Can I plant a clematis now? What would be the best time for zone 5-6?

Pot-grown clematis can be planted anytime of year. The ideal time for planting is spring and early fall. Plant in well-drained soil.





In colder climates where temperatures drop below 0°F (-20°C) foundation planting and mulch are required to ensure a long life. High light and long days can be ideal growing conditions for clematis if a little care is taken when planting. Most varieties will survive and flourish. Double flowering varieties are usually not recommended in colder zones.


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In hardiness Z5 or below, be sure you plant the crown of your clematis at least 2" below ground.


you can actually bury your clematis up to its lowest leaf node -- even if there's a foot of vine before the first leaf! Your reward: a bigger beefier plant that will undoubtedly have more than one stem, which is the final, ultimate, hidden key to the perfect clematis vine.


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Deep planting encourages large-flowered cultivars to develop a healthy basal root crown of buds below the soil level as a precaution against sud­den wilting. When the plant is in position, fill the area around the root ball with equal parts of good soil and potting com­post mixed with the recommended amount of any gen­eral-purpose fertilizer. Gently firm the mixture around the root ball. Cover the base of the plant with additional organic matter used at the base of the planting hole, tak­ing care to keep it away from the stems or vines. When mounded, it serves as a mulch to prevent excessive loss of moisture. Water the plant well, allowing at least 1 gallon of water per plant.


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Plant a low-growing perennial or shrub close to the newly planted clematis to provide some shade for the plant's root system %26amp; to prevent excessive loss of moisture.


Good luck! Hope this was helpful.

Can I plant a clematis now? What would be the best time for zone 5-6?
Fall is a pretty good time to plant perennials. The rate of success is lower than spring planting but I have many beautiful plants that I planted in September and October the first year I moved into my home.





I also lost a few, so be prepared, it may or may not survive. Reality check though, I have lost a few perennials over the winter that were spring planted too. You just never know.

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