Clematis 'Mme Edouard André
Clematis 'Mme Edouard André' is a vigorous deciduous climbing vine known for its large velvety crimson red flowers that bloom in early to midsummer with a potential rebloom later in the season. Its rich color and strong vertical growth make it a standout choice for trellises, fences, and arbors where it can climb and soften hard architectural lines while adding dramatic floral impact.
Height & Spread: 8 - 12 ft x 3 - 5 ft
Bloom Time: Early to midsummer, often reblooms
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil Preference: Moist well drained fertile soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Deer Resistance: Moderately deer resistant
Native Status
This clematis is a cultivated hybrid selection developed in Europe for ornamental garden use and is not native to North America.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Attracts a variety of butterflies including Swallowtails and Painted Ladies which visit the large blooms for nectar during peak flowering.
Bees
- Supports native bees and bumblebees which forage on the open flower structure for nectar.
Hummingbirds
- The rich red blooms and high nectar availability make it highly attractive to hummingbirds throughout its flowering period.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 3 - 5 ft from other climbers to allow proper air flow and full vertical development.
Landscape Placement
- Best used on trellises, fences, arbors, or pergolas where its climbing habit and bold blooms can be showcased against vertical structures.
Companion Plants
- Rosa 'New Dawn' (Climbing Rose) - Provides complementary vertical structure and soft pastel blooms that contrast the deep red flowers.
- Lonicera periclymenum (Honeysuckle) - Adds fragrance and supports pollinators while sharing similar climbing habits.
- Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' (Smooth Hydrangea) - Grounds the base with large white blooms that balance the vertical clematis growth.
- Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender) - Brings fragrant low mounding texture at the base while attracting additional pollinators.
- Heuchera 'Obsidian' (Coral Bells) - Adds dark foliage contrast near the ground layer to enhance flower color impact.