The enclosure of the garden is sometimes indispensable. With climbing clematis, the simplest garden fence is transformed into a flowery eye-catcher. Find out here how to properly plant clematis for greening a fence.

When is it time to plant clematis in the garden?

When summer comes to an end, the ideal planting time for clematis begins. Since the soil is wonderfully warm, the clematis happily spreads its roots and starts the next year with a vital growth advantage.

How is the soil prepared?

In order for the clematis to thrive on the garden fence, prepare the soil in these steps:

  • Deeply loosen the soil, clean from roots and stones
  • Enrich the excavation with compost and horn shavings
  • Dig a pit twice as deep as the root ball is long

Complete the preparations by spreading a layer of grit (€46.95) or gravel at the bottom of the planting pit as drainage.

Which planting distance is appropriate?

The selected variety determines the respective planting distance. As a rule, the value is between 80 and 150 centimeters. There is no distance to the fence itself, as is the case for a climbing aid on the facade.

What is the step-by-step process of planting?

In order to plant a clematis in an exemplary manner, some differences to other garden plants must be observed. How to do it right:

  • Soak the still potted root ball in water until no more air bubbles rise
  • Unpot the clematis and plant so deep that 1-2 leaf buds come under the ground
  • Align the root ball slightly at an angle in the direction of the garden fence
  • Press down the soil and water generously
  • Where possible, attach the lower vines to the fence

Since clematis loves its foot in shade, finish by spreading a layer of mulch. Alternatively, plant small, weakly competitive blue cushions, marigolds, asters, purple bells or suitable perennials as underplanting.

tips and tricks

Creative hobby gardeners combine clematis with climbing roses, because both types of plants harmonize perfectly with each other. The partnership succeeds in perfection if you plant the roses 1-2 years before the vigorous clematis. If you then choose a summer-blooming variety, it can tolerate a radical pruning in autumn and gives the climbing rose enough space.

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Indoor plants