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clematis 'Snowdrift'

Clematis armandi 'Snowdrift' (Ar)

Fragrant

Genus: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

A vigorous, evergreen, early-flowering climber with slender, leathery, dark green leaves and covered in star-shaped, fragrant, pure white flowers April to May.

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Sheltered spot in sunny site in well drained soil. Roots and base of plant best in shade.

Pruning

Group 1. Prune after flowering but only if necessary to keep its space

Propagation

Propagate by semi ripe cuttings in early summer, or layering in late winter or early spring.

Pests

Maybe susceptible to aphids and whitefly. Cutworms may damage young stems

Diseases

May be susceptible to clematis wilt

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverLow Maintenance

Planting Places

OutdoorWall TrainedBorders

Season of Interest

Spring

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years