Clematis, often called the “queen of climbers,” is a versatile and stunning flowering vine that can add a burst of color and elegance to any garden. With its large, showy flowers in a wide range of ...

Freshly planted clematis should have hardwood mulch around the surface of the plant to keep the soil cooler. For the best performance of the clematis, the pH should be between 6 and 7.5.

Group 2 clematis are relatively forgiving, being able to bloom on both new and old stems, so a heavily pruned plant still typically grows well and continues to bloom the following year without issues.

The roots, crown, and emerging vine can easily be broken. Plant the clematis slightly deeper than it was growing in the container, so that the first set of true leaves are just under the surface soil.

Knowing when to prune clematis is essential if you want your plant to flower well every year. Pruning at the wrong time could remove vital buds which would have turned into flowers, ...

Q. I need to move a large, purple-flowered clematis vine to another location in my landscape. What tips do you have? A. Moving a large clematis vine is a risky process – even riskier during the ...

Question: I have a clematis vine. It grows but hasn't bloomed for two years. Why? Along that line, when do you prune them? Answer: You don't say how old your plant is and if it has bloomed well in ...

If you're looking for a book that spells out all the clematis cultivars and species, "Gardening with Clematis" (Timber Press, 2004) isn't it. This book, authored by Linda Beutler, is ...

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