Clematis viticella 'Alba Luxurians' is a striking deciduous climber celebrated for its profusion of pristine white flowers that grace gardens from late summer into early autumn. This vigorous plant is highly sought after for its extended blooming period and its remarkable ability to adorn fences, trellises, and walls with a cascade of elegant blossoms and lush greenery.
Reaching heights of up to 4 meters (13 feet) and spreading 2 meters (6.5 feet), this twining climber boasts dense foliage that serves as a stunning backdrop for its large, star-shaped flowers. The deep green, ovate leaves not only enhance the visual appeal but also provide a rich contrast to the brilliant white blooms, ensuring a captivating display throughout the growing season.
Thriving in full sun to partial shade, 'Alba Luxurians' flourishes best when its roots are kept cool and moist in well-drained, fertile soil. Regular watering during dry spells is beneficial, and with proper care, this hardy plant will attract bees and butterflies, enriching the garden's ecosystem. For optimal growth and flowering, a hard pruning in late winter or early spring is recommended, allowing for a vigorous resurgence of blooms in the warmer months.
Pot up clematis plants and grow them on until large enough to plant in their final positions. When planting clematis, choose a position in sun or semi-shade and plant the climber deeply in moist, fertile, well drained soil. Position the top of the rootball at a depth of 7.5cm (3") below soil level, to encourage new shoots to form from the base of the plant. Clematis dislike soils that are particularly wet or dry. Such soils can be improved by the addition of plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost. When growing clematis in patio containers use a soil based compost such as John Innes No.3. Train Clematis armandii plants onto a suitable support such as trellis, wires or a large pergola.
