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CLEMATIS armandii
Commonly known as Virgin's bower
Creamy-white flowers and long leathery dark green leaves
Further Reading....
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EvergreenLarge, bold leaves to 15cm (6in) long by 5cm (2in) wide,
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Cream
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Height3-5m (10-16ft)
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Spread2-3m (6½-10ft)
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingVigorous, early-flowering climber. Produces flowers on previous year's shoots.
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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)
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Full sunProvide shade for roots and base of plant.
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Partial shade
CLEMATIS armandii
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowIdeal near a house entrance for spring scent of vanilla. Prune after flowering to allotted space to encourage growth for next season's flowers.Pests & Diseasescutworms, aphids on young plants, whiteflies under glass,clematis wilt.Place of originChina, Myanmar, Vietnam. Introduced into the UK by Ernest Wilson (1876-1930) in 1900.
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Flower ShapeSaucer-shaped5cm (2in) across
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Garden Location/ConditionsCottage gardenTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeLanceolate
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilHumus-rich. Mulch in late winter.
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenPets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbitsSkin irritantPeople
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Clematis - Growing Guide
- Pruning
- Pruning Group 1 - Flowering mid / late spring
- Pruning Group 2 - Flowering late spring / early summer
- Pruning Group 3 - Flowering late summer / early autumn
- Training Climbers - Video Tip ondemand_video
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
CLEMATIS
Virgin's bower
CLEMATIS armandii 'Apple Blossom'
Virgin's bower
Available from £26.00
HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Limelight'
Available from £18.50
MICHELIA 'Fairy White'
Available from £45.00
RHODODENDRON 'Christmas Cheer'
Available from £24.00
RHODODENDRON 'Cornish Red'
Available from £24.00
TROPAEOLUM ciliatum
Available from £20.00
Buy Varieties of CLEMATIS armandii
CLEMATIS armandii 'Apple Blossom'
Virgin's bower
blush pink flowers, tinted white, from darker pink buds.
CLEMATIS armandii 'Snowdrift'
Virgin's bower
pure white flowers
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)
3 options from £3.00
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