Clematis
A few tips for the inexperienced
Clematis Grower
Planting
Check that the Clematis is suitable for the position you have chosen then dig a hole about 45cm square and deep. Fork in peat or garden compost mixed with a couple of handfuls of bone meal. Place the plant in the hole so that the top of the rootball is about 5cm below ground level and backfill with a mixture of soil and garden compost or any good quality multi-purpose compost.
Clematis prefer to have shade at the base to keep their roots cool and moist. If you plant in an open sunny site place tiles, slate or bark chips around the roots to provide some shade.
Growing Clematis in containers
Use plenty of crocks in the bottom of the pot to provide good drainage and plant in good general purpose compost. Plant with about 5cm of the stem buried and protect the roots from strong sun with tiles, slate or stone. Once planted keep well watered and well fed.
Watering
Newly planted clematis require regular watering (twice a week) if the weather is dry or they are in a dry spot. After the first season watering is only required during long spells of dry weather. Regular mulching with Mulch and Mix or homemade compost will help prevent the soil drying out.
Feeding
Specialist Clematis Fertilizer is now available, or use any high potash feed from spring to midsummer. Osmocote Slow Release Fertilizer is a convenient way to feed container grown plants.
plus also available at Wych Cross the RAYMOND EVISON CLEMATIS
This range of clematis have been bred for the sought after qualities of a long flowering season and compact growth habit. Many are suitable for growing in containers, and some may even be grown indoors.
Varieties
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