Thompson & Morgan Hardy Perennial Clematis ‘Josephine’ Flowering Climber, Potted Garden Plants Ideal for Cottage Gardens, Walls, Fences, Patio and Containers (1 x 3 Litre Pot)

• A summer flowering clematis with a profusion of double pom-pom centres, atop soft pink outer petals
• Clematis ‘Josephine’ makes a lovely feature scrambling up walls, trellises and obelisks
• A Group 2 clematis that is extremely easy to prune and maintain
• Ideal for walls, fences and cottage gardens.

Thompson & Morgan Clematis ‘Josephine’ is a fascinating cultivar with double pom-pom centres set atop soft-pink outer petals with a bold cerise stripe. The flowers are at their richest colour when planted in full sun, however when planted in shadier positions, intriguing greenish blooms appear. Thompson & Morgan Clematis ‘Josephine’ is an intriguing variety that makes a striking specimen for walls, fences and containers. Choose a position in sun or semi-shade when growing Thompson & Morgan Clematis ‘Josephine’ and plant deeply in moist, fertile, well-drained soil, positioning the root ball at a depth of 7.5cm (3”) below soil level, in order to encourage new shoots to form from the base of the plant. Clematis dislike soils that are particularly wet or dry, however such soil types can be improved with the addition of plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost. When growing clematis in patio containers use a soil based compost. Train clematis plants onto a suitable support such as trellis, wires or a freestanding climbing frame. Feed and water regularly throughout the growing season. Thompson & Morgan Clematis ‘Josephine’ flowers in summer on new stems which develop from the previous year’s growth. Pruning of Group 2 clematis should be undertaken in spring, before active growth begins, by removing any damaged or dead stems entirely before cutting back the remaining stems to a pair of healthy buds. Apply a mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost in spring, in order to protect the roots and conserve soil moisture. Ideal For: Patios, Walls and Fences, Cottage Gardens Hardiness: Hardy Position In: Sun or Semi-Shade Height: Up to 240cm (94.5in) Spread: Up to 200cm (78.7in) Ease of Growing: Easy for All Ease of Aftercare: Easy for All