Hi everyone,
I'm fairly new around here so forgive me if this question has been asked before. Has anyone had luck starting their clematis from seed? I have a few large flowered hybrids that have set seed, but last year I tried without success (or, maybe I just didn't wait long enough??) Does anyone have any advice or know of any links & resources I can look at? Thanks!
Nancy
Starting from seed
Nancy
Clematis from seed can take a while to germinate. Check out Brian Collingwood's website http://www.bcollingwood.com/ He has bee doing it for a long time and gets some really amazing results. The trick is waiting for the seed to germinate.
Timeinabottle has had some clem seeds germinate recently. Here is their posting. http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/969342/
I have decided to do this as well. I have some seeds I planted that are up against the house. I will see next fall what kind of germination I will get from these seeds. I have also thought about cross pollinating some of my various clems to see what I end up getting.
Carolyn - did you plant them directly into the soil or in pots of soil?
Thanks Carolyn! I'll check those out asap.
Does anyone know whether or not the seeds I recently found would still be viable after being exposed to frost/freezing temperatures? We usually get our first frost in September and nights have been in the 20's & 30's since October...I didn't discover these seeds until this weekend.
I don't know but can't see that you'd have anything to lose by trying.
Arlene
I put them in pots of soil that are against the house in an alcove type area. I thought by putting these pots in this protected area, that I could get closer to the type of winter environment that Timeinabottle had created. I figure the time will pass anyway......
I will tell you though, I have been thinking about different clems that I could cross pollinate.....could be interesting, don't you think?
You do have acres, don't you? Do you realize what will happen "just to see"? I did that with daylilies and now it's 1,364 daylilies later plus all I bought!
It's very habit forming and the chances of throwing away something you grow is like getting rid of a good but ugly dog.
Arlene
you are too funny...... I am on a 1/3 of an acre and I live in town......
Oh dear!
Well, you really don't need that silly driveway and garage, do you?
The funny thing is that I mentioned to my husband this past summer, I was thinking of approaching our next door neighbors to see if I could 'extend my gardening' to their yard as well as ours as they are not yard/garden people. He didn't think it would be a good idea, so I never said anything to them......anyway.... the thought definitely crossed my mind....^_^
Tell, don't ask! Inform them you'll be beautifying their property with your own talent and hard work. If they give you an argument I'll send Big Bruiser over!
Hi, I just planted some clematis seeds and I need to know if they are hardy in zone 8B. I know we get below freezing temps through the winter. Any help appreciated. Alda
I hope this helps: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/969342/