Thanks to its magnificent blooms and breathtaking vigour, the clematis is rightly considered the queen of climbing plants. In order for the clematis to show off its royal presence in the garden, these care measures are important.

The best planting time and the ideal location - an overview

Clematis gets the best starting conditions if it is planted in the ground between August and October. At this time, the soil is warm from the sun, so that the roots can establish themselves well. Choose a location with these conditions:

  • Half shade, warm and sheltered from the wind
  • Nutrient-rich, humus-rich soil, fresh, moist and well-drained
  • With an advantageous pH of around 6.0

So that the clematis really feels at home, its head should be spoiled by the sun and its foot should be shaded. Where this requirement is not automatically given by the light conditions, adequate underplanting provides the important shading of the root area. Suitable candidates are pretty blue cushions or delicate purple bells.

Proper planting - that's what matters

The planting hole for a clematis should be so deep that two pairs of eyes are used with the root ball below the surface of the earth. Thanks to this prudence, the clematis will root more vigorously. Additionally, these dormant buds act as a reserve in case the above-ground tendrils fall victim to clematis wilt. Since the fungal spores do not penetrate underground, the clematis happily sprout again.

Don't forget to lay a drain made of grit (€46.95) or gravel at the bottom of the planting pit to effectively prevent waterlogging. Plant the root ball at a slight angle towards the climbing aid. It is important to note that the young plant is pruned the following spring. Cut back all tendrils to 20 or 30 centimeters to create lush branching.

tips and tricks

Since a clematis has no adhesive organs, it is dependent on a climbing aid. If you offer your clematis a trellis or a rope system with numerous struts, it will wind its way up to the sky with its strong leaf stalks. Since the beauty of the flowers favors a vertical direction, the tendrils are steered in the horizontal direction of growth with the help of plant binders or clips.

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