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PLANT CARE TIPS
Location
Depending on variety, clematis will grow 8 to 12 feet vertically. That shouldn't limit you though. Adjust the size of your trellis (or support) to the height you need. For example, if you want only six feet of height, the clemitas will reach the top and then grow down the other side. You may be out of luck if you wnat more than twelve feet height however.
Clematis need at least a half day of direct sunlight.
It is important to keep the roots from drying out. Clematis like a moist, well drained soil. Mulching will help achieve this. Mulch will help keep weeds out as well as keep the moisture in during those hot and dry summer days.
Soil Preparation
Again, clematis need a moist, well-drained soil. Prepare your hole at least one
foot deep and mix 50% peat moss or well-rotted manure. Backfill hole with the amended soil and plant your clematis so the top of the root ball is just below the ground level burying the first set of eyes. Keep your plant moist, but not wet (they don't like "wet feet"). Pay special attention to this during the first growing season. Fertilize every four weeks during the growing season with a well-balanced liquid fertilizer.
Support
The main stem of the clematis must have a firm support, otherwise damage may occur from the wind.
As the newly planted clematis produces new growth this should be carefully trained and tied into position.
Here is a beauty you might be interested in.
Clematis viticella 'Etoile Violette'
Til next time,
Poppy
We have several clematis varieties that we have added around the deck. We hope to have them eventually run the bottom of the deck. Slowly but surely we are getting there. I love the plate size blooms we get. Truly a stunning sight. We are having problems with your avitar. It has not appreared. Must confess I look forward to seeing it. Off to the next post.
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