Looking for a drought resistant climber? Meet the Clematisa fast growing shrub which has very decorative flowers. It is ideal to cover gates, to grow on lattices, and you can even have it in a pot … with a tutor in the center so that it can grow clearly.
Discover everything about this spectacular plant.
Clematis is the name of a genus of climbing plants that includes about 200 species, and more than 400 cultivars. They are very adaptable and very grateful, being able to grow in all types of terrain, including those that have suffered erosion or extreme droughts. We can find them practically all over the world, as long as they have a mild climate.
Here in Spain we have some, such as the Clematis cirrhosavery common throughout the Mediterranean region where it relies on … everything it finds – tree trunks, walls, … – trying to capture as much sunlight as possible.
In cultivation it does not require great care. But it will be very important place it in an area where there is plenty of natural light throughout the daysince they are plants that will not live well in shady areas.
If we talk about irrigation, a Clematis planted in a pot will require more humidity than if it were planted in soil. Thus, if it is in a pot decorating our terrace we will have to water it 2-3 times a week in summer and 1-2 every seven or ten days the rest of the year, if it is in the garden it will be enough to water it about 2 times a week during the first year; From the second, we will only maintain this frequency if the climate is really very dry, with less than 300 liters per year.
Clematis have a very fast growth, which can be easily controlled thanks to pruning. You can trim its stems whenever you see it necessary. Oh, and by the way, no known pests or diseases. What more could you want?
Although, yes, it is highly recommended to pay it with a slow release compost during spring and summer, to get a greater number of flowers.
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