Clematis Josephine

Clematis Josephine™

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Clematis Josephine (Evijohill) is another variety from the Raymond Evison nursery. It produces intriguing, double blooms forming a petal-filled rosette, shading from pink to a central green heart. Compact in habit, it will flower from early summer to early autumn.

Insights

Clematis have their roots in the Far East. The first example, C. Viticella, arrived in Europe in the mid-16th century. Two centuries later, the Victorians bred numerous varieties and their popularity continues. The native climber is C. Vitalba, a familiar sight in the autumn hedgerow, the fluffy seed heads explaining the traditional name: Old Man’s Beard.

Details
  • Deciduous
  • Hardy
  • Flowering period: April – August
Planting
  • For wall, trellis, pergola, obelisk or to grow through other plants/up trees
  • Any moist, well-drained soil
  • South, east or west facing
  • Full sun or partial shade
  • Exposed or sheltered
Care

Clematis like full sun or partial shade and moist, but well-drained soil with their roots in the shade. For this, plant the crown 5-8cm (2-3in) beneath the soil, ideally shaded by other plants. Alternatively layer stones on the surface of the soil, which protects the roots from the sun and from drying out.