Sunday, 31 October 2010

Today's Flowers #117 Clematis tangutica

Clematis tangutica is grown as much for its beautiful seed heads as for its pretty lantern shaped flowers. Our plant has yellow flowers and I believe there is an orange version. I'd love to see yellow and orange growing together! One day, maybe, I'll find an orange one.
Just a few weeks ago our tangutica was a mass of yellow bells. In this photograph the flower is just beginning to open.
Now there are no flowers but a mass of feathery seed heads nodding in the sun.
I almost expect a little face to look up and smile shyly!
Thank you to the TF team who host this weekly meme. Click here to see more gorgeous blooms from around the world.
I'm also linking to Macro Monday  at Lisa's Chaos and Drowsey Monkey's Mellow Yellow Monday
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22 comments:

  1. Rajesh31 October 2010 at 13:39

    Very beautiful and unique flowers.

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  2. eileeninmd31 October 2010 at 13:47

    They have a different but beautiful seed head. Wonderful photos.

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  3. Roan31 October 2010 at 13:50

    Honestly, I think I like the seed heads better. Great post!

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  4. Unknown31 October 2010 at 14:10

    very interesting and lovely flowers. i've never seen these before.

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  5. Randi31 October 2010 at 14:23

    Lovely shots of a beautiful flower I admire.

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  6. DeniseinVA31 October 2010 at 15:13

    They are beautiful aren't they? Loved your photos, thanks so much for sharing them.
    An English Girl Rambles

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  7. Jenn31 October 2010 at 15:54

    wow! fascinating! I love it! =)

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  8. JJ31 October 2010 at 16:16

    I had heard of tangutica clematis but had not seen one before - interesting shape and one of my favourite species.
    Thanks for visiting me - yes, there is always something in the garden but far too wet and windy to go out with the camera!
    JJ

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  9. Unknown31 October 2010 at 17:20

    I like the shiny mopheads. This plant has some really fascinating features!

    http://thepaganeye.blogspot.com/2010/10/todays-flowers_29.html

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  10. Kay31 October 2010 at 17:24

    What fun to see this unusual flower. I love the yellow color. Thank you for sharing this with us.

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  11. Carolina31 October 2010 at 17:33

    You are definitely right about the little shy smiling face. I'm sure I cought a glimpse...

    It is a beautiful clematis.
    My yellow rose has so many buds that still have to open. I'm hoping the frost will keep away for a couple of months.

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  12. EJ31 October 2010 at 17:50

    I like that a lot!

    Pretty Blue

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  13. Kay L. Davies31 October 2010 at 18:16

    I love the seed heads. Casual and elegant at the same time. So pretty.


    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  14. EG CameraGirl31 October 2010 at 19:44

    I think your Clematis tangutica look much better than mine do right now. You are inspiring me to take my camera for a walk around my gardens right NOW to see. :)

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  15. Arija1 November 2010 at 04:46

    I have never seen that variety before. Splendid seed heads!

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  16. Cildemer1 November 2010 at 12:11

    Very nice shots!
    Someone gave me a clematis one month ago but the flowers should be blue or purple I think! Let's wait and see;o)

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  17. Judy1 November 2010 at 12:44

    The seedheads are pretty bizarre looking! But I think they are lovely! I have not seen a flower that shape on any of the varieties here.

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  18. Chubskulit Rose1 November 2010 at 13:20

    That's gorgeous!

    Golden Monday

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  19. Kim, USA1 November 2010 at 14:32

    Wow this flower is so pretty!! Love it!
    Trick or Treat

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  20. Dani1 November 2010 at 14:47

    wow! So pretty.

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    Happy Monday!

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  21. Maaike1 November 2010 at 16:51

    great shots!

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  22. Kala1 November 2010 at 17:55

    Wonderful details in the image of the bud and the photos of the seed head.

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