Clematis 'Madame Edouard Andre'

Labeled as a type 3 – hard pruning, but Linda Beutler¹ says it responds well to infrequent pruning; clean up dead stems during early spring.

Zone recommendations vary: 3 to 9 or 4 to 11 have been suggested. In very hot areas, clematis may benefit from some afternoon sun. They do well with companion plants that won’t crowd their roots under the soil.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Madame Edouard Andre is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Madame Edouard Andre needs a loamy, clay and potting mix soil with a ph of 6.5 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

Look to ensure a distance 1.48 feet (45.7 cm) between Madame Edouard Andre seeds when sowing to make sure your seedlings have enough space.

Transplanting clematis can be done, though it can take them a couple of years to re-establish their root systems.

Madame Edouard Andre is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

fn1: “Gardening with Clematis”, Linda Beutler