How to grow clematis up a fence.
Clematis on iron fence.
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Use the pot of the plant s size to determine the size of the hole you re digging.
By combining spring summer and fall blooming varieties gardeners can ensure regular flushes of bloom throughout the summer.
I mention this because clematis vines are quite delicate.
Some clematis need to be cut back to the ground about now every year look for one of these it should be on the label it will grow up every year to cover a good bit of fence but not become a nuisance.
Arbors may be more suitable for growing larger types which can get 8 to 12 feet.
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Clematis clematis helps you take advantage of the vertical space in your garden by climbing trellises trees or fences and bringing pops of color to bland areas.
My master gardener mother says climbing plants don.
Clematis clematis spp is a good choice for cast iron fences.
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Part of your decision will depend on whether you will be monitoring its growth carefully and guiding it along or whether you will likely leave it to find its own way.
I bought a black iron trellis that is powder coated black.
Clematis is a beautiful flowering perennial vine but it can be tricky to choose the right trellis.
Most varieties however do quite well growing along a trellis or fence.
For instance poles are acceptable choices for smaller growing clematis vines which can range anywhere from 2 to 5 feet in height.
Coral honeysuckle or clematis are perennial vines that climb vinyl fences readily.
The hole needs to be approximately 18 inches wide and 18 inches deep.
Position the hole near the center of the climbing fence or wall to give the clematis something to grow up against.