Another box from GC came today..I had forgotten I ordered that one..Stand By Me clematis. It came in about a 1 1/2 gal. pot and looks good.

" It'll be on me if it doesn't make it. "

Not necessarily :-) Florida sieboldii has a reputation for being futzy and hard to establish. I have attempted multiple times myself and I can say in all truthfulness I have never had that much difficulty with any other clem, regardless of cultivar or current condition. But once established (at least a couple seasons) it is a tough little vine with amazing looking flowers! I have managed to get mine, grown in a container, through the last 5 years and a move to a new garden this winter. It was originally a transplant from my sister's garden when she moved house, so off to a rough start in my care and not always ideal conditions in the interim.

Good luck with it. Of all the many different clematis I have grown in different gardens over the years, this one is by far my favorite.

Thanks. I know it has a reputation for being difficult. I hope mine will get established. It reminds me of opals and amethysts, or moonstones and amethysts. I plan to grow it in a pot, at least for a couple of years. Might bring it indoors briefly during severe cold snaps. So far my potted clems handle our cold fine. ( zone 7a)

I first used Garden Crossings about three seasons ago and I agree - I've been happy with their plants and their customer service. They're very prompt at replying to emails, and I think their plants are decent sizes and come in the mail in good shape.

Good luck with your plants!

:)

Dee

Nice to hear a positive review, I'll have to keep them on the list to consider should I need anything.

Yes, seems like they know what they're doing..I liked the careful packaging in addition to the plants. I think they had a big and nice selection.