Clematis Andromeda

Clematis 'Andromeda' is an early large-flowered climber with cream to white blooms marked by rose-pink central stripes and golden stamens. The first flowering display is semi-double, while later flowers are usually single. Reaching approximately 2.4–3 m high and 1–1.5 m wide, it can be trained over a trellis, fence, arbour or wall, where the large flowers can be seen clearly against the climbing foliage.

Key features

• Botanical name: Clematis 'Andromeda'
• Breeder: Ken Pyne
• Introduction year: 1994
• Plant type: deciduous early large-flowered climber
• Mature height: approximately 2.4–3 m
• Mature width: approximately 1–1.5 m
• Flower colour: cream to white with rose-pink central stripes and golden stamens
• Flower form: semi-double in the first flush, usually single later
• Flower size: up to approximately 18 cm
• Flowering habit: two flushes, first on older growth and later on new growth
• Position: full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade in hot positions
• Soil: fertile, moist but well-drained, with a cool root zone
• Pruning: group 2

Growing in Australia

In Australian gardens, choose a position with sun to partial shade and protect the plant from strong afternoon sun in hot areas. Keep the root zone cool and moist with mulch or low companion plants, while keeping the crown clear. Andromeda produces its first display on established growth and a later flush on newer growth; exact timing varies with local climate. Provide sturdy climbing support and enough space for a vine approximately 2.4–3 m high.

Care tips

Water deeply during establishment and dry weather, maintaining moisture without waterlogging. Mulch to shade the roots, keeping mulch clear of the crown. Feed during active growth with a fertiliser suitable for flowering climbers according to the label. As a group 2 clematis, prune lightly: remove damaged growth and shorten selected stems without cutting the whole plant hard, preserving established stems for the early display.

Best uses

• Trellises and fences
• Arbours and walls
• Growing through a sturdy shrub
• Substantial containers with support

Purchase note

Available from Summer Garden. Product availability and plant size may vary by season.

FAQs

How large does Clematis Andromeda grow?

It reaches approximately 2.4–3 m high and 1–1.5 m wide when supported.

What do Clematis Andromeda flowers look like?

The cream to white flowers have rose-pink stripes and golden stamens; early flowers are semi-double and later blooms are usually single.

How should Clematis Andromeda be pruned?

It is a group 2 clematis, so prune lightly and retain healthy established stems for the early flowering display.