Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis 'Nelly Moser'

On Mar 7, 2016, coriaceous from ROSLINDALE, MA wrote:

The blackened crispy leaves some complain of are due to a common fungal disease called clematis wilt. Large-flowered clematis are more prone to clematis wilt than the species and small-flowered hybrids. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/you...

Many small-flowered hybrids are spectacular in flower, and long-blooming. I consider them indispensable, especially the viticella hybrids. I've given up planting large-flowered hybrids, except for 'Jackmannii', which seems to be somewhat resistant.

Clematis and tomatoes are two excepti... read moreons to the usual rule, and are best planted 6 inches deeper than the soil level in the pot. This protects the stem bases from mechanical damage, and helps prevent clematis wilt, whose fungus enters where there's damage. It also helps keep the roots cool and more evenly moist.

On Aug 19, 2012, jazzy1okc from Oklahoma City, OK wrote:

This is one of the hardiest, most vigorous clematis I've grown here in OKC. However, the color contrast of the blooms fades out to almost white in midday through late afternoon sun here. Ideal light is morning sun only in this hot part of the world. Darker, brighter flowered clematis, like purple Jackmani, do fine with late afternoon sun.

On Jun 19, 2009, grammielorilee from Port Huron, MI (Zone 6a) wrote:

I planted Nelly Moser 3 years ago and this is the first year it is blooming. I really wanted it as my daughter's name is Nettie Moser. Clematis has been difficult for me to grow, but now that it is blooming, I'm thrilled. I hope it keeps getting taller and blooms more each year. Do most Clematis take several years to get going?

On Mar 10, 2008, kimberlihiggins from Little Rock, AR wrote:

My very first Clematis. Very pretty.

On Sep 6, 2006, Joy from Kalama, WA (Zone 8b) wrote:

I have successfully propagated Nelly Moser this year by dividing the roots. I had to chop through them because they are so tough but every one of them are sprouting new growth

On May 22, 2006, missmarysgarden from Minneapolis, MN (Zone 4b) wrote:

I like Nellie Moser - though not one of my favorites, I have a large one that has prospered. I have several vigorous clematis (my favorites are all small-flowered types). I used to have trouble with die back from the bottom up, but learned that its not just direct sun on the roots, but heat itself in very hot weather can do it in. So plant it a bit deeper than it came potted; mulch it deeply (like 3 inches); and then plant a good shading plant in front of it - I find the large sedums perfect; where that doesn't fill the bill, peonies also provide deep cover.

As far as lack of vigor, I think its best not to let a clematis climb or bloom its first year. I don't allow any vines to grow more than two feet the first year. Just grit your teet and cut each tendril back when... read more it gets past two feet. Feed and water regularly (clematis are heavy feeders). Next year, let it go. I find that I have far more vines, multiple tendrils, and larger leaves and abundant flowers with this culture. I know - its so hard to plant something, and keep it from blooming....

On Sep 24, 2005, kbaumle from Northwest, OH (Zone 5b) wrote:

firehawk, I've had mine for two years now, too, and I have the same problem. Beautiful blooms, then it starts to die from the bottom up. Brown, crispy foliage and stems. :-( Makes you wonder how it stays alive like that.

On Jun 11, 2005, firehawk from Jackson, NJ wrote:

I loved the flowers on this plant! My only problem is that the two years I've had it, it seems to die back from the bottom up. I get nice flowers and then...boom...the leaves start to turn brown and die. I've moved it and am hoping it will do better. Beautiful plant, though.

On May 15, 2005, Gindee77 from Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) wrote:

This clematis has huge lovely blooms and the color is very striking. It makes a statement when planted with other perennials.

On Jul 15, 2004, shortcm from Wilmington, DE (Zone 7b) wrote:

As in one of the pictures, I have spiraled this around my lamppost (and traced it with white lights for Christmas). It has taken almost 4 years, but now I am getting ample blossoms. It was well worth the wait, and a great focal point from the street. The seed pods are wonderful all year. I keep the roots hidden under peonies, and mulched.

On May 29, 2004, drascal from De Witt, AR wrote:

This plant bloomed only twice the first year I had it-early spring and late summer when weather was cooler. This year it has bloomed continuously throughout spring and into summer. I cut off dead blooms, which seems to help it continue its blooming. Very beautiful plant. I keep it mulched, so the roots don't need any other kind of shade. Hummingbirds love it.

On Mar 16, 2003, Bug_Girl from San Francisco, CA wrote:

I think this is the easy-to-grow Clematis, and it seems to be one of the most common. They say the secret is not to let the roots get too hot, so plant a shrub to shade the roots. But, since I live in San Francisco, the roots don't get too hot. It does not like having its roots disturbed. Use bloom food when it is beginning to set flowers. It is good with roses as companions.