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The genus Clematis contains woody, mostly deciduous vines that are prized for their showy flowers. These climbing plants grow in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and colors, including large and white. Larger species grow up to 30 feet tall, and most grow vigorously once they're established. Clematis vines can be used to hide unattractive fences or walls, to create a privacy screen or to grow up to trellis. Though each type has its own specific cultural requirements, most prefer moist, cool soil with excellent drainage.
Clematis vines are known for their cold hardiness and showy, colorful flowers. There are about 250 different species and numerous cultivars. Clematis vines are easy to grow and require only basic care, including yearly fertilizer applications. After your clematis vines are well established, you may not need to fertilize them at all.
While all clematis vines brighten gardens with showy spring, summer or fall blooms, evergreen clematis (Clematis armandii) brings the bonus of year-long, glossy, compound green foliage. Use it as a permanent garden feature where winter temperatures remain above 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Clematis (Clematis spp. ) are a large group of deciduous or evergreen vines that bloom in a range of flower colors. There are nearly 250 different varieties and hybrids of clematis, as cited by the Ohio State University Extension website. Evergreen clematis add color to landscapes through the winter months.
Evergreen clematis is a cultivar of the clematis vine plant. Evergreen clematis retains its green color even throughout the winter, which makes it a good choice for gardeners who want to have a vibrant garden all year round. Also called Armand's clematis, evergreen clematis can be propagated at home. Growing evergreen clematis from a cutting is one way to make sure the conditions are perfect for creating a strong, healthy clematis plant that will grow well for years.
Evergreen clematis is a flowering vine, also commonly called Armand's clematis. It smells like vanilla, and comes in shades of lavender, yellow, white, powder blue, purple and mauve. Gardeners may position this plant in pots or directly in the soil. They thrive best when they receive at least four hours of sunlight daily. To encourage more flowers to bloom, prune your evergreen clematis every spring. After pruning, help your clematis recover with fertilizer and mulch.
Evergreen clematis, also known as Clematis armandii, is not as well known as deciduous clematis. But this plant certainly deserves recognition for its ability to climb upward of 20 feet on walls, arbors and trees. Its dark green glossy leaves remain evergreen year-round, giving it its name. Evergreen clematis flowers fragrantly adorn the vine in late winter clusters. This easy-to-grow flowering vine grows well in a warm climate garden.
