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Clematis in Aldi

B3B3 Posts: 27,505
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Nice clematis in Aldi. Not named identified by colour.

In London. Keen but lazy.

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  • coccinellacoccinella Posts: 1,428
    It is likely to be a type 3 Jackmaani kind. Wait and see. 

    Luxembourg
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    I’ve got one that’s deep purple like that,  full bloom now. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    The President is a common one sold in supermarkets etc.
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    Mine’s called Dark Eyes.  Cut right down in February as it’s a later blooming one, has your got any buds yet @B3
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    I don't think so. There's tiny buds in the leaf axils, but they might well be leaves.  I'm not really bothered what it's called. I just wanted to let people know in case they're looking for a cheap clematis.  I don't think it's star of India, but from the picture it seems to be that type @Lyn
    I can't plant it out yet as I'm waiting for a fence post to be reinforced.  I have the next size up pot to transfer it to if necessary while I'm waiting.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I doubt it's Star of India. I have that - it has quite distinctive reddish bars and the photo doesn't seem to have those. It's a Group 3 so gets cut down in spring.
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    I doubt it too @Fairygirl but it has a similar look about it. I'm sure everyone is right about the group 3 thing.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    The problem is that many of them are similar, and the photos can me misleading as the flowers change as they mature.  :)
    The supermarkets and similar outlets  tend to sell the ones which are easiest to grow. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Easiest to grow suits me. @Fairygirl .I've decided to clothe ( nice word!) my east facing fence with a few clematis now that I've decided to be strict with the climbing roses. I'm focussing my inner Miss Trunchbull . Climbering roses behave or, even worse,I'll leave you to the mercies of next door's Jasmine beesianum
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    The ones that turn up in Aldi are the more common ones and (I assume) the ones that are quickest/easiest to propagate. My guess would be "The President" as well.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
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