Can you propagate a clematis?

alexemmersonuk

This himalayan clematis grows wildly near my home. I love it. I was wondering if anyone knew if I can somehow propagate it? I have taken a cutting but not sure what to do with it - or if anything is even possible? Has anyone done this successfully? 
Thanks, Alex (Norfolk UK)

Fairygirl

Yes - you can do it in the same way as any cutting, but now that you've removed that, it may not be viable. You'd need to keep it in a plastic bag, dampened, after cutting it. 

This will probably give you enough info
https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-plants/how-to-grow-clematis/

You could try sticking the pieces in water though - after cutting below a node, and removing the tip and some foliage. 

alexemmersonuk

It was only removed about 30 mins or so before I posted this... So I might be OK? Will have a look at the link, thank you! x

Fairygirl

You might get away with it 

thevictorian

That species is very easy from cuttings and I have done it dozens of times. The one thing to remember with clematis is they root best between the nodes, so cut above a node or if the internode is long, somewhere between the two nodes.
I then use a 50-50 mix of compost and vermiculite and pop in a propagator. It can take a few weeks to root during which you need to keep the soil moist.

Fairygirl

Yes - the bottom leaves should sit on the soil surface, with a reasonable amount of stem [an inch or two depending on the length] below the surface 

nutcutlet

I usually dump some grit on top to hold the node against the mix without making it too wet 

Zoe P2

Good luck!

alexemmersonuk

Thank you all!