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- This is how Clematis acts as a ground cover - a planting guide
- The most beautiful groundcover clematis - recommended species
- Plant clematis as groundcover correctly - that's how it works
- Tips & Tricks
This is how Clematis acts as a ground cover - a planting guide
The clematis is not only considered a brilliant climbing artist. The splendid floral splendor presents the Clematis no less lush as a decorative groundcover. Read here which species are particularly suitable and how they are planted professionally.
The most beautiful groundcover clematis - recommended species
If gardeners assign the task of ground cover to a clematis, they should be as robust as they are site-tolerant. If the area to be planted is partly in the sun and partly in the shade, a harmonious appearance should nevertheless arise. The following clematis species and varieties are predestined for this purpose:
Excellent for ground cover are also all varieties of Italian clematis (Clematis viticella) with magnificent flowers in many shades of blue and dark red.
Plant clematis as groundcover correctly - that's how it works
Best planting time for the self-propagated or ready-bought Clematis is from August to October. In the sun-warmed ground, the roots establish themselves firmly in the ground until winter and start into the new season with a vital growth advantage. So plant the clematis as a ground cover expertly:
After solidifying the excavation with your hands, pour in the freshly planted clematis. It is an advantage to follow a layer of bark mulch, leaf loam or pine bark to shade the root area. If the planting takes place in the autumn, the administration of fertilizer is waived until the following spring. If you plant the clematis in May, enrich the excavation with compost and horn shavings.
Tips & Tricks
The non-woody shoots of a ground cover clematis protect you effectively against approaching snails with the help of a barrier made from sharp-edged chippings. Spread out as a mulch layer, gravel simultaneously keeps the soil moist and warm for longer.
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