Planting and Growing Clematis 'Black Tea'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced clematis feed monthly in spring, higher potash before bloom |
| Toxicity | Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water Clematis 'Black Tea'?
Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Clematis 'Black Tea'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Clematis 'Black Tea'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Clematis 'Black Tea'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Clematis 'Black Tea'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Clematis 'Black Tea'?
Balanced clematis feed monthly in spring, higher potash before bloom
Learn more →How to Prune Clematis 'Black Tea'?
Remove dead or damaged stems before growth begins in spring, or after flowering in early summer. Early flowers are produced on last season's wood. See clematis pruning: group two
Learn more →How to Propagate Clematis 'Black Tea'?
Propagate from cuttings (climbers)
Learn more →How to Transplant Clematis 'Black Tea'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Clematis 'Black Tea' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Clematis 'Black Tea'?
Plant with the top of the root ball about 8cm below the soil surface, in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. Position in sun or part shade, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. See clematis cultivation for more advice
Learn more →How to Repot Clematis 'Black Tea'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Clematis 'Black Tea'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), clematis wilt and clematis slime flux
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids. Cutworms and voles may cut young stems
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Clematis 'Black Tea'
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling