Clematis armandii
Common Name: "Evergreen clematis"
Type: Evergreen vine Family: Ranunculaceae Hardiness Zone: 7-9 Sunlight: Full sun, shade for roots Exposure: Sheltered Soil: Average to rich Moisture: Well-drained, average moisture Plant Height x Width: Vigorous to 30' x 30' Leaf: 3 handsome leathery leaflets per leaf (stem leaves twine) Flower: Fragrant, creamy-white saucers, cyme pattern Bloom Time: Jan, Feb to April Bloom Size: Medium to large Maintenance: Prune after flowering and if it flowers late, cut all the way back, needs good support, also protect roots from cold and sun damage by planting deep enough and adding a ground cover over roots Landscape use: Wall-side borders, along fences, trellis Pest and Disease: Susceptible to clematis slime flux Native Range: Central and West China Planting Instructions: Plant 4-6" deeper in soil to establish extra roots to protect against cold damage Propagation: Propagate by layering, semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings |