Clematis are particular, but well worth the effort in the Pacific Northwest garden Updated: Jun. 20, 2012, 4:30 p.m. | Published: Jun. 20, 2012, 3:30 p.m. By Marci Degman, The Hillsboro Argus ...

Toxicity: Clematis armandii is not considered toxic to humans, but it can pose a risk to dogs, cats and other pets if ingested. Keep an eye on your animals if your clematis foliage is within reach.

Clematis crispa prefers moist, acidic, organic soils, and part to full sun. Thriving in zones 6-9, this vine will die to the ground during the winter but re-emerges in early spring.

Another popular spring bloomer is Clematis armandii, an evergreen species covered with fragrant, snow-white flowers in April. As is true of all spring-blooming Clematis, the flowers occur on ...

Clematis armandii is named in honor of a French missionary, Père Armand David (1826-1900). In England, Ernest Wilson introduced the vine into cultivation in 1900. This species is native to China.

Six years ago, my friend and colleague Michelle Wise planted an evergreen clematis ( C. armandii ) next to her art studio. As it does, the vine took off quickly and soon made an impressive display ...

Deciduous clematis are hardy in all Oregon climates. Evergreen varieties like sweet-smelling, winter-blooming Clematis armandii are more sensitive to the cold and perform best in western valleys ...

The evergreen Clematis armandii (from central and southern China) produces fragrant white flowers and leathery leaves. This bee-pleaser needs space and a warm south- or west-facing wall to thrive.

The trick to keeping this clematis full at the base -- so it will act as a living curtain -- is to prune it every year after it blooms. You can remove up to one-third of the oldest branches and ...

Great Plant Pick: Clematis armandii ‘Snowdrift’ This vine gets its name from the small pure-white flowers that cover it like a sudden snow flurry. by Richie Steffen Friday, March 26, 2021 9 ...

Fortunately, three evergreen clematis are due to become more available in nurseries. Each is less aggressive and has more interesting foliage than the more familiar Clematis armandii, with equally ...