I am attempting to move a clematis from Iowa to South Carolina. This plant was planted in an east facing, well established area of hosta and other shade plants. I read where clematis needs six hours of sun a day so planted it in a more sunny space. I also mounded soil and mulch high on the stem as it had about 3 feet of woody growth. It is a small clematis and was planted in Iowa for about 4 years. When I came home yesterday the leaves were all starting to droop. I’m going to take some cuttings to see if I can root them just in case this doesn’t make the transition. Any other tips are appreciated.
It probably has transplant shock. This article should help:
out of site Sometimes gets second lot of flowers late summer. How do I cut back for next year?
It sounds as though your clematis blooms on new wood; therefore regular pruning which stimulates new growth will produce the most flowers. Here is an article on how to prune clematis. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/pruning-clematis-vines.htm
You may also find this article helpful: https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=344
This is a new garden and I want it to climb the arbor seat in our garden.
I just received my first clematis (Moon Glow). I’m in zone 8A and I have a huge oak tree in my backyard. It has a hole along one of the branches going down to the base of the tree. The hole is well draining. Could I fill it with sand or pebbles and then peat moss and compost and plant it in there? I could attach chicken wire on top to keep the squirrels away. What are your thoughts?
This is very difficult to do without causing disease and damage to the tree. I don't recommend this.
Here are some articles on clematis that will help you to grow them properly: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/category/ornamental/vines/clematis
IS IT AT ALL POSSIBLE TO PLANT A PRESIDENT CLEMATIS VINE IN A HANGING PLANTER,I LIVE IN SOUTHERN FLORIDA REGION WITH LOTS OF SUN AND WILL BE PLANTING IT UNDER A SHADY AREA BELOW MY NEIGBORS BALCONY ABOVE. ALSO WHAT TYPE OF HANGING POT WOULD BE RECOMMENDED. THANKS MUCH, RICHARD
With quite a bit of effort, it will be possible to grow clematis in hanging container. It will always go up, though. They don't trail, in nature, and won't really trail in container, either.
The most important thing for these in container will be feeding, making sure that the roots get watered correctly (Watering until it runs out, then only watering once dry down to about 2 inches.), and root and top pruning (no more than 1/3 of the plant, in total). If you can keep up with these tedious tasks at the proper time, then it will flourish.
If you would rather not have to care for it as intensively, then a container on the ground will be better suited, since they will climb anyway.
Here are some articles that will help you to grow the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/growing-clematis.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/pruning-clematis-vines.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/growing-clematis-in-pots.htm
I understand that autumn blooming clematis need to be pruned in spring. Is that correct?
It will be safe to prune once all blooms have faded. As long as you catch the plant before it begins to sprout the next years flowers buds, you will be fine to prune between flower drop and new bud formation.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/pruning-clematis-vines.htm
How to support the clematis above the 4foot lattice wooden that is attached to the fence.