How do i grow clematis to grow up a telephone pole and mailbox?

if i plant them will they naturally grow up and twist around or do i need to train them somehow? need help...

How do i grow clematis to grow up a telephone pole and mailbox?
Get a good thick size knitting yarn to do a loose tie of the plant with enough slack in the circle to give it room to grow.





And you should be okay





When it gets three circles of growth around the post you can let it go on its own. And cut off all the yarn. Except the high one keep it in place till the summer is done.





Just keep it trimmed to the shape you want.


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Reply:My neighbor squared an area around her mailbox, planted clematis next to the mailbox wood post, then marigolds surround the post. The clem. will grow up the post naturally. But, if it is following the sun, you may need to string it a little bit. Keep the base of the plant in the shade of the marigolds, or what ever you chose.
Reply:I have used chicken wire wrapped around poles. It works for self clinging and twining vines. The wire is soon covered by the branches and is not noticeable. I leave enough room between the wire and pole to allow plants room to twine their branches around and through the wire.
Reply:I usually use yarn as a guide for most of my climbing vines. This will work well for your mailbox, but you might be violating a code by planting around a utility pole. You might come home one day and find it pulled up or sprayed by the utility company.
Reply:Utility companies frown on things growing up the poles. And yes, you need to train a clematis.