Michele, thanks for writing! I assume that your plant has pretty much finished blooming. If so, you are safe to go ahead and do pruning. Just for convenience, you can do this in mid to late fall. Don't put any fertilizer on the plant later in the year as it will stimulate new growth that won't do well with the onset of cold weather. Remember to use the approach shown in my "Pruning a Shrub" video. Stagger the pruning cuts to give the plant good shape and to have lots of blooms next year!
Thanks for the information. I have failed with this plant many times but I know many times but I now realize that the root system is key to its survival. I have a spot on the back of my garage and my goal is to have a clemetis display there. Thanks for all the advise.
I have one that's 10 years old. I pruned it for the first time this spring after I saw what was going to grow. She's about 12 feet tall and 5 feet wide full of beautiful blooms. I did hear if you cut back after the first Blooms you may get a second bloom. I'm going to get brave and try it this year. 💕💞💕
Hello! I really liked your video-and I’m glad you offered to answer questions! Need suggestions for moving a beautiful mature clematis- basically, just across the driveway. New neighbors are redoing landscaping and I can’t convince them to save this piece! They have taken down the trellis so it has become intwined in Evergreen bushes; I’ve started cutting out the branch pieces that the vines are attached to and watered it. I have a root stimulator and have read that I should soak it with that in water for a few days before transplanting to prevent shock. The blooms are beautiful right now, and it’s hot here in Illinois but I have no choice we have to do this in the next couple days and I don’t want to see if steroid
I just added a clematis to my landscape and it sustained some damage from my awful attempt to liberate her from the trellis is came on. Should I cut it back and hope for the best or leave it alone? I am so excited to see her take over the trellis I purchased just for her! Thank you! Your video was great!
My wife is the gardener in my family, and she is an excellent gardener. (I do the grunt work, mowing) She gets her Clematis to bloom twice per season here in Virginia by cutting them down to about 2 feet above the ground after they bloom in the spring. This causes them to bloom again in late summer. She imparted this knowledge to a neighbor who was only getting one blooming per season, but now she has two using my wife's advice. When we lived in Texas, my wife got her Clematis to bloom 3 times per season due to the longer growing season, but in Texas she cut them down to just a couple of inches above the ground.
Hi Jay - Love your videos, thank you. I have just bought a clematis avalanche please could you advise me whether I should feed it now? Entering Autumn when the average temperature is around 20 celcius
Sorry if this keeps reposting maybe my question is too long! The root ball looks pretty deep should I use a pitchfork to loosen the outer areas should I prune it quite a bit towards the roots? I’ve been able to untangle a lot of the vines from the evergreen but don’t know if it’s a good idea to do that. I want to save it! Thank you so much!
Nancy, thanks for watching our video and taking time to write in and ask your question. You are faced with a couple of challenges. First, it's hot weather now, and that is tough on any plant that you transplant. It's worth it, though, if the destiny of the plant is certain death because the owner wants it removed. So, go for it. Second, the soil tends be very dry this time of year, so it makes it doubly difficult to extract the plant without doing root damage. So, you have a couple of things you can do to up your chances of a successful relocation. First, prune back the vast majority of the top growth. You don't want the root system trying to keep a lot of foliage and stems on the top alive at this time. You want the plant's energy to go into preserving the root system. Second, do the dig up and do the relocation in the late afternoon or early evening to reduce stress and allow some acclimation to happen. Third, get the soil very moist when you dig it up and resist the temptation to pull the plant up or out of the soil. Your pitchfork idea is a good one. Keep the soil as intact as you can. If you do pull the plant, you will strip the outer layer of the roots off, and it's unlikely your plant will survive. Lastly, keep it in the shade as much as possible and well watered over the next couple of weeks. Lastly, be patient. It's likely the plant will go dormant to preserve itself and show signs of life, via budding, when the summer starts to drop off, and then fire up again next spring. I wish you the best! Let us know how it goes. Best Regards, DFJ
I have a beautiful purple Clematis that blooms beautifully every Spring. But it’s several years old and is full of what appears to be dead or woody vines and is quite overgrown. I’d like to prune it way down this Fall and hope for a new healthy plant next Spring. Is that a good idea?
My Clematis vine is growing in a large ceramic container (15 gal). Some of the leaves looking burned and brown... the rest are lush green. Still getting some blooms in August. I did fertilize it with fish emulsion twice in 3 months. As far as watering... Our heat has been consistently in 90s and higher. I check with a moisture thermometer if they are dry or wet before I water. Any suggestions ?
Chris, thanks for watching our video and writing as well! A couple of thoughts here. First, is this the first year that you've had this plant in the setting it is in? If not, and you have other seasons to compare to, is the plant behaving any differently than other times? Third, you are in a very warm/hot area. Many plants adapt to the heat by shutting down temporarily and waiting for the heat to pass. Our clematis certainly does that. Lastly, a potted plant has it's own microclimate. The soil temps rise and fall much more quickly, and many plants of this type are set in an area where there is reflected and captured sunlight for much of the day. It's possible your plant is getting too much heat and sun. If the pot is dark and gets direct sunlight, it can heat up pretty fast in that root zone. These are some things to consider. I hope that helps! Best, DFJ
@@DirtFarmerJay Thanks for the note. It is the first year for my clematis. I made sure to start the large 20 inch clay pot with broken ceramic pot pieces on the bottom and good potted soil with drainage properties. I did cut off some of the leaves and stems that were brown and brittle. I also found a dish to put it on to add water at the bottom. Today the plant is very healthy looking and there are more blooms.
Hello, I'm wondering can u tell me what kind of fertilizer u use, I'm in NC in zone 8a, wondering if it will b the same, I'm knew, so I'm always confused on the phousous, please let me no what to use, thank u, my clematis is in some hot sun during the afternoon, should I move it, also, i just learned they require pensil size trellis, I have it planted by an antique pump thats in my flower bed, but I have some fencing like yours i may put it on, I also went and bought a small trellis from lowes, so I have to decide which one to use, thank u so much 💗
I planted my clematis in an area thast gets morning sun and afternoon shade, not even knowing they like some shade. Practically forgot about it until I looked over and had white, blue-purple, and almost magenta blooms one day. Talk about needing little attention. Nice flower that has even attracted the attention of my hummingbirds.
They are a great addition to the yard or lot line, aren't they? Glad you are having a positive experience with them. I was visiting a friend yesterday and saw that they had a clematis variety that was a more reddish purple - very nice. Sounds like I'll be adding some other varieties. The adventure continues! Thanks for watching and writing. Best, DFJ
Wait, so your clematis produces a variety of bloom colors? This is my second year with my clematis. Last year, we had maybe 3 blooms, this spring we had nearly 2 dozen. It gets loads of sun up top and shaded by hosta near the bottom. Anyway it's doing great, from what I can tell. Even with the garden slug infestation and now (I think) white fly-fuzzy little cloud looking insects. So obviously, I'm no expert but my point is, I didn't know clematis comes in varieties of color on one plant. I actually know very little about them, hence the Google/RUclips searches. I'm in Zone 6a if that means anything... lol back to my point: which cultivar do you have? Thanks!
thank you for your video. We moved into our house mid-day and a clematis was already here to grow up the mailbox post. it only produced 2 or 3 beautiful flowers and is now all leaves. it is part sun, part shade. my neighbors say it won't grow because of all the salt from the road, but I'm determined to prove them wrong.
Hi! I have a clematis that looks beautiful on top but underneath every year seems to die has a lot of dried up dead foliage looks awful! It is a very old plant I would say at least 15 years old and I’ve only just begun trimming some of it the last few years not a lot of trimming just to get some of the tangled mess out. My question is how can I get rid of some of these old stems that look like they may be dead growing from the ground without harming the rest of the plant? Thank you for any help you can offer me I really do appreciate it I just love this plant and don’t wanna do anything to harm it!
Susan Trionfo Susan, just cut or trim the deadwoods to the ground, new wood will appear the following year. No sweat, they are sturdy plants, water occasionally, needs lot of sun.
They should be mostly in shade mine the leafs turned brown on half the plant we have been getting some rain here in south Texas what should I do with it
Celine, you can, but it's not optimum. That's because when you prune, any plant or tree will respond by diverting resources to address what you've done. Either sealing off the cut, producing more stems or buds and so forth. You can remove spend blooms to improve the appearance of the plant. I hope that helps! Best, DFJ
Celine, you can feed them throughout the growing season, about every 4 to 6 weeks. They are a heavy feeder. In the early spring, try to use a lower nitrogen fertilizer formulation, such as 5-10-10, when the flower buds are sizing up, and then move to 10-10-10 later in the season. Best, DFJ
Someone gave me a "clematis" plant but it has a pod on it that looks exactly like a green bean. Do any Clematis plants make bean pods like that, or is she just confused on what she has growing?
Bee Honeybee, depending on the clematis variety, you will find either pinwheel type structures (commonly called "whorls") or small pods. It's likely she has identified it correctly, but transplants from friends and neighbors can be imprecise! A season of growth will confirm what you've got.
Hi Jonathan. Yes, as long as the plant is still dormant you can prune it. We are in Utah too and this winter had been CRAZY hasn't it?? Take care and thanks for writing. Dirt Farmer Maggie.
Jonathan, here is some more info with a bit more detail as it breaks out how to prune depending on the type of clematis you have. It's a great article from Larry Sagers, who was a friend of ours before his passing a few years back. It's good read and hope it helps! www.deseretnews.com/article/595062945/Clematis-add-vines-of-color.html Best, DFJ
I have a very bright blue Clematis which has 8 pedals died last year, but couldn't find anything which is similar to that one. When I saw your video, yours has 8 pedals, where did you get yours? We went to several garden centers and do not have the one that I am looking for.
Wow, a dog with an appetite for clematis! That's not something you see every day! Most likely it will come back if the dog did not heavily damage the root structure. Don't give up on it yet! Let me know how it turns out. Best, DFJ
i get the "three groups of pruning" thing, but one thing I don't get is when people talk about, "blooms on last years growth". or as some call it, "blooms on old wood". does that literally mean the plant will only bloom on last years growth, or will it bloom on all previous years old wood as well? id hate to think it will only bloom on last years growth because eventually all the flowers would be at the top end of the plant, similar to a group 3 variety that never gets cut back. thoughts?
Jay, thanks for watching and writing us! Indeed, clematis are classified as one of three types, generally referring to early, mid-season and late summer blooming. Along with that, there is a secondary classification, with types one and two being plants that bloom on one year old wood (you are correct, the plants bloom only on one year old wood), and type three blooming on same year wood. Indeed, if there is not ongoing moderate pruning, the blooms will tend to be mostly at the top or the outer edges of the plant. That is why some people prune their type 1 or 2 plants to about 6" inches above the ground after the first year - to get more sprouts coming up. When this is done, no blooms will happen that year - because, as we've said, blooming only occurs on last season's wood. Then, ongoing, you can do the 1/3 - 1/3 - 1/3 approach to keep the plant invigorated and actively blooming. This means that when you do prune, you prune 1/3 of the main stems about 1/3 up from the base, 1/3 of them 2/3rd's up, and the remainder can be tip pruned to create further branching. Like anything horticultural, there is a diversity of opinion, but I wouldn't be adverse using this approach on a type 3 as well if it shaped the plant better or stimulate further branching and blooming. In fact, this is the way that you get type 3 plants to have flowers all over the plant, because you've got new wood being produced throughout the entire clematis. One other thing. I really like the 1/3 pruning approach because the plant looks more natural, and even right after pruning, it doesn't look like the plant has just gotten a "haircut" or a "scalping". I hope this helps. Thanks again for writing and let me know if you have further questions or comments. Best, DFJ
DirtFarmerJay thanks for the quick response! so when they say, "blooms on last years wood", they literally mean, last years wood only. I get it a little better now. sounds like you really have to pick and choose where you prune on the plant as well as when you prune, in order to stimulate growth this year that will produce flowers next year. I understand a lot better now. thanks again!
Jay Brown Jay, glad to be of help. You nailed it. Here's another website link that I believe you might find to be helpful. www.waysidegardens.com/wg-clematis-pruning/a/308/ Thanks again for watching and pass us on to your friends. Regards, DFJ
DirtFarmerJay thanks again, ive actually read that article several times. ive also ordered plants from wayside gardens in the past. Hollyhocks I believe. lots of good info there! thanks again!
Hi Jay - just curious where you live? I am in Wisconsin, and I'm wondering if the pruning would be the same as where you live. Typically here in Wisconsin, I trim vines all the way down and remove the trellis for the winter. With the clematis, should I be leaving it in place all winter?
That vine is not a Jackmanii. Jackmanii is a bit smaller and only has 4 petals. I'm not sure, but the vine in the video might be "The President". In any case, it's beautiful!
I’m planting my first two clematis today! One in a pot, one in the ground for a trellis. Both areas will get sun about half to one third the day. Does it matter if they get morning or evening sun?
Hi there. I have a pergola that I want to cover with a clematis, It is 19ft long by 8ft wide. I was wondering what kind of square footage would one clematis cover? Thanks for any help.
Scott, sounds like a great project and really nice addition to your outdoor living space. I assume that the supporting legs on the structure are between 8 and 10 foot tall. Is the "floor" of the structure concrete or crushed rock or ??? There are different types of clematis, all with differing growth rates. I got this quotation of the Clemson University (in South Carolina) website: "Size of different clematis varies considerably. Very vigorous species like Sweet Autumn Clematis (C. terniflora) and Anemone Clematis (C. montana) grow to 20 to 30 feet. Most of the large-flowered hybrids grow to around 8 to 12 feet tall, and the small herbaceous species grow 2 to 5 feet tall." So, you can see that depending on how tall the structure is, a significant amount of the plants height would be on the posts, not much on the top. I would do a search for "vigorous clematis varieties" and go from there. The reason I asked about the floor, is that if there is freshly poured concrete, it will affect the soil adjacent to it for a couple of seasons as the alkali in the concrete rinses out with rain, melting snow, and washing off the slab. I'd suggest amending the soil well in the planting holes. Clematis are like other plants when they are getting started. The adage "sleep, creep, leap" applies here. The first year the plant probably won't do much as it adapts to it's new home. The second year, the plant will "creep", as the plant establishes itself by focusing on root growth. The third year, it will spring into action and put on a significant amount of top growth. Be patient is the message here. Lastly, once you do get your clematis established, you will need to keep it pruned well using the principles outlined in my video you watched. You will need to remove a portion of the woody stems ongoing to continually reinvigorate the plant and keep lots of greenery and blooms going. Enjoy the process and you'll have a great outdoor living space to enjoy for many years to come. Thanks for watching DFJ - pass us on!
Hey, Dirtfarmer Jay. Is that a New Mexico cap you are wearing? The reason I ask is that I grew up in Albuquerque, met and married my wife there. Enjoy your videos (all of them).
Jay, Great video on your clematis.after mine bloomed beautifully this summer I know have beautiful delicate fingers where flower was. But nothing is happening. Should they be trimmed.
Cappa - sorry to hear of your experience. There are so many variables in horticulture with some poor outcomes from time to time. Sorry to hear this happened to you. I hope your clematis has recovered. Best, DFJ
I wish you told me what part of county you are in. Also, I know there are three kinds of pruning when it comest to Clematis. Some don't mind being cut at the bottom. Some bloom on old wood and some are a combination.
Louise V Louise, thanks for watching the video on DirtFarmerJay.com! We live in northwestern Utah. You are correct - there are differing pruning approaches for different varieties of clematis, as well as preferences of the pruner! I like to take the 1/3-1/3-1/3 approach on the variety shown in the video to maintain some of the plant scaffold and give it a head start the following growing season, as well as stimulate lots of new stems and flowers. Thanks for watching us and visiting dirtfarmerjay.com!
Emily Sorensen Emily, sorry 'bout that! Here's the link: www.dirtfarmerjay.com/2013/05/pruning-a-shrub/. We'll work on getting this fixed so this video shows up correctly. Thanks for visiting!
Thanks for watching and commenting interior pathshala. I'm not sure how well a clematis plant would keep during shipping and might be a waste of time and money. I'd try to acquire some clematis seeds and start them in pots, then transplant. Best to you. Dirt Farmer Maggie
limeyfynn - thanks for watching and writing. I've become much more cognizant of not wearing the shades when we film. If I remember correctly, it was a very bright day, and I was working outside and did the video somewhat impromptu. They are safety glasses as well, so they protect the peepers in more ways than one. Arnold can get away with it in the Terminator flicks, me, not so much. Best to you and yours! DFJ
Dianne Kelleher The ones you see are Jackmanii. Very nice variety - we have about 10 of them around here and they get lots of positive comments. Thanks for watching and writing. Best, DFJ
I just sat through ooodles of "how to ____ clematis" videos, and yours blew the rest away! Thanks for great content, and "regular guy" delivery.
Michele, thanks for writing! I assume that your plant has pretty much finished blooming. If so, you are safe to go ahead and do pruning. Just for convenience, you can do this in mid to late fall. Don't put any fertilizer on the plant later in the year as it will stimulate new growth that won't do well with the onset of cold weather. Remember to use the approach shown in my "Pruning a Shrub" video. Stagger the pruning cuts to give the plant good shape and to have lots of blooms next year!
You're a funny guy! I had a good chuckle in there. Thank you for a great video!
Glad you enjoyed it! Best, DFJ
Wonderful plants and presentation. I know them well and had so many of them in Australia. Richard
I always cut my Clematis all the way to the ground in the fall after it has quit blooming, and it comes back big and beautiful
Thanks for the information. I have failed with this plant many times but I know many times but I now realize that the root system is key to its survival. I have a spot on the back of my garage and my goal is to have a clemetis display there. Thanks for all the advise.
Great video.Informative.Thank you. I love Clematis & have few varieties.
enjoyed your video on clematis growing and pruning. God bless
I have one that's 10 years old. I pruned it for the first time this spring after I saw what was going to grow. She's about 12 feet tall and 5 feet wide full of beautiful blooms. I did hear if you cut back after the first Blooms you may get a second bloom. I'm going to get brave and try it this year. 💕💞💕
Very helpful info. Thanks!
Your clematis here is gorgeous!
Emma, the buds are forming again for the season and we are getting ready to enjoy the show! Best, DFJ
Hello! I really liked your video-and I’m glad you offered to answer questions! Need suggestions for moving a beautiful mature clematis- basically, just across the driveway. New neighbors are redoing landscaping and I can’t convince them to save this piece! They have taken down the trellis so it has become intwined in Evergreen bushes; I’ve started cutting out the branch pieces that the vines are attached to and watered it. I have a root stimulator and have read that I should soak it with that in water for a few days before transplanting to prevent shock. The blooms are beautiful right now, and it’s hot here in Illinois but I have no choice we have to do this in the next couple days and I don’t want to see if steroid
Nancy, I answered in detail with your second posting. Let me know if you need something else. Best, DFJ
I planted a Clematis in a large tub - whilst it is growing well I have had no blooms whatsoever- it is 3 years old.
Thanks and please help. Valerie X
I just added a clematis to my landscape and it sustained some damage from my awful attempt to liberate her from the trellis is came on. Should I cut it back and hope for the best or leave it alone? I am so excited to see her take over the trellis I purchased just for her! Thank you! Your video was great!
My wife is the gardener in my family, and she is an excellent gardener. (I do the grunt work, mowing) She gets her Clematis to bloom twice per season here in Virginia by cutting them down to about 2 feet above the ground after they bloom in the spring. This causes them to bloom again in late summer. She imparted this knowledge to a neighbor who was only getting one blooming per season, but now she has two using my wife's advice. When we lived in Texas, my wife got her Clematis to bloom 3 times per season due to the longer growing season, but in Texas she cut them down to just a couple of inches above the ground.
Hi Jay - Love your videos, thank you. I have just bought a clematis avalanche please could you advise me whether I should feed it now? Entering Autumn when the average temperature is around 20 celcius
Sorry if this keeps reposting maybe my question is too long! The root ball looks pretty deep should I use a pitchfork to loosen the outer areas should I prune it quite a bit towards the roots? I’ve been able to untangle a lot of the vines from the evergreen but don’t know if it’s a good idea to do that. I want to save it! Thank you so much!
Nancy, thanks for watching our video and taking time to write in and ask your question. You are faced with a couple of challenges. First, it's hot weather now, and that is tough on any plant that you transplant. It's worth it, though, if the destiny of the plant is certain death because the owner wants it removed. So, go for it. Second, the soil tends be very dry this time of year, so it makes it doubly difficult to extract the plant without doing root damage. So, you have a couple of things you can do to up your chances of a successful relocation. First, prune back the vast majority of the top growth. You don't want the root system trying to keep a lot of foliage and stems on the top alive at this time. You want the plant's energy to go into preserving the root system. Second, do the dig up and do the relocation in the late afternoon or early evening to reduce stress and allow some acclimation to happen. Third, get the soil very moist when you dig it up and resist the temptation to pull the plant up or out of the soil. Your pitchfork idea is a good one. Keep the soil as intact as you can. If you do pull the plant, you will strip the outer layer of the roots off, and it's unlikely your plant will survive. Lastly, keep it in the shade as much as possible and well watered over the next couple of weeks. Lastly, be patient. It's likely the plant will go dormant to preserve itself and show signs of life, via budding, when the summer starts to drop off, and then fire up again next spring. I wish you the best! Let us know how it goes. Best Regards, DFJ
What sort of clematis is it, you said it was jakmaani, but what name is it please. I just love the colour. Thanks.
Valerie, here's a link to the type of clematis we have - I hope this helps! - DFJ
www.gardenia.net/plant/clematis-jackmanii
I have a beautiful purple Clematis that blooms beautifully every Spring. But it’s several years old and is full of what appears to be dead or woody vines and is quite overgrown. I’d like to prune it way down this Fall and hope for a new healthy plant next Spring. Is that a good idea?
Nice but i intend to plant not just a few Clematis, but thousands. Honeybees LOVE Clematis. Makes INCREDIBLE Honey. A valuable Nectar source.
How can I get seeds? I have about 35 hives and want some for my girls plus the plant is beautiful.
Thanks for this. Great instructions
I don’t quite understand the pruning. You leave the woody stalks that look dead? Thank you!
My Clematis vine is growing in a large ceramic container (15 gal). Some of the leaves looking burned and brown... the rest are lush green.
Still getting some blooms in August. I did fertilize it with fish emulsion twice in 3 months.
As far as watering... Our heat has been consistently in 90s and higher. I check with a moisture thermometer if they are dry or wet before I water.
Any suggestions ?
Chris, thanks for watching our video and writing as well! A couple of thoughts here. First, is this the first year that you've had this plant in the setting it is in? If not, and you have other seasons to compare to, is the plant behaving any differently than other times? Third, you are in a very warm/hot area. Many plants adapt to the heat by shutting down temporarily and waiting for the heat to pass. Our clematis certainly does that. Lastly, a potted plant has it's own microclimate. The soil temps rise and fall much more quickly, and many plants of this type are set in an area where there is reflected and captured sunlight for much of the day. It's possible your plant is getting too much heat and sun. If the pot is dark and gets direct sunlight, it can heat up pretty fast in that root zone. These are some things to consider. I hope that helps! Best, DFJ
@@DirtFarmerJay Thanks for the note. It is the first year for my clematis. I made sure to start the large 20 inch clay pot with broken ceramic pot pieces on the bottom and good potted soil with drainage properties. I did cut off some of the leaves and stems that were brown and brittle. I also found a dish to put it on to add water at the bottom. Today the plant is very healthy looking and there are more blooms.
Hello, I'm wondering can u tell me what kind of fertilizer u use, I'm in NC in zone 8a, wondering if it will b the same, I'm knew, so I'm always confused on the phousous, please let me no what to use, thank u, my clematis is in some hot sun during the afternoon, should I move it, also, i just learned they require pensil size trellis, I have it planted by an antique pump thats in my flower bed, but I have some fencing like yours i may put it on, I also went and bought a small trellis from lowes, so I have to decide which one to use, thank u so much 💗
I planted my clematis in an area thast gets morning sun and afternoon shade, not even knowing they like some shade. Practically forgot about it until I looked over and had white, blue-purple, and almost magenta blooms one day. Talk about needing little attention. Nice flower that has even attracted the attention of my hummingbirds.
They are a great addition to the yard or lot line, aren't they? Glad you are having a positive experience with them. I was visiting a friend yesterday and saw that they had a clematis variety that was a more reddish purple - very nice. Sounds like I'll be adding some other varieties. The adventure continues! Thanks for watching and writing. Best, DFJ
Wait, so your clematis produces a variety of bloom colors? This is my second year with my clematis. Last year, we had maybe 3 blooms, this spring we had nearly 2 dozen. It gets loads of sun up top and shaded by hosta near the bottom. Anyway it's doing great, from what I can tell. Even with the garden slug infestation and now (I think) white fly-fuzzy little cloud looking insects. So obviously, I'm no expert but my point is, I didn't know clematis comes in varieties of color on one plant. I actually know very little about them, hence the Google/RUclips searches. I'm in Zone 6a if that means anything... lol back to my point: which cultivar do you have? Thanks!
thank you for your video. We moved into our house mid-day and a clematis was already here to grow up the mailbox post. it only produced 2 or 3 beautiful flowers and is now all leaves. it is part sun, part shade. my neighbors say it won't grow because of all the salt from the road, but I'm determined to prove them wrong.
Great video I can’t find your trimming video
Hi!
I have a clematis that looks beautiful on top but underneath every year seems to die has a lot of dried up dead foliage looks awful! It is a very old plant I would say at least 15 years old and I’ve only just begun trimming some of it the last few years not a lot of trimming just to get some of the tangled mess out. My question is how can I get rid of some of these old stems that look like they may be dead growing from the ground without harming the rest of the plant? Thank you for any help you can offer me I really do appreciate it I just love this plant and don’t wanna do anything to harm it!
Susan Trionfo Susan, just cut or trim the deadwoods to the ground, new wood will appear the following year. No sweat, they are sturdy plants, water occasionally, needs lot of sun.
Thank you for this video.
They should be mostly in shade mine the leafs turned brown on half the plant we have been getting some rain here in south Texas what should I do with it
Can you prune while its in bloom?
Celine, you can, but it's not optimum. That's because when you prune, any plant or tree will respond by diverting resources to address what you've done. Either sealing off the cut, producing more stems or buds and so forth. You can remove spend blooms to improve the appearance of the plant. I hope that helps! Best, DFJ
@@DirtFarmerJay thanks for the great advice that helped. God bless you
@@DirtFarmerJay one more question can you feed the clematis while budding and flowering?
Celine, you can feed them throughout the growing season, about every 4 to 6 weeks. They are a heavy feeder. In the early spring, try to use a lower nitrogen fertilizer formulation, such as 5-10-10, when the flower buds are sizing up, and then move to 10-10-10 later in the season. Best, DFJ
@@DirtFarmerJay 😊 thank you
Someone gave me a "clematis" plant but it has a pod on it that looks exactly like a green bean. Do any Clematis plants make bean pods like that, or is she just confused on what she has growing?
Bee Honeybee, depending on the clematis variety, you will find either pinwheel type structures (commonly called "whorls") or small pods. It's likely she has identified it correctly, but transplants from friends and neighbors can be imprecise! A season of growth will confirm what you've got.
@@DirtFarmerJay thank you so much! I really thought I was growing some strange beans haha.
How responds on extrem weather? I am in Chaparral, TX? Thank u, It looks my clematis wants to die, or is about ....and I have it as u just said
Hi Jay Thx 4 The Grt Video/Tips Whts The Name Of The Clematis At 3.20? Thx
Great video! Can I prune my clematis in early Spring before it starts growing? I'm in Utah and we still have a few snow storms possible.
Hi Jonathan. Yes, as long as the plant is still dormant you can prune it. We are in Utah too and this winter had been CRAZY hasn't it?? Take care and thanks for writing. Dirt Farmer Maggie.
Jonathan, here is some more info with a bit more detail as it breaks out how to prune depending on the type of clematis you have. It's a great article from Larry Sagers, who was a friend of ours before his passing a few years back. It's good read and hope it helps! www.deseretnews.com/article/595062945/Clematis-add-vines-of-color.html Best, DFJ
Any insect problems to deal with? Nice video thanks!
I have a very bright blue Clematis which has 8 pedals died last year, but couldn't find anything which is similar to that one. When I saw your video, yours has 8 pedals, where did you get yours? We went to several garden centers and do not have the one that I am looking for.
please can you tell me..clematis Jackmanii shows here in blue colour..in other pages i saw it purple! which is the real colour of this variety;
Beautiful!
My dog chewed one of my clematis off right at the ground last week lol. Will it come back ?
Wow, a dog with an appetite for clematis! That's not something you see every day! Most likely it will come back if the dog did not heavily damage the root structure. Don't give up on it yet! Let me know how it turns out. Best, DFJ
Its got some leaves coming back already woo hoo.
Looks like 'Diana's Delight'. They have big blooms looks blue in shade.
i get the "three groups of pruning" thing, but one thing I don't get is when people talk about, "blooms on last years growth". or as some call it, "blooms on old wood". does that literally mean the plant will only bloom on last years growth, or will it bloom on all previous years old wood as well? id hate to think it will only bloom on last years growth because eventually all the flowers would be at the top end of the plant, similar to a group 3 variety that never gets cut back. thoughts?
Jay, thanks for watching and writing us! Indeed, clematis are classified as one of three types, generally referring to early, mid-season and late summer blooming. Along with that, there is a secondary classification, with types one and two being plants that bloom on one year old wood (you are correct, the plants bloom only on one year old wood), and type three blooming on same year wood. Indeed, if there is not ongoing moderate pruning, the blooms will tend to be mostly at the top or the outer edges of the plant. That is why some people prune their type 1 or 2 plants to about 6" inches above the ground after the first year - to get more sprouts coming up. When this is done, no blooms will happen that year - because, as we've said, blooming only occurs on last season's wood. Then, ongoing, you can do the 1/3 - 1/3 - 1/3 approach to keep the plant invigorated and actively blooming. This means that when you do prune, you prune 1/3 of the main stems about 1/3 up from the base, 1/3 of them 2/3rd's up, and the remainder can be tip pruned to create further branching. Like anything horticultural, there is a diversity of opinion, but I wouldn't be adverse using this approach on a type 3 as well if it shaped the plant better or stimulate further branching and blooming. In fact, this is the way that you get type 3 plants to have flowers all over the plant, because you've got new wood being produced throughout the entire clematis. One other thing. I really like the 1/3 pruning approach because the plant looks more natural, and even right after pruning, it doesn't look like the plant has just gotten a "haircut" or a "scalping". I hope this helps. Thanks again for writing and let me know if you have further questions or comments. Best, DFJ
DirtFarmerJay thanks for the quick response! so when they say, "blooms on last years wood", they literally mean, last years wood only. I get it a little better now. sounds like you really have to pick and choose where you prune on the plant as well as when you prune, in order to stimulate growth this year that will produce flowers next year. I understand a lot better now. thanks again!
Jay Brown Jay, glad to be of help. You nailed it. Here's another website link that I believe you might find to be helpful. www.waysidegardens.com/wg-clematis-pruning/a/308/
Thanks again for watching and pass us on to your friends. Regards, DFJ
DirtFarmerJay thanks again, ive actually read that article several times. ive also ordered plants from wayside gardens in the past. Hollyhocks I believe. lots of good info there! thanks again!
I like your steel mesh trellis for the clematis. How do you keep it standing up?
It looks to me like “sheep wire” or fencing wire that’s what they call it in Ireland 🇨🇮🤗
Hi Jay - just curious where you live? I am in Wisconsin, and I'm wondering if the pruning would be the same as where you live. Typically here in Wisconsin, I trim vines all the way down and remove the trellis for the winter. With the clematis, should I be leaving it in place all winter?
That vine is not a Jackmanii. Jackmanii is a bit smaller and only has 4 petals. I'm not sure, but the vine in the video might be "The President". In any case, it's beautiful!
Also, Jackmanii is a very deep purple.
Yes, I agree. This looks like the variety "H.F. Young"......it is beautiful...
Jackmanii is a Pruning group three you HARD PRUNE it in early spring above the first node
I’m planting my first two clematis today! One in a pot, one in the ground for a trellis. Both areas will get sun about half to one third the day. Does it matter if they get morning or evening sun?
Carrie, you'll going to enjoy them in your yardscape. Both placements should work fine. Best, DFJ
Great video..I have two baby plants still no flowers for two seasons but..I'm always hoping..lol
my clematis has buds at the start of the season, then the buds fall off and then nothing for the rest of the season
Hi there. I have a pergola that I want to cover with a clematis, It is 19ft long by 8ft wide. I was wondering what kind of square footage would one clematis cover? Thanks for any help.
Scott, sounds like a great project and really nice addition to your outdoor living space. I assume that the supporting legs on the structure are between 8 and 10 foot tall. Is the "floor" of the structure concrete or crushed rock or ???
There are different types of clematis, all with differing growth rates. I got this quotation of the Clemson University (in South Carolina) website:
"Size of different clematis varies considerably. Very vigorous species like Sweet Autumn Clematis (C. terniflora) and Anemone Clematis (C. montana) grow to 20 to 30 feet. Most of the large-flowered hybrids grow to around 8 to 12 feet tall, and the small herbaceous species grow 2 to 5 feet tall."
So, you can see that depending on how tall the structure is, a significant amount of the plants height would be on the posts, not much on the top. I would do a search for "vigorous clematis varieties" and go from there.
The reason I asked about the floor, is that if there is freshly poured concrete, it will affect the soil adjacent to it for a couple of seasons as the alkali in the concrete rinses out with rain, melting snow, and washing off the slab. I'd suggest amending the soil well in the planting holes.
Clematis are like other plants when they are getting started. The adage "sleep, creep, leap" applies here. The first year the plant probably won't do much as it adapts to it's new home. The second year, the plant will "creep", as the plant establishes itself by focusing on root growth. The third year, it will spring into action and put on a significant amount of top growth. Be patient is the message here.
Lastly, once you do get your clematis established, you will need to keep it pruned well using the principles outlined in my video you watched. You will need to remove a portion of the woody stems ongoing to continually reinvigorate the plant and keep lots of greenery and blooms going.
Enjoy the process and you'll have a great outdoor living space to enjoy for many years to come. Thanks for watching DFJ - pass us on!
Cool, Thanks for the advice. Easier to just ask an expert than trawl through the internet!
Hey, Dirtfarmer Jay. Is that a New Mexico cap you are wearing? The reason I ask is that I grew up in Albuquerque, met and married my wife there. Enjoy your videos (all of them).
Jay,
Great video on your clematis.after mine bloomed beautifully this summer I know have beautiful delicate fingers where flower was. But nothing is happening. Should they be trimmed.
What is the name of this clematis please anyone
It is definitely blue :).
I caused blight by dead heading mine 💔 the leaves got spots, then wilted and spread to all the new growth. I could’ve cried.
Cappa - sorry to hear of your experience. There are so many variables in horticulture with some poor outcomes from time to time. Sorry to hear this happened to you. I hope your clematis has recovered. Best, DFJ
which zone are you in? I live in Utah, just wondering, it gets real cold here.
Mary, I'm in zone 4 or 5 depending on what chart you look at. I'm in northern Utah as well - works well here.
I wish you told me what part of county you are in. Also, I know there are three kinds of pruning when it comest to Clematis. Some don't mind being cut at the bottom. Some bloom on old wood and some are a combination.
Louise V Louise, thanks for watching the video on DirtFarmerJay.com! We live in northwestern Utah. You are correct - there are differing pruning approaches for different varieties of clematis, as well as preferences of the pruner! I like to take the 1/3-1/3-1/3 approach on the variety shown in the video to maintain some of the plant scaffold and give it a head start the following growing season, as well as stimulate lots of new stems and flowers. Thanks for watching us and visiting dirtfarmerjay.com!
I can't find your shrub pruning video in the list of videos. :(
Emily Sorensen Emily, sorry 'bout that! Here's the link: www.dirtfarmerjay.com/2013/05/pruning-a-shrub/. We'll work on getting this fixed so this video shows up correctly. Thanks for visiting!
How to buy this plant in online I am from India
Thanks for watching and commenting interior pathshala. I'm not sure how well a clematis plant would keep during shipping and might be a waste of time and money. I'd try to acquire some clematis seeds and start them in pots, then transplant. Best to you. Dirt Farmer Maggie
isn't this an Elsa Spath rather than a Jackmanii?
Meg, I can tell you that they were labeled Jackmamli from the nursery I bought them from years ago. Best, DFJ
How old is your plant???
Rusty, about 3 years old at the time of filming. Best, DFJ
Sir I want seeds
Balwinder, I wish I could help! I know you can get clematis starts and seeds online, though. Best Regards, DFJ
Good vid, but did you really needed to wear the shades? Just saying. 🤔😎
limeyfynn - thanks for watching and writing. I've become much more cognizant of not wearing the shades when we film. If I remember correctly, it was a very bright day, and I was working outside and did the video somewhat impromptu. They are safety glasses as well, so they protect the peepers in more ways than one. Arnold can get away with it in the Terminator flicks, me, not so much. Best to you and yours! DFJ
NOT a Jackmanni!
Don't take this the wrong, but we want to see the flower, not the guy... give is a close up of the flowers.
Jane, I agree, the flower is much better looking and interesting than me... Best, DFJ
looks blue on camera
Too much unusual talking. Didn't show how to prune
Cheryl, thanks for the observations. Best, DFJ
You're pronouncing it wrong.
Actually, he isn't. It can be pronounced either way. I rather like his pronunciation better.
Do you know what variety is shown in the video?
Dianne Kelleher The ones you see are Jackmanii. Very nice variety - we have about 10 of them around here and they get lots of positive comments. Thanks for watching and writing. Best, DFJ