A friend gave me seeds from her MIL's multi-blue clematis and I forgot to plant them. Is it too late to get them started now? I was going to start it in a large nursery pot, do you think that would work, then when it started developing into a vine, transplant it in flowerbed and give it a trellis to climb.

Would appreciate any input from veteran clematis growers.

I have never started seeds, but I think most varieties are very slow to germinate. You need a sealed baggy with damp vermiculite and keep away from direct sunlight. It may takes months!

Thanks for the advice. I have a baggy and vermiculite. Do I need to check the moistness of the vermitculite from time to time? If I find it is getting dry, should I just mist the soil with a spray bottle or mist spray on garden hose?

I'm watching this thread because I too want to start some from seeds. Do they come true?

They'll only come true if they're seeds from a species clematis. Otherwise, they probably won't.

Thanks, Zu. Give Jasper a kiss for me!

I will, Angie. He's still a big fat sweetie.

He's my gorgeous boy!

Who is Jasper? Inquiring minds want to know!
I guess in theory no moisture would escape but it would be a good idea to check from time to time

Sorry, this is Jasper.

AWWW!

Zu, he's the most beautiful thing in your garden! Thanks for another great photo of him. We have a black cat who wants to move in with us now. Actually, I think he's already moved in; we just haven't acknowledged it yet