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- What to do if the clematis does not bloom? - Causes and Tips
- Wrong location causes blooming worries
- Starving and thirsting, the clematis does not bloom
- Cutting at the wrong time deprives Clematis of its bloom
- Tips & Tricks
What to do if the clematis does not bloom? - Causes and Tips
It's so devastating when the clematis just does not want to bloom. What causes are hidden behind and how to find a remedy, we tell you here. So you attract a flowerage on your clematis.
Wrong location causes blooming worries
If the clematis refuses to flower, it does not feel comfortable in the location. Therefore, check whether the following light, temperature and soil conditions exist:
The clematis attaches great importance to a sunny head and a shaded foot. If the root area is regularly exposed to bright sunlight, the clematis will not bloom. A shady underplanting of low-growth ornamental plants, such as blue cushions or purple bells solves the problem as well as a mulch layer of pine soil, pebbles or bark mulch.
Starving and thirsting, the clematis does not bloom
A balanced supply of water and nutrients creates the fundamental basis for the glorious clematis flower. If the climbing plant is unbalanced in this respect, no flowers can be seen. Pay particular attention to these aspects of care:
Cutting at the wrong time deprives Clematis of its bloom
Spring-flowering clematis lay their buds in the previous year. Those who reach for the scissors in the late winter, thus robbing the clematis of any chance of a lush flowerbed. Popular species such as Clematis alpina and Clematis montana are therefore cut after flowering. Summer and late flowering specimens will be in shape in November / December.
Tips & Tricks
Although the clematis naturally defies frosty temperatures, late blooms can cause a complete loss of flowering. To prevent the buds from freezing on early-flowering Clematis species, experienced hobby gardeners keep an eye on the weather forecast until the middle or end of May. If the ice saints strike with minus degrees, protect the clematis at night with a garden fleece or jute sack.