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Evergreen Clematis | Clematis armandii 'Snowdrift'

Cascades of starry flowers

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Evergreen Clematis | Clematis armandii 'Snowdrift' Climbing Plants
Evergreen Clematis | Clematis armandii 'Snowdrift' Climbing Plants

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The highlights

  • Fabulous, scented blooms with airfoil petals
  • Pruning group 1 - no pruning
  • Full sun to partial shade, half hardy (H3)
  • Flowers March to April

Description

  • Myriad starry white flowers carpet this climber's vines in spring, giving off an intoxicatingly sweet fragrance
  • Expect to see the stellate flowers between March and April
  • This plant retains its attractive, shiny foliage throughout the year, so if you've got a dreary vertical surface you want to hide - we're looking at you, tired old fence - then 'Snowdrift' is a fantastic option
  • A highly vigorous, evergreen climber which is delightfully easy to grow and look after
  • This clematis can be prone to damage from frost so position in a sunny, sheltered spot
  • Pruning group 1 - an early flowering clematis requiring little to no routine pruning
  • Please Note: Our climbers are pruned back each winter, and some during the summer, so you may find at certain times of year they do not cover the whole 90cm cane. This is intentional to ensure the best growth when you plant out

What To Expect

Supplied as:

Potted plant
3ft plant in a 3L pot
3L Potted Plants

Height on arrival:

20-90cm inc. pot
The height of your plant will be dependent on the time of year and pruning cycle. All climbers arrive on a 90cm bamboo cane.
20-90cm inc. pot

Eventual height:

4-5m

Eventual spread:

3-4m
Spreads approximately 3-4m.
3-4m
Spreads approximately 3-4m.

Time to first crop:

Flower colour:

White
Milk white flowers between March and April
White
Milk white flowers between March and April

Habit:

Climbing
'Snowdrift' is a vigorous climber and will thrive when trained up a vertical surface like a wall, fence or trellis.
Climbing
'Snowdrift' is a vigorous climber and will thrive when trained up a vertical surface like a wall, fence or trellis.

Hardiness:

Half hardy
H3 - Hardy in milder parts of the UK, but will need additional protection in colder parts of the country (where temperatures drop below -5°C for any extended length of time).
Half hardy
H3 - Hardy in milder parts of the UK, but will need additional protection in colder parts of the country (where temperatures drop below -5°C for any extended length of time).

Rootstock:

Spacing:

0.6-1.2m
Plant clematis approximately 0.6-1.2m apart, unless you want them to twine together, in which case they can be planted in the same hole.

How To Grow

Good pest and disease resistance

Can occasionally be affected by caterpillars and aphids - if you see them, they can be removed by wiping them off with a damp cloth and spraying the affected area with soapy water to prevent a recurrence. Avoid clematis wilt by ensuring your plants have the correct balance of nutrients. Dig in a generous amount of compost when planting, and mulch around the plant in the autumn.

Keep Moist And Water During Dry Spells

Water frequently while the plant is getting established, and always keep moist.

Full sun to partial shade

Clematis vines like full sun, aiming for at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Their roots and base, by contrast, prefer shady conditions to keep cool - use gravel, mulch, ground cover plants or a shade cloth to achieve this.

Any moist, well-drained soil

Clematis will grow well in any soil type providing it is moist and well drained. If your soil is heavy or clay-based, mix in some fine gravel or perlite when planting, to help with drainage.

Feed every spring

Feed at least once annually, and up to 2-3 times a year, with potassium rich fertiliser or rose feed to encourage better flower growth.

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What does it take to grow the strongest and best climbing plants in the show tent? Organic fertilisers, natural pest control and years of dedication from Mollie, our expert grower in Worcestershire. Professionally pruned and checked by hand, they’re guaranteed to put on a gold standard display in your garden, too.

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