The perfect solution for your clematis?

Which clematis are suitable for ropes as climbing aids?

In principle are suitable all clematis, the climb can, for anchoring ropes. The Clematis viticella, alpina, vitalba and montana are almost predestined for this, as they reach a considerable growth height within a short time and are very robust.

What should you consider when choosing the rope for the clematis?

Not every rope is as climbing aid made for this climbing plant. Conventional ropes made of hemp, jute, plastic or similar are not suitable Climbing aids for a clematis. They would quickly rot or crack outside, exposed to the clematis and the weather. Make a better choice with sturdy stainless steel ropes. They are durable, weather-resistant and can be attached to facades, walls and the like using brackets.

How is the rope for the clematis attached?

Various ropes are commercially available, but they all have to be attached to walls and through drilling and the subsequent attachment of mounts. Alternatively, you can use wire ropes and connect them to a pergola, for example.

Should the clematis be attached to the rope?

The clematis is attached to the rope system immediately after planting fastened. You can use simple flower clips for this. Once the climbing artist has found the right way up the rope, she wraps her tendrils on the leaf stalks around it and no longer necessarily needs an additional one attachment receive.

Why should you now and then direct the shoots of the clematis?

A clematis always strives upright and would therefore only vertical would grow if their shoots were not now and then diverted in a different direction. You should therefore intervene again and again, if necessary, and steer the shoots horizontally so that the greening of the facade etc. also extends horizontally.