Planting and Growing clematis [John Howells]
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| Care difficulty | 3 / 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 [John Howells]?
Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for clematis [John Howells]?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for clematis [John Howells]?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for clematis [John Howells]?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for clematis [John Howells]?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize clematis [John Howells]?
Balanced clematis feed monthly in spring, higher potash before bloom
Learn more →How to Prune clematis [John Howells]?
Pruning (clematis) group 3
Learn more →How to Propagate clematis [John Howells]?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring, semi-ripe cuttings in early summer or layering
Learn more →How to Transplant clematis [John Howells]?
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Learn more →How to Care for clematis [John Howells] in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant clematis [John Howells]?
Plant in 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. Plant with the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. See clematis cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot clematis [John Howells]?
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Learn more →How to Harvest clematis [John Howells]?
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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 aphid, slug, snail or caterpillar damage on young growth
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of clematis [John Howells]
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling