Growing Beautiful Clematis
Clematis are climbing plants with beautiful large flowers available in a range of different varieties and colors.
Clematis prefers cool climates, and you will need to choose a planting position where the roots are in the shade and the plant's growth will receive morning sun.
In hot climates, avoid planting Clematis on or near walls or fences that can become hot during the day as this will cause your plant to dry out and possibly die. Clematis don’t like having to compete for root space, so if you decide to plant them in cool areas under trees or in a shrubbery, make sure they are not to close to the tree or shrub trunks and that there is not to much competition for root space. Your Clematis will also need to be protected from hot dry winds.
Clematis need to have good drainage and the roots must be kept cool and moist during the hot weather. Poor drainage will cause Clematis to die very quickly. This plant is one of the very few that when transferring from pot to soil needs to be planted deeper than the soil level in the pot. In should be planted to the depth of the next set of nodes on the stem above the pot soil level.
During the summer weather keep the plants fed and the roots cool by first applying some well rotted cow manure and organic mulch, covered by chip or bark mulch. While your plants are establishing ensure they don’t dry out during hot weather.
Clematis can be grown in deep pots, but be sure to check that the pot has excellent drainage
During hot dry conditions, Clematis must never be allowed to dry out. During very hot conditions you may need to water twice a day. In normal summer conditions give a deep soaking 2 or 3 times a week.
Feed your Clematis late winter and again in early spring - well rotted cow manure is great, garden compost (keep away from stem), or blood and bone mixed with some potash. Clematis in pots will benefit from using a liquid fertilizer once a fortnight. Follow directions carefully.
Cease using liquid fertilizer as soon as the first tiny flower buds appear, as it can cause shortening the flowering period. Start fertilizing again after flowering.
Take care of your Clematis and you will be rewarded with a spectacular flowering display over a long duration.
All the best and happy gardening
Margarete
www.antspantsgardening.com
Clematis prefers cool climates, and you will need to choose a planting position where the roots are in the shade and the plant's growth will receive morning sun.
In hot climates, avoid planting Clematis on or near walls or fences that can become hot during the day as this will cause your plant to dry out and possibly die. Clematis don’t like having to compete for root space, so if you decide to plant them in cool areas under trees or in a shrubbery, make sure they are not to close to the tree or shrub trunks and that there is not to much competition for root space. Your Clematis will also need to be protected from hot dry winds.
Clematis need to have good drainage and the roots must be kept cool and moist during the hot weather. Poor drainage will cause Clematis to die very quickly. This plant is one of the very few that when transferring from pot to soil needs to be planted deeper than the soil level in the pot. In should be planted to the depth of the next set of nodes on the stem above the pot soil level.
During the summer weather keep the plants fed and the roots cool by first applying some well rotted cow manure and organic mulch, covered by chip or bark mulch. While your plants are establishing ensure they don’t dry out during hot weather.
Clematis can be grown in deep pots, but be sure to check that the pot has excellent drainage
During hot dry conditions, Clematis must never be allowed to dry out. During very hot conditions you may need to water twice a day. In normal summer conditions give a deep soaking 2 or 3 times a week.
Feed your Clematis late winter and again in early spring - well rotted cow manure is great, garden compost (keep away from stem), or blood and bone mixed with some potash. Clematis in pots will benefit from using a liquid fertilizer once a fortnight. Follow directions carefully.
Cease using liquid fertilizer as soon as the first tiny flower buds appear, as it can cause shortening the flowering period. Start fertilizing again after flowering.
Take care of your Clematis and you will be rewarded with a spectacular flowering display over a long duration.
All the best and happy gardening
Margarete
www.antspantsgardening.com
posted by M. R. Abel @ 9:49 PM
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