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Clematis armandii (also called Armand clematis or evergreen clematis) is a flowering climbing plant of the genus Clematis. Like many members of that genus, it is prized by gardeners for its showy flowers. It is native to much of China (except the north and extreme south) and northern Burma. [1] The plant is a woody perennial.
The rationale for some of the common names is unclear, as they include examples normally applied to unrelated plants, including twining parasites (e.g. "devil's hair" for Cuscuta). The name " Love Vine " also is applied to alleged aphrodisiacs, such as Caribbean species of Cassytha , which are unrelated to Clematis , not being in the family ...
Unlike most other members of the genus Clematis, it has a scrambling rather than a climbing habit. [2] Growing to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall by up to 50 cm (20 in) broad, it is a deciduous sub-shrub with broad downy leaves in groups of three, and delicate clusters of elongated tubular blue flowers in late spring and summer. Mature blooms recurve (bend ...
Prior to the introduction of 'Jackmanii', the disease clematis wilt was little known and not widespread. [6] However, because 'Jackmanii' was bred from C. lanuginosa (a species which is susceptible to the pathogen which causes the disease), and because 'Jackmanii' led to a series of similar hybrids and the popularisation of the genus, clematis wilt soon became a serious problem for the new ...
Rogerson introduced numerous clematis species and varieties to North American gardeners through his extensive contacts with growers, breeders, and plant explorers throughout the world. By the time of his death in May 2015 at age 94, he had been collecting clematis for 44 years and was a respected author and lecturer on the genus.
Clematis aristata is a popular hardy garden plant. It prefers a semi-shaded or shaded position and cool deep soils and will withstand heavy pruning. [5] It is a vigorous climber and may become a problem by smothering other plants. Propagation can be carried out from fresh seed and from cuttings of semi-hardened stems. [5]
Clematis hirsutissima is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family known by the common name hairy clematis or vase flower. [1] It is a perennial herb that is native to much of the western United States, from Washington to Nebraska. [2] It is a small, erect plant which, unlike other Clematis, does not generally produce vines. It is ...
Clematis alpina, the Alpine clematis, is a flowering deciduous vine of the genus Clematis. Like many members of that genus, it is prized by gardeners for its showy flowers . It bears 1 to 3-inch spring flowers on long stalks in a wide variety of colors. [ 1 ]