Clematis

No Armandii, it seems to have improved over the last half an hour or so. I'll give the pictures another go now. Thanks.

 

Still having a slight problem, so I will split the pictures over two posts.

More pictures of the Clematis. They are slightly out of focus as I had a breeze to contend with. I studied my pictures after taking them and compared them with the actual plant, the colour is pretty much spot on. The flowers are 2 1/2 inches across maximum when fully open.

 

Bingo! That was a struggle but there all here now.

 

I want one gorgeous
ya know what palustris n me think it is but wait for armandiis expertise

 

Lovely flower Sheal.

I will ask my daughter to identify - she worked for Thorncoft Clematis Specialist
Growers and regularly helps them at Chelsea Flower Show (winning several Golds).

She usually knows the names at first look!


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Thanks everyone for your extra attention to this one. Armandii in particular having been nagged into it.

Armandii, I'm inclined to agree with your Id, but I wish it had a simpler name to pronounce.

If you're all prepared to wait, I will see what I can do on the seed and cuttings front, so there may be some on offer later in the year. I'll keep you informed.

By the way, that huge log it's trying to grow up is actually a telegraph pole in the middle of the bed which I've put supports round. It has a street light at the top as well, so I can garden at night if necessary. Well until 12.30am when it goes out.

 

You're a hopeless case Armandii! The plant bug has definitely bitten you.

 

Hi Sheal​

Got in touch with the grower himself at Thorncroft and this was his reply--

Thorncroft Clematis: Hi there! I believe it is a macropetala type​

called 'Wesselton'

 

Thanks, that's very kind jjordie, for such a small delicate flower it certainly has a big name.