Clematis, virgin's bower

Clematis species

Plants of Home and Garden, Trees and Shrubs

Sow sparingly, just covered, outdoors in a cold frame from mid-fall through mid-winter, keep moist. Or sow indoors spring or summer, stratify 2-3 weeks. May have double dormancy and take a year or more to germinate. Move outdoors in summer. Rich, moist, well-drained soil ideal, though most species accepting of heavier clay soils; good light to full sun; may mulch in summer

Fibrous-rooted species may be divided, or propagate most species by air layering or by soft or semi-hard cuttings. Golden clematis, Clematis tangutica, good in dry areas, does well in most zones. Zone 2-9

See Also

Cupid's bower, hot water plant (Achimenes species)

Related Topics

Cuttings
Dividing Plants
Cold Frames
Air Layering
Soil
Mulches
Plants of Home and Garden
Stratifying Seed
Trees and Shrubs

 
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