I have grown some from seed (only to find it in Lanthorne's plantery!)
and it doesn't seem to be a self-clinger. Is that so, or is it like
Gloriosa rothschildiana and some others that only develop their
attachments when they get medium sized?


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

it doesn't seem to be a self-clinger. Is that so
Nick:
Maurandya antirrhiniflora is a twining vine and doesn't get the clingy bits.

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IntarsiaCo wrote:
it doesn't seem to be a self-clinger. Is that so
Nick:
Maurandya antirrhiniflora is a twining vine and doesn't get the clingy bits.

Thanks. Mine isn't twining either!


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

On 3 Jul 2004 13:38:49 GMT, (Nick Maclaren) wrote:

Maurandya antirrhiniflora is a twining vine and doesn't get the clingy bits.

Thanks. Mine isn't twining either!

Nick, it doesn't twine or produce tendrils - the leaf stalks
(petioles) twist around clematis fashion. Some species don't even do
this, merely pushing their stems upwards through any convenient shrub.

For years the delightful rich purple flowered species M. barclaiana
self seeded itself about here with abandon. It was always welcome
since it never smothered anything and merely draped itself delicately
where it could.

Dave Poole
Torquay, Coastal South Devon UK
Winter min -2°C. Summer max 34°C.
Growing season: March - November

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Dave Poole wrote:
On 3 Jul 2004 13:38:49 GMT, (Nick Maclaren) wrote:

Maurandya antirrhiniflora is a twining vine and doesn't get the clingy bits.

Thanks. Mine isn't twining either!

Nick, it doesn't twine or produce tendrils - the leaf stalks
(petioles) twist around clematis fashion. Some species don't even do
this, merely pushing their stems upwards through any convenient shrub.

Thanks. Mine seems to be doing the latter!

For years the delightful rich purple flowered species M. barclaiana
self seeded itself about here with abandon. It was always welcome
since it never smothered anything and merely draped itself delicately
where it could.

I don't know which species this is, as Chilterns described it as
"red flowered form". It has started to flower, and is definitely
snapdragon-like, and quite attractive.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

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I have grown some from seed (only to find it in Lanthorne's plantery!)
and it doesn't seem to be a self-clinger. Is that so, or is it like
Gloriosa rothschildiana and some others that only develop their
attachments when they get medium sized?


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.
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I envy you. Haven't seen Maurandia since it was known as
Asarina~~ and then we only had it under glass.Yours seems to be the most
acceptable colour though we had both pink and white [quite rare] M.
barcliana and grew to about 12' with wires and assistance. Very long
flowering and attractive. The flowers were as you described but many thought
them to be similar to Jasmine until looking closer.
Regards Brian 'flayb' to respond.

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Brian wrote:


I envy you. Haven't seen Maurandia since it was known as
Asarina~~ and then we only had it under glass.Yours seems to be the most
acceptable colour though we had both pink and white [quite rare] M.
barcliana and grew to about 12' with wires and assistance. Very long
flowering and attractive. The flowers were as you described but many thought
them to be similar to Jasmine until looking closer.

This is under glass! I have two in pots outside, but they are much
less advanced. It was very easy to grow, but I shall have to see
whether I can keep it going.

Regards,
Nick Maclaren.