CLEMATIS armandii

Commonly known as Virgin's bower

Creamy-white flowers and long leathery dark green leaves
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Large, bold leaves to 15cm (6in) long by 5cm (2in) wide,
  • Cream
  • Height
    3-5m (10-16ft)
  • Spread
    2-3m (6½-10ft)
  • Climber
    Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
    Vigorous, early-flowering climber. Produces flowers on previous year's shoots.
  • Hardy - average winter
    Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
  • Full sun
    Provide shade for roots and base of plant.
  • Partial shade

CLEMATIS armandii

 
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Ideal near a house entrance for spring scent of vanilla. Prune after flowering to allotted space to encourage growth for next season's flowers.
    Pests & Diseases
    cutworms, aphids on young plants, whiteflies under glass,clematis wilt.
    Place of origin
    China, Myanmar, Vietnam. Introduced into the UK by Ernest Wilson (1876-1930) in 1900.
  • Flower Shape
    Saucer-shaped
    5cm (2in) across
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Cottage garden
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
    Oblong
    		(see photos above)
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Humus-rich. Mulch in late winter.
  • Toxic - Category C
    Skin irritant
    Rabbits. C. harmful if eaten
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Clematis - Growing Guide
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma

Buy Varieties of CLEMATIS armandii

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CLEMATIS armandii 'Apple Blossom'

CLEMATIS armandii 'Apple Blossom'

Virgin's bower

blush pink flowers, tinted white, from darker pink buds.

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£26.00 each 
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Available late spring to early summer 2024 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
CLEMATIS armandii 'Snowdrift'

CLEMATIS armandii 'Snowdrift'

Virgin's bower

pure white flowers

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Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only Gift-wrapping available
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Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50

Vermin & Pest Control
Copper Tape
Quick and easy way to repel slugs and snails from your pots with this adhesive copper tape.
Only £7.50

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00

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