RE: [gardeners] Clematis
Terry (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Mon, 21 Apr 2003 22:20:00 -0700
Penny,
There are lots of ground covers that could go under the roses that either
bloom at different times or are more neutral in colors. The creeping phlox
I have used blooms just before the New Dawn rose in the same bed. Ajuga and
sedums comes in a variety to colors that would provide shade for the
clematis roots and not compete with the rose blossoms.
I have also heard of several people who like to plant Million Bells
Terracotta under their roses.
These are just a few suggestions. I hope they help.
Terry
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From: owner-gardeners@globalgarden.com
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Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 9:16 PM
To: gardeners@globalgarden.com
Subject: Re: [gardeners] Clematis
Hello, Terry -- I'll have to become inventive this summer. The
clematis have been planted at the back of my rose bed, climbing
up the railings of my back porch. The only way I had managed to
provide shade at the roots was to stand some tall stones in front
of them. I didn't want to put ground covers in there because they
would have detracted from the impact of the roses, or so I thought.
I shall have to give this project some studious thought .....
Penny, NY
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