Planting clematis roots
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Ive got a clematis armadii which I need to plant out. I know that it likes roots in shade, leaves / flowers in sun and I have an area in mind.
Ive got a clematis armadii which I need to plant out. I know that it likes roots in shade, leaves / flowers in sun and I have an area in mind.
My question is whether it’s suitable to plant the roots underneath a black weed suppressant mat which has wood chippings on top...or would that have the opposite effect and warm up the roots??!
many thanks for any advice
Nic
many thanks for any advice
Nic
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There are a lot of myths surrounding clematis planting too. Plant it appropriately, keep it well watered until established, and use your mulch, or just a layer of compost, to preserve that moisture. It'll be fine if you do that, assuming you have the right climate and general conditions for it
Clematis mostly need a good rich soil full of nutrients and a good depth to send down their thick, fleshy roots and adequate water supplies so if you can supply good soil and water it in well and give it a drink in dry periods it will be happy without the membrane but won't get too hot if you want to use one..
I also got a passionflower amethyst & thought it would look nice to plant together & have them running through each other but I’ve read that maybe this would be too aggressive for the clematis.
Can you offer any advice / thoughts on this?? THanks!
also - should I have started another thread for a new question? (Am new to this) thanks
I'd remove the membrane altogether and let soil borne critters like earthworms become your friends.
I don't grow them here as the climate isn't suitable, but you do have to take care when planting climbers close together, as you need to be sure they can get the nourishment they both need
It's certainly worth cutting the membrane back a bit
much appreciated.
Ill start a new thread mentioning both. X