.

Omoshiro doesn't require anything massive for me. It would be great to see one that needed something huge.

Jackmanii does require a strong trellis! This trellis is strong enough but not tall enough for this one. It constantly grows into the lantern and has to be cut back by mid to late May.


Stumps are good for growing them but eventually they do decay.

I am just distracted by how pretty both your clem's look, pics are beautiful.

I have a few ideas now with your input, the trellis will have to have some height, and a pruning mishap of dh's will be nicely disguised with a clematis. Just a few weeks into fall, and I am already wishing spring was here again. Thanks so much for all this help Arlene!

You're so kind.

Clematises are so good for obscuring pruning mishaps! It's so easy to look forward to spring!

Pirl: the Clematis instruction you gave me last year resulted in a beautiful large replica of the Jackmanii I divided it from. My son has it growing up an adorable trellis they bought, along the corner of his front porch 100 miles north of me. I cannot tell you how special it feels to see a plant he watched while growing up become his to care for and learn from. Every time I see the plant doing so well, I think of you with gratitude. I will get a pic next time I am up there.

How sweet of you to let us all know how well it all turned out for him and for you. Thank you.

Growing them on trees does offer great support:

Absolutely beautiful. I did not get the other clem moved to the tree my husband mutilated. It will have to wait until fall now. Your idea is going to turn a mistake into a happy accident.

Thank you. Fall is my own preferred time for transplanting.

Happy accidents are terrific!