Combine clematis according to the flowering period - this is how it works
Within the multi-faceted clematis family there are species and varieties that bloom in different seasons. Since the clematis is very compatible with itself and at the same time extremely faithful to its location, there is nothing to be said against a combination Heyday. The following compositions may serve as inspiration:
- Clematis montana (flowering from May to June) with Clematis viticella (flowering period from June to September)
- Remove clematis (flowering time from April to May / June) with clematis orientalis (flowering time from June to October)
- Clematis fauriei (flowering from May to June / July) with Clematis chinensis (flowering from July to September)
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A wonderful arrangement for the big one bucket result in the 60 to 90 cm small clematis campaniflora with a flowering time from June to September and the Clematis Carnaby, which blooms in May / June as well as in August / September. In the large bucket with a volume of 50 liters or more, add a Clematis alpina with a flowering period from April to June and the everlasting rush of colors is perfect.
Clematis and rose - the dream couple for every garden
An image of inimitable elegance is created when you combine the clematis with a climbing rose. Both types of plants make similar demands on the location and require a climbing aid. First and foremost, it is the robust, frequently blooming climbers that harmonize perfectly with a clematis. The very vigorous rambler roses, on the other hand, do not leave a neighboring clematis enough space for a splendid development.
Ideally, give one rose initially 1-2 years to take root in the location. Only then do you plant the clematis at a distance of 100 to 150 centimeters.
Tips & Tricks
When looking for young plants, experienced hobby gardeners keep an eye out for clematis that have emerged from non-rooted cultivation. If the clematis variety is grafted on the native wild species Clematis vitalba, the plant benefits from its resistance to clematis wilt. In addition, the hybrids bred in this way are more floriferous and generally more vigorous.
