| Clematis
care is, for the most part, fairly straightforward. Clematis
grow best with full sun around the tops, where the blooms are.
Around the base and root system, clematis prefer it to be cool
and shady. The best way to attain this cool, shady zone is to
apply heavy mulch near the base of the plant. This will block
out the sun, as well as retain moisture to cool the soil. |
As far
as water goes, clematis care for soil that is moist to wet.
When watering clematis, the taller the plant is, the more
water that should be applied to sustain the full plant. Soil
around the base of the clematis should not be allowed to dry
out, as clematis is not very drought tolerant.
The most
challenging aspect of clematis care is pruning. Pruning is
also the most important part of clematis care, as when and
how the plant is pruned generally determines when the clematis
will bloom. Incorrect pruning will never kill clematis; it
may only delay the bloom. When and how to prune a clematis
depends greatly on the species that is in question, and the
result that is desired.
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