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'C. lanuginosa Lindl. in Paxt.' clematis Reviews & Comments
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It must have been so exciting to have discovered this one Virginia, but it's the clematis that's given us all the so called 'clematis wilt' problem, as every clematis that traces itself back to this one, which is most of the group 2 large flowered hybrids with those woolly leaves, are prone to getting it... I'm sure you knew that, but just to put it out there for anyone who may not..
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Marlorena, I found three illustrations one day while looking for something else. The name rang no bells, so I looked for photos at HMF, and there was nothing. Accordingly, I've posted some of the illustrations that I've found. I just found another to upload, and that's when I discovered your comment.
It's a lovely thing (at least in the illustrations), but it's a shame that it's sort of the Typhoid Mary of the clematis world. No, I didn't know about clematis wilt, but I only grow one clematis (although I'm constantly digging up 'volunteers' of the icky Sweet Autumn Clematis which is super-invasive here).
Good info about C. lanuginosa's role in clematis wilt, and I hope anyone who lives where that's a problem will pay close attention to the heritage of the plants they choose.
Thanks,
Virginia
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I like the illustrations you've posted Virginia... it appears it's no longer in cultivation in any case but if anyone sees this and is interested, here's the link to Clematis on the Web which gives a photo or two and other info...
A clematis nurseryman here told me about the connection to wilt...
http://www.clematis.hull.ac.uk/new-clemdetail.cfm?dbkey=1107
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