I Got Clematis Plants In The Mail And It’s Almost Winter. How Do I Care For Them Inside? Already They Are Getting Leggy.

Question

Plants are in large cups with dirt. Do I need to support them somehow? Do I cut off the leggy parts? I’m assuming I have to repot since they cannot be planted outside until spring.

Answer 1

You will need to grow this indoors for the first season. If you do not have a south facing window that gets light all day, then you will need a light to help you keep it going.

Unfortunately, planting these should be done when the soil warms up, so this will be up to you to keep it healthy until it can be planted.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/growing-clematis-in-pots.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/clematis-winter-preparation.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis