Friday, December 3, 2010

Fremont's Clematis Part 2

Grace told me I better be getting my seeds planted outside, so I went to the garage to get the stem that had broken off the plant at church that had more seedheads on it.  I planted some seeds in pots, and some in the ground.  I hope they grow.  I didn't plant them very deep because I didn't take any tools with me to loosen the ground.  I saved some back to plant deeper in another spot later.

All these are on one main stem, which dried after breaking off of the main plant.  (I had cut the one and placed it in the vase in the previous post in hopes of it growing roots in water, but it didn't.)


I love the seed heads!


 I took some of the seeds off to see what they look like.


These are the seeds that were left on that bloom.


I found a photo from the Kansas Native Plant Society that shows a Fremont's clematis in bloom.  The site gave permission to show it if it's not for commercial use, and to give credit to the photographer, who is Craig Freeman, in Russell County, Kansas. I'm not sure if Craig lives in that county, if that's where he took the photo, or whether it's both.  I like his photo, though!


Have a great weekend!
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15 comments:

  1. DarlaDecember 4, 2010 at 4:36 AM

    I'll be curious to see if the Clematis germinates. I have had zero luck with other types of Clematis seeds..Grace is a good one to listen too though. I will smile and think of you everytime I read/hear a count down to spring Sue. Have a super Saturday!!

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  2. gldDecember 4, 2010 at 5:35 AM

    Is this supposed to work just with the
    Fremont or with all clematis?

    None of mine have ever self-seeded.

    Good luck with yours.

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  3. GailDecember 4, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    I am also curious to see if your clemmie germinates. Unfortunately Sweet Autumn clemmie does~it's very aggressive here. gail

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  4. Out on the prairieDecember 4, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    I hope you have good luck with this.I always direct seed natives and map where I put them, hoping not to disturb or weed them.

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  5. Pam's English GardenDecember 4, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    Wow, Sue. The Fremont's clematis blooms look like bluebells. No wonder you want it. I do hope you are successful. P. x

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  6. LonaDecember 4, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    I hope you have great success with your seed planting.The Fremont has beautiful bells.Have a wonderful weekend and I hope the snow missed you.

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  7. PatDecember 4, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    Good luck with the sowing...LOVE the close-up shots.
    Haven't had clematis in years...just got one this fall,can't wait till spring.

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  8. floweringmamaDecember 4, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    Good luck! I've never grown clemantis before.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 4, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    I love the photo. Such a cool looking flower. My fingers are crossed. Thank you for the link.

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  10. UnknownDecember 5, 2010 at 2:06 AM

    I have another one of the bell shaped Clematis plants but I have not yet had much luck germination Fremont's. Good luck! I think you can do it since it needs the cold and we just don't get cold enough. Cannot wait to see if you have progress!

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  11. Iowa Gardening WomanDecember 5, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    That is one beautiful clematis! The flower and the seed head both are pretty. I have never planted clematis seed so this will be interesting.

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  12. meemsnycDecember 5, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    Those are cool looking seeds! Thanks for checking Trader Joe's for the bag. I appreciate it! No need to check with your brother-in-law for Colorado bags. Thanks for the offer!
    When Trader Joe's first opened here in Manhattan, it was super packed with people. It still is!!

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  13. donnaDecember 5, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    Sue, you always have something interesting to share with us. That's what keeps me coming back...and also your pleasant, sweet personality.

    donna

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  14. scottweberpdxDecember 6, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    Oh Sue...I love that Clematis! I've been looking for one like that locally, but I've finally found it online and am getting one next spring! I love those charming little lantern blooms...and those seedpods are awesomely wicked looking! You have such an amazing variety of plants...you are like a miniature Botanical Garden :-)

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  15. sweetbayDecember 8, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    I hope the seeds germinate for you. Those dainty bell-shaped flowers are so charming.

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