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just got another one

Posted by chills Zone 6b Mi (My Page) on
Mon, Jun 14, 10 at 23:09

I stopped by my local English Gardens about 3 weeks ago and they had pots of Vienetta for sale, for a rediculous price, but I've wanted one for the past 4-5 years, so I was willing, but I was not willing to purchase without seeing an open bloom. I'm glad I waited, because when they bloomed they were all (all 8 of them) Parisienne not Vienetta. (the garden manager jokes with me that I find another mis-labeled plant each time I go there....well if they weren't mislabeled in the first place)

Yesterday I went to another English Gardens and while they were out of Vienetta, I did see another Clematis that I had never seen before and as it was in bloom, I bought it. So my newest is Fairydust (which evidently is a sport of Venusa Violecea).

Anyone grow it?

~Chills


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RE: just got another one

I don't have it, but I've wanted it since the first time I saw a photo of it. I love the dark purple anthers against the lighter purple.


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RE: just got another one

  • Posted by katie Zone 8a NoCA (My Page) on
    Tue, Jun 15, 10 at 14:27

I've had Fairydust in the ground for 2 seasons. I do have it in partial/light shade because my zone is so warm and it seems to do well. I would say it has developed faster than Venosa Violacea which can be slow to grow.

Katie


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I have clematis "FairyDust" growing with my climbing rosa "Stairway to Heaven" and it is almost 5 years old and what a fantastic Clematis and oh so Vigorous..has been from the first Season and such a gorgeous coloured bloom..you will find it to be one of your most cherished clematis in your gardens that will bring you endless joy! ..congrats!!..Jeanne


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  • Posted by chills Zone 6b Mi (My Page) on
    Tue, Jun 15, 10 at 21:33

my favorite color is grey and the blooms on the one I bought were a dusty-lavender (closest to grey I have seen) so I had to get it.....now I just need to figure out where to put it.

Thanks all

~Chills


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