Rose/Clematis Combination

West facing is good, that will cope with all colours. It hasn't helped with the decision though.

I think you should go and shunt plants around in a nursery/garden centre and see what takes your fancy. It's much easier when you've got the real thing to play with.

 

Although I would agree in principle, that would mean waiting until they are both in flower? I need to get something organised over the next couple of weeks.

 

Hmmm, perhaps you could toss a coin or run a poll here Freddy. The other option is to buy what you like and move one or both plants at a later point if you don't like the combination after flowering.

 

Another fan of Taylors clematis here.

Weve bought a few from them and find the website good for selecting colour, size, flowering season etc.

Worth using to select a plant, even if you then buy from elsewhere.

 

Funny you should say that, I did consider it
I think given the range of ideas, I should let Aunt Sally be the arbiter, then she can’t blame me

 

You're on dangerous ground there! You realise Aunt Sally will want something completely different?

 

You say that, but she likes the yellow/burgundy thing. Maybe I’ll just try to tone it down a bit

 

Thanks Tetters I'll give it a miss then.

 

Yep, I got that. Being a greedy plantaholic, I was wondering what you could put up the other uprights My ex UK neighbours had a pergola with eight uprights, down the middle of their garden, each post with a rose and a clematis. Lots of lovely combination possibilities

 

This yellow/burgundy looks lovely @Freddy

 

Oh I don’t know, what an I supposed to do now!?
I’m minded to go with the suggestion of @wiseowl , as I used to have ‘Crimson Showers’, and it was a cracker. I just need to sort out the Clematis, a light shade of burgundy.

There are in total 7 uprights. One for this rose/clematis combo, one for an evergreen clematis, and one for a wisteria. 3 of the uprights are very shaded, which leaves just one spare, which is fairly shaded.

 

Drop the names of all you like in a hat Freddy and get Aunt Sally to pick them out. Or as my family do when in confusion....go with your first thought.

 

Another to add to the pot

Nubia

It isn't the tallest at 4 ft but it has stunning flowers that really show off in the sun