So far, they seem to be ok with it, but I had most my plants succumb to wilt so I want to make sure it's ok.
2007-08-02 06:20:35 · 5 answers · asked by mattysmom 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
The plants that had wilt did not have any mulch or anything around them.
2007-08-02 06:22:05 · update #1
Clematis like cool roots so if the rock is thick enough, heat shouldn't be getting into the soil. However I worry about reflected heat from the rocks.........the environment will be a lot hotter in the immediate area and clematis are not known for being real heat tolerant.
2007-08-02 06:24:44 · answer #1 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with fluffernut.
Cool roots are what a clematis likes. Wood mulch or compost is preferable, but river rock is fine so long as you water them well.
But not TOO well. Too much water is just as bad as not enough.
2007-08-02 06:31:57 · answer #2 · answered by dubyaaitch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rock would be ok, wood chips or some other organic mulch would be better. why do you think your plants succumbed to wilt?
2007-08-02 06:32:43 · answer #3 · answered by ellarosa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would think the rocks would make u have to water more often. They love water they need staked up off ground too! this yr has been rough on mine too.
2007-08-03 04:27:48 · answer #4 · answered by blondie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use the little white pebbles to topdress my clems. I've been doing this for years and have not had an issues.
2007-08-02 08:53:09 · answer #5 · answered by Dorothy D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋