It's so devastating when the clematis just won't bloom. We will tell you here what the causes are and how you can remedy the situation. This is how you lure out a blossom splendor on your clematis.

Wrong location causes flowering problems

If the clematis refuses to flower, it does not feel comfortable at the location. Therefore, check whether the following light, temperature and soil conditions are given:

  • Sunny to semi-shady location
  • Warm with temperatures from 15 to 22 degrees Celsius
  • Sheltered from rain and strong winds
  • Well-drained, humus-rich soil rich in nutrients
  • Fresh and without the risk of waterlogging

Clematis attaches particular importance to a sunny head and a shaded foot. If the root area is regularly exposed to direct sunlight, the clematis will not bloom. A shady underplanting of weak-growing ornamental plants, such as blue cushions or purple bells, solves the problem, as does a mulch layer of pine soil, pebbles or bark mulch.

Starving and thirsty, the clematis does not bloom

A balanced water and nutrient supply creates the fundamental basis for the magnificent clematis flower. If the climbing plant is out of balance in this respect, no flowers can be seen. Therefore, pay special attention to these aspects of care:

  • Water clematis regularly without causing waterlogging
  • Fertilize with special fertilizer in March/April and June/July
  • Alternatively from March to September every 8-14 days supply with compost, horn shavings (32.93€) or guano fertilizer
  • Alternately, fertilize with potassium-rich comfrey manure

Pruning at the wrong time deprives clematis of their flowering

Spring-blooming clematis put on the buds in the previous year. Anyone who reaches for the scissors in late winter deprives the clematis of any chance of a lush bloom. Popular species such as Clematis alpina and Clematis montana are therefore cut after flowering. Prune summer and late flowering specimens in November/December.

tips and tricks

Although the clematis naturally withstands frosty temperatures, delayed ground frosts threaten a complete failure of the flower. So that the buds on early-flowering clematis species do not freeze to death, experienced hobby gardeners keep an eye on the weather forecast until mid/end of May. If the ice saints strike with minus degrees, protect the clematis at night with a garden fleece or jute sack. (10.99 €)

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Indoor plants