Clematis armandii

Armand clematis

Location

The Terrace

Description:

A vigorous evergreen climber from China with leathery, glossy trifoliate leaves and fragrant creamy-white flowers 5-6cm across, in clusters in spring It is the only fragrant clematis with the flowers lasting several weeks and sometimes a second flowering is produced in August.

Site and Care:

Grow in full sun on a south-facing or west-facing wall in fertile, moist but well-drained especially chalky soils. Propagate by layering, semi-hardwood cuttings or hardwood cuttings