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Clematis armandii 'Apple Blossom' (Clematis 'Apple Blossom')
3 hours care
per year
per year
8m
Max height
Max height
2.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clematis armandii 'Apple Blossom'
Other names
Clematis 'Apple Blossom'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Apple Blossom' _ 'Apple Blossom' is a vigorous, evergreen climber with leathery leaves, bronze when young, and deep pink buds opening to small, pale pink flowersin late spring that fade to near white.
Clematis armandii 'Apple Blossom' is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Vanilla secented flowers
Habit
Climbing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White, Pale-pink in Spring; White, Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Bronze in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Slime flux , Clematis wilt Slime flux , Clematis wilt
General care
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis armandii 'Apple Blossom' (Clematis 'Apple Blossom') will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 2.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Will grow well against a warm wall in fertile, well-drained soil (especially chalky soils).
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Clematis armandii 'Apple Blossom'
Other names
Clematis 'Apple Blossom'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Apple Blossom' _ 'Apple Blossom' is a vigorous, evergreen climber with leathery leaves, bronze when young, and deep pink buds opening to small, pale pink flowersin late spring that fade to near white.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Vanilla secented flowers
Habit
Climbing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
White, Pale-pink in Spring; White, Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Bronze in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis armandii 'Apple Blossom' (Clematis 'Apple Blossom') will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 2.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Will grow well against a warm wall in fertile, well-drained soil (especially chalky soils).
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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