Clematis cultivars, for example C. Anna Louise, C. Josephine, C. Will Goodwin, and C. Polish Spirit, can be increased during late spring and early summer in USDA zones 5b through 9b. This vine grows well in a container, and with proper care and upkeep, its blossoms can become the focal point of your backyard.

Selecting a Container

Growing a clematis plant in a container helps to protect it. Utilizing the container is essential to the plant’s well-being. A container, for instance, might not provide adequate insulation to protect the roots from the heat of the sun. Choose a stone, timber or terracotta container. The container has to at least be 18 inches in diameter and thickness.

Planting the Clematis

Before planting the clematis, place a layer of gravel or pebbles from the container, to encourage drainage. If you are planting a clematis plant that is bare-root, soak its origins in water for an hour. Plant the clematis using its crown at least 1 inch below the potting soil surface. Doing this, triggers the growth of buds and enables the plant to regenerate at the case of harm done to its top.

Caring for the Clematis

Water your clematis every other day with 1 gallon of water. Aim to maintain the soil in the container moist. Following the year, once itself is established by the clematis, prune and fertilize it annually to encourage flower growth. Remove dead growth, and shorten the vines to the buds that are upcoming. Employ an all-purpose fertilizer according to the packing instructions. Avoid using fertilizers high in nitrogen, since these may stall blossom growth and encourage growth that is green. A tomato or increased fertilizer are also suitable.

Directing the Plant’s Growth

This clematis’ vines do climb upward — you must instruct them to do so. Allowing a clematis plant to develop without management might cause tangled vines, which take away from its allure. Buy a trellis at the regional garden center and join the vines for it. Their growth will be directed by this. As an alternative, make your own support system. Insert four bamboo stakes and then tie them together at the top to form a teepee-shape. Tie the vines to the stakes to direct them.

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