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Initial post 12 JAN 11 by reload69
Hello, I'm looking to grow a clematis through some hedges and want to know more about the type of clematis i have. If anyone recongizes this clematis please let me know. I'm concerend that some types don't do well in hedges and may swallow the hedge and block the hedge from needed sunlight. Any info of the name or type would be very helpful. Thank you

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Reply #1 of 6 posted 12 JAN 11 by jedmar
This seems to be a Large-flowered hybrid. There are many sorts which habe blue tepals and cream-yellow anthers. Can you say in which months it flowers? Generally, these Large-flowered hybrids will not be an issue in a hedge.
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Reply #2 of 6 posted 12 JAN 11 by reload69
I was told that they will reach 6-10 feet in hight and will bloom early to mid summer. I'm not sure how accurate this information was since they are still small that is why i wanted to see if anyone could recognize them by name. To esure proper care and what to expect in terms of copatability with the hedge they will grow in. I had read in another post to cut the base out of a 5 gallon bucket and plant them in that in order to not be affected by the hedge root system. I am also unsure how many to plant in the hege to look uniform. My hedge consists of 14 trees placed 3 feet apart and 15 feet tall. Thanks agian for all you much appricited help.
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Reply #3 of 6 posted 13 JAN 11 by jedmar
What plant will the hedge itself consist of?
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Reply #4 of 6 posted 13 JAN 11 by reload69
Privet Ligustrum.
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Reply #5 of 6 posted 13 JAN 11 by jedmar
If your hedge is Ligustrum, then you should not worry about the Clematis overwhelming the hedge. On the contrary, the recommendation to plant the clematis into a bucket is a good one - a 3 gallon buckert might be sufficient. I would plant 4 clematis, 2 at the ends and 2 at the 4th tree from either end.
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Reply #6 of 6 posted 14 JAN 11 by reload69
Thats great news. Thank you for helping me with this.
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