Clematis heracleifolia 'Cassandra'
Clematis x triternata 'Rubromarginata'
I have just married two beautiful individuals to each other without their consent. The name 'Cassandra' describes a lovely clematis with deep sapphire blue flowers; the title 'Rubromarginata' belongs to another species of clematis whose star- like purple and whitish flowers decorate the plant just like the stars do in the summer sky. The happy (I hope) couple attracts attention in a very appealing way as their blooms - being rather modest in size - are one of the most beautifully fragrant ones. Believe me, I am not Cassandra!
In Greek mythology Cassandra was a beautiful and truthful woman cursed with the gift of prophesy nobody was supposed to believe in. Nevertheless, I am positive the cultivar of Clematis heracleifolia bearing the same name will not have any difficulty convincing everybody that the shape, color and smell of its flowers are to be believed as real and admired without any doubts. The only suspicion may refer to the posture of this plant. Hearing the name "clematis" we instantly picture long and graceful vines covered with leaves and ablaze with blossoms. 'Cassandra' is different, though. It is not a vine but a typical perennial forming rather upright stems growing up to 1 m (3 ft), and for this reason it fits more a flower bed than a trellis. Keeping that in mind we can find a perfect site in the garden, near the place where we can enjoy both the rare blue flowers (at this time of year) and the pleasant smell.
Clematis x triternata 'Rubromarginata' represents a typical vine behaviour. Its long stems climb all supporting sticks we need to supply if we want to see the scores of tiny purple flowers whose main asset is the unbelievably strong marzipan smell. Once we plant this clematis near the entrance door or anywhere we like to spend our time at leisure, we will not regret our decision. 'Rubromarginata' can be grown in company with other more showy clematis cultivars whose flowers are bigger but odourless.
Both plants require good garden soil and well-drained location exposed to the sun. Their old and dry stems must be cut almost to the ground level every spring to invigorate new growth and secure rich flowering
As a musical background for today's post I have chosen two interpretations of the same operatic piece. It is an aria form Dvorak Rusalka, a heartfelt confession to the Moon sung by a water nymph. She is helplessly in love with a handsome young boy and knows her feelings cannot be reciprocated without sacrifice. While listening to these masterpieces we can feel the fragrant air helping Rusalka express her emotions, the source of which is sapphire blue and purple.
Clematis x triternata 'Rubromarginata' represents a typical vine behaviour. Its long stems climb all supporting sticks we need to supply if we want to see the scores of tiny purple flowers whose main asset is the unbelievably strong marzipan smell. Once we plant this clematis near the entrance door or anywhere we like to spend our time at leisure, we will not regret our decision. 'Rubromarginata' can be grown in company with other more showy clematis cultivars whose flowers are bigger but odourless.
Both plants require good garden soil and well-drained location exposed to the sun. Their old and dry stems must be cut almost to the ground level every spring to invigorate new growth and secure rich flowering
As a musical background for today's post I have chosen two interpretations of the same operatic piece. It is an aria form Dvorak Rusalka, a heartfelt confession to the Moon sung by a water nymph. She is helplessly in love with a handsome young boy and knows her feelings cannot be reciprocated without sacrifice. While listening to these masterpieces we can feel the fragrant air helping Rusalka express her emotions, the source of which is sapphire blue and purple.
Jarek
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