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How to Grow and Care for Armand clematis

Armand clematis, also known as Armand's clematis, Leather clematis, Evergreen traveller's joy, Snowdrift clematis

Armand clematis is a vigorous, evergreen vine known for its lush foliage and fragrant white flowers. Key care involves ensuring ample support for its climbing habit and regular pruning after flowering to maintain shape and health. Preferring well-drained soil, armand clematis requires a sheltered position with partial to full sunlight. Watering should be thorough but infrequent once established, with extra caution against overwatering in winter.

Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Armand clematis

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	7
Toxicity	Toxic to Pets

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Varieties of Armand clematis

Armand clematis 'Apple Blossom'

Armand clematis 'Apple Blossom' is a fragrant, evergreen vine that produces stunning blooms from late winter to early spring. The flowers are a delicate pink color and have a sweet apple-like scent. This plant attracts bees and butterflies and is perfect for trellises, walls, or arbors in warmer climates.

Armand clematis 'Snowdrift'

The pure white flowers of armand clematis 'Snowdrift' grow in such abundance that they are reminiscent of a snowdrift. This hybrid stands out from other clematis for its white flowers that have long slender petals that extend in a propeller shape. This plant is a valuable garden addition for its pretty flowers and year-round green leaves.

Clematis 'Rubromarginata'

A vigorously vining variety of Clematis, the clematis 'Rubromarginata' can grow up to 3.5 m. Plentiful flowers emerge from the vines, making for a fragrant and showy addition to the garden. The white, red-purple-tinged flowers are small, featuring just four petals and growing to under 5 cm wide. "Rubromarginata" translates to "red margin," indicating the red-purple tips of the flower petals.

Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love'

Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love' is a truly unique cultivar, both in its appearance and fragrance. Unlike most of the Clematis cultivars that are prized for large blossoms, this one produces masses of tiny, multicolored flowers. The flowers open cranberry red and eventually turn to violet, providing a number of shades as they progress. The first scented version of the genus, clematis 'Sweet Summer Love' features a violet-like fragrance with vanilla and almond notes.

Clematis 'Sweet Scentsation'

Clematis 'Sweet Scentsation''s delightfully fragrant, star-shaped white flowers are what make this variant stand out. Hybridized from other compact clematis varieties, this cultivar was named quite "punnily" for its sweet scent, which gives a sweet sensation to your nose. Clematis 'Sweet Scentsation' is an adored variant for its small and manageable size, perfumed and beautiful blooms, and ease to grow.

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Armand clematis is a woody evergreen vine that vigorously climbs using tendrils, reaching up to 15 feet (4.6 meters) in height and width. It features glossy, dark green ternate leaves, each with three lance-shaped leaflets up to 5 inches (13 cm) long that emerge with a bronze hue. In late winter to early spring, it produces large clusters of star-shaped, white flowers measuring about 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) across, exuding a vanilla-like scent. Armand clematis has woody stems with plumed, persistent achenes.