Mid-winter

Prepare clematis beds to be planted in early spring.

Dig holes in preparation for planting later.

Order tools, peat, manure, fertilisers, chemicals, etc.Water any plants liable to dry out.

Establish, or bring up to date, a plan showing location of the clematis.

 

Late winter

Divide or nibble clematis and replant (when conditions allow).

Water plants liable to dry out.

Check name labels.

 

Early spring

Plant if conditions allow.

Prune the clematis to the ground if there is no danger of frost damage to new shoots.

Weed beds.

 

Mid-spring

Apply general fertiliser to the clematis.

Start watering programme.

 

Late spring

Apply mulch of manure or other suitable material to the clematis.

Layer stems kept unpruned for the purpose.

Continue watering programme.

 

Early summer

Apply second feeding of fertiliser.

Continue watering programme.

 

Mid-summer

Cut clematis for the house.

Continue watering programme.

 

Late summer

Cut flowers for the house.

Continue watering programme.

 

Early Autumn

Gather clematis seed for spring sowing.

Prepare clematis beds if planting in autumn is desired.

Reduce watering when possible.

See: Howells, J. 1999. Trouble Free Clematis: The Viticellas. P.137.