CLEMATIS Tips: How to Grow lots of Flowers, Complete Tutorial

Clematis may be the most popular climbing flowering plant in the world. They are beloved across the globe for their luxurious flowers that bloom in the summer time. But they are also one of the plants I get the most questions about. So in this video I address every detail needed in order to grow them as well as possible so your plants can bloom prolifically year after year. There are in fact a few key growing tips that must be taken into consideration when planting these lovely vining plants, without which you will find a plant that just kind of hangs out rather than growing quickly and lushly.

I also go through the three different categories of Clematis, Pruning Groups 1, 2, and 3. While showing examples of each type, I also touch on how these plants should be pruned each year so that you do not end up with a tangled mess of a plant in your garden. #clematis #climbingplants #gardening

0:25 Growing Tips
0:35 Shading the Roots
1:41 Providing the Correct Support Structure
3:30 Train Early & Often
4:30 How to Train your Clematis
5:25 Providing a Good Foundation
6:40 Pruning Clematis
6:55 Pruning Group 1
7:49 Pruning Group 2
8:25 Removing Dead Wood
9:46 Pruning Group 3
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[donnasantamaria]

Best clematis video ever! Gotta check out the rest of your playlist!

[maureenmckenna]

Have grown clematis successfully for more than a decade now. Here’s my experience so far. They have mostly outgrown any support I have purchased for them. I made the mistake one year, of buying one, a purple, seeing it look like a spindly little thing, and buying another, pink, to keep it company. Before long, I planted another, thinking three colors would be gorgeous. I was right, they are, but even the new 8 foot high, pretty heavy garden trellis I bought, is really not big enough. Those three plants are each huge in their own right, and I am now tying them up when they fall en masse to one side or another. They seem to love the spot, and come the spring of next year, I will try and do a better job of trimming it off as they grow. Sun, and lots of it works best. Reasonable water, and feeding every spring. I have also dug one out of a spot it had been in for almost two years with so so results. I thought that this gentle plant with the tiny tendrils would be a breeze to get out. Forget it. I eventually took a chisel to the ground and got out what I could. It thrived where I put it, and, it too, outgrew its trellis. But, digging them out is pretty tough, and I had new clematis coming out of the ground the following year because of the left over roots. I have five of them now, and am pleased with the longevity, color and relative ease of care. But, oh, those roots!

[SusanMiddleton]

My sister thinks I’m crazy as I inspect and train my 12 clematis every day. Thanks for the validation!

[fransak]

I have never had any luck with clematis. Now I know how to do it right. Thanks

[AcornHillHomestead]

My Jackmanii does not stop growing. It wraps around itself. It got away from me this year and I trellised it late.

[newt]

Thanks for reminder to check and train every day 😉

[mollypitcher]

Great! Thanks about the tip to add wire for better attachment. I’ll modify my trellis tomorrow! 🌸

[foulapaix]

I use a fine, net for my clematis. It works really well.

[mimirose]

Thank you. Your video was very helpful.

[pamwiggins]

The video i didn't realize i needed. Now I want more clematis! Thanks

[GenelleSmay]

I love your videos! Your pace and voice are pleasant! I learned so much from the 2 videos I've seen! Thank you very much and keep up the great work😊

[leelee]

My clematis might look better this year as I have taken on your advice. Thank you.

[tracyhicks]

Thank you for the helpful information!

[mariaphilomena]

I live in Chicago and I kept mine in in the garage over the winter. I put the whole pot inside of the tote that was lined with Styrofoam and never ran a heater. I also got a big bag of sawdust at Walmart. I guess it’s used for horse beds and covered the whole top layer the sawdust, actually more like shavings. Now that they are outside and sprouting up nicely and even flowering, I’m actually leaving all that wood shavings on top . The only clematis that came back for me were these.

[Hestr]

This is my first time trying these! 🤞 really do appreciate all the information in this video 🙏👊

[richbishop]

I grow my clematis up my Rose of Sharon and large shrub roses in my zone 5b garden. Bonny

[janicehilton]

As a zone 2 Canadian, I can't thank you enough for such an awesome, thorough overview about Clematis!! I have one; an early spring flowering and I've never, ever been clear on things. You've answered so many of my puzzling questions. I've subscribed and will definitely be watching your other videos. Thank you so much and happy gardening. :-)

[jessicamal]

Agree with the comments that this is the best Clematis video. Watched a million videos and not one provided the important key info you gave us here (just like your hydrangea pruning video). Great work! You are giving veteran gardeners a serious run for their money! Keep it up! And you’ve got to add some footage of those Clematis once in their blooming glory. Thank you!

[KC-ghip]

Great video, thanks! Should I dead head my clematis?

[marilyncurtis]

I've always added support to have Jackmani grow on a garden arch. I have a plant on either side and it's about ten or twelve years since the planting and I had the garden arch in place then. I've used dental floss, garden rubber wrapped wire, and don't remember what else. this year I'm using green garden twine. The arbor gives support for growth but then it gets too top heavy and I have had to tie it up so there is enough space to walk through the arch which is over the garden path to this part of the yard. I'm tying the twine to the garden arch to make the gaps smaller to have the plants closer to the arch and hopefully stay on the top instead of dropping through.