How to Be Successful Growing Clematis
The word “clematis” means climbing vine and that is exactly what a clematis plant is. This flowering vine can be very invasive but if you can keep it under control it can provide beautiful flowers from spring to fall. The flowers can range in colors and in shapes and are a beautiful addition to any garden.
Things you’ll need:
- Shovel
- Trellis
- Watering can
- Planting mix
- Decide on the best location for your clematis plant. This plant likes morning sun, so a spot that is receives morning sun for at least six hours would be best.
- Use your shovel to dig your hole in the spot that you chose. Your hole should measure about three feet in width and about two feet in depth. If your hole is too small, it can suffocate the plant roots therefore killing the plant.
- Mix some of your planting mix with some of the dirt left in the bottom of your hole. This will give your new plant a good start with plenty of nutrients in the soil.
- Place your plant into the hole being careful as to not break the roots. Start coving the roots with soil. Do not pack it down because the roots will not get any water if the soil is too compacted. Cover until you are level with the rest of the ground around the flower.
- Take your trellis and place it about eight inches behind the new plant. If your new plant happens to already have some vines, go ahead and place them on the trellis. This will let the plant know which way to grow.
- Fill your watering can with water and thoroughly water the new plant in. It will need this initial watering to get a good healthy start in its new location.