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Posted: Apr/10/2006 1:55 PM PST
I bought a Daniel Deronda clematis this weekend. I'll need to plant something at the base to shade the roots as it gets full sun. The clematis society lady said I need to plant a shallow-rooted plant. She suggested cranesbill or a Rozanne hardy geranium. My clematis is purple and I'd like a flowering plant in a color other than purple. Maybe white, yellow, or pink. Would a flower carpet or Knockout rose be a good choice? What other suggestions do you have? Also, does anyone have the clematis varieties with the tiny bell-shaped flowers? Got a pic? I'm thinking of growing one on my fence. Thanks! |
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Posted: Apr/10/2006 2:20 PM PST
I can't tell you about the flower capet rose but I have two hardy Geranium. One is violet blue, Rozanne but the other is pink with dark purple veining, Bloody Cranesbill. It's a dwarf form. The Rozanne grows to a height of 45 cm and the Cranesbill to a height of 20 cm. Hope this helps. |
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Posted: Apr/10/2006 3:12 PM PST
Quote: Originally posted by sweetlebee What other suggestions do you have?You could also just mulch heavily instead of planting something to do the shading. |
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Posted: Apr/10/2006 4:21 PM PST
I have mulched, but I need a plant as it's on the corner of my deck and needs something in front of it to complete the border. Here's a pic. I need to landscape the entire front of my deck. The side shade garden has been planted, but I'm not too good at knowing what sun-loving plants to put all along the front. |
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