How to Grow Clematis Plants
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Plant the clematis under a trellis.clematis image by madlen stahl from Fotolia.com
Plant the clematis plant in partial to full sun under a trellis, arbor or other lattice garden-type fixture using a large spade. Thread invisible fishing line through the trellis, arbor or lattice to help the leaves wrap around the fixture if necessary. - 2
Water the clematis immediately after planting.watering can image by Bartlomiej Nowak from Fotolia.com
Water the soil of the clematis until the soil is very moist immediately after planting. - 3
Cover the roots with mulch or wood chips.sawdust background image by GoodMood Photo from Fotolia.com
Cover the roots with mulch or wood chips to keep them moist. - 4
Prune the clematis yearly to promote healthy new growth.garden shears closed image by Kathy Burns from Fotolia.com
Prune the clematis yearly using pruning shears to promote healthy new growth. The best time to prune a clematis varies between species. According to "Organic Gardening" magazine, pruning at any time of the year will not kill the clematis plant. - 5
Water the clematis daily.clematis image by Alison Bowden from Fotolia.com
Water the clematis plants daily in the morning of the spring, summer and fall. Keep the leaves and vines dry and only water the soil around the clematis, rather than the plant itself, to avoid fungus.
