Protect the roots of a clematis with mulch - that's how it works
To the delicate roots of a Clematis Bark mulch has proven itself to be excellent for protecting and keeping the soil moist for longer. These are chopped Tree bark a pine or spruce that suppresses weeds at the same time. Since this mulch material, on the other hand, removes a proportion of nutrients from the soil, proceed as follows when applying:
- The soil around the fresh planted Clematis with the Rake Work (not the rake) into fine crumbs
- Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) or Horn meal spread in a dosage of 40-50 grams per square meter
- A hand full Algae lime or Rock flour(€ 12.33 at Amazon *) add to stabilize the pH value
- Spread the bark mulch in a layer height of 5-8 centimeters
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Pine bark, the noble variant, has proven to be more durable and visually appealing. This premium decorative cover for the roots of a clematis also exudes a wonderfully spicy scent of fresh wood.
Underplanting decoratively covers clematis roots
Small perennials can be used to protect the roots of a mighty clematis. It should be noted that not all clematis like a shaded foot. Sun worshipers, like Clematis texensis, only accept a layer of mulch to protect the roots. A majestic Clematis montana or an imposing Clematis vitalba usually have no objection to the following underplanting:
- Asters (aster linosyris)
- Small umbellateBellflower (Campanula lactiflora)
- Cranesbill (Geranium)
- Gold basket (Chrysogonum virginianum)
- Gypsophila (Gypsophila hybrid 'rose veil')
- Little lady's mantle (Alchemilla erythropoda)
- Stone Quendel (Calamintha nepeta)
Those who do not want flowering perennials to steal the show from a clematis can use dainty grasses as underplanting. The Japanese mountain grass or the stone feather are wonderfully suitable for this task. For the clematis in the large planter, hanging cushion perennials are recommended as underplanting, like the picturesque ones Blue pillows.
Tips & Tricks
An inexpensive and uncomplicated cover for clematis roots in the bucket are Expanded clay,(€ 16.36 at Amazon *)Lava granules or seramis. In contrast to bark mulch, these materials do not remove any nutrients from the substrate and create a neat, clean appearance.
