Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring
Finish:
8-10 weeks
Growing Temperature:
60-65° F
Holding Temperature:
50-60° F
Soil PH:
5.8-6.2
EC (What is EC?):
2.0-3.0 pour through method
Fertility:
Moderate feed rates of 75 - 125 ppm N at each watering. For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.
Vernalization:
Bare root plants will arrive vernalized.
Pests & Diseases:
Wet conditions may cause root and crown rot. Aphids, mites, and thrips may ocasionally be found on bush clematis.
Potting & Timing:
Plant bare root plants in late winter to spring.
Moisture:
Moderate moisture
Planting Level:
Plant crown slightly below the soil line.
PGRs/Pinching:
Uniconazole (Sumagic/Concise) may be used at 5 ppm to reduce internode stretch, creating a fuller looking plant.
Lighting:
Grow in high light levels.
Grower Tips:
Herbaceous clematis do not tendril and climb like their vining counterparts, but do benefit from a trellis or obelisk they can lean against.