Asda Clematis.

Valley Gardener

Yesterday Asda had Clematis and Abutilon,3 for £5.
"Daniel Deronda" "Wisley Cream" and others. I paid a lot more than that in a Garden Centre.
Needless to say Ive topped up!  Nice strong plants too.

Fairygirl

I don't want to burst your bubble - but those will be very young plants, and will need grown on for quite a while before they'll be decent plants to get in the ground. They're basically cuttings  [slips] 

I found Daniel Deronda very disappointing in it's growth habit when I had it. I hope it does better for you.

Busy-Lizzie

I bought 2 group 3 clematis from Morrisons 3 years ago. The first flowers were last year. I cut them down earlier this month, just seen several new shoots coming up. They were very cheap too, taking time but I think they will be fine. Watch out for slugs and snails and be prepared to wait.

A friend has Daniel Deronda and she loves it. But she lives in the West country and @Fairygirl lives in Scotland.

shazza 3

I've bought plants from several supermarkets in recent years that I didn't honestly think would do very well. They are all flourishing. My clematis were from Asda a few years back and are doing really well. I've also purchased from a  well known garden centre and paid a fortune for plants that didn't last 2 years. Some of them disappeared in one season. I've decided that supermarkets are better value for money. Obviously what type of soil etc will depend on how they perform/survive but as long as you are aware of how to look after them then that shouldn't be a problem. I'll be keeping an eye out in the next few weeks. Good luck.      

*Astrantia*

I bought some clematis from Aldi last year & they’re doing brilliantly I’m hoping they do them again this year as I have a rickety old fence I want to cover!

Fairygirl

A few other people also found DD a bit disappointing @Busy-Lizzie. They also had different conditions to me. Soil as well as climate.
Might just be a bit of a hit and miss variety.  Many clematis also prefer slightly acidic soil, as long as it's not light sandy stuff. Mine is pretty neutral, despite my location, but it's at the acidic end, so it should be perfect - in theory  

Valley Gardener

My Daniel Deronda gives 2 flushes every summer,I love him. I dont think Ive ever had a disappointment from Super Markets so I dont see them as negative with the plants they have in.
What I dont like is to see the totally neglected ones after theyve been displayed for a week or so without being watered, I have questioned it,and apparently they "Arent allowed" to water,something to do with job description,this was Lidl.

BobTheGardener

I always grow the Asda ones on in tall pots for a year before planting out, so they can build a decent root system.  They do very well after that.

Fairygirl

I wish our Asda sold clems - I get 10% off.
Are you sure you meant 3 for £5, and not 3 for £15 @februarysgirl? That seems beyond astonishing!
The watering situation comes down to individual stores and staff. Some are very good.
However, it's the reason bargains aren't always bargains. It's fine if you know what you're doing, but it's not great of you don't. 
It's why supermarkets sell food and clothes, and nurseries sell plants 

I've had decent plants from Morrison's @BobTheGardener, and it's the same - they just need a bit of care, for a year, before planting out. It's a pity though, because anyone buying them and not realising, can end up with a failure, and not know why. They often blame themselves, when it's a case of the plant not being ready, and good info not being on the labels. 

BobTheGardener

Yep, the reason ones bought from nurseries are more expensive is that you are paying for someone to provide that extra year of tlc for you.    With what are usually little more than rooted cuttings, the usual advice of planting them a few inches deeper than the soil level in the pot may actually do more harm than good.  I grow nearly all perennials on for a year before planting out, as it gives them a better chance against the inevitable mollusc attack!

Fairygirl

Same here @BobTheGardener. Smaller perennials can often manage if planted in decent summer conditions, but spring is a no no. 
The 'planting deeper' thing you mention is also really just for the larger flowered types too. It can be a death knell for those small early ones.