Planting and Growing downy clematis
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Deep watering with cool roots, avoid soggy crown |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Low nitrogen feed in spring, higher potash before flowering |
| Toxicity | Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water downy clematis?
Deep watering with cool roots, avoid soggy crown
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for downy clematis?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for downy clematis?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for downy clematis?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for downy clematis?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize downy clematis?
Low nitrogen feed in spring, higher potash before flowering
Learn more →How to Prune downy clematis?
Clematis pruning: group one
Learn more →How to Propagate downy clematis?
Propagate by layering or semi-hardwood cuttings
Learn more →How to Transplant downy clematis?
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Learn more →How to Care for downy clematis in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant downy clematis?
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. Plant with the crown 5-8cm (2-3in) deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. Can be grown in containers at least 45cm (18in) deep and wide in a soil based potting compost. See clematis cultivation for more advice
Learn more →How to Repot downy clematis?
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Learn more →How to Harvest downy clematis?
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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 and caterpillars on young growth; petals can be eaten by earwigs
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of downy clematis
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling