Clematis repens

How to Grow and Care for Clematis repens

Clematis repens · Clematis repens

Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, 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 further information. Its trailing stems make it ideal for growing through plants in the herbaceous border

Watering: Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically drySunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeSkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Clematis repens

Clematis repens
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced clematis feed monthly in spring, higher potash before bloom
ToxicitySkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, 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 further information. Its trailing stems make it ideal for growing through plants in the herbaceous border

How to Water Clematis repens?

Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Clematis repens?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Clematis repens?

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What Soil Is Best for Clematis repens?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Clematis repens?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Clematis repens?

Balanced clematis feed monthly in spring, higher potash before bloom

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How to Prune Clematis repens?

If required, cut back overlong shoots after flowering

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How to Propagate Clematis repens?

Propagate by seed, by layering or semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant Clematis repens?

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How to Care for Clematis repens in Winter?

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How to Plant Clematis repens?

Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, 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 further information. Its trailing stems make it ideal for growing through plants in the herbaceous border

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How to Repot Clematis repens?

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How to Harvest Clematis repens?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), clematis wilt and clematis slime flux

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, snails and caterpillars; petals may be eaten by earwigs

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The Toxicity of Clematis repens

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Clematis repens

Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitClimbing · Trailing
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Scientific Classification

Species
Clematis repens
Genus
Clematis
Family
Ranunculaceae
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FAQs About Clematis repens

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