Planting and Growing clematis 'Sunset'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moist root environment, shade base to slow rapid soil water evaporation |
| 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 | High-potassium blooming fertilizer every three weeks pre-bloom season |
| Toxicity | Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water clematis 'Sunset'?
Moist root environment, shade base to slow rapid soil water evaporation
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for clematis 'Sunset'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for clematis 'Sunset'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for clematis 'Sunset'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for clematis 'Sunset'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize clematis 'Sunset'?
High-potassium blooming fertilizer every three weeks pre-bloom season
Learn more →How to Prune clematis 'Sunset'?
Pruning (clematis) group 2
Learn more →How to Propagate clematis 'Sunset'?
Propagate by layering or semi-hardwood cuttings
Learn more →How to Transplant clematis 'Sunset'?
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Learn more →How to Care for clematis 'Sunset' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant clematis 'Sunset'?
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 clematis 'Sunset'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest clematis 'Sunset'?
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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 'Sunset'
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling