The climbing beauties rose and clematis enter into a partnership in the garden with playful ease. Professional planting contributes significantly to perfect harmony. The following tips show what is important for this dream couple.
The right location for two Graces
While the demanding rose prefers sunny light conditions, the clematis favors partially shaded conditions. The two flower beauties agree on the temperature conditions, because they do not want to be confronted with the sweltering summer heat. This is the ideal location for roses and clematis:
- A south-west or south-east orientation
- Gladly protected from rain and surrounded by air
- A trellis, rose arch or fence as a climbing aid
A nutrient-rich, humus-rich soil offers perfect conditions if the soil is also well-drained. A slight wind exposure makes a lasting contribution to the prevention of fungal infections.
Plant at a time interval - this is how it works
One day during the months of August to October has proven to be the best time to plant. Soak the root balls of rose and clematis in water during the prep work. Follow these steps:
- Thoroughly clean the soil of weeds, roots and stones and rake vigorously
- At a distance of 20-30 centimeters from the climbing aid, dig two planting holes at a distance of 80-100 centimeters
- Enrich the excavation with compost and horn shavings
- Create a drainage at the bottom of the pit with gravel or broken pottery
Plant the rose deep enough to cover the grafting site with 5 centimeters of soil. Plant the clematis 7-10 centimeters deeper. Both root balls are slightly inclined in the direction of the climbing aid. Finally, water well.
If you grant roses a growth advantage of 1 to 2 years, this circumspection will benefit the harmonious coexistence. If you join the clematis to an older climbing rose, we recommend a planting distance of 100 centimeters. In addition, a separating layer made of wood or foil between the two root balls ensures unhindered development of the clematis in the first two years.
tips and tricks
Experienced home gardeners prefer climber roses to rambler roses when paired with clematis. Climbers develop sturdier shoots and flower more often, while once-flowering ramblers develop soft tendrils up to 10 meters long that vehemently suppress a clematis.