Clematis Florida Sieboldii
About 5 years ago I purchased bareroot clematises from Costco. One of them was Florida Sieboldii. I potted them up and kept them in pots for a couple years then gave some away and planted some. By this time I didn’t know what was what because I lost the labels and one clematis was the wrong one. Not all of the plants had bloomed yet either. I planted this one and a couple others near an old apple tree. We ended up having the apple tree removed and the stump ground. I moved the others ones (both Jackmanii) to other spots. I think this one had died back so I didnt do anything with it. I noticed it last year, but it was eaten by bunnies and I forgot about it. Again, I saw it starting to grow this year and that it formed buds. I assumed it was a Jackmanii until it opened. I’m super surprised that it was this finicky clematis! It’s been neglected for a long time lol. Now that I known what it is I would like to move it, but I think I would be pressing my luck doing that lol.
I’ll post another picture when it opens all the way.
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cab84
2 years agoErasmus- Gardengal is right, it’s not completely open yet. I was just too excited and had to share. I hope yours are the correct plant. It’s so disappointing to be excited about something, have to wait for it to bloom and then find out it’s not the right plant. And then not being sure if you can find it to purchase again. I have Venosa Violacea and it just started to bloom. This is what mine looks like.
Gardengal- Thank you! I was so happy and surprised that it was this one and not Jackmanii. I hope yours bulks up and gives you lots of blooms next year!erasmus_gw
2 years ago
mcgowan5447
2 years agoBeautiful and worth the wait!
I would not try to move your clematis. It is doing well there!
Here is mine, a bug breakfast for sure!
gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
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