Snowdrift Evergreen Clematis
Clematis armandii ‘Snowdrift’
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 7a-9b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Vine
Height or Length at Maturity: 15’+
Width at Maturity: 2 to 4 feet on posts; wider on fences
Spacing: 4 to 6′ apart to cover fences and walls
Spacing: 4 to 6′ apart to cover fences and walls
Growth Habit / Form: Climbing, Dense, Twining, Twisted Branching
Growth Rate: Very Fast
Flower Color: White
Flower Type: Single
Flower Size: 2-3″
Flowering Period: Late Winter, Early Spring
Flowering Period: Late Winter, Early Spring
Fragrant Flowers: Yes!
Foliage Color: Very Deep Green
Fragrant Foliage: No
Sun Needs: Full to Mostly Sun, Part Shade, All Day Filtered Sun
Water Needs: Average, low when established
Soil Type: Clay (Amend heavy clay to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sand, Silt
Soil Drainage: Well Drained
Soil pH: 6.0 – 7.0
Maintenance / Care: Low to Average
Attracts: Visual Attention
Resistances: Deer, Drought, Heat, Humidity, Insect
Caution: This plant is toxic to dogs if eaten.
Description
While most Clematis species are deciduous, which means they lose their foliage during the cool season, the Snowdrift is an evergreen! But the unique characteristics don’t stop there. While most other Clematis flower in spring or summer, the wonderfully fragrant, star shaped, pure white flowers of Snowdrift are borne in profusion mid to late winter and continue through early spring. The flowers stand out beautifully against the dark green foliage. Which brings up another unique characteristic. While most clematis have small leaves, the elongated leaves of Snowdrift are very large and lustrous, providing a tropical effect in the garden. Vigorously growing up to 20 feet in length, Snowdrift Clematis will quickly cover arches, fences, pergolas and other structures.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing over 20 feet long, the Snowdrift Evergreen Clematis needs plenty of room to grow. This magnificent vine is ideal for use to cover fences, arbors, pergolas and other overhead structures. Can be grown on a large trellis against a wall, which creates a very beautiful “live wall.” A fine addition to fragrance gardens, white theme gardens, and tropical-look gardens.
Suggested Spacing: 4 to 6 feet apart to cover fences and walls
Growing Preferences
Though Clematis armandii is very difficult to propagate from cuttings, it is exceptionally easy to grow, and quite vigorous in the landscape. It grows best in a moist but well-drained soil of average fertility and full sun to part shade. Though it’s quite drought tolerant when established, it appreciate an occasional drink during prolonged drought. Make sure not to plant this one too deep as it tends to smother the plant. See pruning instructions just below.
Clematis Pruning Group 1
Clematis in pruning Group 1 flower on the previous years growth and therefore should not be cut back ground level. If you prune, do so as soon as possible after flowering. Avoid pruning after the end of July so the plant has time to produce next year’s flower buds before winter sets in. To reduce bulk of older plants, additional pruning can be performed to remove three or four year old wood. Make pruning cuts above a pair of healthy buds.
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Just received my plants today, and the packaging was outstanding. They arrived in great shape. I’m really impressed with how carefully they were shipped and packaged! Thank you so much!————————————Thanks so much for the great review! Beth | WBG



























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