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Key characteristics

Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 8 to 9 feet
Width: 3 to 4 feet
Flower color: Pinkish-lavender outer sepals with a dark pink center stripe
Foliage color: Deciduous green leaves
Bloom time: Late spring through most of the summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Regular
Maintenance: Prune lightly in early spring to remove dead stems and encourage new growth
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and bees

Vines

Clematis Josephine 'Evijohill'

Josephine Clematis

Clematis 'Josephine' (Evijohill) is a deciduous climber renowned for its large, double, dahlia-like flowers that bloom from late spring through most of the summer. Each flower features broad, pinkish-lavender outer sepals adorned with a dark pink center stripe, surrounding a rosette of smaller inner petals of similar coloring. The individual blooms last up to four weeks, providing extended visual interest.

Originating from the Netherlands, 'Josephine' was introduced in 1990 and has since become a popular choice for gardeners seeking a vibrant and long-blooming clematis.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Regular

Bloom time

Late spring through most of the summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Arbors & Trellises
Fences & Walls
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Daylilies · Lavender · Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores · Hydrangeas

Design tip

The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Train the main stems early on a trellis or fence so the growth spreads sideways rather than bunching at the top.