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Everything you need to know about growing clematis with other plants. Clematis is the queen of climbers: there are hundreds of varieties in a multitude of colours and flower forms illustrated in this plant directory.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2280471 in Books
• Published on: 2000-10
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

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If you love clematis but bemoan the fact that you just don't have enough walls, trellises, or arbors to support them all, take heart: if there are trees and shrubs in your garden, then there's room for at least one more. Clematis crave company, so when your C. integrifolia reaches out from the fencepost to the forsythia, let it go; it's just doing what comes naturally, according to Badcock. By intertwining a midsummer clematis through an early spring rose bush, for example, Badcock shows how these versatile plants help extend the blooming season. The author's own vibrant color photography showcases the most charming plant combinations, while line illustrations and elegant watercolors offer further inspiration for creative clematis use. Extensively researched charts organize hundreds of species and cultivars by season, color, and height, providing essential information for companion plant selection and planning. Through expert advice on clematis culture, Badcock dispels the myth of clematis as problem plants, instead revealing them to be multifaceted additions for every part of the garden. Carol Haggas
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