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Daniel Daronda Clematis.

Valley GardenerValley Gardener Posts: 2,851
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Does anyone have one of these?  I am amazed by the size of the flowers,at least 6 inches across,I don't think I've ever seen one like it. I bought it as I couldn't find a Jackmani at the time,and thought it looked similar,but it's twice the size!
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  • MarlorenaMarlorena Posts: 8,705
    Yes I have it too.  They are very large, a bit too big for my taste, I prefer smaller flowers on clematis, but it's growing well so I'll leave it in...   the early blooms are more semi double and a little smaller..than the ones appearing now..
    East Anglia, England
  • Valley GardenerValley Gardener Posts: 2,851
    Yes I would have preferred a bit smaller flower as they look a bit bedraggled after rain! It's on an arch so I'm hoping it will intertwine with a red climbing rose,and an Ernest Markham clem.
    The whole truth is an instrument that can only be played by an expert.
  • MarlorenaMarlorena Posts: 8,705
    If you buy the new Austin rose 'The Mill On The Floss', and combine it with your clematis - I think they would go well together - you will have a George Eliot ..duet..  and very nice too... 
    East Anglia, England
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I was bought one as a present a couple of years ago ... it's a bit temperamental ... I'm not sure which of us is going to get fed up first .. Daniel Deronda or me  ;)

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • MarlorenaMarlorena Posts: 8,705
    This is my 2nd attempt with this clematis... no more if this one fails too...
    East Anglia, England
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I got fed up with him very quickly Dove. 
    He must have known I wasn't impressed - turned his toes up the following year, so I took the chance to sling him... :D
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • chickychicky Posts: 10,410
    I’ve got a couple that seem to be thriving on neglect.  This is year 3 and they are strutting their stuff through a cherry tree.  Certainly not a shy retiring chap  B)
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I was probably too kind to him chicky. He had his chance - and he blew it.... :D
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Valley GardenerValley Gardener Posts: 2,851
    Malorena a good combination! Very clever I never thought of that!
    The whole truth is an instrument that can only be played by an expert.
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