Clematis
How to Propagate
and Grow Successfully

Clematis originate from the Northern Hemisphere and are a large genus of perennial climbing gardening plants.

There are well over two hundred species within the genus.

Leaves and flowers of this much loved climber are varied in size, colour, shape and form.

Clematis will enhance any pergola, trellis or arch. Once in flower they are hard to beat when used as focal point planting.

Essential info

Genus: Clematis

Family: Ranunculaceae

Species: Integrifolia

Common Names: Solitary clematis.

Classification: Perennial.

Height: 60cm (24inches).

Flowering: Throughout summer.

Where to plant info

Clematis are one of those must have gardening plants for covering fences and other structures. Most gardeners grow several different species.

Where: Ideal for growing up pergolas, arches, trellis, fences, indeed any structure.

Grow them up through tress and shrubs.

Site: Clematis prefer full sun, they thrive in it!

They will also do well in partial shade.

Soil: Any rich in humus and free draining soil.

Propagation Methods: By division in spring.

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