Vigorous evergreen Chinese clematis with long leathery dark-green leaflets and clusters of fragrant pure-white star flowers in earliest spring. The principal evergreen clematis of mild temperate gardens.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 7–9 | −17.8 °C to −1.1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H4 | −10 °C to −5 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 8–9 | −7 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 3–6 | −5 °C to 15 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Plant against a sheltered south or west wall — evergreen leaves are damaged by cold winter winds, succeeds best in protected mild-climate positions
- Strongly almond-vanilla fragrant in flower — March–April
- Vigorous — capable of covering 6 m or more, demands strong support
- Pruning Group 1 — prune lightly only after flowering if needed
Pet caution: Armand clematis is listed as potentially harmful to cats and/or dogs. Keep pets from grazing on it, and contact a vet if you suspect your animal has eaten some.
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