There are a variety of colors and bloom ranges for chell s vines.They can grow up to 20 feet (6 m) tall and have a lifespan of over 80 years.Full sun on its blooms and cool shade over its roots is what clemation requires in order to thrive.The first step is to learn how to plant and care for clematis.
Step 1: Pick a flower.
Pink blooms that span 6 inches across and drooping blue bells are just a few of the shapes and colors clemes flowers come in.They've grown in popularity in recent years, so many nurseries have many varieties to choose from.Take the color, shape, potential side and sun requirements into account when choosing a cultivar.You should look for a potted plant that is already a year or two old.One of the most common types of clematis has large, pink flowers.It is easy to establish.The flowers are stunning and grow on arbors.The variety blooms from late spring to fall.It's a good choice for growing in a pot since it doesn't get very large.Pale pink, bell-shaped flowers do well in hot climates.It is a popular favorite because of its deep purple blooms and vigorous growth.The vines are vigorous and have abundant blue-violet blooms.Small white blooms grow as an evergreen.
Step 2: There is a sunny location.
They have similar needs when it comes to sun and temperature, even though they come in an amazing range of shapes and sizes.They need at least 6 hours of full sun per day to be hardy.They are hardy from 3 to 9.A few varieties of clematis will grow in partial shade, but they won't reach their full potential unless they have full sun for 6 hours per day.Look for a spot with low-growing plants that will shade the roots of the clematis but allow it to grow into full sun about 3 or 4 inches off the ground.Full sun on the vine and flowers is what clemes need.If you're not able to find a spot with a groundcover, you can mulch around the clematis to keep it cool.clematis can be planted near the base of a shrub or small tree.Without harming the "companion" shrub or tree, the clematis will grow up the branches.
Step 3: A spot with well-draining soil is what you should choose.
The location should drain well and not have standing water around the roots of the clematis.If the soil in the area is draining well, fill the hole with water.The soil is on the sandy side if the water goes away immediately.The soil doesn't drain fast enough if the water stands in the hole.It's right for clematis if the water slowly trickles into the soil.
Step 4: The soil needs to be tested for its pH.
The clemes prefer neutral or alkaline soil.If you want to find out if the pH is too acidic, you can mix limestone or wood ash in the soil.
Step 5: You can enrich the soil by digging a hole.
If you dig a hole deeper than the pot, the soil will come up to the first set of leaves.Compost and organicfertilizer can be used to amend the soil before planting the clematis.This will help the plant establish itself in the first few months after planting.If you're working with soil that is slow to drain, you should dig the hole a few inches deeper.If your soil is sandy, a slightly shallower hole will be better for the plant's roots, so they're close enough to the surface to get plenty of water.
Step 6: The clematis can be planted.
Carefully remove the clematis from the pot, taking care not to break the fragile roots and shoots.pat the soil around the base stem of the root ball after setting it into the hole.Lift out the root ball and dig a deeper hole if the soil doesn't come up to the first set of leaves.The young clematis needs something to grow against for the first year.
Step 7: There is mulch around the roots.
To keep the roots cool, place 4 inches of straw or another type of mulch around the base of the clematis.Perennials whose leaves shade the roots of the clematis in the summer can be planted.
Step 8: It's a good idea to keep clematis well watered.
If the soil seems dry, give the clematis long, deep drinks of water.Pull your finger out of the soil to see if it is dry.It's time to water the clematis if you didn't hit wet soil.Since the roots are shaded, water may sit for a longer period of time before it evaporates, so don't water the clematis too often.It is better to have water in the morning so that it can be absorbed before night falls.
Step 9: Provide support to the clematis.
Unless they have a vertical structure to climb, clemation will not grow.During the first year, the support that came with the clematis will be sufficient for the plant's needs, but after that you'll need to provide a larger support, like an arbor, to encourage it to grow bigger.Clematis grows by twisting its leaf stems around slender supports.It's important that the support you give isn't too wide for the leaf stems to reach.It should be less than one inch in diameter.Attach a fishing line or a screen to support the clematis if you have a arbor made with wide pieces of wood.As the clematis grows larger and reaches around the support, you can help it stay in place by tying it to the structure with fishing line.
Step 10: The clematis needs fertilization.
Feed the clematis every 4 to 6 weeks or side dress it with compost and spread it around the plant's base.It is necessary for clemation to grow strong and produce abundant flowers.
Step 11: At any time, remove dead or damaged stems.
clematis can get a disease that can cause the entire plant to die, and they aren't prone to being affected by pests.If you see a dead stem on the clematis, you can trim it away with a pair of shears.You don't want the disease to spread to other parts of the plant if youDisinfect the shears in an isopropyl alcohol or bleach solution between cuts.
Step 12: Disregard the oldest stems.
If you want to encourage new stems to grow, you can cut off the oldest stems.Wait until after the first bloom of the season, then use a pair of shears to remove the stems at the base stem.
Step 13: Pruning is done according to the requirements.
An annualPruning encourages fresh growth.Pruning is done at different times of the year.If you don't know when to fertilize your plant, you can damage it at the wrong time of year.The flowers on last year's stems need noPruning except to cut back their size a bit to keep them contained.Prune back to a pair of healthy buds after they flower.There is an apple blossom in this group.The flowers on last year's stems and new spring stems need to be trimmed to remove weak growth.They should be Prune in early spring to remove weak stems and then again after they bloom to improve their shape.There are two people in this group.The flowers should be cut back to 12 inches at the beginning of spring.This also includes Princess Diana, Niobe, and Venosa Violacea.