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  • Clematis Freckles

    Does anyone grow this? Is it a must have for the spring garden or invasisve, not worth it. Any views welcome please
    Updated my blog on 13 January

    http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra.../blogs/stella/

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    Stella I think this is the one I'm growing - very pretty flowers and they are out now (well they are under the snow at the moment). Foliage is evergreen and nicely shaped - needs cutting back from time to time but easy to prune. A nice winter climber.
    Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?

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    • #3
      Hi thanks, the flowers look white with sort of reddish freckles? I am looking for Autum/winter colour for the garden, but nothing that is difficult to grow
      Updated my blog on 13 January

      http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra.../blogs/stella/

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      • #4
        It is definitely easy to grow, Stella. Very pretty growing up something else. The flowers are not that big - hang down like pretty little bells. It is not flashy at all - that's why I like it.
        Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?

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        • #5
          May go for this then, do you ever cut any and put in a vase?
          Updated my blog on 13 January

          http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra.../blogs/stella/

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          • #6
            The flowers are a bit small for that (about an inch across) and they hang down like bells - you only see the freckles when you tip the flower up. And the stems are bendy.
            Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?

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            • #7
              Just to add that mine is in full flower now, in all this ice and snow! Very pretty little bells.
              Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?

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              • #8
                Hi J, Happy New Year to you, is it possible to propagate this from cuttings do you know?
                Updated my blog on 13 January

                http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra.../blogs/stella/

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                • #9
                  Thanks Stella! And Happy New Year to you as well. I just did a quick google on propagating clematis cirrhosas and they can be done from cuttings, layering or seed in the summer! Remind me nearer the time and I'll send you some seeds and plant material to try.
                  Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?

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                  • #10
                    Thanks, I will put a note in my diary, although I am not much good with cuttings. I am trying some forsythia at the moment and although the stems have flowered there are no signs of any roots
                    Last edited by stella; 28-12-2010, 01:18 PM.
                    Updated my blog on 13 January

                    http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra.../blogs/stella/

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                    • #11
                      Clematis Freckles as cut flowers

                      Originally posted by stella View Post
                      May go for this then, do you ever cut any and put in a vase?
                      Read on website that an experienced gardenr called Joe cuts off flowering stems, puts them in boiling water for 30 seconds and then they go into a vase. Hence you can enjoy the scent indoors as well as out.

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