Clematis

April and May are the prime months for the Queen of the Vines, Clematis! They are generally easy to grow, deciduous vines that produce outrageously beautiful flowers in spring and into summer. Grow them on trellises or provide support. There are compact growing varieties that are great as container plants too!

Light requirements:

Clematis like about 5-6 hours of sun. In the hottest areas they would prefer bright shade.

Planting instructions:

Clematis can be lightly rooted in their containers so it's best to cut the container and gently remove the root ball to avoid disruption to the root system.

Fertilizer:

Clematis love to be fed often, about every 4-6 weeks from the time they start to bud though September. The American Clematis Society recommends Gro Power Flower 'n' Bloom.

Mulching:

A 3-4" mulch keeps the root zone cool, but be careful to not place mulch about the stems which could cause stem rot.

Water:

Water regularly, but do not keep them too wet especially in the the winter months when they are dormant.

These are just a few of our favorite Clematis varieties available during the season: