Catalogue & Growing Guide - Taylors Clematis

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2 INTRODUCTION Taylors nurseries was established in 1982 and is a family run business. About fourteen years ago we developed a specialist interest in clematis and since that time we have collected approximately 400 different varieties. Plants may be purchased either from the nursery, by appointment only, where we have 300 varieties for sale at any one time, via mail order, at various flower shows which we attend or on the internet. Most of the photographs in this catalogue were taken by us on our nursery. We hope you enjoy our catalogue, Chris & Suzy. One of our tunnels in winter time. PLANTING Prepare the site by digging a hole 18” square and at least 18” deep. Break up the soil at the base of the hole and dig in a handful of bone meal. Soak your plant in a bucket of water for twenty minutes then remove the pot. Place your plant in the hole so that the top of the root ball is about 5” below ground level, snipping off lower leaves, then backfill with a mixture of peat/compost and garden soil. If your soil dries out quickly or your plant is in a position where it receives very little water, place an open ended pipe (About 1-2” diameter) in the planting hole, one end close to the rootball the other just above ground level. By adopting this procedure water can be conveyed to the plants roots where it is most needed in times of drought. CLEMATIS WILT Healthy plants should not get clematis wilt. Prevent infection by drenching with a suitable systemic fungicide, e.g. “Doff Plant Disease Control” or “Spotless”. Please read manufacturers instructions carefully before handling this product. If a plant develops wilt, cut the stem back to below the wilted section, burn or destroy all wilted growth. Water and feed normally after growth restarts. Clematis wilt only normally affects large flowering varieties. PRUNING Some people like to prune their newly planted clematis hard to 12” the first February/ March after planting. This is to encourage a strong bushy plant. Clematis that are already multi-stemmed may be left, especially early flowering types and evergreens. GROUP ONE (G1) - NO PRUNING These are varieties which flower on the previous seasons growth, they all flower early in the season. They include alpinas, macropetalas, montanas and the evergreens. No pruning is required other than removing any dead or excessive growth immediately after flowering. Pruning these types at any other time may result in no or fewer flowers. GROUP TWO (G2) - PRUNE LIGHT This group consists of all early large flowered hybrids, including double and semi-double varieties. The main flowering period is May to June. When this period is over at the end of June you may give your clematis a prune. Possibly a third to half of the plant pruned back or as much as you think is necessary to keep it looking neat and tidy. Then start to feed again with a high potash fertilizer in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. This will encourage new growth and more flowers for August and September time. Then in February or March prune very lightly to the first pair of strong buds and cut out any dead or weak stems. GROUP THREE (G3) - PRUNE HARD Large flowering hybrids that flower after June, viticellas, texensis, herbaceous and tanguticas all fall into this group. These produce flowers on the current seasons growth and should be reduced to two strong leaf buds in February/March, this will normally be 12-18” from the ground. Failure to prune these varieties may result in your plant becoming bare of leaves and flowers near the base. To order Tel: 01302 700716 or order online www.taylorsclematis.co.uk
PLANTING IN CONTAINERS Many varieties of clematis are suitable for planting in containers. In order to get good results and maximum flowers, compact varieties should be chosen. (Maximum height 12ft.) Good feeding and plenty of water is essential to maintain the condition of the plant and prolong flowering. With a little bit of perseverance you can achieve wonderful results. Terracota, stone, concrete or wood containers may be used, avoid plastic as they will get too hot for the roots in summer. To get the best results a large pot should be used (approx 18” deep x 18” in diameter.) Smaller ones can be used but only in the short term. Your container needs good drainage, this can be achieved by placing 2-3” of gravel in the bottom. We recommend the rest of the pot to be filled with John Innes No 3. When planting the clematis, 5” of the stem needs to be buried. The roots must be shaded by planting something around the top or covering with stone. ONCE PLANTED KEEP WELL WATERED & FED. If after a few years your plant becomes root bound you can try root pruning. To achieve this, tip it out of the pot when it is dormant and gently cut approx 3” of the root away. Re-pot into fresh compost and add three to four controlled release fertilizer tablets. This sign means that plants have been given the Royal Horticultural Societies Award of Garden Merit. (AGM) Varieties have this symbol in the top right hand corner. To order Tel: 01302 700716 or order online www.taylorsclematis.co.uk 3
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Page 5 and 6: cirrhosa ‘Landsdown Gem’ £10.0
Page 7 and 8: alpina ‘Ocean Pearl’ £9.00 Flo
Page 9 and 10: montana ‘Sunrise’ £9.00 Flower
Page 11 and 12: ‘Chalcedony’ £9.00 Flowers May
Page 13 and 14: ‘John Warren’ £8.00 Flowers Ju
Page 15 and 16: ‘Rebecca’ £15.00 Flowers June
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Page 19 and 20: Medium Sized Late Flowers • •
Page 21 and 22: ‘Margaret Hunt’ £8.00 Flowers
Page 23 and 24: 'Bonanza' £10.00 Flowers June to S
Page 25 and 26: Texensis & Species • • • •
Page 27 and 28: integrifolia ‘Alba’ £8.00 Flow
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