Thanks FG and Runnybeak, I have been looking at Josephine too, I have been wondering about that for a while, not deep purple I know but my mum's middle name is Josphine. I might have to get 2, Purple and pink would look lovely together
Thanks Hosta, a little pale for what I want but still pretty. I've had a look at a couple of websites and The President seems to be the one, I found another - Gipsy Queen but it's group 3 and I want a group 2 (I think?) as Josephine is a group 2...have I got that right?
OL - there's a lovely one called Julka which is a Group 2. Take a look on Taylor's site. It's a very rich violet purple with rosier coloured bars and pale stamens. Very nice. It would give a real contrast to a lighter pink or purple.
Quite fancy it myself!
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
yes, o.l you need more clematis. i have to find homes for 5 i have in pots..maybe that's what i'll do ehile oh watches foootie, draw more plans..got my new philadelphus to home too!
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Thanks FG and Runnybeak, I have been looking at Josephine too, I have been wondering about that for a while, not deep purple I know but my mum's middle name is Josphine. I might have to get 2, Purple and pink would look lovely together
possibly clematis perle d'azur.
Thanks Hosta, a little pale for what I want but still pretty. I've had a look at a couple of websites and The President seems to be the one, I found another - Gipsy Queen but it's group 3 and I want a group 2 (I think?) as Josephine is a group 2...have I got that right?
OL - there's a lovely one called Julka which is a Group 2. Take a look on Taylor's site. It's a very rich violet purple with rosier coloured bars and pale stamens. Very nice. It would give a real contrast to a lighter pink or purple.
Quite fancy it myself!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Oooh FG, that is beautiful
I'm not looking anymore now......I can't, I have nowhere to put them (yet) 
yes, o.l you need more clematis. i have to find homes for 5 i have in pots..maybe that's what i'll do ehile oh watches foootie, draw more plans..got my new philadelphus to home too!
Canes or obelisks or some kind of structure in the middle of borders OL ....or pots ....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
The one I've got is in a pot, no room in the borders at the moment but planning a rearrangement