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Clematis Gillian Blades
I think this looks lovely but we haven't got it - yet. ;-) Charlie, do you
have that one? -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove weeds from address) 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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Clematis Gillian Blades
"Sacha" wrote I think this looks lovely but we haven't got it - yet. ;-) Charlie, do you have that one? We bought one from Charlie a couple of years ago, it's an OK white but wouldn't call it anything special. Mind you I'm into big bold colours now, must be the dull weather of late. -- Regards Bob Hobden 17mls W. of London.UK |
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Clematis Gillian Blades
"Sacha" wrote after "Bob Hobden" wrote: "Sacha" wrote I think this looks lovely but we haven't got it - yet. ;-) Charlie, do you have that one? We bought one from Charlie a couple of years ago, it's an OK white but wouldn't call it anything special. Mind you I'm into big bold colours now, must be the dull weather of late. I saw a pic of it in the Evison book and liked the frilly edge to the leaves but if it's a very small flower, then it's probably not right for where I'd like to grow it. I want to put it up either a yew or a Camellia, so perhaps I'd be better going for C. Marie Boisselot? One good thing about all this cool weather is that Tropaeolum speciosum, growing through a yew hedge, is doing better than it has for a couple of years. The flowers aren't small so I've been out and measured them, it's having a second flush ATM, and they are 5.5 inches tip to tip of the petals (despite the plant being moved over last winter). Not a bad size at all, look good against a dark background. -- Regards Bob Hobden 17mls W. of London.UK |
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Clematis Gillian Blades
On 19/8/07 15:34, in article , "Bob
Hobden" wrote: "Sacha" wrote after "Bob Hobden" wrote: "Sacha" wrote I think this looks lovely but we haven't got it - yet. ;-) Charlie, do you have that one? We bought one from Charlie a couple of years ago, it's an OK white but wouldn't call it anything special. Mind you I'm into big bold colours now, must be the dull weather of late. I saw a pic of it in the Evison book and liked the frilly edge to the leaves but if it's a very small flower, then it's probably not right for where I'd like to grow it. I want to put it up either a yew or a Camellia, so perhaps I'd be better going for C. Marie Boisselot? One good thing about all this cool weather is that Tropaeolum speciosum, growing through a yew hedge, is doing better than it has for a couple of years. The flowers aren't small so I've been out and measured them, it's having a second flush ATM, and they are 5.5 inches tip to tip of the petals (despite the plant being moved over last winter). Not a bad size at all, look good against a dark background. Thanks, Bob. We'll give that a try, I think. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove weeds from address) 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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On Aug 19, 4:17 pm, Sacha wrote:
On 19/8/07 15:34, in article , "Bob Hobden" wrote: "Sacha" wrote after "Bob Hobden" wrote: "Sacha" wrote I think this looks lovely but we haven't got it - yet. ;-) Charlie, do you have that one? We bought one from Charlie a couple of years ago, it's an OK white but wouldn't call it anything special. Mind you I'm into big bold colours now, must be the dull weather of late. I saw a pic of it in the Evison book and liked the frilly edge to the leaves but if it's a very small flower, then it's probably not right for where I'd like to grow it. I want to put it up either a yew or a Camellia, so perhaps I'd be better going for C. Marie Boisselot? One good thing about all this cool weather is that Tropaeolum speciosum, growing through a yew hedge, is doing better than it has for a couple of years. The flowers aren't small so I've been out and measured them, it's having a second flush ATM, and they are 5.5 inches tip to tip of the petals (despite the plant being moved over last winter). Not a bad size at all, look good against a dark background. Thanks, Bob. We'll give that a try, I think. -- Sachahttp://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove weeds from address) 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.'- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Do, because Chalie sent me three, they are spectacular in flower, I love the pure white frilly edge. Judith |
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On 19/8/07 17:06, in article
, " wrote: On Aug 19, 4:17 pm, Sacha wrote: On 19/8/07 15:34, in article , "Bob Hobden" wrote: snip The flowers aren't small so I've been out and measured them, it's having a second flush ATM, and they are 5.5 inches tip to tip of the petals (despite the plant being moved over last winter). Not a bad size at all, look good against a dark background. Thanks, Bob. We'll give that a try, I think. -- Sachahttp://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove weeds from address) 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.'- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Do, because Chalie sent me three, they are spectacular in flower, I love the pure white frilly edge. Judith Of course! I knew I'd heard something about them lately and have been pestering Ray & Mathew "are you *sure* we haven't had it in stock?" Now I know why it's familiar. Time to start on the Gingko biloba tablets, I think! Thanks, Judith. I'll go to Charlie's web site. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove weeds from address) 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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Clematis Gillian Blades
"judith.lea wrote after ... Sacha wrote: I think this looks lovely but we haven't got it - yet. ;-) Charlie, do you have that one? We bought one from Charlie a couple of years ago, it's an OK white but wouldn't call it anything special. Mind you I'm into big bold colours now, must be the dull weather of late. I saw a pic of it in the Evison book and liked the frilly edge to the leaves but if it's a very small flower, then it's probably not right for where I'd like to grow it. I want to put it up either a yew or a Camellia, so perhaps I'd be better going for C. Marie Boisselot? One good thing about all this cool weather is that Tropaeolum speciosum, growing through a yew hedge, is doing better than it has for a couple of years. The flowers aren't small so I've been out and measured them, it's having a second flush ATM, and they are 5.5 inches tip to tip of the petals (despite the plant being moved over last winter). Not a bad size at all, look good against a dark background. Thanks, Bob. We'll give that a try, I think. Do, because Chalie sent me three, they are spectacular in flower, I love the pure white frilly edge. I wouldn't go so far as spectacular, something scarlet that size might be, but not white. But then I could never see the point of the white garden at Sissinghurst (and others). -- Regards Bob Hobden 17mls W. of London.UK |
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Clematis Gillian Blades
"Bob Hobden" wrote in message ... I wouldn't go so far as spectacular, something scarlet that size might be, but not white. But then I could never see the point of the white garden at Sissinghurst (and others). -- Regards Bob Hobden 17mls W. of London.UK I can see you are a 'Ville de Lyon' kind of guy Bob! I can sort you out next year Sacha but we have had quite a run on Gillian this year and have no large ones left. I like it because its compact, if you need height 'Henryi' or 'Marie Boisselott' are better -- Charlie, Gardening in Cornwall http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of National collections of Clematis viticella and Lapageria rosea cultivars |
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Clematis Gillian Blades
On 20/8/07 09:07, in article , "Charlie
Pridham" wrote: "Bob Hobden" wrote in message ... I wouldn't go so far as spectacular, something scarlet that size might be, but not white. But then I could never see the point of the white garden at Sissinghurst (and others). -- Regards Bob Hobden 17mls W. of London.UK I can see you are a 'Ville de Lyon' kind of guy Bob! I can sort you out next year Sacha but we have had quite a run on Gillian this year and have no large ones left. I like it because its compact, if you need height 'Henryi' or 'Marie Boisselott' are better -- Thanks, Charlie. I think we can use either Gillian Blades and/or Marie Boisselot. I have a slight sentimental leaning towards the latter and like the look of the former, so I'm sure we'll find room for them. Our Clematis rehederiana is in flowering beautifully as I write and looks wonderful. It's surprisingly hard to find, so Ray's going to propagate that one quite a bit this year. Let me know if you want some, or indeed anything else - fair exchange for the Rhamnus seeds! Have you got Dicentra scandens? -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove weeds from address) 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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On Aug 19, 10:32 pm, "Bob Hobden" wrote:
"judith.lea wrote after ... Sacha wrote: I think this looks lovely but we haven't got it - yet. ;-) Charlie, do you have that one? We bought one from Charlie a couple of years ago, it's an OK white but wouldn't call it anything special. Mind you I'm into big bold colours now, must be the dull weather of late. I saw a pic of it in the Evison book and liked the frilly edge to the leaves but if it's a very small flower, then it's probably not right for where I'd like to grow it. I want to put it up either a yew or a Camellia, so perhaps I'd be better going for C. Marie Boisselot? One good thing about all this cool weather is that Tropaeolum speciosum, growing through a yew hedge, is doing better than it has for a couple of years. The flowers aren't small so I've been out and measured them, it's having a second flush ATM, and they are 5.5 inches tip to tip of the petals (despite the plant being moved over last winter). Not a bad size at all, look good against a dark background. Thanks, Bob. We'll give that a try, I think. Do, because Chalie sent me three, they are spectacular in flower, I love the pure white frilly edge. I wouldn't go so far as spectacular, something scarlet that size might be, but not white. But then I could never see the point of the white garden at Sissinghurst (and others). -- Regards Bob Hobden 17mls W. of London.UK- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I am going through my white phase Bob and I am just off to paint a chair - white! Judith |
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On 20/8/07 11:40, in article
, " wrote: On Aug 19, 10:32 pm, "Bob Hobden" wrote: "judith.lea wrote after ... Sacha wrote: I think this looks lovely but we haven't got it - yet. ;-) Charlie, do you have that one? We bought one from Charlie a couple of years ago, it's an OK white but wouldn't call it anything special. Mind you I'm into big bold colours now, must be the dull weather of late. I saw a pic of it in the Evison book and liked the frilly edge to the leaves but if it's a very small flower, then it's probably not right for where I'd like to grow it. I want to put it up either a yew or a Camellia, so perhaps I'd be better going for C. Marie Boisselot? One good thing about all this cool weather is that Tropaeolum speciosum, growing through a yew hedge, is doing better than it has for a couple of years. The flowers aren't small so I've been out and measured them, it's having a second flush ATM, and they are 5.5 inches tip to tip of the petals (despite the plant being moved over last winter). Not a bad size at all, look good against a dark background. Thanks, Bob. We'll give that a try, I think. Do, because Chalie sent me three, they are spectacular in flower, I love the pure white frilly edge. I wouldn't go so far as spectacular, something scarlet that size might be, but not white. But then I could never see the point of the white garden at Sissinghurst (and others). -- Regards Bob Hobden 17mls W. of London.UK- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I am going through my white phase Bob and I am just off to paint a chair - white! Judith Without wishing to introduce a morbid note, I recently did the flowers in someone's house for her funeral reception. Her favourite colour was white and the whole house was decorated in shades of white and it looked absolutely spectacular. I may add she had no children......... -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove weeds from address) 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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On Aug 20, 11:57 am, Martin wrote:
On Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:40:05 -0000, " wrote: I am going through my white phase Bob and I am just off to paint a chair - white! and your stick? -- Martin Dayglo orange. Judith |
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Clematis Gillian Blades
On 20/8/07 12:35, in article
, " wrote: On Aug 20, 11:57 am, Martin wrote: On Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:40:05 -0000, " wrote: I am going through my white phase Bob and I am just off to paint a chair - white! and your stick? -- Martin Dayglo orange. Judith Oh come now. Ebony with a silver top. All the better to thwack grand children's legs with. ;-) -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove weeds from address) 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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Clematis Gillian Blades
On 20/8/07 13:41, in article ,
"Martin" wrote: On Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:40:48 +0100, Sacha wrote: On 20/8/07 12:35, in article , " wrote: On Aug 20, 11:57 am, Martin wrote: On Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:40:05 -0000, " wrote: I am going through my white phase Bob and I am just off to paint a chair - white! and your stick? -- Martin Dayglo orange. Judith Oh come now. Ebony with a silver top. All the better to thwack grand children's legs with. ;-) My only grandchild is 5 weeks old. He's a bit young for that; bamboo cane maybe but not ebony. Congratulations! I haven't invested in the ebony cane myself yet, having one of 6 and one of 8 months but I'm patient....... ;-) -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove weeds from address) 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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