Clematis patens Andromeda

The Clematis patens 'Andromeda' is a new variety of clematis with large double flowers that stands out for its elegant white flowers with a carmine median in May/June and then again in August/September.

This 'Queen of lianas', 2m (7ft) tall, develops deciduous, pinnate medium green leaves, 5cm (2in) long, carried by voluble stems that twine around their support with tendrils. Its large double flowers are white with a carmine median and have long cream stamens, 12cm (5in) in diameter, and grow on the current year's branches. At the end of flowering, fruits appear and are topped with a silvery gray feathery style, very decorative.

The 'Andromeda' Clematis, very hardy, likes a clay-siliceous, light, deep, moist and fertile soil, in a sunny position with the base in shade. To achieve this, plant ground cover plants. The east is well suited. Suitable for pot cultivation.

The Clematis 'Andromeda', floriferous and elegant, is ideal for covering small pyramid structures or in a bush with dark foliage.

Tips: Avoid excessive fertilization that stimulates foliage at the expense of flowers. Do not mulch to avoid excessive moisture that promotes the disease of wilting.