Planting and Growing clematis 'Blue Dancer'
| 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 'Blue Dancer'?
Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for clematis 'Blue Dancer'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for clematis 'Blue Dancer'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for clematis 'Blue Dancer'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for clematis 'Blue Dancer'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize clematis 'Blue Dancer'?
Balanced clematis feed monthly in spring, higher potash before bloom
Learn more →How to Prune clematis 'Blue Dancer'?
Clematis pruning: group one
Learn more →How to Propagate clematis 'Blue Dancer'?
Propagate by internodal leaf-bud semi-ripe cuttings taken from spring to late summer, or by layering from late winter to spring
Learn more →How to Transplant clematis 'Blue Dancer'?
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Learn more →How to Care for clematis 'Blue Dancer' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant clematis 'Blue Dancer'?
Grow in full sun or partial shade in containers (at least 45cm deep and wide) or in the ground, in cool, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level; keep the base of the plant and the roots cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles or flat stones; for more advice, see clematis cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot clematis 'Blue Dancer'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest clematis 'Blue Dancer'?
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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, snails and caterpillars; petals may be eaten by earwigs
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of clematis 'Blue Dancer'
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling