Hallson Gardens

What do you prune on a Group II clematis...is that just die back or dead wood?

You'll find that a large percentage of the medio's emerge solid colored....Dont be alarmed.

In no particular order.
Halcyon
June
Squash Casserole
Marilyn Monroe
Love Pat
Alex Summers
War Paint
Smokey
Liberty
El Nino
Blue Mouse Ears
Olympic Sunrise
Queen of the Seas
Blue Sliver
Komodo Dragon

Oops thats 15, It seems I've forgotton how to count ever since i started this hobby.

One of my favs for sure hank. I only wish it set more pods..really stingy so far ..im looking forward to mine getting to a more mature size.

@ blue lightning...where do i get me one of those?

Delta Pride is a personal favorite of mine! Tons of pods on her this year

I have had great luck with EL unless the heat factor is into play. Most of what i have done has been EL as a pod parent ,however, i am doing more pollen work this year. Keep trying, the EL leaf form is quite dominate in the crosses. I'll try to post a pic of one of my EL hybrids

I completely agree with you. Looks like we follow the same schedule .

interesting, i am new to hellebores and been trying to grow them as of late...i've been watering them like anything else . How dry are we talking chris? Do you water or fert at all? if not then when are they actively growing roots-just the spring?

Nice shot!

most likely a nutrient thing

I was thinking the same thing when admiring one of mine last week, it makes a neat little clump with striking flowers- i like it alot!

sweetness!

I've had a couple elvis lives hybrids do this before.

WHEOOOO! lOVE THE WHITE BACKS

They will usually sit dormat for a period of time...its quite a change of suroundings for them..you'd be scared too

I've used this one before and had simular results. It doesnt seem to take the glaucous waxes very well. I've considered using it as the pollen parent to see if it makes a difference?

Trust me i feel your pain

justaysam- I have been trying to self this one- it seems to take:D I would love to see a pic of yours when its blooming.

Thanks for the positive feedback! It seems really hard to capture true colors. molly,wish- I'll see if i can get a shot of the seedling as a whole as well :) I was trying for a frosty blue with white backs and purple pets...didnt wind up quite as blue as i wanted so it was in a corner until i saw th...