Clematis Planting Instructions After Delivery
🪴 Step 1: Unpack and Inspect
· Carefully open the package to avoid damaging the vines or roots.
· Check the plant for health, broken stems, or dislodged soil.
· If the plant looks slightly dry, soak the bottom of the pot in water for 15–30 minutes.
· Trim off any broken or damaged parts caused by shipping.
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🧊Step 2: Acclimate the Plant
· Place the plant in a shaded and well-ventilated area for 1–2 days to let it adjust.
· Avoid planting directly in the ground or exposing to strong sunlight right away to prevent shock.
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🌱 Step 3: Prepare for Planting
· We recommend starting your clematis in a planting pot. Once the plant recovers and shows active growth, it can be transplanted into the ground. This improves survival rate and reduces transplant stress.
· Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil (at least 6 hours of sunlight daily).
· Use a pot that is at least 35 cm (14 inches) deep and wide, with proper drainage holes.
· Use a light, fertile soil mix rich in organic matter. A mix of peat moss, perlite, garden soil, and compost is ideal.
· Make sure the soil is moist but not soggy before planting to help root adaptation.
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🌿 Step 4: Planting Method
· Plant the clematis with the root ball intact. Position it 2–5 cm (1–2 inches) below soil level.
· Backfill gently, press lightly, and water thoroughly.
· Provide a support (like a trellis or stake) right after planting to guide the vines and prevent wind damage.
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☀️Step 5: Basic Aftercare
· Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Avoid drought or overwatering.
· Apply a slow-release fertilizer in early spring or fall to support root development.
· Newly planted clematis may bloom in the first spring or autumn. Light blooming in the first year is normal.
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🛑 Important Tips
· If daytime temperatures exceed 90°F (32°C), plant in the evening to reduce stress.
· If not planting right away, store in a cool, ventilated place, out of direct sunlight and heat.
· Clematis love "head in the sun, roots in the shade" — use mulch or ground-cover plants to keep roots cool.