The whole green spikey ball is made up of individual seeds. Each one of the round flat bits with the tail is a seed. Hope that makes sense. They separate into flat tadpoles when ripe. They are big seeds:o) Though I do agree with Obelixx as it has such a strong connection for you. Though taking the whole plant is I believe technically wrong. If the new buyers saw it or knew or cared what it was and were sticklers or awkward. You could ask them if they mind as it has sentimental value. They may understand. If you think they might not be sympathetic or notice, or it leaves a gap, or if it makes you feel better replace it with something else. It is difficult if you have a strong conscience. I would take it if I could not get a piece from it, and replace it with something else. Good luck, oh and I am terrible with clematis cuttings if it makes you feel any better.
thanks I'm glad I'm not the only one! I have tried taking cuttings for 3 years from it and they have never worked. The buyers would definitely notice and I think it's rather unfair to uproot plants, to be honest. They know I am taking everything potted. Plus, I leave plants for them, and the person selling to me is leaving me theirs, so it's a bit of a cycle, which I think is rather nice. It would immensely difficult to uproot, even if I had wanted to - too many other things in front and difficult access. Thanks for the seed advice.
I'm with Obelixx on this one. I would take the whole plant with me in a large pot. It wouldn't be too difficult to remove from the heavily planted area it's in if you watered well the day before you dug it up. I would also be dividing other plants l was found of too, chopping perennials into two and planting half back and potting up my half to take with me. I doubt the new owners will notice and if they do say you've had a good tidy up and chopped things back that were looking like they were over for the season. They will probably presume it's succumbed to clematis wilt. I have seen far to many plants/ gardens ripped out in my village and replaced with low maintenance style outdoor rooms so if l had to move l would be doing as l have advised you.
Maybe you could take some of the seed pods on long stems to keep as a dried-flower arrangement (if that's your kind of thing) so you have something of it to keep if the seeds don't grow. Or keep some of the spiky pods in a dish like pot-pourri - they're quite interesting-looking.
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I'm with Obelixx on this one. I would take the whole plant with me in a large pot. It wouldn't be too difficult to remove from the heavily planted area it's in if you watered well the day before you dug it up. I would also be dividing other plants l was found of too, chopping perennials into two and planting half back and potting up my half to take with me. I doubt the new owners will notice and if they do say you've had a good tidy up and chopped things back that were looking like they were over for the season. They will probably presume it's succumbed to clematis wilt. I have seen far to many plants/ gardens ripped out in my village and replaced with low maintenance style outdoor rooms so if l had to move l would be doing as l have advised you.
I have divided all my perennials and potted them up, ready to move, as well as taking many cuttings and seeds from other plants too large to move. My garden is tiny and yes, you would see the clematis missing, as soon as you walked into it. As the garden is tiny, missing plants are very obvious. They're very keen gardeners and were delighted to be inheriting a new, very healthy clem (and one not prone to wilt). It has been in the ground for about 7 years and there is no access to get it out easily, plus as I've said in previous replies, I've no inclination too.
Maybe you could take some of the seed pods on long stems to keep as a dried-flower arrangement (if that's your kind of thing) so you have something of it to keep if the seeds don't grow. Or keep some of the spiky pods in a dish like pot-pourri - they're quite interesting-looking.
They are rather cool. I'll be taking a few to see if I can get them to germinate, as I'd like to try growing one from seed.
Well, if they're keen gardeners they'll understand your attachment so maybe you could give them a couple of stamped, addressed envelopes and ask them to send some seed when it's ripened a bit more in say 4 and 6 weeks' time. That would increase your chances.
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Well, if they're keen gardeners they'll understand your attachment so maybe you could give them a couple of stamped, addressed envelopes and ask them to send some seed when it's ripened a bit more in say 4 and 6 weeks' time. That would increase your chances.
Great minds think alike @Obelixx. I was going to say that
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The answer to your question is, no, you cannot grow clematis Alba Luxurians from the seed shown, or from any other seed. You can sow the seeds, 2 possible methods, and you could, should, end up with a few new Viticella Group hybrids in a few years time, these will be unique, may be similar, but different from any other clematis in existence, well worth the effort.
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It would immensely difficult to uproot, even if I had wanted to - too many other things in front and difficult access.
Thanks for the seed advice.
I doubt the new owners will notice and if they do say you've had a good tidy up and chopped things back that were looking like they were over for the season. They will probably presume it's succumbed to clematis wilt.
I have seen far to many plants/ gardens ripped out in my village and replaced with low maintenance style outdoor rooms so if l had to move l would be doing as l have advised you.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.