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.
Thank you Richard - that's very interesting to know and I shall give it a go. Does that mean that Alba plants I buy are all grown from cuttings, or how do the suppliers do it?
I'd very much like to know which 2 methods you mean, as I am a total novice when it comes to planting clematis seed. Much appreciated.
Clematis seed can take ages to germinate. I sowed some koreana Blue Eclipse in spring and of the 12 seeds, one germinated and has grown into a small plant now. The International Clematis society says they can take up to 3 years so I am keeping the other wee pots of seed to see what happens.
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"Does that mean that Alba plants I buy are all grown from cuttings, or how do the suppliers do it?"
Basically yes. Not sure if micro propagation is used too? When they take tiny pieces and grow in a sterile growing medium. But reputable suppliers would only use pieces or cuttings taken from a real Alba Luxurians so it will be a true clone/plant. As others have said it is fun to have a go growing seeds. I found some campaniflora (viticella type) relatively quick and easy to germinate. Had to watch out for slugs, they got most of them, but after a couple of years got a good flowering size plant. Mind that is a big fast easy to grow one. Sentimental value as seed was given me by Mother in law:o) Sorry waffling. I found this site a while back and hope it is okay to give a link. But it has some interesting tables for germination times, and other interesting helpful information and pictures for sowing, potting and the different stages. http://bcollingwood.com/growth.htm
"Does that mean that Alba plants I buy are all grown from cuttings, or how do the suppliers do it?"
Basically yes. Not sure if micro propagation is used too? When they take tiny pieces and grow in a sterile growing medium. But reputable suppliers would only use pieces or cuttings taken from a real Alba Luxurians so it will be a true clone/plant. As others have said it is fun to have a go growing seeds. I found some campaniflora (viticella type) relatively quick and easy to germinate. Had to watch out for slugs, they got most of them, but after a couple of years got a good flowering size plant. Mind that is a big fast easy to grow one. Sentimental value as seed was given me by Mother in law:o) Sorry waffling. I found this site a while back and hope it is okay to give a link. But it has some interesting tables for germination times, and other interesting helpful information and pictures for sowing, potting and the different stages. http://bcollingwood.com/growth.htm
Not waffling at all! All very interesting to read, thank you - I'll have a look at that link :-)
Propagation of named clematis cultivars is by layering, division, grafting, cuttings, ( the most popular method ), and micro-propagation. Cuttings strike better when material is taken from young plants, better than from older established clematis plants. Have a read of Brian Collingwoods site, he is Editor of British Clematis Society Journal and very knowledgeable.
Propagation of named clematis cultivars is by layering, division, grafting, cuttings, ( the most popular method ), and micro-propagation. Cuttings strike better when material is taken from young plants, better than from older established clematis plants. Have a read of Brian Collingwoods site, he is Editor of British Clematis Society Journal and very knowledgeable.
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I'd very much like to know which 2 methods you mean, as I am a total novice when it comes to planting clematis seed. Much appreciated.
Basically yes. Not sure if micro propagation is used too? When they take tiny pieces and grow in a sterile growing medium.
But reputable suppliers would only use pieces or cuttings taken from a real Alba Luxurians so it will be a true clone/plant.
As others have said it is fun to have a go growing seeds. I found some campaniflora (viticella type) relatively quick and easy to germinate. Had to watch out for slugs, they got most of them, but after a couple of years got a good flowering size plant. Mind that is a big fast easy to grow one.
Sentimental value as seed was given me by Mother in law:o) Sorry waffling.
I found this site a while back and hope it is okay to give a link. But it has some interesting tables for germination times, and other interesting helpful information and pictures for sowing, potting and the different stages.
http://bcollingwood.com/growth.htm