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Clematis armandii

Scientific Name: Clematis armandii

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

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Clematis armandii: An Evergreen Delight

Clematis armandii, also known as Armand Clematis or Old Man's Beard, is a popular evergreen climbing plant prized for its fragrant flowers and glossy foliage.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is commonly grown in gardens.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is commonly grown in gardens.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Clematis armandii
  • Common Names: Armand Clematis, Old Man's Beard, Evergreen Clematis
  • Family: Ranunculaceae

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Central and Western China.
  • Widely cultivated in gardens, particularly in regions with mild winters like the Pacific Northwest.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • A vigorous, twining, evergreen climber.
  • Can reach up to 9 meters (30 feet) or more in height and spread.
  • Features long, lance-shaped, leathery, dark glossy green leaves. Young leaves can sometimes appear deformed or curled. Foliage may turn bronze in colder months.
  • Produces masses of fragrant, creamy-white, star-shaped flowers in clusters during early spring (February-April). The flowers have cool-green anthers.
  • Requires support such as wires or a trellis to climb.

Cultivation

  • Prefers a warm position in full sun to part shade.
  • Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil, including alkaline (chalky) soils.
  • Fast-growing.
  • Generally frost hardy, but may need winter protection in colder regions.
  • Can be cut back hard after flowering.

Quirky Facts

  • The fragrant white flowers smell like something wonderful, but the exact scent isn't clearly specified beyond "fragrant".
  • While generally deer-resistant compared to other clematis species, it's not immune.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The flowers attract bees.

Cultivars

  • 'Apple Blossom': Features baby pink buds with deeper pink flushes, and a strong perfume.
  • 'Snowdrift': Displays white scented flowers and is considered a very choice plant.
  • 'Enham Star': Exhibits creamy-white scented blooms and glossy evergreen foliage that turns from bronze to green.

Further Information

  • The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) offers information and help on Clematis armandii.
  • Great Plant Picks provides information on Clematis armandii 'Snowdrift'.
  • Cleeve Nursery provides information about planting, growing and care for climbing clematis, including Clematis armandii.