I just ordered clematis how difficult will it be to care for?

I ordered the crystal fountain, will it just climb my fence? How do I prune it and when? any help would be greatly appreciated.

I just ordered clematis how difficult will it be to care for?
They are easy, one golden rule with clematis, feet in the shade, head in the sun. Think carefull where to site it in the garden and shade the bottom of the plant, I used to use a bit of slate as it blended in with the garden. You will also need to give it something to support itself ion, it cant just grow upwards, you will get a label with details of what the specific one likes, read them carefull, when you plant, also place a bit of fertiliser in the bottom of the hole and a good watering after
Reply:Crystal Fountain isn't one I am familiar with, but I have many other clematis and I love them. Pruning type should be on your label. They like Epsom Salts and tomato food for feeding. You will have to help attach them to whatever they are climbing on - they won't attach themselves. It is a good idea to plant them a few inches deeper than they come planted so that if there is a die-back there will be enough left at its base for it to start over. When I have a clematis without a name tag I have just cut them down to a low bud in the spring and haven't had any bad results. I have read that it is no longer considered important to have their lower parts in the shade and heads in the sun and have seen no difference in their success. I find them easy to grow and a real pleasure to have in my garden, on a trellis, climbing trees, over arches, on climbing roses. Good luck and enjoy!
Reply:Clematis are one of the easiest plants I have growing. I have a


total of 6 at my home. Plant the roots deeper than other plants,


give them some support, and your in business! They are one


of the most fastest, prolific bloomers that I know of. I just love


them!!!!! You won't be sorry you ordered them.
Reply:Read the label it comes with carefully , Each type of Clematis requires different pruning. Some you cut right down, some you don't touch and some bloom only on new wood (or is it old wood? not sure) anyway the label will tell you how to prune or it will say type 1 or type 2 and you'll have to look it up in a gardening book.Other than tricky pruning clematis are pretty easy, 'roots in the shade , head in the sun' is easily accomplished if you plant a low growing plant right in front of if and place it in full sun.

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