Nothing so pleases the eye in the summer, like a lush juicy greens, decorated with bright large flowers. If you have a corner on site that urgently needs bright colors, then there are no better colors for it than clematis. All about how, where and when it is best to plant clematis, you can learn from our article.
Where to plant clematis?
To clematis grow well and please the eye with lush blossoms, the place of their planting should be warmed by sun rays at least 6 hours a day. The lack of sunlight will lead to the fact that the plant will grow stunted and will not bloom. The soil for this flower is suitable for any, the only requirement is the absence of stagnation of water. Do not put clematis close to the walls of houses, because water draining from the roof, in combination with depleted soil will lead to rapid death of the plant.
When is it better to plant Clematis?
You can plant clematis both in spring and in autumn - everything depends on the climate of each specific area. In regions with mild winters, it is better to make an autumn planting, in order to enjoy the beauty of their flowers next year. If the winters in the region are severe, then it is better to plant clematis in the spring so that they can properly acclimatize and grow stronger.
How to plant clematis in autumn?
First of all, it is necessary to properly prepare a pit for clematis. It must be at least 60 * 60 cm in size. If necessary, a layer of drainage from crushed stone (15-20 cm) is laid on the bottom of the pit and then filled 3/4 with a mixture of fertile soil and fertilizers (ash, humus, superphosphate). On the soil mixture, sand is poured over the hill, on top of which the plant seedlings are planted. Then the roots of the seedlings are poured with a mixture of earth and sand, and the root neck is 10-12 cm deep. To protect the roots of the flower from overheating, in the spring around it should be planted phlox , marigold, nasturtium and other low-growing flowers .