As you know, I have been working out in the garden this past week. And, I decided that I needed a new iron lattice for my Sweet Autumn Clematis to travel on. I pruned it very severely and now it is growing "like topsy". The plant is planted about four feet from the fence and needs some support to trail on to get to the fence. This is a photo of it vining on the fence last year.
So off we went to an exceptionally nice nursery that has lots and lots of garden iron work, as well as, beautiful nursery stock.
We were there a few days ago and I saw what I thought would be a good piece of iron work. But, I wanted to take measurements before purchasing. It is not fancy in the least bit. It measures 6 feet by 2 feet and I have leaned it against the fence at an angle. Basically, it is a very functional sturdy piece of iron work that will provide good support for a robust clematis that will start blooming in later summer /fall. I anticipate that it will be totally covered with the clematis (which won't take long at the rate is has grown in the last few days) and the neighbors propane tank, etc. will be nicely camouflaged.
Also, it looks like the Simplon Oriental Lilies will be blooming as soon as the weather gets warmer. The Star Jasmine on the fence was a bit traumatized by all the snow we have had this winter/spring. But, I am hopeful that it will start sending out new growth, soon. Usually the clematis intertwines in the white jasmine flowering vine and provides a nice backdrop for all of the other white flowers in my specialty garden. We may be getting more rain today.
Wishing you warm and sunny days.
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