Repot at the right time
Since the change in a new planter for the Clematis proves to be extremely exhausting, a day during the winter sap dormancy is ideal for this measure. In early spring, the clematis shed all of its leaves. The new growing season has not yet started, so now is the best time to repot.
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Step-by-step instructions
The new pot ideally has a diameter of at least 10 centimeters larger and a bottom opening as a water drain. To make it easier to remove the root ball from the old bucket, the clematis is not watered in the preceding 2-3 days. In these steps you carry out the transplant:
- In the new bucket on the ground with gravel or potsherds create a 5-8 cm high drainage
- Pour in high-quality potted plant soil up to half the height of the pot so that you can make a hollow in it with your fist
- Now pot the clematis, insert it into the fresh substrate 5-7 cm deeper than before and water it well
- A pouring edge of 3-5 cm prevents the soil-water mixture from spilling over
- Spread a layer of mulch from pine bark, Expanded clay(€ 16.36 at Amazon *) or bark mulch
If a larger pot is not available, there is the alternative of root pruning. To do this, shorten root strands that are too long so that the root ball fits back into the previous vessel. Make sure to use freshly sharpened and meticulously disinfected tools.
Proper care after repotting
In order for the clematis to take root quickly in the new bucket, an adequate water supply is at the center of the maintenance work. If you use pre-fertilized substrate, fertilize The clematis for the first time after 4-6 weeks at the earliest. As soon as the first tendrils sprout, they are attached to the integrated trellis or the climbing aid.
Tips & Tricks
Traditional basic rules in the care of clematis have lost their importance in view of the huge variety of varieties. The rule of thumb of the shaded foot no longer applies to every clematis. For sun worshipers like Clematis texensis, this principle has a rather counterproductive effect. Wild species such as Clematis alpina, on the other hand, are called shady ones Underplanting welcome.