Clematis Armandii Apple Blossom Climber

Clematis Armandii Apple Blossom
As one of the most popular evergreen clematis, Clematis Armandii Apple Blossom is a climber best known for its masses of gorgeous, apple blossom like flowers which gave it its name. An early flowering variety, Clematis Armandii Apple Blossom will produce blooms in early to mid-spring, and the masses of flowers will remain on the twining stems for 2 to 4 weeks. The pale pink flowers are almond-scented and fairly large- approximately 5 cm across.

The blossoms open from deep pink buds whose striking looks are even more enhanced by the contrasting deep green foliage. Emerging bronze-tinged, the leaves will unfurl green and leathery, and form a dense evergreen screen, which makes Clematis Apple Blossom a great choice for patios, trellis, arbours and similar structures where the beautiful blooms and foliage of this climbing plant could be appreciated throughout the seasons.

Height and Spread of Clematis Armandii Apple Blossom
Vigorous and quick growing, Clematis Apple Blossom will quickly reach its ultimate height of 6 to 12 metres. The expected spread is circa 1.5 to 2.5 metres.

How Hardy is Clematis Armandii Apple Blossom
A tough and resilient cultivar, Clematis Apple Blossom is fully hardy in the United Kingdom. In fact, its impressive performance in our climate is one of the reasons why this evergreen flowering climber received the coveted Award of Garden Merit (AGM) by the Royal Horticultural Society.

How To Use Clematis Armandii Apple Blossom
As an early flowering, evergreen climber, Clematis Armandii Apple Blossom is ideally suited to be used as a privacy screen when grown against a fence, to cover up unsightly walls or structures in the garden, or to be trained against a garden structure such as an arbour, trellis, or pergola. Grow it near a patio to be able to enjoy its perfumed and gorgeous blossoms with the first days of spring.

How To Care For Clematis Armandii Apple Blossom
Clematis Apple Blossom is an undemanding plant that offers far greater value to the garden than its low-maintenance care requirements would have you think. Ideally, this evergreen climber would be planted in a south or south-facing spot in the garden, in a location where it would be sheltered from harsh winds. It will do well in any fertile, well-drained soil, including chalk or clay.