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The plant was probably planted summer 02 or spring 03.
It was here when we moved in and we have no idea what kind of Clematis it is.
I took pictures, unfortunately, the flowers are either falling off or not open yet. It blooms all summer, but was more prolific earlier than now.
We need to remove the deck that the trellis is attached to.
We'd like to leave it where it is, but will need to prune it back heavily to get the base of the trellis off of the deck and able to stand on its own. We may have to move it, but we would rather not.
Has anybody ever done this?
We are in zone 8, in SW Washington state.
So... answers I am looking for:
1. What is the name of this Clematis?
2. Can I prune it WAY back and allow it to live?
3. Can I move it?
4. What would you do?
Thanks a bunch,
Jan
Can you identify this Clematis?
I believe it is Clematis montana rubens - a very lovely one! This variety doesn't normally require any pruning.
Perhaps you can cut the trellis at the base and then slip the Clematis off of it and lay the vines in the grassy area? Then you can leave it where it is. If that is not possible, perhaps just prune what is on the trellis off it. If you must move it, I would not cut it back and try and leave as much of the plant intact as possible. All in all, it's pretty hardy but I would mulch the base as to protect it from any possible freezing since you'll be moving it.
If it were me and I didn't have to move the plant, I would try and take as little off as possible. If I had to move it, I would dig it up and move it. Plants are pretty hardy though. I transplanted some rose bushes in the heat of August (I know, I know-I had to do it) but they are doing fine. Who knew?!
Good luck.
P.S. Cute little cottage in the background! ;)
Reply:Hi - It looks like Clematis Montana. I have one that I have just pruned hard back - to about 18 - 24" and as it is a bit of a thug I have to do this every 3 - 4 years as it becomes top heavy. They are gorgeous and are really good at covering an area. They don't need annual pruning like some but if it needs a hair cut it is tough enough to take it. I wouldn't try and move it the root system would be massive. You could try pinning down a few bits and see if you can strike some cuttings. Best of luck and happy gardening.
Reply:Maybe: Clematis Texensis Group 'Duchess of Albany'
A moderately fast growing, semi-herbaceous climber. Attractive, nodding, bright pink flowers, shading to lilac-pink at margins, are similar in shape to lily-flowered tulips. During autumn and winter the plant is adorned with silky seed heads.
Suitable for growing over fences, pergolas, arbors and walls or scrambling through low growing plants. Best grown in a sunny, warm and sheltered position
flowers colour: pink, tulip-shaped
plants height: 2-3 m
flowers size: small
http://www.clematis.com.pl/wms/wmsg.php/...
Reply:To me it look like:
Clematis Integrifolia Group 'Rosea' You do not trim clematis back. They bloom off the dead wood. You may can root and move but with a vine that big I don't know if it would live. I think it is beautiful and I would leave it alone.
I live in the South and it gets too hot here for them to get that large.
Reply:It looks like a Jackmani Clematis to me. You have some options, The best one may be to cut it back later in the season, and watch for new growth the following spring. Clematis need to be pruned back to prevent them from getting scraggly. Check the link for someone that had a similar problem with an overgrown Jackmani.
Good Luck...
Friday, November 18, 2011
Should a clematis be cut down to the ground after it blooms, or only in the fall?
It depends on which clematis you have.
Those that bloom on new wood (current years growth) - these you cut down when they start looking ugly or in late winter/very early spring.
Some bloom on old wood (last years growth) - these you just give a trim in the late summer/early fall but don't cut them completely down.
Should a clematis be cut down to the ground after it blooms, or only in the fall?
Leave it till next year unless some parts are dried out completely.
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Those that bloom on new wood (current years growth) - these you cut down when they start looking ugly or in late winter/very early spring.
Some bloom on old wood (last years growth) - these you just give a trim in the late summer/early fall but don't cut them completely down.
Should a clematis be cut down to the ground after it blooms, or only in the fall?
Leave it till next year unless some parts are dried out completely.
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Is clematis related to the grape?
I visited a vineyard a few months ago and at the time I wanted to ask if the plant was related to the grape at all, because they look similar in some ways, but I thought the grower probably wouldn't know.
I was just struck by the bark and the trunk that are similar.
Is clematis related to the grape?
Magnoliophyta is a vast group that includes all flowering and fruit /seed bearing plants . They are still commonly referred to as 'ANGIOSPERMS' ( Thus Gymnosperms are excluded )
Magnoliopsida is a group with in the above and includes only the DICOTYLEDONOUS plant. ( Thus Monocotyledons are excluded !)
Clematis and Grapes ( Vitis vinifera ) both are Angiosperms and both are dicots ; therefore to that extent their classification is parallel.
But now they differ .
Clematis belongs to Family or order Ranunculaceae; whereas Vitis blongs to Vitaceae .
Both have different floral structure.
Reply:No. They are both climbers but there the similarity ends.
Reply:im not sure i dont think so
I was just struck by the bark and the trunk that are similar.
Is clematis related to the grape?
Magnoliophyta is a vast group that includes all flowering and fruit /seed bearing plants . They are still commonly referred to as 'ANGIOSPERMS' ( Thus Gymnosperms are excluded )
Magnoliopsida is a group with in the above and includes only the DICOTYLEDONOUS plant. ( Thus Monocotyledons are excluded !)
Clematis and Grapes ( Vitis vinifera ) both are Angiosperms and both are dicots ; therefore to that extent their classification is parallel.
But now they differ .
Clematis belongs to Family or order Ranunculaceae; whereas Vitis blongs to Vitaceae .
Both have different floral structure.
Reply:No. They are both climbers but there the similarity ends.
Reply:im not sure i dont think so
Clematis has MILDEW? leaves turning yellow with spots, grey spots on flowers too, ?can it be saved?
Are you sure this is mildew? It sounds more like either an insect problem or perhaps a mineral deficiency. Watch for holes and galls in the leaves, or leaves curling around webs: a good sign of insects. If all you have is a color change, try testing your soil's PH balance, and make sure you haven't over-fertilized.
If your clematis developes white fuzzy patches, it is a sign of powdery mildew, and your plant is a goner!
Your local library should be able to provide you with some really good gardening books, that will answer a lot of your questions about plant care.
Clematis has MILDEW? leaves turning yellow with spots, grey spots on flowers too, ?can it be saved?
is pretty much dead, may be wilt, have trimmed back, and see if comes back next year Report It
Reply:i think so,try putting a drop of dish soap in 2 cups of water,spray the plant, do the under side of leaves %26amp; flower too ,this should take care of the problem
If your clematis developes white fuzzy patches, it is a sign of powdery mildew, and your plant is a goner!
Your local library should be able to provide you with some really good gardening books, that will answer a lot of your questions about plant care.
Clematis has MILDEW? leaves turning yellow with spots, grey spots on flowers too, ?can it be saved?
is pretty much dead, may be wilt, have trimmed back, and see if comes back next year Report It
Reply:i think so,try putting a drop of dish soap in 2 cups of water,spray the plant, do the under side of leaves %26amp; flower too ,this should take care of the problem
How many clematis.......?
I recently put up an arbor that is approx 15" L and 80" H. I want to plant clematis to grow up it. My question is should I plant one at each corner or one on each side to get it to cover? Im not sure which variety I want as of yet. Any help would be great! Thanks!
How many clematis.......?
I say, the more, the merrier! There are so many beautiful colors of clematis to choose from....get a couple of colors that look great together---purple and pink would be beautiful!
Reply:At least two. There are many beautiful varieties. There is also the Fall Clematis, which grows like crazy!
http://s7ondemand5.scene7.com/is/image/P...
How many clematis.......?
I say, the more, the merrier! There are so many beautiful colors of clematis to choose from....get a couple of colors that look great together---purple and pink would be beautiful!
Reply:At least two. There are many beautiful varieties. There is also the Fall Clematis, which grows like crazy!
http://s7ondemand5.scene7.com/is/image/P...
When do you prune clematis vines in Indiana?
i live in northern indiana and i always trim mine down after the threat of frost is over in the spring.
When do you prune clematis vines in Indiana?
It depends on the variety of clematis. They are rated in class A, B %26amp; C. Check out the clamatis society at:
www.clematis.com
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When do you prune clematis vines in Indiana?
It depends on the variety of clematis. They are rated in class A, B %26amp; C. Check out the clamatis society at:
www.clematis.com
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Pruned my clematis last year. Loads of leaves this year but no flowers. What have I done ?
I have lots of different clematis growing...I cut them right back about every 4 years to encourage some new growth. I prick the centres out of the trailers which encourages two more shoots to form...You usually find that next year you will have plenty of flowers..so dont worry.! just keep feeding it every two weeks with 'Miracle grow' and you will have a lovely show next year....
Pruned my clematis last year. Loads of leaves this year but no flowers. What have I done ?
All clematis are not pruned the same. Depends on the variety. Some flower on new seasons growth, others on last seasons growth. So you ideally need to identify your specimen to know which action to take regarding pruning. If for example you had what should be an early flowering variety on last years growth, and you pruned it hard too early in spring, or late last year, you will have removed its flowering ability.These should be pruned after flowering. On the other hand, if it's a later flowering type, pruning in spring is ok, new growth appears and in due course, the same season, flowers. The plants will survive if you prune them wrong, but they will give reduced shows of flower, possibly none at all.
Reply:You have cut off the flower buds that were formed last year. Do not prune unless you really have to.
Reply:Clematis is usually pruned in the late winter or early spring ... by pruning it in the fall you may have stopped it from blooming this year ...wait until February or March to prune it next year, and it should bloom that summer.
Reply:give it a good feed, it probably won't flower this year but next year it will be stronger, it's nothing to panic about you've just pruned at the wrong time of the year (winter months are best for Clematis)
Pruned my clematis last year. Loads of leaves this year but no flowers. What have I done ?
All clematis are not pruned the same. Depends on the variety. Some flower on new seasons growth, others on last seasons growth. So you ideally need to identify your specimen to know which action to take regarding pruning. If for example you had what should be an early flowering variety on last years growth, and you pruned it hard too early in spring, or late last year, you will have removed its flowering ability.These should be pruned after flowering. On the other hand, if it's a later flowering type, pruning in spring is ok, new growth appears and in due course, the same season, flowers. The plants will survive if you prune them wrong, but they will give reduced shows of flower, possibly none at all.
Reply:You have cut off the flower buds that were formed last year. Do not prune unless you really have to.
Reply:Clematis is usually pruned in the late winter or early spring ... by pruning it in the fall you may have stopped it from blooming this year ...wait until February or March to prune it next year, and it should bloom that summer.
Reply:give it a good feed, it probably won't flower this year but next year it will be stronger, it's nothing to panic about you've just pruned at the wrong time of the year (winter months are best for Clematis)
Why doesn't my climbing clematis grow. it's healthy but won't grow onto my trellis?
Thats a bit odd. Try using small ties to train a few trails to the trellis. Mine grows up one side and completely over the top. I did have to train it to start. A loose bread tie works great. Be careful not to get it tight.
Why doesn't my climbing clematis grow. it's healthy but won't grow onto my trellis?
It might be growing towards the sun.
Reply:Feed it. Give it some bone and blood meal
Reply:keep the bottom root area shaded
Why doesn't my climbing clematis grow. it's healthy but won't grow onto my trellis?
It might be growing towards the sun.
Reply:Feed it. Give it some bone and blood meal
Reply:keep the bottom root area shaded
Why is my clematis not flowering???
I have untangled two large-flowered clematis,2 months ago,and trained them along wires on a south facing wall.
They are planted about 4-5 feet apart,and the roots are protected by a mulch of small stones.
I have watered them both regularly,but not excessively,and fed them with a weak feed every 2 weeks.
However,whilst one-a lovely purple colour-has flourished,the other,a pinky colour,has brown dry patches on its leaves,and does not seem well at all,but has a few buds which may turn into flowers.
Why is my clematis not flowering???
I am in agreement with the other poster.
But just in case, read this about problems. Good information about all types on this website:
From:
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/12...
"The most devastating problem of clematis is a fungal stem rot and leaf spot caused by the fungus Ascochyta clematidina and commonly called "wilt." This is a disease on large-flowered hybrids. Small-flowered hybrids and the species and their cultivars are less susceptible to wilt. Symptoms include a sudden stem collapse typically as the flower buds are about to open, and within a few days, the stem and leaves turn black. Only one or perhaps several stems in a plant may wilt. The stem discolors and may exhibit lesions below the first pair of wilted leaves. Any part of the plant can be attacked down to and just below the soil level. The usual treatment is to remove the diseased stem below the wilted section, even below soil line. Plants usually recover from buds lower on the stem. Powdery mildew is another fungal disease that can occur on flowers and young stems, usually in July and August. It should be treated with a fungicide when first noticed as the fungus can disfigure leaves and flower buds, causing them not to open. Mildew often occurs on plants in poorly ventilated locations. If this is the case, consider moving the plant. Aphids may feed early in the season on new growth. Slugs may attack newly planted plants or even feed on bark of young stems. Earwigs may feed on blooms and foliage or bore into unopened flower buds. Rabbits and mice may feed on or girdle stems. Birds may feed on overwintering buds."
Reply:Sometimes Clematis's take a long time to flower. I planted two of them in the spring. Both were about 1 1/2 feet tall. One of them only flowered once, a huge white flower. My other clematis has two purple flowers that flowered this week, and more coming. It takes a long time for some clematis's. Give them time, I bet they will flower.
Reply:I have a climatis - a purple one - that I bought last year and plaanted. It flowered through May but didnt bloom again all year ( no new growth either ) this year in may it bloomed and grew twice its size and had about 50 blooms on it, but again it hasnt flowered since the last of the buds died off. I water it regularly and it has a slow release fertilizer in the soil ( that I added this spring ) but nothing. I wish I knew the answer as well, because I think they are suppose to bloom all summer.
Reply:Clematis dont always bloom until second year. There are different varieties that bloom several times during their season and some only bloom once and then are done until next year. Its possible you bruised the leaves when you untangled them. They like their feet to stay cool so I usually plant some pansys to cover their root ball. Keep up with your good work they are like grape vines that take awhile but worth the wait
They are planted about 4-5 feet apart,and the roots are protected by a mulch of small stones.
I have watered them both regularly,but not excessively,and fed them with a weak feed every 2 weeks.
However,whilst one-a lovely purple colour-has flourished,the other,a pinky colour,has brown dry patches on its leaves,and does not seem well at all,but has a few buds which may turn into flowers.
Why is my clematis not flowering???
I am in agreement with the other poster.
But just in case, read this about problems. Good information about all types on this website:
From:
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/12...
"The most devastating problem of clematis is a fungal stem rot and leaf spot caused by the fungus Ascochyta clematidina and commonly called "wilt." This is a disease on large-flowered hybrids. Small-flowered hybrids and the species and their cultivars are less susceptible to wilt. Symptoms include a sudden stem collapse typically as the flower buds are about to open, and within a few days, the stem and leaves turn black. Only one or perhaps several stems in a plant may wilt. The stem discolors and may exhibit lesions below the first pair of wilted leaves. Any part of the plant can be attacked down to and just below the soil level. The usual treatment is to remove the diseased stem below the wilted section, even below soil line. Plants usually recover from buds lower on the stem. Powdery mildew is another fungal disease that can occur on flowers and young stems, usually in July and August. It should be treated with a fungicide when first noticed as the fungus can disfigure leaves and flower buds, causing them not to open. Mildew often occurs on plants in poorly ventilated locations. If this is the case, consider moving the plant. Aphids may feed early in the season on new growth. Slugs may attack newly planted plants or even feed on bark of young stems. Earwigs may feed on blooms and foliage or bore into unopened flower buds. Rabbits and mice may feed on or girdle stems. Birds may feed on overwintering buds."
Reply:Sometimes Clematis's take a long time to flower. I planted two of them in the spring. Both were about 1 1/2 feet tall. One of them only flowered once, a huge white flower. My other clematis has two purple flowers that flowered this week, and more coming. It takes a long time for some clematis's. Give them time, I bet they will flower.
Reply:I have a climatis - a purple one - that I bought last year and plaanted. It flowered through May but didnt bloom again all year ( no new growth either ) this year in may it bloomed and grew twice its size and had about 50 blooms on it, but again it hasnt flowered since the last of the buds died off. I water it regularly and it has a slow release fertilizer in the soil ( that I added this spring ) but nothing. I wish I knew the answer as well, because I think they are suppose to bloom all summer.
Reply:Clematis dont always bloom until second year. There are different varieties that bloom several times during their season and some only bloom once and then are done until next year. Its possible you bruised the leaves when you untangled them. They like their feet to stay cool so I usually plant some pansys to cover their root ball. Keep up with your good work they are like grape vines that take awhile but worth the wait
Jackmanii clematis--is it dead?
I bought a box with three clematis in it from Home Depot and waited about a month befor I planted the three plants. They look pretty dead, but I think the roots are ok. Will the plants come back to life?
Jackmanii clematis--is it dead?
If the roots look ok I would say it should but probably won't do too much this year, I was sick of mine and dug it up so I thought, but it came back. You should be okay.
Reply:If the roots were still good they should be ok. Water them well and keep the roots mulched and shady.
Reply:Did the clematis have any shoots out when you bought them? Have the shoots died? Clematis do not tolerate dry conditions. so if they had begun sprouting, they were transpiring but getting no water to replace what they lost. When the shoots died, they died.
If they had no shoots and they have been stored in a constantly cool, dark place they may be still dormant.
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Jackmanii clematis--is it dead?
If the roots look ok I would say it should but probably won't do too much this year, I was sick of mine and dug it up so I thought, but it came back. You should be okay.
Reply:If the roots were still good they should be ok. Water them well and keep the roots mulched and shady.
Reply:Did the clematis have any shoots out when you bought them? Have the shoots died? Clematis do not tolerate dry conditions. so if they had begun sprouting, they were transpiring but getting no water to replace what they lost. When the shoots died, they died.
If they had no shoots and they have been stored in a constantly cool, dark place they may be still dormant.
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My clematis seems to be dying!?
I recently purchased a clematis that I planted among my other clematis-not too close, sunny spot with mulched roots, the others are doing fine but this plant looks very wilted- is this normal? I just planted it three days ago and watered it thoroughly. What else should I do?
My clematis seems to be dying!?
Did you plant it in the heat of the day? It may need a few more days to get established. I actually put an umbrella in the ground next to a new seedling while it adjusts. LOL. I imagine it will do fine. Give it a few more days.
Reply:Maybe it was not a healthy specimen?
Reply:First if you have a large amount of mulch on top of the root structure remove it, Plants need as much air to the roots as they do water. Wilty leaves are not uncomon during transplantation, should perk up in a week or so. DONT over water, check the soil, if it feels dry give it a little drink, if its wet leave it alone you could drown it. good luck.
My clematis seems to be dying!?
Did you plant it in the heat of the day? It may need a few more days to get established. I actually put an umbrella in the ground next to a new seedling while it adjusts. LOL. I imagine it will do fine. Give it a few more days.
Reply:Maybe it was not a healthy specimen?
Reply:First if you have a large amount of mulch on top of the root structure remove it, Plants need as much air to the roots as they do water. Wilty leaves are not uncomon during transplantation, should perk up in a week or so. DONT over water, check the soil, if it feels dry give it a little drink, if its wet leave it alone you could drown it. good luck.
I moved my baby clematis indoors. and its still growing like crazy is this going to hurt the plant? Colorado
I live in colorado, its been warm here lately. I have her in a very bright warm bedroom which somehow has stimulated some major growth... Should I cut her back down, or just prune her back????
I moved my baby clematis indoors. and its still growing like crazy is this going to hurt the plant? Colorado
Clematis definitely need a dormant period. If you're going to leave it in a pot, make sure the pot is very well insulated - such as wrapping it with bubble wrap and sitting on the south side of the house or garage so it gets extra warmth,or even burying the pot in the ground (and then digging it up next spring).
Reply:Clematis need to go dormant in the winter. Unless it's a REALLY young plant, leave it outdoors (that's assuming the plant is in the ground). If it's in a pot, then keep it outdoors but in a place where it won't freeze the pot of dirt solid (maybe a cold porch near the house?). I used to live in Colorado, so I know that's not easy, but mostly you need to find someplace that doesn't drop more than three or four degrees below freezing if it's in a pot.
The truly best thing to do would be to put it in the ground while the soil is still workable, and let mother nature do her thing.
Good luck!
Reply:most of the clematis i own die off in winter time , the vine part, but the roots of the plant continue to live and will throw out new vines in the spring. i wouldn't prune it and just let nature take its coarse. if it starts to look like its dead it probably still alive so let it be and it will come back in spring.
I moved my baby clematis indoors. and its still growing like crazy is this going to hurt the plant? Colorado
Clematis definitely need a dormant period. If you're going to leave it in a pot, make sure the pot is very well insulated - such as wrapping it with bubble wrap and sitting on the south side of the house or garage so it gets extra warmth,or even burying the pot in the ground (and then digging it up next spring).
Reply:Clematis need to go dormant in the winter. Unless it's a REALLY young plant, leave it outdoors (that's assuming the plant is in the ground). If it's in a pot, then keep it outdoors but in a place where it won't freeze the pot of dirt solid (maybe a cold porch near the house?). I used to live in Colorado, so I know that's not easy, but mostly you need to find someplace that doesn't drop more than three or four degrees below freezing if it's in a pot.
The truly best thing to do would be to put it in the ground while the soil is still workable, and let mother nature do her thing.
Good luck!
Reply:most of the clematis i own die off in winter time , the vine part, but the roots of the plant continue to live and will throw out new vines in the spring. i wouldn't prune it and just let nature take its coarse. if it starts to look like its dead it probably still alive so let it be and it will come back in spring.
Question on moving a clematis...can u help ?
I have a beautiful blue flowering clematis - but I planted it in the wrong spot. I would like to move it against my house where I just dug up some lemon balm - which I am sorry I planted (it overtakes the area!).
Chicago climate - it's been 60 - 70's lately -but not the norm. Is this a good time - or wait till mid-April. We could still get snow here!
My question is - How do I make sure I don't have any residual
lemon balm - and what's the best way to transplat this healthy clematis. (it's been 3 years in the same spot - it's really full and I hate to kill it.) Thanks!
Question on moving a clematis...can u help ?
Clematis is best transplanted in winter when it is dormant. If you get snow or your ground freezes, transplant it as absolutely late as possible before these occur. If your clematis has buds or blooms now, you should wait until next fall/winter for your move. If you can't wait, just know that while it still might make it, it just as as easily may not. When you do move it, prepare the new planting site first. Dig in plenty of organic material and ensure that the planting hole is generous enough to take the rootball. If the plant has become very tangled in its support, cut it back hard. If you can, bundle the clematis stems and tie them together loosely while transplanting. Dig up the clematis with as large a root ball as you can. Lift it with a sack or section of strong horticultural cloth underneath. Plant the clematis about 2 inches deeper than previously to encourage new growth from the root. Transplanted clematis will need plenty of water in the first year after moving, water twice weekly. Also watch for signs that the ground is not free-draining enough (a frequent cause of death) until the plant has re-established. It will most likely skip a flowering as a result of the transplant, but that does not mean it did not transplant well.
With regard to the lemon balm, you can't use any sure method of getting rid of it, such as an herbicide, because that will kill other plants you want to keep. While it is a pain to keep digging them up, the good thing with plants is that they all can't help but eventually show themselves, so you will see any that you miss and will just have to keep digging it up until it's all gone.
Reply:everything that charity said but i would move it while it was still dormant with as large a root ball as possible and when u plant it put some straw down to protect it from any bad weather
Reply:First of all, I'd wait until the risk of snow is over. About the balm, I'd just make sure to get all the roots I could find, and weed well around the area to make sure none of the "weeds" that are tiny are really lemon balm. You might need to rototill the area, too, to make sure that it's going to be good for the clematis. And for the transplant... I wish I could help, but I haven't transplanted any of mine. I could guess, but if I were wrong, I wouldn't want the plant to be hurt.
Reply:You've had it there for 3 years....? That makes things difficult because the roots have surely spred out far. I'd wait until your risk of snow is over for sure. Until then I'd keep an eye on the spot that you just dug. When you do dig it up, dig a circle that is double the width of the plant. You are surely going to have to cut some of the roots, but make sure that you don't do it too much. Your plant is going to be very stressed so you will need to treat it like you did when you first planted it. Since it will be in a new area get some starter fertilizer. You will also have to water it faithfully. If you really don't want to take the risk of killing it I'd leave it where it is and then buy a new one to go in the other spot. Other than that there is no way to guarantee that you wont kill it, no matter how careful you are.
Reply:I have no idea. Maybe u can call a garden center and ask them.Im in chicago, weathers been great, but ur right, we can still have snow, so I would wait till mid April, just to make sure da risk of snow is over! I cant wait to move to florida!
Chicago climate - it's been 60 - 70's lately -but not the norm. Is this a good time - or wait till mid-April. We could still get snow here!
My question is - How do I make sure I don't have any residual
lemon balm - and what's the best way to transplat this healthy clematis. (it's been 3 years in the same spot - it's really full and I hate to kill it.) Thanks!
Question on moving a clematis...can u help ?
Clematis is best transplanted in winter when it is dormant. If you get snow or your ground freezes, transplant it as absolutely late as possible before these occur. If your clematis has buds or blooms now, you should wait until next fall/winter for your move. If you can't wait, just know that while it still might make it, it just as as easily may not. When you do move it, prepare the new planting site first. Dig in plenty of organic material and ensure that the planting hole is generous enough to take the rootball. If the plant has become very tangled in its support, cut it back hard. If you can, bundle the clematis stems and tie them together loosely while transplanting. Dig up the clematis with as large a root ball as you can. Lift it with a sack or section of strong horticultural cloth underneath. Plant the clematis about 2 inches deeper than previously to encourage new growth from the root. Transplanted clematis will need plenty of water in the first year after moving, water twice weekly. Also watch for signs that the ground is not free-draining enough (a frequent cause of death) until the plant has re-established. It will most likely skip a flowering as a result of the transplant, but that does not mean it did not transplant well.
With regard to the lemon balm, you can't use any sure method of getting rid of it, such as an herbicide, because that will kill other plants you want to keep. While it is a pain to keep digging them up, the good thing with plants is that they all can't help but eventually show themselves, so you will see any that you miss and will just have to keep digging it up until it's all gone.
Reply:everything that charity said but i would move it while it was still dormant with as large a root ball as possible and when u plant it put some straw down to protect it from any bad weather
Reply:First of all, I'd wait until the risk of snow is over. About the balm, I'd just make sure to get all the roots I could find, and weed well around the area to make sure none of the "weeds" that are tiny are really lemon balm. You might need to rototill the area, too, to make sure that it's going to be good for the clematis. And for the transplant... I wish I could help, but I haven't transplanted any of mine. I could guess, but if I were wrong, I wouldn't want the plant to be hurt.
Reply:You've had it there for 3 years....? That makes things difficult because the roots have surely spred out far. I'd wait until your risk of snow is over for sure. Until then I'd keep an eye on the spot that you just dug. When you do dig it up, dig a circle that is double the width of the plant. You are surely going to have to cut some of the roots, but make sure that you don't do it too much. Your plant is going to be very stressed so you will need to treat it like you did when you first planted it. Since it will be in a new area get some starter fertilizer. You will also have to water it faithfully. If you really don't want to take the risk of killing it I'd leave it where it is and then buy a new one to go in the other spot. Other than that there is no way to guarantee that you wont kill it, no matter how careful you are.
Reply:I have no idea. Maybe u can call a garden center and ask them.Im in chicago, weathers been great, but ur right, we can still have snow, so I would wait till mid April, just to make sure da risk of snow is over! I cant wait to move to florida!
Clematis cuttings?
Anyone got any tips for successfully rooting clematis cuttings?
Clematis cuttings?
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Reply:two ways of doing this ...
1st find a stem that will reach to the ground ... lay is on the earth ... put a slate over it and a brick to keep it in place ... check after a few weeks to see if it has rooted ...
2nd get a clear plastic bag ... some sphagnum moss ... find a stem that is not too old wrap the soaked moss around the stem where you have removed some leaves ... cut the bag so that it is now a piece of flat plastic ... wrap this around the moss ... tie at the top and bottom ... so what you have resembles a Christmas cracker ... wait for the roots too start too appear ... then when the cracker is full of roots cut off below the bottom tie and pot up.
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Clematis cuttings?
http://www.rhs.org.uk/learning/publicati...
Reply:two ways of doing this ...
1st find a stem that will reach to the ground ... lay is on the earth ... put a slate over it and a brick to keep it in place ... check after a few weeks to see if it has rooted ...
2nd get a clear plastic bag ... some sphagnum moss ... find a stem that is not too old wrap the soaked moss around the stem where you have removed some leaves ... cut the bag so that it is now a piece of flat plastic ... wrap this around the moss ... tie at the top and bottom ... so what you have resembles a Christmas cracker ... wait for the roots too start too appear ... then when the cracker is full of roots cut off below the bottom tie and pot up.
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I live in the northeast. when and how do i transplant clematis?
The best time of year to move an existing clematis is while the plant is dormant before the new seasons growth begins - usually in late winter as long as the ground is not frozen. At this time of year the plant's energy is stored in the root system. Prune back the top growth to about 12 to 18 inches and dig at least a 12 inch diameter root ball as deep as possible.
Mature clematis roots can reach 4 feet down into the ground so the more roots you can save, the better. It is best to dig and prepare your new location before you dig up the plant to be transplanted. Dig a large hole, and dig it deeper than needed to make some room for compost or rotted manure in the bottom. You will also want to plant the clematis two to three inches deeper than the old level. One can use a post hole digger tool to get a nice deep hole. It is best to bury one or two pairs of latent buds, leaves and all, so that the plant can sprout from under the ground. It becomes a good insurance planting policy. The buried stem will develop roots. Before you place the plant into the new hole, throw in a handful or two of bone meal or other fertilizer high in phosphate to aid in root growth.
http://faq.gardenweb.com/faq/lists/clema...
Good luck! Hope this helps.
Mature clematis roots can reach 4 feet down into the ground so the more roots you can save, the better. It is best to dig and prepare your new location before you dig up the plant to be transplanted. Dig a large hole, and dig it deeper than needed to make some room for compost or rotted manure in the bottom. You will also want to plant the clematis two to three inches deeper than the old level. One can use a post hole digger tool to get a nice deep hole. It is best to bury one or two pairs of latent buds, leaves and all, so that the plant can sprout from under the ground. It becomes a good insurance planting policy. The buried stem will develop roots. Before you place the plant into the new hole, throw in a handful or two of bone meal or other fertilizer high in phosphate to aid in root growth.
http://faq.gardenweb.com/faq/lists/clema...
Good luck! Hope this helps.
My Clematis and Hydrangea are black with frost. Should I cut them right down are just trim them to shape?
You can if you like; you don't have to.
I live in an area that has serious winter. Both those plants will look "dead" in the winter - leafless - but in fact they are just dormant. I don't trim my hydrangea. In the spring, when it comes back to life, occasionally there will be bits here and there that seem to be dead, and I'll trim them off. But mostly, it comes back to life on its own very well.
Same with the Clematis - though I do hack the whole thing down to about a foot off the ground about every 2-3 years. It seem to help it stay bushy.
If the frost nipped back your plants, they should bounce back and put out new growth when it warms up. Maybe wait until then before trimming, so you know what's dead, and what merely lost its leaves (but has living branches).
My Clematis and Hydrangea are black with frost. Should I cut them right down are just trim them to shape?
You can cut down your clematis to almost ground level - indeed it will benefit from this. Leave the hydrangea as it is. There is protection for it in the foliage that is on it.
Reply:I never cut Hydrangeas back until all frosts have gone; I know they can look a bit crap, but the old growth protects the new buds.
Clematis; there are several "pruning groups" and without knowing your variety I could not advise.
Reply:It's too early to cut back Clematis. Some varieties should be cut back to a out a metre in February, others after flowering. Leave your Hydrangeas until they start coming into leaf.
Reply:I'd cut them down so they will have a new start in the spring.
Reply:cut em down
Reply:Don't cut either back.Clematis have different pruning requirements according to variety.
Jackmanni %26amp; viticella should be cut back anytime now to within a few buds from the bottom.
Alpina %26amp; montana clematis should build up a framework of branches,cut the sideshoots from the main stems right back in late summer.
Concerning hydrangeas,the dead flowers serve to protect this seasons' buds.in the spring cut back to the first prominent pair of leaves,just below thwe dead flower.Pruning more severely will cut away the flowers this season.
I live in an area that has serious winter. Both those plants will look "dead" in the winter - leafless - but in fact they are just dormant. I don't trim my hydrangea. In the spring, when it comes back to life, occasionally there will be bits here and there that seem to be dead, and I'll trim them off. But mostly, it comes back to life on its own very well.
Same with the Clematis - though I do hack the whole thing down to about a foot off the ground about every 2-3 years. It seem to help it stay bushy.
If the frost nipped back your plants, they should bounce back and put out new growth when it warms up. Maybe wait until then before trimming, so you know what's dead, and what merely lost its leaves (but has living branches).
My Clematis and Hydrangea are black with frost. Should I cut them right down are just trim them to shape?
You can cut down your clematis to almost ground level - indeed it will benefit from this. Leave the hydrangea as it is. There is protection for it in the foliage that is on it.
Reply:I never cut Hydrangeas back until all frosts have gone; I know they can look a bit crap, but the old growth protects the new buds.
Clematis; there are several "pruning groups" and without knowing your variety I could not advise.
Reply:It's too early to cut back Clematis. Some varieties should be cut back to a out a metre in February, others after flowering. Leave your Hydrangeas until they start coming into leaf.
Reply:I'd cut them down so they will have a new start in the spring.
Reply:cut em down
Reply:Don't cut either back.Clematis have different pruning requirements according to variety.
Jackmanni %26amp; viticella should be cut back anytime now to within a few buds from the bottom.
Alpina %26amp; montana clematis should build up a framework of branches,cut the sideshoots from the main stems right back in late summer.
Concerning hydrangeas,the dead flowers serve to protect this seasons' buds.in the spring cut back to the first prominent pair of leaves,just below thwe dead flower.Pruning more severely will cut away the flowers this season.
What plant would be best for a gazebo? Lonisera or Clematis?
Depends how big the gazebo is %26amp; what you are after.
MOST Clematis need to be cut back nearly to ground level every year after flowering, honeysuckles DON'T get cut back that hard (they can be cut back fairly hard though) but will form a woody frame of their own which you would need to keep trimmed well to be able to sit under the gazebo.
Clematis aren't heavily scented - loniceras generally are - different ones flower at different times so if you ARE after scent - make sure you don't get a winter flowering one as it would be too cold to be out in the garden then!
Clematis can have much showier flowers - if you are after more of a visual effect make sure you get one that flowers well at the relevant time of year (so spring %26amp; summer) - maybe get a couple of different ones if the gazebo is big enough.
What plant would be best for a gazebo? Lonisera or Clematis?
Clematis is pretty but sometimes temperamental, but honeysuckles attract lots of bees, a climber that I have growing up my trellis is variegated porcelain berry--absolutely beautiful. http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/5873...
Reply:try honeysuckle its a vine and has a very pretty flower,plus it smells good
Reply:Clematis
Reply:clematis is the business
Reply:Either plant will grow well but you will only get fragrance with a few of the clematis.
Clematis can offer evergreen foliage with C. armandii 'Apple Blossom' and fragrance in spring.
Then there is sweet autumn clematis (Clematis paniculata) that is also fragrant.
http://www.chalkhillclematis.com/nursery...
Clematis come in three pruning categories.
Catergory I are not pruned.
Cat II early/mid season large flower types that require light pruning only.
Cat III are herbaeous or non climbing as well as climbing, large flowered, and autumn blooming small flowered varieties that must be hard pruned.
http://www.chalkhillclematis.com/nursery...
http://www.joycreek.com/ref-cl.htm
Lonicera Heckrotti Goldflame is a lovely bycolor and very fragrant. (This plant is not invasive nor is it related to Lonicera japonica also called Hall's honeysuckle.)
Lonicera periclymenum syn woodbine are all fragrant.
http://www.clematis.com.pl/wms/wmsg.php/...
Are you trying for just one plant or is there some reason you can't have both? Vines will happily scramble up with each other and you can always have something in bloom by growing several if the gazebo is large. A classic presentation is to grow a thornless, fragrant, climbing roselike 'Zepherine Drouhin' for two years then add a small clematis like 'Etoile Violette' or 'Niobe' to climb the rose. 'Zepherine Drouhin' is very fragrant with a raspberry/rose aroma that matches her color.
Reply:I think Honeysuckle and Clematis look good. You have great taste. If you want me to commit I'd go clematis. especially something like periwinkle around a gazebo in a wild setting. A bluebell wood in summer.
Reply:I love Clematis vines they are just so beautiful.
I had a really pretty purple one and by accident I cut it when I was trimming our hedge and it didn't make it. It was so large too and so pretty everyone complimented on it.
Reply:clematis i think you get so many now all good
Reply:Clematis, had you thought of having a nice scented climbing rose as well ?
MOST Clematis need to be cut back nearly to ground level every year after flowering, honeysuckles DON'T get cut back that hard (they can be cut back fairly hard though) but will form a woody frame of their own which you would need to keep trimmed well to be able to sit under the gazebo.
Clematis aren't heavily scented - loniceras generally are - different ones flower at different times so if you ARE after scent - make sure you don't get a winter flowering one as it would be too cold to be out in the garden then!
Clematis can have much showier flowers - if you are after more of a visual effect make sure you get one that flowers well at the relevant time of year (so spring %26amp; summer) - maybe get a couple of different ones if the gazebo is big enough.
What plant would be best for a gazebo? Lonisera or Clematis?
Clematis is pretty but sometimes temperamental, but honeysuckles attract lots of bees, a climber that I have growing up my trellis is variegated porcelain berry--absolutely beautiful. http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/5873...
Reply:try honeysuckle its a vine and has a very pretty flower,plus it smells good
Reply:Clematis
Reply:clematis is the business
Reply:Either plant will grow well but you will only get fragrance with a few of the clematis.
Clematis can offer evergreen foliage with C. armandii 'Apple Blossom' and fragrance in spring.
Then there is sweet autumn clematis (Clematis paniculata) that is also fragrant.
http://www.chalkhillclematis.com/nursery...
Clematis come in three pruning categories.
Catergory I are not pruned.
Cat II early/mid season large flower types that require light pruning only.
Cat III are herbaeous or non climbing as well as climbing, large flowered, and autumn blooming small flowered varieties that must be hard pruned.
http://www.chalkhillclematis.com/nursery...
http://www.joycreek.com/ref-cl.htm
Lonicera Heckrotti Goldflame is a lovely bycolor and very fragrant. (This plant is not invasive nor is it related to Lonicera japonica also called Hall's honeysuckle.)
Lonicera periclymenum syn woodbine are all fragrant.
http://www.clematis.com.pl/wms/wmsg.php/...
Are you trying for just one plant or is there some reason you can't have both? Vines will happily scramble up with each other and you can always have something in bloom by growing several if the gazebo is large. A classic presentation is to grow a thornless, fragrant, climbing roselike 'Zepherine Drouhin' for two years then add a small clematis like 'Etoile Violette' or 'Niobe' to climb the rose. 'Zepherine Drouhin' is very fragrant with a raspberry/rose aroma that matches her color.
Reply:I think Honeysuckle and Clematis look good. You have great taste. If you want me to commit I'd go clematis. especially something like periwinkle around a gazebo in a wild setting. A bluebell wood in summer.
Reply:I love Clematis vines they are just so beautiful.
I had a really pretty purple one and by accident I cut it when I was trimming our hedge and it didn't make it. It was so large too and so pretty everyone complimented on it.
Reply:clematis i think you get so many now all good
Reply:Clematis, had you thought of having a nice scented climbing rose as well ?
I planted a red colored clematis in the shade near sun and it is about 5 inches tall now.?
It has red petals on it if it ever grows big enough. Should I be fertilizing it or will it burn it up. I thought it was going to die at 1st, but it has rallied and now is showing green leaves. The sun is about 4 feet away. I don't know what to do with it to protect it and make it grow up beautiful. Any suggestions. I live in east central Illinois and it was about 96 degrees here today.
I planted a red colored clematis in the shade near sun and it is about 5 inches tall now.?
Mine are on the east side of the house, they get about 5 or 6 hours of morning sun. Give it a bit of plant food every two weeks and be sure to water it. Good luck!
Reply:Clematis need to be feed/fertilized regularly, they are heavy feeders. They need a fair amount of water, full sun/part shade, and shaded roots.
I planted a perennial about 8" from the rootball of my clematis to shade it.
Your biggest issue is going to be the shade.
Here's some more info for you.
Reply:Clematis wants shady roots but sun for the leaves. Try going to this website for a discussion of how to take care of your clematis:
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I planted a red colored clematis in the shade near sun and it is about 5 inches tall now.?
Mine are on the east side of the house, they get about 5 or 6 hours of morning sun. Give it a bit of plant food every two weeks and be sure to water it. Good luck!
Reply:Clematis need to be feed/fertilized regularly, they are heavy feeders. They need a fair amount of water, full sun/part shade, and shaded roots.
I planted a perennial about 8" from the rootball of my clematis to shade it.
Your biggest issue is going to be the shade.
Here's some more info for you.
Reply:Clematis wants shady roots but sun for the leaves. Try going to this website for a discussion of how to take care of your clematis:
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I have a huge clematis. I cut it back in mid March. It bloomed profusely through May and early June.?
It has stopped blooming and much of the under part is dead. Can I cut it back now and thin it out? Will it come back this year?
I have a huge clematis. I cut it back in mid March. It bloomed profusely through May and early June.?
I dont think it will rebloom again, I think its season is over. As long as you dont thin out to much or cut down to close to ground its ok. I leave mine alone tho,except to trim out dryed areas,then in late Sept I cut down to about 12-14" from ground.
Reply:I would say wait until the fall like the other poster said. Mine is still blooming and has quite a few buds that won't be opening for a little while. I would say wait until. I took out the dead stuff in mine in the early spring, since I didn't last year. I would wait until the fall. Some of mine looked dead, but wasn't really.
If you're asking if it will bloom again, i would say probably not.
Reply:Wait until the fall to do that.
Reply:We had one of them and ended up taking it out because it overtook the place! They're just uncontrollable. I think you can cut it back now because it grows back whatever you do to it!
I have a huge clematis. I cut it back in mid March. It bloomed profusely through May and early June.?
I dont think it will rebloom again, I think its season is over. As long as you dont thin out to much or cut down to close to ground its ok. I leave mine alone tho,except to trim out dryed areas,then in late Sept I cut down to about 12-14" from ground.
Reply:I would say wait until the fall like the other poster said. Mine is still blooming and has quite a few buds that won't be opening for a little while. I would say wait until. I took out the dead stuff in mine in the early spring, since I didn't last year. I would wait until the fall. Some of mine looked dead, but wasn't really.
If you're asking if it will bloom again, i would say probably not.
Reply:Wait until the fall to do that.
Reply:We had one of them and ended up taking it out because it overtook the place! They're just uncontrollable. I think you can cut it back now because it grows back whatever you do to it!
My clematis has loads of buds but they shrivel up before flowering the plant looks really healthy though?
could be wilt! try a spray for this from a garden centre, then you know you will get the best one.
My clematis has loads of buds but they shrivel up before flowering the plant looks really healthy though?
Give your clematis more water.
My clematis has loads of buds but they shrivel up before flowering the plant looks really healthy though?
Give your clematis more water.
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