I have the grand total of two clematis plants and I’m not convinced one will survive!
Etoile Violette:
The above replaced Warsawska Nike on my East facing wall as I wanted something more vigorous with more coverage. WN I have moved to a metal obelisk, it’s surviving but I fear it might fry on said obelisk:
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
It's alright @Papi Jo I'm not dissing your clem 🤣, I adore my Samaritan Jo - looks like it's going to be another few days till mine flowers! That Saphyra "double rose" looks good too, I've not seen one in the UK yet, I think Ray Evison has cornered the "patio-sized" market here. They must all have diversifolia somewhere in their parentage cos some of the "Boulevards" aren't much into climbing either!
@Nollie etoile Violette is such a little trouper! Some clematis can be described as "elegant" or perhaps "stately" but I see etoile as an eager to please puppy! 🙂
..some colourful Clematis.. that Saphyra is most unusual.. ..love the colours on the blues and purples too.. especially Justa, I must check that one out..
..Saphyra 'Double Rose' has an interesting breeding, the seed parent being Clematis integrifolia 'Olgae' which originated in Russia circa 1950, with the pollen parent being 'The President' which Mr Vine Eye has shown us above.
No, Eustace's Clematis isn't Justa... I'm wondering if it's 'Multi Blue', have to wait until it opens up more in the centre..
Unusual colouring on 'Vyvyan Pennell' for sure.. the tips reminded me of an Iris..
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Etoile Violette:
The above replaced Warsawska Nike on my East facing wall as I wanted something more vigorous with more coverage. WN I have moved to a metal obelisk, it’s surviving but I fear it might fry on said obelisk:
That Saphyra "double rose" looks good too, I've not seen one in the UK yet, I think Ray Evison has cornered the "patio-sized" market here. They must all have diversifolia somewhere in their parentage cos some of the "Boulevards" aren't much into climbing either!
@Nollie etoile Violette is such a little trouper! Some clematis can be described as "elegant" or perhaps "stately" but I see etoile as an eager to please puppy! 🙂
..love the colours on the blues and purples too.. especially Justa, I must check that one out..
No, Eustace's Clematis isn't Justa... I'm wondering if it's 'Multi Blue', have to wait until it opens up more in the centre..
Unusual colouring on 'Vyvyan Pennell' for sure.. the tips reminded me of an Iris..
Here it is:
I'll post another photo tomorrow once it opens fully.