Clematis armandii is a large, vigorous evergreen climber with leathery, dark glossy green. Producing fragrant creamy-white flowers in clusters in early to mid spring. C. armandii is an early season clematis (Pruning Group 1) that flowers early in the year on shoots produced in the previous summer.

Pruning: Group 1 clematis do not need regular pruning  but may be pruned if necessary after flowering in mid- to late spring.   Trim overlong branches and prune back dead or winter-damaged shoots to a pair of healthy buds.  Established plants of vigorous clematis, such as C. montana and C. armandii, can be simply sheared over after flowering to keep them tidy. Old congested plants can be renovated by cutting all stems back almost to the base, just after flowering. To restore the plants vigour apply Blood, Fish and Bone, mulch and water in dry spells. Wait at least three years before pruning hard again.

Cultural information: Clematis armandii and its cultivars require a position sheltered from cold wind and severe frost which can scorch the evergreen foliage. They perform best in a deep, rich soil that remains moist but well-drained; they like their heads in the sun but the base of the plant should be kept cool and shaded by other plants. A layer of pebbles at the base will also be beneficial. Plant your new clematis with the crown 5–8cm (2–3in) deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level and keep it well watered during its first Spring and Summer. Clematis are greedy feeders and benefit from regular feeding with Chempak Clematis Food.

Support: Clematis armandii and its cultivars need to be well supported from the base upwards at all times as wind rock can cause the stems to break and wilt: they require a firm framework to grow on such as a  sturdy trellis or  large pergola using clematis plastic netting as additional support. Regularly tie in young shoots using a soft tie such as Flexi-tie

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