Clematis colour changes on clay ?
Having trying to get a red shade in our garden, have bought Corona, Ruutel and Royalty. Now I ain't going colour-blind, and appreciate a really good red (especially when warmed to room temperature, but that's another story). Trouble is, the aforementioned certainly *aren't* really good reds.... Purply-violet-lavender, perhaps, but no way red. Indeed, in the case of Royalty, it's more like Multi-Blue - certainly double whilst still in the pot, waiting to find a different site for it's particular shade.... Is it due to our quite heavy-clay soil that could have an effect on the colour of these beautiful plants ? I'm trying hard to grow 'em successfully, but only seem to be lucky with Henryi, Jackmanii and Tangutica. Recently planted a Sir Trevor Lawrence against said fence. Looking forward in anticipation........... Thanks, Gardening Friends. -- Richard Roocroft The kiss of the sun for pardon,the song of the birds for mirth, One is nearer to God's heart in a garden,than anywhere else on Earth. |
Clematis colour changes on clay ?
On Sat, 5 Jun 2004 22:32:59 +0100, Richard Roocroft
wrote: Purply-violet-lavender, perhaps, but no way red. Indeed, in the case of Royalty, it's more like Multi-Blue - certainly double whilst still in the pot, waiting to find a different site for it's particular shade.... I have Multi-blue and Royalty. Similar! Royalty is out at the moment and is a really good blue. What made you think it was red? Mme Julia Correvon is a dark red / maroon colour. Pam in Bristol |
Clematis colour changes on clay ?
"Richard Roocroft" wrote in message ... Having trying to get a red shade in our garden, have bought Corona, Ruutel and Royalty. Now I ain't going colour-blind, and appreciate a really good red (especially when warmed to room temperature, but that's another story). Trouble is, the aforementioned certainly *aren't* really good reds.... Purply-violet-lavender, perhaps, but no way red. Indeed, in the case of Royalty, it's more like Multi-Blue - certainly double whilst still in the pot, waiting to find a different site for it's particular shade.... Is it due to our quite heavy-clay soil that could have an effect on the colour of these beautiful plants ? I'm trying hard to grow 'em successfully, but only seem to be lucky with Henryi, Jackmanii and Tangutica. Recently planted a Sir Trevor Lawrence against said fence. Looking forward in anticipation........... Thanks, Gardening Friends. -- Richard Roocroft To get a good red you need three things, the right variety, a warm position, shade from direct sun, soil/compost can make a difference but nothing will turn Royalty which is purple into a good red! The texensis varieties come closest so Sir Trevor might do it for you and gravetye Beauty is good, but most of the others are very lovely but with a definite hint of purple Ville d' Lyon being about the best still. -- Charlie, gardening in Cornwall. http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs) |
Clematis colour changes on clay ?
"Richard Roocroft" wrote in message ... Having trying to get a red shade in our garden, have bought Corona, Ruutel and Royalty. Now I ain't going colour-blind, and appreciate a really good red (especially when warmed to room temperature, but that's another story). Trouble is, the aforementioned certainly *aren't* really good reds.... Purply-violet-lavender, perhaps, but no way red. Indeed, in the case of Royalty, it's more like Multi-Blue - certainly double whilst still in the pot, waiting to find a different site for it's particular shade.... Is it due to our quite heavy-clay soil that could have an effect on the colour of these beautiful plants ? I'm trying hard to grow 'em successfully, but only seem to be lucky with Henryi, Jackmanii and Tangutica. Recently planted a Sir Trevor Lawrence against said fence. Looking forward in anticipation........... Thanks, Gardening Friends. -- Richard Roocroft To get a good red you need three things, the right variety, a warm position, shade from direct sun, soil/compost can make a difference but nothing will turn Royalty which is purple into a good red! The texensis varieties come closest so Sir Trevor might do it for you and gravetye Beauty is good, but most of the others are very lovely but with a definite hint of purple Ville d' Lyon being about the best still. -- Charlie, gardening in Cornwall. http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs) |
Clematis colour changes on clay ?
"Richard Roocroft" wrote in message ... Having trying to get a red shade in our garden, have bought Corona, Ruutel and Royalty. Now I ain't going colour-blind, and appreciate a really good red (especially when warmed to room temperature, but that's another story). Trouble is, the aforementioned certainly *aren't* really good reds.... Purply-violet-lavender, perhaps, but no way red. Indeed, in the case of Royalty, it's more like Multi-Blue - certainly double whilst still in the pot, waiting to find a different site for it's particular shade.... Is it due to our quite heavy-clay soil that could have an effect on the colour of these beautiful plants ? I'm trying hard to grow 'em successfully, but only seem to be lucky with Henryi, Jackmanii and Tangutica. Recently planted a Sir Trevor Lawrence against said fence. Looking forward in anticipation........... Thanks, Gardening Friends. -- Richard Roocroft To get a good red you need three things, the right variety, a warm position, shade from direct sun, soil/compost can make a difference but nothing will turn Royalty which is purple into a good red! The texensis varieties come closest so Sir Trevor might do it for you and gravetye Beauty is good, but most of the others are very lovely but with a definite hint of purple Ville d' Lyon being about the best still. -- Charlie, gardening in Cornwall. http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs) |
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