I would say that generally the small flowered clematis seeds will germinate in 2 or 3 months, the larger flowered varieties can take 2 or 3 years, some are very difficult, the texensis species and hybrids quite a challenge.
The 3 batches in the pictures have been very quick, the c.napaulensis were sown 5/3/16, the CC7838, wild collected by Chris Chadwell in the Himalayas were sown 8/1/16, the TDA 851, wild collected by Tim Atkinson in Sikkim were sown 28/1/16, looking forward to identifying the last 2 lots
My clematis seedlings are coming along nicely and have grown a few pairs of their true leaves. I was wondering if I should pinch them out as I would with other seedlings? What would you recommend please?
Well, my baby clems have come on nicely; lots of variation in growth rate but here is the first flower. Not a great picture but a nice pretty purpley blue.
Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.
Mine are still quite small. What's your secret? I pinched mine out a few times- not sure if you're supposed to with clematis seedlings though. How often have you potted them on?
Can't wait to see what mine will look like when they're bigger!
Mine are still quite small. What's your secret? I pinched mine out a few times- not sure if you're supposed to with clematis seedlings though. How often have you potted them on?
Can't wait to see what mine will look like when they're bigger!
Secret? Dunno. I have 17 now, a few died early on. I haven't pinched them out at all. I potted them in 10cm pots and haven't moved them on. Half went into a prepared potting compost (can't remember which one) and half went into my own mix of potting compost/sand/well rotted cow manure which is what I use for my general potting compost. Have to say the ones in the prepared mix have done slightly better, but only slightly. I have a big SE facing window and they have been in front of that. I don't have a greenhouse.
Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.
I now have three young "Twinkles" producing flowers. All are dark bluey/purple. Will post more pictures if any more produce lighter or different shades.
Questions for Richard: Three or four plants are well behind the others in terms of growth and vigour and only a few centimetres tall. Is it worth persisting with these few or should they be consigned to the compost heap. Also I plan to keep all the young plants in a cold frame over the winter; good or bad idea? Should they be potted into larger pots at the end of the growing season?
Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.
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Mine arrived this morning.
I'll pop a stamp in the post Richard.
Many thanks again for your generosity.
How long do clematis seeds take to germinate?
Good question, Darren.
I would say that generally the small flowered clematis seeds will germinate in 2 or 3 months, the larger flowered varieties can take 2 or 3 years, some are very difficult, the texensis species and hybrids quite a challenge.
The 3 batches in the pictures have been very quick, the c.napaulensis were sown 5/3/16, the CC7838, wild collected by Chris Chadwell in the Himalayas were sown 8/1/16, the TDA 851, wild collected by Tim Atkinson in Sikkim were sown 28/1/16, looking forward to identifying the last 2 lots
Hello Richard
My clematis seedlings are coming along nicely and have grown a few pairs of their true leaves. I was wondering if I should pinch them out as I would with other seedlings? What would you recommend please?
Many thanks once again for sharing with us!
Mine look like Lena's too.
Well, my baby clems have come on nicely; lots of variation in growth rate but here is the first flower. Not a great picture but a nice pretty purpley blue.
Wow, really lovely Redwing
Mine are still quite small. What's your secret? I pinched mine out a few times- not sure if you're supposed to with clematis seedlings though. How often have you potted them on?
Can't wait to see what mine will look like when they're bigger!
Redwing first past the post, excellent, should be lots more flowering soon, hopefully.
Meanwhile, here is momma Twinkle in the garden here now, just after a heavy shower.
Secret? Dunno. I have 17 now, a few died early on. I haven't pinched them out at all. I potted them in 10cm pots and haven't moved them on. Half went into a prepared potting compost (can't remember which one) and half went into my own mix of potting compost/sand/well rotted cow manure which is what I use for my general potting compost. Have to say the ones in the prepared mix have done slightly better, but only slightly. I have a big SE facing window and they have been in front of that. I don't have a greenhouse.
I now have three young "Twinkles" producing flowers. All are dark bluey/purple. Will post more pictures if any more produce lighter or different shades.
Questions for Richard: Three or four plants are well behind the others in terms of growth and vigour and only a few centimetres tall. Is it worth persisting with these few or should they be consigned to the compost heap. Also I plan to keep all the young plants in a cold frame over the winter; good or bad idea? Should they be potted into larger pots at the end of the growing season?