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| Clematis 'Parisienne' |
I love climbing plants--their rambling and chaotic nature. But most climbers aren't well suited for container gardening because they need a lot of vertical space. Introducing Clematis 'Parisienne'--not your normal clematis. Many clematis climb up to 8 feet, sometimes taller. My trellises aren't tall enough to accommodate that. But Parisienne is short and compact, with a maximum height of 4 feet. I have it climbing on an obelisk-type trellis and it looks terrific. It just started to bloom and its purple blooms are
striking.
This clematis is hardy to zone 4 and blooms from May to June, with a second burst of bloom from August to September. I have it in a pretty large pot (about 22" in diameter) and have some low growing plants around it (see last week's post on Erodium). It likes a sunny location and good drainage. I'll have to study up on the pruning guidelines to ensure I get good growth next year.
Give climbers a try, especially if you're really short on space. If you can't plant out, then plant up.
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