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Clematis plants have beautiful flowers that range in size from small bells to large, wide-mouthed flowers. Both varietal and branched vines are available. (In fact, clematis is one of our favorite flowering vines.)
Vines can grow from 2 to 30 feet tall and come in a variety of beautiful shades from white to pink, blue lavender to burgundy red and even purple and bicolor.
The number of varieties of this plant is amazing. There are hundreds of species of clematis, including more than 2,500 cultivars or varieties. So there's a clematis for every garden. Depending on the species, clematis can bloom in spring, summer, or fall, and some species are perennials.
Clematis belongs to the same family as flowers such as aconites, anemones, peonies, and hellebore; This plant is found almost everywhere in the world, especially in the Northern Hemisphere. They grow in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9 (find your zone here).
Although clematis has a reputation for being difficult to grow, it is a long-lasting perennial that can thrive if given the right conditions. You have to be patient because it won't be the best for a few years. In fact, there's an old saying that this plant crawls the first year, walks the second year, and then really comes out and runs the third year, so plan to wait a few years before it appears in your garden.
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Basic information about clematis
Common Name: Clematis
Botanical name: Clematis spp.
Plant Family: Ranunculaceae
Plant Type: Perennial woody plant, vine or shrub.
Native to North America, Europe, India, Asia and Australia
Sunlight. Full sun to partial shade
Adult size: 12 inches to 3 feet wide, 2 feet to 20 feet long, depending on variety
Toxic to animals. yes
Here's everything you need to know about growing clematis.
Where to plant clematis?
Clematis prefer full sun, which is defined as 6 or more hours of direct sun. However, it is a little picky about the right placement in your garden. It likes its head in the sun and its feet in the shade, which means its leaves should be in the sun, while its roots should be protected by another plant, mulch or a flat stone to protect the root system.
You can plant clematis in beds or containers, although containers are a bit more difficult, especially in colder climates. Prefers well-drained soil and constant moisture.
If you buy the climbing variety, you will need to provide support such as trellis, pergolas, stakes or wire mesh. Curly stems can't stick to flat surfaces like walls, so give them something no larger than ½ inch in diameter. Here are some of our favorite trellis ideas.
How to plant clematis
Clematis stems are delicate, so handle them with care. Dig a hole a foot deep, loosen the soil and mix in compost, as clematis like rich soil.
Some gardeners recommend planting clematis a little deeper in the pot so that the crown (where the roots attach to the stem) is about an inch or two below the soil surface. This will encourage new growth from underground to increase its overall stability. Fill the hole, compact the soil and water thoroughly.
Clematis vines can be tied to a small trellis or bamboo bend; Do not attempt to remove it. Leave it intact and lean into the new cell. Install a new support at the same time as planting, so as not to damage delicate plants later.
Rodents sometimes like to submerge baby clematis, so surround them with a small wire cage to keep them out while they settle.
How to care for clematis?
Since clematis is a heavy feeder, feed regularly with a general purpose fertilizer according to package directions. A slow release granular type is ideal. (Here's how to read and understand the numbers and letters of the alphabet.)
Clematis also benefits from regular watering, especially early in the season, which helps it establish a healthy root system. Water in subsequent years in case of drought.
You'll want to keep an eye out for unruly stalk growth. If they try to escape and climb something else in your garden, simply direct them to a cage or support structure.
How to Prune Clematis
Pruning rejuvenates old trees, removes damaged branches and keeps the tree in good condition. Your goal is to keep your factory clean, tidy and stocked.
But this is where gardeners often get confused. When to prune depends on your appearance and the location of the kidney. Here's what you need to do.
Group 1 clematis bloom in early spring on old wood grown last year. They are cut immediately after flowering.
Clematis group 2 flowers on both old and young shoots. They usually bloom in spring, sometimes in autumn. Prune in the spring after the first blooms.
Clematis flower group 3 on new wood. Cut them back a foot from the ground each spring or they can get too tall and get messy.
Clematis "I don't know what kind of clematis I have." Chances are, you don't know what kind of clematis you have unless you plant it or lose the tag. No problem! Just look at it for one year and then cut the next year accordingly. Don't worry anymore. Worse, if you prune at the wrong time, you'll cut off this year's flowers, but they'll come back next year.
Clematis, "Sweet Summer Love"
Clematis, living in Poland
Clematis, 'Pilu'
Clematis 'Henry'
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