How to Collect Seeds From Clematis

Collecting seeds from neighborhood plants is an easy way to have new and different varieties of plants in your garden. Clematis is a beautiful and varied type of plant. Here are the techniques to finding and gathering Clematis seeds that have worked for me.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• An envelope
• A pen
• Access to Clematis with "ripe" seeds (dark & big on an old bloom)
• A love of potential surprises

1. Find plants in your neighborhood or your own garden with blooms that have dried and fallen away. They will likely have seeds that are darkening and fairly big.

2. Touch the seeds gently and hold the envelope underneath the dried bloom. The seeds should "fall away" easily if they are ripe. If they are still green, it is too early to collect them. They will not germinate when planted.

3. Write a description of the blooms on the envelope. Be aware that many Clematis are hybrids and may not produce the same bloom as the flower they originated from.

4. Store the seeds until you're ready to plant them. The envelope keeps the seeds safe and dry. You'll be able to remember which plant you're growing by referencing the description you wrote on the outside.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep seeds dry when storing them.

[missforty]

on 7/8/2008 Thanks!

[JasneJ]

on 7/3/2008 Great garden hint for us clematis lovers!

[GreenGardenChic]

on 7/3/2008 I had no idea! Thanks, I'll have to try collecting seeds this fall.