I have now found 3 Clematis

that is good news Diane. I am still noticing what hasn't appeared after the winter damage. Clematis rarely die at the roots unless waterlogged for long periods of time.

I agree as long as they are buried deep they come up eventually even when there is nothing to see on top plenty going on underneath. One thing I have learnt is they can be put to close to walls/fences and this some of them do not like for long.

I never seem to have any luck with clematis. I have bought 3 montanas and none of them have done well. I keep seeing pictures of other peoples montanas romping away and feel so envious. One of them is showing signs of life at the bottom, so I live in hope!

I had 3 in the ground that survived. 2 in pots that I am still watching for signs of life. Lisam I have seen Montana growing up the sides of a 2 storey house in Scotland. Including the chimney.
Nellie Moser is flowering as if nothing has happened . Mr. Moser was the gardener and Nellie was his daughter.
The President is a beautiful lone flower so far but alive !
The other one was here when I moved in 20 years ago.
Has flowered beautifully all these years. Glad its still with me.
Good to put reminders on the calendar. Its difficult to
remember everything over a year.

Hi Diane, glad to hear that your plants have survived, and are growing well for you, Derek.