Clematis armandii

Common Names

Evergreen Clematis, Armand Clematis, Armand's Clematis

Summary

Clematis armandii is an evergreen climber native to central and western China and northern Burma, valued for glossy, leathery dark green foliage and fragrant white flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring. It grows as a vigorous twining climber to about 4–8 meters in height with a spread of roughly 1.5–2.5 meters, and is well suited for training on walls, fences, or trellises to form a dense screen.

For cultivation, it prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, with roots kept cool (shaded at the base or mulched). It should be pruned after flowering since it flowers on old wood, and propagation by layering or cuttings is common. Typical uses include rapid vertical screening on walls or pergolas, with evergreen year‑round foliage and fragrant flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; hardy in USDA zones 7–9.

Lifecycle

Perennial

Height

15-30 feet

Spread

59-98 inches

Hardiness Zones

Zones 7-9

Sunlight Requirements

Ideally full Sun, with roots shaded or kept cool; tolerates partial shade.

Soil Type

Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH, tolerating chalk, clay, loam, or sand

Soil Drainage

Moist but well-drained soil

Soil pH

6.0-8.0

Bloom Color

Cream white

Bloom Time

Late winter to early spring

Foliage Color

Dark green

Fall Foliage Color

No fall color change; evergreen leaves stay green.

Leaf Lifecycle

Evergreen broadleaf

Growth Rate

Fast

Seasons of Interest

Spring and Winter

Propagation Methods

Layering and Cuttings

Attracts Wildlife

Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds (birds), Attracts other pollinators