That is because containers will dry out faster than the ground. Check the soil frequently, especially in the first year. If the top inch of soil is dry the plant will need to be watered.
Saturate the soil when watering. No need to worry about providing too much water if the planter has good drainage. Once established, the plant will need 1 inch of water per week. Check the soil more often during hot summer days and periods of drought. If you added manure or compost when planting the clematis, you do not need to fertilize again the first year.
Once the plant is established, you can feed with rose fertilizer in the early spring each year. Use the directions on the bottle for applying the fertilizer. If you are growing the clematis in a ceramic pot, you should move the container to a place that will not freeze but still be cold enough to allow the plant to go dormant. If the container can withstand winter, then leave the plant where it's at. You can also choose a variety of clematis that is 1 growing zone up from where you live.
So if you live in growing zone 6, choose a clematis that can grow up to growing zone 5. This will help ensure your clematis survives the winter. Also, the plant will still need some water during the winter. Clematis can be grown indoors, but it is not easy to do. The plants require at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. So it will need to be placed near a south facing window.
Also, clematis do best if the plant is allowed to go dormant. Growing Clematis in pots require filling the container with good quality, lightweight potting soil , then mix in a general-purpose, slow-release fertilizer. If you plant the Clematis plant in a container then it will need regular irrigation since potting soil dries pretty quickly.
You should also check the plant once a day, especially if the weather is dry and hot. You should soak the potting mix whenever the top 1 or 2 inches start to feel dry. The fertilizer you use with the Clematis plant will provide it with the nutrients it needs to bloom throughout the season. Depending on your preferences, you can feed the plant once every two weeks using a water-soluble fertilizer mixed according to label directions.
Although some varieties are more cold hardy than some others. A layer of mulch compost is more than enough to protect your plant if you live in a cold area. You can also move the pot into a sheltered corner or near a protected wall for more protection.
It can also require a little more attention than your usual plant. Following these tips will help you a lot and will make sure your plant is healthy and thrives for longer. And surf, climb, kayak… pretty much anything that brings me outdoors. When you come right down to it, we grow Betty Corning , one of our largest clematis, in a container of sorts. And with the ever increasing number of clematis that are bred for container use, the options are nearly limitless.
Follow these four steps and enjoy your container clematis! Choosing the container There are two important considerations in selecting a container for your clematis. The first is the size. Small clematis are 6 feet tall or less.
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