Carnaby has different stamens John- kind of open whereas Dr R's are closed. It's also much lighter - more pink and pale pink.
But looking at the pics on Google the stamens on Dr R are red (oops, edit: that was Lincoln Star with red stamens) whereas on mine they're creamy white. Also the Dr R I saw only has 6 sepals - again, mine has 8
...on reflection John, I'm inclined to agree now with others that it's most likely Dr Ruppel, if either of these two... comparing them on the Thorncroft clematis site which has good photos of each...
...the sepal count can vary so we shouldn't read too much into that...
John, why not ask the nursery you bought it from - they are hardly likely to have stocked two such similar plants and will have a record of the name.
Sadly I visit so many different Garden Centres & Nurserys I can't remember which one it was now (it was about 5 years ago when we got it). The plant hasn't done much until this year when amazingly it has just suddenly taken off. It was next to an Azalea which was planted in Ericacious compost and we moved the Azalea to another part of the garden with all its soil. That's probably why it's now taken off (our soil is mostly ph7). The Azalea also obviously has liked the move as it's done better this year than ever before.
for anyone interested in this Clematis puzzle, including John H, you might like to have a look at these gorgeous Clematis photos I found on Flickr... they include Dr Ruppel, Carnaby, and another to consider in Bee's Jubilee... amongst some very beautiful others... that make me feel I want to rush out and buy a load...
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Hi Salino, I think you're right, Carnaby is the closest I've seen to date. Thanks
Carnaby has different stamens John- kind of open whereas Dr R's are closed. It's also much lighter - more pink and pale pink.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
But looking at the pics on Google the stamens on Dr R are red (oops, edit: that was Lincoln Star with red stamens) whereas on mine they're creamy white. Also the Dr R I saw only has 6 sepals - again, mine has 8
John, why not ask the nursery you bought it from - they are hardly likely to have stocked two such similar plants and will have a record of the name.
...on reflection John, I'm inclined to agree now with others that it's most likely Dr Ruppel, if either of these two... comparing them on the Thorncroft clematis site which has good photos of each...
...the sepal count can vary so we shouldn't read too much into that...
whichever... gorgeous colours...
Sadly I visit so many different Garden Centres & Nurserys I can't remember which one it was now (it was about 5 years ago when we got it). The plant hasn't done much until this year when amazingly it has just suddenly taken off. It was next to an Azalea which was planted in Ericacious compost and we moved the Azalea to another part of the garden with all its soil. That's probably why it's now taken off (our soil is mostly ph7). The Azalea also obviously has liked the move as it's done better this year than ever before.
John take a look at Taylor's Clematis site- the pix are really good on there. It looks much more like Dr R than Carnaby on there.
Presumably it was V. Pennel you actually wanted though- that's really the point isn't it!!! They couldn't be more different as you say.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
My wisteria seems to be later than everyone elses, but has finally got into its stride:
Parked my chair underneath it this afternoon to make the most of the scent - yummy!
^that's a beauty chicky - great colour on that...
for anyone interested in this Clematis puzzle, including John H, you might like to have a look at these gorgeous Clematis photos I found on Flickr... they include Dr Ruppel, Carnaby, and another to consider in Bee's Jubilee... amongst some very beautiful others... that make me feel I want to rush out and buy a load...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/49153110@N04/galleries/72157627878107688/#photo_2212167499
http://www.flickr.com/photos/49153110@N04/galleries/72157627879783844/#photo_513767754
Chicky, so many blooms, wow