I would say they are flower buds, Spritz. The ones on the first picture behind the flower should be new leaf buds.

I shall be jumping up and down if they are, Docbob! Thank you. x

Looks like flower buds to me Spritz, is this one `Appleblossom` it looks very like the one I have.

No, just an ordinary C. armandii. I am so excited about the buds! Watch this space for photos! :-)))

Looking forward to the pics Spritz......they should have a lovely scent too....especially for the GoYpedia "Scented Flower" page.....hint...hint.....lol :o))

No chance - they'll be MINE, all MINE!!!!! LOL. Evil laugh....harhar.

Actually, Alice, the clematis is clambering up a damson tree - so if you are expecting me to climb up a ladder to sniff them...sorry, I can't climb ladders. :-((

Send hubby up the ladder then.....lol :o)

He might, Alice....if YOU ask him nicely!! LOL

What lovely blue sky....

Yes, Volunteer - and what lovely fat buds, too! LOL...

How nicely would I have to ask him?.....lol

VERY nicely! Especially as he's lent the ladder to some friends...heehee.

lol :o)