Clematis mystery

Doris_J · Post by **Doris_J** » Jun 22, 2005 10:06 pm

I've have this for years, and it's one of those mysteries. I have no idea where it came from. It just appeared one day (either that, or I have a split personality, and she shops for plants when I'm not around). A friend of mine calls it jackmanii, but I really have no idea.

Old earth dog · Post by **Old earth dog** » Jun 22, 2005 11:12 pm

Could it be a seedling? I've never had one come up, but you folks in the PNW seem to be able to do anything with a plant.

The green stamen say Jackmanii, but not the crimson bar on the petals.

Doris_J · Post by **Doris_J** » Jun 22, 2005 11:18 pm

That's why I think it's not jackmanii, OED. It just doesnt quite match. And I was thinking it was a seedling, too. I just didn't know what the odds were of that happening. You never know, I guess!

Doris_J · Post by **Doris_J** » Jun 22, 2005 11:23 pm

Close up

Old earth dog · Post by **Old earth dog** » Jun 23, 2005 12:04 am

The closer look makes me think of 'Barbara Jackman'.
That's awful purdy to be a seedling, or your one, lucky gal.

wishiwere · Post by **wishiwere** » Jun 29, 2005 1:52 pm

Some people have all the luck! That's really a beauty!

kHT · Post by **kHT** » Jun 30, 2005 9:35 am

Doris, thanks for posting that one as I have it too and no name.

wishiwere · Post by **wishiwere** » Jun 30, 2005 8:29 pm

Doris, is it a deep purple? I have this one, and can't remember, but I think it's the C. Rouge Cardinal. Hate when I lose tags

Mine just started to bloom over the weekend. It's a deep color with a redder strip down the center and yellow stamens.