Pergola in my back garden ~ Clematis armandii

I really like the leaves too on this Clematis...are they evergreen TT? Very lovely spring blossoms!

Oh TT .. I hope my new Clematis Armandii " Snow drift" looks as good as this next year :o)

Is 'snowdrift' a different shape of flower, Amy ?
Sounds lovely. :o)

Thanks, Janey. Yes, this is evergreen.
Quite fast-growing....

I like the blue sky behind the pink blossom . It's lovely - reminds me of a tree I had in the old garden.

Yes, you're right, Hywel.
The blue sky shows off the pinks and whites really well. :o)

Its gorgeous TT, I think I have the same one, I just noticed today it has 3 flowers but they were hidden, I was all excited but i dont think it will flower as much as yours, its not yet a year old..

Hi Dee ~ This clematis is a fast grower, so you'll have lots of flowers in the not too distant future.
Yours is just a baby yet. Lol. :o)

wonderful Clematis Terra just wish I had the space to grow this one, what a lovely place for the Blackbirds to nest! I was watching a Blackbird going in and out an old conifer tree with nesting material this morning, The conifer is up against next doors fence. I heard a bang on the fence and the Blckbird flew out of the tree onto the garage roof, she was very upset sending out alarm calls. I went round the back of the tree to find a neighbours cat sat on the fence, I chased it away but Im afraid the Black bird has left in search of a safer nesting place.

PP ~ Let's hope your blackbird finds a cat-free nesting place.
In my garden the blackbirds have chosen the most dense section of the clematis on the pergola, so I'm hoping the cats can't reach inside.
From below the pergola this afternoon, I had a quiet peep up at the nest and could see the blackbird sitting there :o)

I would like room to grow this clematis, TT. It's lovely.

Hi TT, I'm interested in getting one of these, especially as the birds love it. Everyone is referring to its size - does it get VERY big?

Hi Gee and Dawn ~
I'm pleased you like this one.
This clematis can get very large, but doesn't mind receiving a lot of trimming, so I reckon you could grow it and keep it under control quite easily. Pairs of collared doves and blackbirds have nested in mine over the years. It does result in waiting to prune the clematis until the birds have finished rearing babies. :o)

It must be a good year for these my friend has one and its covered in flowers this year, last year it didn't look as good

just stunning

Hello Deida and Skilla ~
Last year, mine didn't blossom so well.
I'm lucky that this spring it has lots of flowers. :o)

Beautiful shot TT and stunning flowers:-)

Thank you, Panther.
These are still blossoming well. :o)

Thanks TT, sounds like it would fit into my garden well, I'll put it on my Wish List :)

~certainly beats mine TT~it is gorgeous!

Hi again, Dawn ~
Clematis armandii would be great for your garden !

Thank you, Arlene ~
This is flowering better than it did last spring. :o)

Lost ours earlier this year to hard frosts ! Was only a youngster ! : (

That's disappointing, BB ~
I started a cutting off mine, which has now got rather big, so I know it is possible to make cuttings.
Would you like me try to starting another smaller cutting and then I'll mail it to you?
It would probably be ready later in the summer.
If it died over winter in Yorks I would not be upset. Lol. :o)

Thanks TT...that would be great ! Could overwinter it in the porch,which would offer some protection,or in small portable greenhouse we have ! : )

Okay, I'll give that a try.
It will be fun.
Conker and Truffle will help. :o)

Lovely TT, I'm sure the blackbirds like it too! :-)

Hello Pottygardener ~
Thank you.
The blackbirds have been very active today, in an out of the armandii, preparing to be parents. :o)

That's a beautiful clematis TT.
I have a landscaper friend from Venezuela named Armando so I would be calling this Clematis Armando....LOL.

Hi Gilli ~
I'm sure Armando is very handsome, just like Armandii. Lol.

Mine is very strongly growing - but still hasn't flowered! It's been in three years at least.

Does your Armandii get sunshine on it, Spritz ?

My Armandii is in full bloom now.
Anyone considering this climber, the blossoms do last a long time.
Two thunderstorms this week, but the lovely white flowers are still there !