Clematis

[aykhan]

Brig Saheb Macune Benetti I failed to keep alive due to high heat of June and small plant. Similarly Syrongyloydon macrabotrys dies start of spring despite being a good sized specimen. How big is your Macuna and how long have you had it? How have you been able to preserve it?

[Muhammad Arif Khan]

I forgot to mention 3 others, Cats claws and sweet green Grape. Bauhinia yunnanensis
Khan Sb I will have to confirm I cant locate it may be it is dead.

[Munir]

What are your best ten that you recommend , as I am planning to remodel my garden. I have no shade problem.

[Muhammad Arif Khan]

What are your best ten that you recommend , as I am planning to remodel my garden. I have no shade problem.

My,my I am getting old, I missed another one Aristlochia, perhaps it is not worth remembering.
Brig. Sb, many of my vines have yet to bloom. Out of old companions I recommend in descending order;
1 Senecio
2 Quisqualis Double
3 Wisteria
4 Golden shower
5 Campsis
Regards
Arif

[Munir]

Thank you sir. I ll bother you again before finalising.

[mikhurram]

Warsaw Nike Clematis is currently in bloom for the past 2 weeks. There are around atleast additional buds not captured in the photos shown below. As an experiment, I applied a foliar spray of Organic Seaweed liquid fertlizer which is derived from Kelp (seaweed) on all Clematis and Wisteria vines. The results were impressive as the number of blooms increased manifold. Liquid seaweed or kelp concentrate in liquid form is derived from seaweeds (Kelp) growing underwater or around shores. Kelp contains rich amount of minerals, trace elements, plant growth hormones as well as cytokinins (which influence cell division), enzymes and proteins. It is most effective as a foliar drench, increases bud formation in food and flowering plants, enhances immune resistance and strengthens cold hardiness. When applied to rose foliage, kelp deepens flower fragrance and colour. It should be applied during the growth stage. Our current time is ideal for applying it on all vines or plants currently in growth.

[aykhan]

Is Kelp foliar available in Lahore?

[mikhurram]

Vitax Organic Liquid Seaweed is available at Chanan Din Seeds.

[aykhan]

Should do gardenias and hibiscus some good too?

[mikhurram]

Some photos of Sweet Autumn Clematis. A vigorous and fragrant vine. There is also a variant of this vine in purple/white petals "Sweet Summer Love" is also a very prolific bloomer.