Clematis armandii

A large, vigorous evergreen climber with leathery, dark glossy green trifoliate leaves up to 15cm long. Single, fragrant creamy-white flowers 5-6cm across with creamy stamens, in clusters in early to mid spring.

Position: Full sun
Soil Types: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height: 4-8 metres
Max Spread: 1.5-2.5 metres
Moisture: Moist but well–drained
pH: Alkaline or Neutral
Aspect: South–facing or West–facing
Exposure: Sheltered
Hardiness: H4
Cultivation: A vigorous species for a warm south or south-west facing wall with protection from cold winds. Grow in any fertile, well-drained soil and plant with the crown at soil level. See clematis cultivation for further information.
Propagation: Propagate by layering, semi-hardwood cuttings or hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types: Wall side borders
Pruning: Pruning (Clematis) Group 1
Pests: May be susceptible to aphids, snails and caterpillars; petals may be eaten by earwigs
Diseases: May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), clematis wilt and clematis slime flux