Clematis is a wonderful vine because it includes many different varieties that can grow in many conditions and flourish with beautiful flowers, but doesn’t take up a large amount of room in the garden.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
things you’ll need:
- Clematis plant
- Shovel
- Organic material such as compost or peat moss
- Bonemeal
- Choose a site for clematis. Remember to give it something sturdy to climb up. Many types of clematis will cling to a tree, fence or wall without being tied. Others may need a lattice or other structure to climb on.
- Purchase clematis from a local nursery or online. You may find a better variety online, but you can always get personal assistance and check the health of a plant at a local nursery.
- If you start with a very small plant, it will need more protection, so you may wish to temporarily plant it in a more shaded area or in a pot.
- When the clematis is ready to go into its final site, dig a hole and mix the soil from the hole with organic material.
- Place the clematis in the hole with the crown of the plant about two inches below the soil line.
- Put a few tablespoons of bonemeal into the hole to encourage strong root growth. Fill in the hole.
- Water deeply and remember to continue watering frequently for the first few months until the plant is established.
- Place a large rock or another plant directly in front of the clematis to keep the roots cool. Though most clematis prefer full or part sun, they don’t like warm roots.
Tips & Warnings
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Some of the most popular forms of clematis, such as the purple jackmanii, are often sold at grocery or chain stores.
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Don’t worry if your clematis doesn’t grow much in the first year. Clematis usually come into their own in their third season.
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One of the great things about clematis is that they combine well with other plants and can create a beautiful backdrop for a flower bed.
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