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CLEMATIS armandii 'Apple Blossom'

Commonly known as Virgin's bower

Blush pink flowers, tinted white, from darker pink buds.
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    Blush pink, tinted white. Cream anthers
  • Height
    8m (26ft)
  • 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 5-6-sepalled flowers in axillary cymes
  • 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 'Apple Blossom'

 
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Early 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.
  • Flower Shape
    Saucer-shaped
    4-6cm (1½-2½in) 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
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Humus-rich. Mulch in late winter.
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits
    Skin irritant
    People
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Clematis - Growing Guide
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma

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