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Evergreen Clematis Plant - Description
- Evergreen Clematis Climbing Plant
- Beautiful Light Pink Flowers
- Gives Year Round Cover
- Happy in Part Shade
- Armandii Clematis
- One of Few Evergreen Clematis
- Mid Spring Flowering
- Flowers: Light Pink & Star Shaped Flowers
- Mature Size: 5m in Height x 3m Spread
- Current Size: Approx. 60cm
- Pot Size: 2 Litre. Supported by 4 Bamboo Canes
Evergreen Clematis Plant - Characteristics
- Elongated dark green leaves
- Leathery, tri-foliate leaves
- Evergreen climber
- Vigorous grower- Fast to establish
- Blooms: Single flower, cream colour from March to April
- Fragrant
- Mature Height: 4m
- Spread: 5m
- Climbing with clinging tendrils
- Will require a trellis or support frame
- Fragrance: Slight
- Easy to grow
Evergreen Clematis Plant - Uses
- Excellent climber
- Nice alternative to the white flowering Armandii
- Good choice for year round screening & cover
- Suited to a sunny wall
- Can be planted with other clematis such as the deciduous Jackmanii
- Suited to traditional & cottage gardens
Clematis - Planting Instructions
Sowing Time
- Potted plants are suited to planting all year round
- Do not plant in frosty conditions
Hole Preparation
- Position in full sun on a south or south east facing wall
- Clematis likes it's roots to be positioned in shade
- Dig a deep planting hole for clematis & all climbers, ideally 1½ft deep
- Roots of climbers need space to grow
- These plants are not suited to containers or limited root zone space
- Mix in well rotted manure
- Also mix in a small handful of fertiliser
Handling the Plants
- Take care not to damage plant's roots
- Water plants before & after planting
- Feed plants over the Summer months
- Use a fertiliser high in phosphorus & potassium
- Mulch up around the base of plants after planting
- Support with a trellis or wire frame
Pruning Clematis
- Armandii is in pruning group 1
- Clematis Pruning Groups
- Group 1 – These plants only flower on previous years wood
- Prune after Spring flowering
- Group 2 – These climbers flower on both old & new wood
- Little pruning is required - Light prune in late Autumn / Spring
- Plants can be rejuvenated by cutting down to ground level
- Group 3 – Clematis that flowers on current season stem only
- Can be cut to the ground in Autumn or Spring
- Group 1 – These plants only flower on previous years wood
- Clematis Pruning Groups
Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
Standard Delivery on Plant Orders currently taking 6 working days
- Currently Plant orders are taking 6 working days to ship
- If you choose express we will fast track your plant order
- Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (5-7 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
