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Keep the tag that comes with your clematis.
It contains helpful information that you may need to refer to in the future!
1. Dig a Large Hole.
Dig a hole about the size of a bushel basket.
Yes, we know that's way bigger than the plant's
root system. Trust us! |
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2. Add Lots of Good Stuff
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Mix the soil you have removed from the hole with 10 pounds or so of good quality compost. Add a handful or two of Bulbtone to the mixture. Replace the enriched soil mixture in the hole. (Yes, we know this sounds like boot camp!) |
3. Plant Your Clematis
Make a hole in this soil mixture big enough to hold the root ball. Fill this hole with water; wait while it drains out. Place the clematis in the hole, 2 to 3 inches deeper than it was in its pot. |
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4. Water, Water, Water!
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Fill around the clematis with the soil mixture you removed. Water again with a gallon of water to settle the soil in place.
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5. Keep your Clematis Well Watered
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Young vines need at least an inch of water a week and if Mother Nature doesn't provide it, you'll have to. |
Remember:
First year they sleep,
Second year they creep,
Third year they leap!
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