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Climber for this sunny dry spot

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WishingOnaStar Thu 16-Jul-26 14:53:57

Hi. We’re renovating our very very neglected garden! Spent the whole morning clearing this patch. What do you think will grow on this obelisk? Soil very dry. Faces east and gets sun until mid afternoon. I was hoping to put my clematis jackmanii here but the soil is like rock. Thanks smile

Patsy70 Thu 16-Jul-26 15:37:48

It isn’t recommended to plant anything in the border when the weather is so hot and dry. Before doing so, you need to add lots of topsoil, incorporated with humus rich compost. Ideally, plant after there’s been at least a week of steady rain. There are many varieties of Clematis to choose from. They like to be planted deeply, as they like their roots to be cool.

vegansrock Thu 16-Jul-26 15:42:44

Its not wise to plant new at the moment. If you have to, dig a hole, put in compost and water in the hole. Then add the well watered plant and add more compost and mulch. Water thoroughly. Water daily till established. A good climber for these conditions is tracheospernum, jasmine.