Botanical Name: Clematis armandii
Common Name: Evergreen clematis
Type of Plant: dicot: vine

Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape coarse, tropical-looking evergreen vine with leathery, glossy leaves often arranged somewhat vertically
Height to 30'
Spread to 30'
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun preferred; performs best if roots are shaded
Soil requires a well-drained soil; salt burn can be severe in saline soils
Hardiness hardy (zones 4-9, 12-24); thrives where roots are cool
 
Morphology:
Leaves trifoliate; leaflets narrowly lanceolate, to 6" long, stiff and leathery; susceptible to salt burn where drainage is poor and water is saline
Flowers terminal clusters of white, 2" across fragrant flowers in spring and early summer
Fruit flattened achenes
 
Propagation:
semihardwood cuttings, root cuttings
 
Usage:
spectacular spring bloomer for white, fragrant flowers; used to cover large trellis, arbor or fence, good in large-scale plantings and open areas; good climbing trees, as a visual screen
 
Landscape Care:
Watering likes regular watering; keep soil mulched for best results
Fertilizing balanced in spring before growth begins
Pruning thin heavily during dormant season to prevent thatch buildu p
Pests/Diseases be sure drainage is excellent and water heavily to prevent salt burn
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: China
Family: Ranunculaceae

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