I'd agree with that and particularly recommend either Polish Spirit
(purple) or Madame Julia Corevon (deep red/pink). However I've not had
too much success with Clematis in tubs. They're great the first year but
soon use up all the goodness in the compost and struggle the second
year. Also they're not too forgiving if you forget to water them.
Another thing I've noticed about the viticellas is that they're rather
susceptible to capsid bug damage and also mildew (especially in the sort
of 'summers' we've had the past couple of years).

In message , CK
writes
I would be inclined to use one of the viticella group clematis ~ they
have slightly
smaller flowers but lots of them, flower slightly later than the large-flowered
clematis which would extend the display time, and are easy to prune if
grown in a
tub~just cut whole plant short in spring. Available in reds, purples,
white, etc.
Chris from Pilton in Somerset (soon to be invaded by Glastonbury
Festival-goers!)


"Michael Berridge" wrote in message
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| Jayne wrote in message ...
| Thanks for the suggestions & links - now I need to go & find them!
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| Jayne
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| Have a look round to see if you have a local rose or clematis specialist
| near you, then go along to have a look. There are a huge number of
| clematis in the colours you are looking for, and the same applies to
| roses. You will also get expert advice on which will go best with which.
|
| Mike
| www.british-naturism.org.uk
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