Clematis 'Josephine' (Evijohill)

Nearly fully open now 🌸 #clematis-josephine-evijohill

Gorgeous colour🌸

Thanks Elise, she’s a pretty lady 🌸 @Auricula

Wow! She’s a beauty💕💗💕

So pretty 😍

So beautiful 🌸

Thanks very much Katy, Deborah and Diane. It hasn't performed well at all, this is the best flower I've had 🌸 @gjones @DeborahBanks @hkyfvr

Amazing flower 💚

Thanks so much Laura 🌸 @columbiariver

Josephine is quite the beauty! 💘😍

Isn't she just Shelley 🌸 @ShelleySnyder

Absolutely! 💘😍

Morning everyone, have a lovely day. Josephine is doing much better now but the flowers still look very pale 🌸 #clematis-josephine

The flowers look big and are very pretty!

Morning Jane! Hope you have a lovely day, I'm almost headed to bed😀💘😍

She’s a pretty lady Katy 🌸 @gjones

Sleep tight Shelley 😴 @ShelleySnyder

Morning Jane. Josephine looking spectacular 🌸

Morning Elise, thank you. She was moved late the year before last and didn’t do very well last year so it’s great to see her back on form 🌸 @Auricula

Thanks Jane! Was a crazy day so the bed is going to feel good! 😴💘😍

Morning Jane 🌸 Josephine's gorgeous 😍

Ahhh Josephine 🌸🌸🌸.. morning Jane 😃

She is I agree Jason and Julie 🌸 @hebelover @hebelover

Morning Jane 🙋‍♂️ still looking gorgeous to me

Morning everyone. The first flower on Josephine is a bit of a disappointment, I hope the others look better when they open 🌸. Have a lovely day #clematis-josephine

Morning Jane … maybe she’s not quite awake yet 😂😂

Morning Julie, well I hope she has a good excuse 😂 @juliesgarden

😂😂😂

Morning Jane, there’s another 20 layers yet 😆 actually my first leaves are almost burgundy 🤨

Morning Jane, she’s yawning having a stretch and waking up - better things to come😂

Morning Elaine. She needs to hurry up and show us her frilly skirts. I wonder why your leaves are that colour 🤔 @wagsmomthompsonbtinternetcom

Morning Elise, I hope you're right 🤞 @Auricula

Enjoy the wait, the sooner everything flowers, the sooner it will be winter again

That's a really good point Jason 👍 @hebelover

It's just teasing you! 🌸🌸🌸

Morning Jane…she’s a bit like me first thing in the morning 😂

Happy 1st of April everyone. I hope the snow and frosts we are getting don’t kill the buds that are emerging on several of my clematis 🤞 #clematis-josephine

Morning Jane 🙋‍♂️ absolutely it's -1⁰ here currently

Morning again Jane .. that’s my worry too , lots of buds on my clematis too 🤞

Morning Jane, I managed to fleece the flowers on my Pieris, and the seedlings in the shed. The rest will have to take it’s chance… 😞. Confined to quarters so no snowy photos☺️

Morning Jane, fingers crossed, had several plants out that it's likely to kill, will find out how tough they are I guess

Morning Jeremy, it’s not good is it 🥶 @jpea

It’s definitely a fingers crossed moment 🥹 @juliesgarden

Oh no, are you poorly? 🥰 @Auricula

I think most plants are hardier than we imagine 🤞 @hebelover

I've started to plant out my early veg seeds, but not hoping for a great result

🤞🤞🤞 @jpea

Thank you Jane ....can you believe we're in the 4th month of the year already! I'm growing 5 new Clematis here ....hope they'll survive this cold spell 👍😊

Only two flowers so far as this was in a poor state and I cut it right back and moved it last autumn. It's reached the top of the trellis now so I'm hoping it might flower later on 🌸 #clematis-josephine

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That’s a good start Jane....💗🌸👍🏼

Thanks Angela 🙏 @italydiva

Definitely, I didn't think I'd get any 🌸 @wagsmomthompsonbtinternetcom

Looks like she’s bouncing back well 💗💗💗

🤞🤞🤞 @kez001uk

I have done a video of my garden for anyone who would like a look. I haven’t got a clue how to put a link on here (Gary @scaryskates can you help?) It’s on You Tube under Jane Allen My Garden. Mission accomplished at last Rula @sabbanrula I now nominate Jason @Jasonsparkes1

Just watched it Jane, such a great idea! I am not one for technology either 🤣 I love the wheel spokes on the fence what a great idea!!! Lovely garden, the sound of the birds is so peaceful x

All your veg look great 🙂

Thanks so much Gary, I'll give that a go 😘 @scaryskates

https://youtu.be/BPN_m_bK5v8 Gary @scaryskates has told me how to put the link up, thanks again Gary 👍

Well impressed, lots of lovely plants and never mind not being able go put a link in GT's I could not even put a video on u tube

What a wonderful garden Jane, like I knew it would be 💚😘 thank you for indulging me dear 🥰 You have so many different flowers and I loved your plan for the begonias 😄 I see what you meant about it 😁 The veggies look great and promising and the clematis is amazing with these big blooms on the trellis 😍 loved the variation of colours 🌈 #gtaggersvideotour

Yes you can Elise, I've posted the link now ⏫⏫ @auricula

Thanks for the lovely comments Dan, it means a lot from someone with such a beautiful garden 😘😍 @dan5584

Thanks very much Charlotte, it's lovely of you to say that 😘 @charlotte

Such a beautiful space you’ve created 💚 and that peony! 😯 gigantic!!! 😍

Thanks so much Joan 🙏😘. Getting the video on YouTube wasn't all that difficult surprisingly, it was the link until Gary told me how to it and that was easy too! I'd love a look round your garden if you can suss it out 🤔 @joannie.a

Love this mix #clematis-josephine #aquilegia-green-apples #allium-purple-sensation 💗🤍💜

So pretty 💜🤍💗

Thanks Dan, I must remember to plant some more alliums in the autumn 🙏💜 @dan5584

Beautiful colour palette, seen so many ideas on mixes with alliums, I must get some for my garden next year. 🤍💜🌸

Gorgeous combination 😍

💜💟🤍 lovely

Gorgeous

You must Mark, their colour goes so well with so many others. Another mix I like is orange with purple, it makes a fantastic colour pop 😊 @solly1961

Thanks Kerry, I'm really pleased with it, I need more alliums there for next year 👍 @kez001uk

I will definitely review #allium tag and choose wisely. I've seen so many with Aquilegia too is that a good mix?, presumably similar heights Jane @pelly

Thank you very much Elaine, Sharon and Elise, I'm really quite chuffed with it 😊 @wagsmomthompsonbtinternetcom @sharonhayden @auricula

I think so, but you have to check the height of the aquilegias as they can vary. I particularly like Green Apples for its height (even though they look white) I want to add Black Barlow to this mix as I think it will go perfectly 👌 @solly1961

#starburst #clematis-josephine #pink #pinkalicious

What a beauty! This is what I was expecting from mine 😂

One of my favourites 💖💖

Looking back at yours I'm beginning to wonder if yours really is Josephine. Mine has always had double flowers? 🤔 @kez001uk

It's a beauty isn't it Debra 💞 @london148

@pelly I’ve seen the odd photo online where they look like mine but the vast majority are doubles. I think since it’s from Van Meuwen there’s a good chance it’s the wrong one. Disappointing

Yes they’re not the most reliable are they. Maybe it will look more like it next year 🌸🤔 @kez001uk

Josephine is a real beauty Jane!💘😍

Thanks Shelley, I think so too 💞 @ShelleySnyder

Shes doing what she does best.....😆👌🏼😍

@pelly I try not buy from them anymore. Had far too many wrong plants. Had a few more open and are all singles so think I may need to buy a Josephine from a reputable place 😂

What a beauty you have their jane.🌸🌸🌸

Another one has joined the party 💞💞💞 #clematis-josephine

Lovely Jane, I only have three buds 😕

Spectacular flower head, lovely.

Look at those flower heads 👌🥰

Absolutely beautiful Jane🤗

Thanks Vivien, that's about all I had last year, it's in its second year now and doing much better 😍 @sadieberg

She's a pretty lady when she gets her gladrags on Mark 💞 @solly1961

I'm looking Sue, she's doing so much better than last year 💕 @suerichards

Thanks Enid. Are you keeping well? 🤔 @godfreye

Hi Jane there is only me and Millie we are both alright get a bit fed up at times but I keep pottering round doing jobs house never been so clean. I hope your well 🤗

I think we are all getting a bit fed up in these strange times aren't we. My mum is on her own and is too frail to do much but she's battling through. We just have to keep telling ourselves that we're doing the right thing. I am well thank you and hoping to stay that way #stayingsafe 😘 @godfreye

Isn’t she lovely, isn’t she wonderful...🎶 she’s absolutely stunning....mine hasn’t budged from last time I put it on..😴

Well I wasn't expecting this, I was expecting another bigger bud to be first 😍 #clematis-josephine

Wow...🥳🥳🥳

Wow indeed Elaine 💖 @wagsmomthompsonbtinternetcom

They like to keep us waiting don't they Bill 🙄😂😂 @BillWatson

#signsofspring I wasn’t expecting to see this yet, Voluceau also has buds 💕💜

Well what can I say 🌸🌸 #clematis #clematis-Josephine-(evijohill) 20/5/19

Gawjus 💕 mine never survived 😥

Gorgeous 👍

Oh no Keely, will you try again? @Keely 😢😢

I bought a different one instead Jane so trying that instead

Let me assure you that I’ve really struggled Elise, but I hate to be beaten so I read everything I could get my hands on and took advice from people on here (oh and bought lots, I have 15 now) and it looks like it’s paid off. Now it’s fingers crossed time @auricula 🤞🤞🤞

Thanks Diane @Diane76 😍😍

Fingers crossed Keely @Keely 🤞🤞

If it helps Elise, I struggle as well with clematis. Have one that has survived several years and trying three new ones this year. 🤞🤞🤞 @auricula

Amazing, looks massive 💟

They are big flowers Ange @anges 🌸🌸

Just beautiful 💗💗💗

We’ve just arrived home after a few days away and look what I found 🌸🌸 #clematis #clematis-josephine #pink 17/5/19

Beautiful, what a great welcome home 👌

Thanks Hayley, it was a lovely surprise @Hayley.R 💕💕

What a lovely greeting! 🌸

Thanks Rach, it certainly was @rachelbrooks 🌸🌸

Gorgeous 💕

Thanks Kerry @kez001uk 💗💗

Beautiful 💕

Thanks Marilyn @lovemygarden65 🌸🌸

What a beauty!💘😍

Beautiful ❣️

She sure is Shelley, thank you @ShelleySnyder 💗💗

Josephine is teasing me, she'd better get a wiggle on as I'm away for a few days tomorrow, in fact looking at my garden I'm going to miss a few plants coming in to flower 🌼🌼 #clematis #clematis-josephine 12/5/19

Enjoy your time away Jane - are you going somewhere with a garden to visit or some garden centres!?

Thanks Sue, Stratford upon Avon and yes hopefully a garden or two @lilybee 😍😍

Thanks Elise, the weather forecast is brilliant @auricula ☀️☀️

@wagsmomthompsonbtinternetcom there you go Elaine 🌼🌼 #flashbackfriday #clematis-josephine #clematis

Beautiful 😍

Wow! That's an impressive and beautiful flower!😍😍

What a beauty 💖

Utterly divine Jane they take some beating....💗👌🏼

Gorgeous 💕

I've been undecided about this for over a year, but it looks much prettier than in Thompson and Morgan's photos.

Bloomin marvellous!

What a beauty 💖

Wow, what a response, thank you everyone @jyotu @andromeda @gjones @jeatacake @christineb @valjones-hughes @suerichards 😘💗💗

They certainly do Elaine, this and Taiga @wagsmomthompsonbtinternetcom 💕💕

It's an absolute stunner Anne, you definitely need one @anne8691 🌼🌼

It looks like Josephine is waking up, I found two buds yesterday. Have a fabulous Friday everyone 🌸🌸 #clematis #clematis-josephine #early-buds 29/3/19

Morning, have a fab Friday ☺ 💚👌

Morning Ange, thanks and you too @anges 👋👋

Looking good for Clematis this year Jane , mine are already loaded! 💕💜

I hope so, I’m up to twelve now @juliesgarden 🤣🤣

Morning Jane 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

Morning Jane...I can’t wait for her to wow us again this year....🌸

Morning Elaine, neither can I @wagsmomthompsonbtinternetcom 🌸🌸🌸

Morning Jane I only have three that are still dormant or 🤦‍♀️🥴 @pelly

Not tonight Josephine!!! 😉😉😉😉 you have to be a certain age to get it lol @pelly

Unfortunately I’m old enough to get it Jo @hobnob 😰😰

😂😂😂 @pelly me too 😉

Josephine's swan song, adieu 🌸🌸

Perfect!!🥂

Fabulous Jane @pelly 💕😍😘

Thanks guys @karlpape007 @jadojado29 😍😍

Gawjus 💕💖

She may well flower again!

Lovely!!! Do you know if Japanese anemones should have leaves at this time of year? I planted three last year and there is nothing yet?

Don't tell Rachel, but I think this is gorgeous, even though its pink😍😂🙊

I had this for about 4-5 years not seen it this year 😥

@Ricki my Japanese Anemones are very leafy right now- just waiting for the flowers. ..

@houseofflowers I have no idea what is going on with mine, do you think they will show?

Stunning !

#mayflowers

Gorgeous flower

Wow that’s a huge flower head 😍

Love this! 🌸 might have to get one! 😂

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@LyndaClack @gjones thanks ladies 💖💖💖

They are Sue, they’re very lovely @suerichards 🌸🌸

Oh I can highly recommend it Rach @rachelbrooks 🤣😅😅

Thanks Julie @juliesgarden 💖💖

Beautiful 💕💕💕

Stunning 😍😍

@bec @greenfinger14 thanks ladies 💕💕

Josephine is looking lovely in the sun this morning 🌸🌸

Yes she is! 🌸🌸🌸

A beauty 😊🙏🏼👍🏼

Gorgeous N morning Jane 😘

Beautiful Jane, don't we just love Clematis! 😍

@rachelbrooks @pixierose @greenfinger14 @tiger123 thanks ladies and morning Melanie 🌸🌸

Wow that’s beautiful Jane 😍💕😍

Oh gorgeous Jane, was looking at this one last night 💖

Morning Jane, these look stunning 😍💗😍

Beautiful flowers 👍

@suerichards @AlisaJ @Diane76 thanks ladies, I’m super pleased with her 💞💞

Just get it Julie, you know you want to @juliesgarden 🌸😂😂

@wagsmomthompsonbtinternetcom 🌸🌸

Alleluia.....!! doesn’t it look fabulous 👌🏼💞💞💞💞

Tonight!! 😉👍🏼🌸

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Hallelujah indeed, I'm a happy bunny now Elaine @wagsmomthompsonbtinternetcom 💕💕

She’s such a tease Jane. Hurray!! 🌸🌸

Beyond excited 🌸🌸

Won't be long now Jane 😀

Ooh eeer.

How exciting 🐝🐝

Josephine is s big blousey flower. She knows how to put on a show. She won’t let you down Jane 💓

I hope not, I don’t have the best track record with Clematises Nicola, but I’m learning @jendren 💕💕

I know what you mean Jane. I bought five from Taylor’s for the front fence three years ago and they’ve never done that well. I see clematis on here and tv which are huge. Sometimes I think you can give plants too much attention.

We’ll keep trying Nicola @jendren 👍😂

Mine were less than£2 Jane and all, but one are great , especially Polish spirit 💜 keep trying so worth it 👍

Oh I will Julie, I’ve got four now, but I intend to add to that number @juliesgarden 👍😍

Not tonight Josephine 🌸🌸

That's going to be lovely 💜💕💜

Oh I do hope so Keely @Keely 😍😍

Maybe tomorrow 🎶 Lovely buds ☺️

That will be lovely in bloom!!😊😊❤❤Can't wait to see it!

Thanks Christine, neither can I @midnightgardener 👍

It’s been like this for about a week Sue, hopefully soon @susanhumphrey333 👍👍

I just want them to burst Lynda @LyndaClack 👍🤔

Evening Jane @pelly Patience which is something I haven’t got where plants are concerned 😬😂😘

@pelly Oh my goodness I've just checked on here what Josephine will look like. Wow she'll be amazing Jane!!💜💜💜😊😊

Oh but she’s well worth the wait! 🌸💕🌸

😂😂 me neither Suzie, I’ve got so much in bud at the moment and just want them all to open like yesterday!! @jadojado29

My new Clematis has buds 💕💕

Wow 😮,I have this one isn’t it gorgeous 💗

That’s a beautiful Clematis 💕

Evening Jane @pelly just looked at this one it’s Gorgeous & you have buds Whoo hoo 😘

Its new Della,my husband picked it and I'm glad he did, I can't wait for it to flower @harebell 💕💕

Can't wait Sue @suerichards 💕💕

Only got it a couple of months ago Suzie @jadojado29 💕💕

Blimely that’s done well Jane @pelly you must have it in the right place 👍😘

It's shooting up Suzie @jadojado29 😍😘

Mine was new last year and it’s already shooting up the obelisk,really looking forward to the flowers again,so beautiful 💗💗💗

I’m really looking forward to seeing it Della @harebell 💕💕

That’s what I love about gardening,each bud is like a present that you can’t wait to open 😃💕

#newgroth I really must get this in the garden 💕💕

Wow that's a lot of growth Jane! @pelly

So looking forward to getting this in the ground James @bandicoot 😊😊

Have you got Clematis ‘Napoleon’ Jane @pelly 😉 would look good together if you can find one 😘

No Suzie, and please don't put ideas in my head , you know what I'm like!! @jadojado29 😂😂

Vanessa @nessas might know where to find one Jane @pelly she seems to be buying all the Clematis at the moment 😉😘

No Suzie, no no no!!! And Nessa now has 22 Clematises, so she doesn't need any more encouragement either. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 @nessas

😂😂😂 Suzie I just like to bag a bargain 😜 @jadojado29

😂😂😂 all these climbers and they’ll be enclosing me in the garden 🤭😂😂 Thelma Suzie @jadojado29

How awful would that be @nessas 😂😂

Wow I couldn’t fit 22 in my garden Jane @pelly Vanessa @nessas 😘

Me neither!! @jadojado29 @nessas 😊😊

Cataloguing #notmyphoto

Lovely one 💜💜💜

Beautiful

Thanks Sue and Laura, can't wait to see this flower @susanhumphrey333 @columbiariver 💕💕

Me neither!

That's a real purdy one!!💗💗💘😍

Isn't it Shelley @ShelleySnyder 💕💞

Yes it is! I'm looking at clematis to replace a honeysuckle on my arbor this spring. So I'm checking out different ones, so many to choose from!!🤔🤣💘😍

I know, this isn’t the one I wanted but it’s a really good second best Shelley @ShelleySnyder 💕💕

Well it's awful pretty! Second best is good!!😉💘😍

I think so too Shelley, thank you, and I can get the one I wanted another day @ShelleySnyder 👌👌

I bought this one too Jane for the other tall pot hope to see it flower this yr 💗💗💗