On either side of the concrete patio that is my walk-out, are 2 huge concrete blocks. Retaining blocks, if you will, as my yard slopes downwards. There prevent a deluge of rain from collecting on that walk-out area.
They also make for a not so eye pleasing area which is in need of something to camouflage that area.
I have a beautiful Oranges and Lemons rose shrub near that area that might compliment a blue clematis nicely.
Luckily I have a wooded area in which I can forage and create a trellis of my own. I also came across an idea that used fishing wire for a trellis though I have visions of myself becoming entangled, knots appearing in the line out of nowhere and some few choice words being yelled loudly. Hmmm...might stay away from that one.
In doing some research, I discovered a few really pretty blue clematis'. I prefer the deeper blue-violet hue. Here are 2 I really like:
Romantika Clematis
Clematis Franziska Maria
Oh, did I mention, I'd like to a add a forsythia somewhere in the mix also. I have 3 in the lower end of the garden and love them.
I think this color combination might work well.
It's officially on my list of things to accomplish in my garden.
The list grows longer...
Half the interest of a garden is the constant exercise of the imagination. ~Mrs. C.W. Earle, Pot-Pourri from a Surrey Garden, 1897
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