Clematis armandi 'Apple Blossom'
A fast growing, vigorous, evergreen climber with apple pink buds opening to fragrant white - pink flowers in late winter - spring. Repeat flowering will continue right through to mid summer. Mid green to dark green, leathery leaves are tinged bronze/copper when young.
Can grow up to 6m in height so be sure to give it plenty of room to grow or provide a structure for it to climb. Pruning to keep to a manageable size is recommended after each flowering season as next seasons blooms are produced on the previous years growth.
Plant in full sun to part shade in moist but well–drained soil with a neutral Ph. Protect from cold winds.
For maximum enjoyment of the sweetly scented flowers, plant next to a path, window or house entrance (allowing plenty of room for the plant to grow).
Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser in spring.
Add mulch around the base of the plant in early spring to keep the root system moist and cool -keeping the base of the plant in part shade, if possible, would be ideal.
Frost hardy
*Caution: Can be Skin irritant