Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Clematis and Resident

While snapping a photo of the first clematis blooms of the season on this Niobe clematis, I noticed the spider that has rolled the upper petal into a neat little shelter.
This 'Henryi' clematis is blooming behind a bench near the play lawn (thus the wiffle ball) and I am afraid to move it because of the chances that it will not survive the move. It was in a flower bed before I reorganized the entire area. At least it is protected and I know where to peak to enjoy it!

7 comments:

CiNdEe's GaRdEn said...

Those are both really pretty clematis. I really would love to have Henryi. I don't have a white clematis. I better add that to my list(-: Thanks for sharing and have a great day!
CiNdEeS' GaRdEn

Unknown said...

Beautiful. I have to get a Henryii this summer. I Love the white blooms.

Gail said...

I love the intense color of the Niobe ...and Henryi is a keeper! ...although he ran away from home (died). Last summer I found 10 clemmies on sale for $2 each and snapped them up...hoping some of them bloom soon! gail

Iowa Gardening Woman said...

Love the white clematis! My dogs would have snagged the wiffle ball. :)

Dirt Princess said...

You are kidding...that clever little spider!! If I was a bug I would live on a clematis

Unknown said...

Lovely photos, Shiela. Love the spider on the first lovely bloom!

Anonymous said...

I just love clematis. Beautiful pictures!