Andy Callahan asks...
Physan 20
How much Physan 20 should I mix / gal of water.
How often should I spray as general maint.
Thanks,
Andy Callahan
Alan Del Castillo asks...
The one and only?
Hi Edith,
If you can only allow one variety to grow, which one would it be, and why?
Pauline Stephenson asks...
Winterizing
I have some very small clematis and want to know if I should protect them for the winter.
I received these (mail order) and they have not grown much, one does have a flower, should I cut it off so the plant can concentrate on putting deeper roots.
Barbara Adams asks...
Japanese Beetles
I read the question/answer about Japanese Beetles with interest. I am currently growing 33 Clematis and have never had a beetle problem until this year, and only on one Clematis in particular--texensis 'Gravetye Beauty'. I am using the soapy water trick, but you certainly have to be diligent to prevent the flowers from being completely eaten! I am wondering how many others are finding these beetles to be a problem (old or new), and if it is specific to one or 2 varieties as I am experiencing. I garden in upstate New York, Zone 4.
Thank You,
Barbara Adams
Kate Freiman asks...
Extending blooming
Edith: I have a number of Clematis that are "supposed" to bloom for extended periods, for example from "June to September" or "Early Summer to Early Autumn." I deadhead faded blooms and remove seedheads from the first flush of flowers, but, except for Comtesse de Bouchaud and Blekitny Aniol, none of them seem to have read the blooming times noted on their tags. How do I get them to keep performing after the first blooms?