Strange leaf colour

Yes, I've seen this too Shirley. Can't remember if it was on this variety though. The 'petals' on the flowers of clematis are actually Sepals and I think this is that....but it's like a deformed one. I don't think it's anything to worry about though. :)

Oh that's reassuring - thanks Karen.

Its actually quite pretty ,can you imagine it if all the leaves / Sepals were that colour .......

Amy, I'm looking forward to that bud opening ... I really am not sure which Clematis this is.

I had Polish Spirit in my previous garden Shirley ,if I remember rightly I think it was purple ,we'll look forward to seeing it in flower ..

Thanks Amy ... :o)

Very unusual, Shirley!

Yes indeed ... still awaiting that flower bud to open up!

My Nelly Moser did that one year, cold after a warm spell I think.

Strange but fascinating ...

Photo of flower just posted as bud opened overnight ...