Armandii Snowdrift Clematis

Clematis armandii ‘Snowdrift’ is an evergreen climber with fragrant white flowers that can show green or pink near the base. The exact-name entry in Clematis on the Web records March and April flowering, identifies this selection as a form of Clematis armandii, and recommends a sunny, sheltered site. Site it where the evergreen foliage and early flowers can be appreciated. ## Flowers and size The [Snowdrift cultivar entry](https://clematisontheweb.org/clemdetail/?dbkey=117) gives an approximate height of 5–7 m, about 16.4–23 ft, and identifies G. Jackman & Son as raiser. It also cautions that many plants sold under this name are not the true form and that sepal size varies; the catalog name is retained and the dimensions remain approximate. ## Siting Provide a sunny, sheltered position and a strong support for the evergreen climbing stems. The source specifically recommends protection from strong winds. Allow room for a large vine and do not treat its height as a width estimate; the cultivar entry gives no exact spread. ## Maintenance Clematis on the Web assigns Snowdrift to pruning Group 1, with no routine pruning required. Remove dead or damaged growth if needed and retain healthy stems that carry the next spring’s flowers.