I decided to try this same method with bare lilies in the bags at the big box hardware. They actually sat around for a couple weeks after I purchased them 😰. So I potted them up and they are doing awesome in the pots. They should be strong enough to go in the garden soon. Im so excited to have learned this from you. I also rescued a Guernsey Cream clematis I took from my moms garden that was suffering terribly in the spot I planted it. The poor thing had just two tiny 2” whitish green sprouts. It seemed almost dead. So I potted her up with some nice soil and compost and set it in my plant “sick bay” (cold frame) and it is doing wonderfully. I’m going to let its roots really grow before planting it in the garden. To think I almost tossed it out!! Thanks so much for your advice!! I am now retired and am starting over from scratch in a zone 4 colder climate and I need to stretch my garden funds as much as I can. I miss my garden that I worked some 30 years but I got this!! Happy gardening. 🌺
Yay for the win. Don't you love rescuing plants? There is a satisfaction in it. Smart idea on letting the clematis get healthy root growth before putting out in the garden. What I love about having to garden on a budget is instead of just popping down to the garden center and buying what is available you get plants from other sources. Starting plants from cuttings, seeds from friends etc. My very first garden was mostly cuttings, seedlings or bulbs from the older ladies at a local garden club who took me under their wing when I began my first garden. I had no budget for a garden so each plant gifted to me was cherished.
Thank you for such a great video. I purchased some bare root clematis from Lowes and they look dead. They were much more expensive. I wish I had checked at Costco. I learn a lot from your video. Thank you 🙏
Give them a couple years. The first two make sure to cut them back to about 6 inches each Spring so they focus on great root development. They then will grow robust stems, more of them and lots of flowers. I wish you success!
They are usually available in late winter/early spring and that is too early for me to put them in the ground. That is why I plant them in pots first then place out in the garden when the snow has melted. When the snow melts varies from year to year.
Some do take longer than others. If they were still moist in the bad they should be fine but if you got them at Costco you can always get a refund if they fail to grow.
I’m in zone 9 and mine were struggling the first season. How many years does a clematis become established and bloom? I’m thinking the site I planted at was too hot and had blazing sun. I need to choose a partially shaded area for it to thrive then, I think. Thanks for this info!
From this size it takes a good 3 years to get established so don't give up hope yet. They can take a lot of heat if you keep them well-watered and mulched so the soil retains moisture.
I'm in zone 8 I planted mine 2 years ago in a big pot with petunias in same pot have pot under a big tree they thrived I covered with leaves in winter and in spring I plant Pansy or petunias it helps keep the roots cool and with water. Idk... Thought I would share how it worked out well for me.
Great question and no I didn't do an update on these as I had a horrible outbreak of spider mites last year that took out a lot of plants, unfortunately these were a some of them.
Thank you, first time planting from a root from a box store as well. I learned so much!!! Just one quick question... how quickly do they grow? From bare root how soon would I need "climbers" for it? I also listened to another video that they prefer their roots to have shade and the leaves to have full sun (their plant was already established and bought at a nursery). What, if anything do you plant near/close to yours? This is only my second year of gardening and I am learning stuff quicker than I plant-but I don't want to plant something and then later regret it. You sound like you've had several types before and experienced things that worked and things that haven't. I appreciate both the good and the bad. I live in zone 6a/6b if that matters. I plan on planting in containers to start today.
As long as they get the moisture they need don't worry overmuch about "roots in the shade" bit. I have Clematis all over my garden and I haven't really done anything special. I do try to keep them mulched and there are other things planted nearby so maybe that is enough that they thrive. They can send out a long vine the first year so be prepared to support it. If your soil is warming up you can go ahead and plant it out in the garden safely. My pots of clematis are already outside and our last frost date is the end of May.
My eye is drawn to those sweet little primroses in the background, do you know if they a special variety? The flower stems are so tall. I'm in Oregon and the primroses we see here bloom very close to the leaf base, I would love to find the taller variety to plant in a woodland setting. Thank you for the clematis how to video! Also, I appreciate your efforts to recycle some of the prolific miscellaneous plastic materials that we all acquire, I do the same thing.
These are the Polyanthus type Primroses that have a longer stem. Yes I am really trying hard to be much more eco conscious. I am also aiming for no use of peat moss which is hard because almost every potting mix is based on it. That is why I make my own when I can.
You probably should have seen growth by now. Sorry that it did not work for you. As much as I love a bargain I really love Brushwood Nurseries clematis plants. Though an investement they are stunning the first year!
Zones don't tell you your last frost date or if your soil is warming. I am in zone 8 but my last frost date is a month later than a friend of mine who is in zone 7. What you need to determine is if your soil is warming and there is no more threat of super cold temps.
While you're waiting for them to come out of dormancy (after potting them up) how often are you watering them? Do they need to stay moist, or somewhat dry out? Thank you! ☺️
Always keep plants moist but not wet, I have a moisture meter to check so I can see. I don't like the poke the finger in the soil an inch or so as that does not really tell you about how moist the root zone is. The moisture meter is inexpensive and a game changer for me.
Yes, I am sure the rabbits would love to nibble them but you can put a protective cover around them like a wire cage of some sort or sprinkle red pepper flakes around the plant liberally. I don't have rabbits but it sure deters the squirrels and raccoons from digging up things. There is a product called Repels All that others find effective. I have not used it myself so I can say authoritatively that it does the trick.
@@FlowerPatchFarmhouse Thank you! I will place chicken wire around the plant. We get lots of rabbits around here and they love nibbling on my plants. I love watching them play in the yard but having a buffet on my plants I can’t tolerate. 🐰🌱
My greenhouse is not heated and even though you are zone 7 it does not tell me the temps you are having right now. It is your local garden conditions and not your zone that determines many factors. Clematis are cold hardy so most likely putting them outside in a sheltered spot, close to the house would work. See my video on garden zones, it may help. ruclips.net/video/aPBOapTBJIQ/видео.html
Nice presentation but incorrect information about these plants. They should not be planted out until the roots have filled the pot. Otherwise they will struggle to survive.
Thank you for that insight. By the time the conditions were right outside for planting them they have already done that so it worked out. The others I planted direct from the package did okay too so I may have just gotten lucky.
Hi, I bought clematis from Costco too, a month snd half ago but I haven’t planted them yet, maybe they are dried out, is it too late to plant them? I am in zone 5.
Thanks for sharing. Just planted mine and now I know I did it wrong. Off to go fix them. Didn't plant them deep enough.
Glad I could help! Clematis are fairly tolerant of many planting conditions so don't be too worried.
Thanks for this. Just planted my first clematis bulbs from Costco while watching along and I’m excited!
Wonderful! I hope this goes well for you.
I decided to try this same method with bare lilies in the bags at the big box hardware. They actually sat around for a couple weeks after I purchased them 😰. So I potted them up and they are doing awesome in the pots. They should be strong enough to go in the garden soon. Im so excited to have learned this from you. I also rescued a Guernsey Cream clematis I took from my moms garden that was suffering terribly in the spot I planted it. The poor thing had just two tiny 2” whitish green sprouts. It seemed almost dead. So I potted her up with some nice soil and compost and set it in my plant “sick bay” (cold frame) and it is doing wonderfully. I’m going to let its roots really grow before planting it in the garden. To think I almost tossed it out!! Thanks so much for your advice!! I am now retired and am starting over from scratch in a zone 4 colder climate and I need to stretch my garden funds as much as I can. I miss my garden that I worked some 30 years but I got this!! Happy gardening. 🌺
Yay for the win. Don't you love rescuing plants? There is a satisfaction in it. Smart idea on letting the clematis get healthy root growth before putting out in the garden. What I love about having to garden on a budget is instead of just popping down to the garden center and buying what is available you get plants from other sources. Starting plants from cuttings, seeds from friends etc. My very first garden was mostly cuttings, seedlings or bulbs from the older ladies at a local garden club who took me under their wing when I began my first garden. I had no budget for a garden so each plant gifted to me was cherished.
I love clematis looking forward to seeing your update great you said 2 in deep (clematis wilt) to plant is too believe in tomorrow 👍👍👍👍
thanks Graham. Yep 2 inches below the soil surface, at least that is what I have always been told and have done and so far it has worked great.
Thank you for such a great video. I purchased some bare root clematis from Lowes and they look dead. They were much more expensive. I wish I had checked at Costco. I learn a lot from your video. Thank you 🙏
Try soaking them and see if you can't revive them. Sometimes you can save them but if not, I am sorry.
I would love to see an update on how the clematis are doing? I’ve been wanting to also get duchess of Edinburgh and had no idea Costco sold them!
I will be sure to add an update on those soon.
@Flower Patch Farmhouse have you posted an update of these? I just found this video and would love to see how they looked later in season.
Mine from Costco are dry. I am hoping for the best. Just planted now.
Were they just now available? Here they are out in February/March. But then the Costcos that I get to go to are in zone 9.
Pam it’s my first time planting clematis. I bought 3 bare roots from tractor supply. How many seasons before they usually flower ?🦋TY Darla
Give them a couple years. The first two make sure to cut them back to about 6 inches each Spring so they focus on great root development. They then will grow robust stems, more of them and lots of flowers. I wish you success!
Hi great video what month did you plant these plz
They are usually available in late winter/early spring and that is too early for me to put them in the ground. That is why I plant them in pots first then place out in the garden when the snow has melted. When the snow melts varies from year to year.
I got that bag this year and 2 came out and 2 did not. Still watching one of the 2 hoping.
Some do take longer than others. If they were still moist in the bad they should be fine but if you got them at Costco you can always get a refund if they fail to grow.
I’m in zone 9 and mine were struggling the first season. How many years does a clematis become established and bloom? I’m thinking the site I planted at was too hot and had blazing sun. I need to choose a partially shaded area for it to thrive then, I think. Thanks for this info!
From this size it takes a good 3 years to get established so don't give up hope yet. They can take a lot of heat if you keep them well-watered and mulched so the soil retains moisture.
I'm in zone 8 I planted mine 2 years ago in a big pot with petunias in same pot have pot under a big tree they thrived I covered with leaves in winter and in spring I plant Pansy or petunias it helps keep the roots cool and with water. Idk... Thought I would share how it worked out well for me.
Can we plant 2-3 different varieties in same place? I love to see mix colors. Thanks nice video.
Yes, you can, they do beautifully planted together.
Thank you so much for prompt reply.
Was wondering if you have an update on your clematis plants? I checked your channel but didn't see one.
Great question and no I didn't do an update on these as I had a horrible outbreak of spider mites last year that took out a lot of plants, unfortunately these were a some of them.
Thank you, first time planting from a root from a box store as well. I learned so much!!!
Just one quick question... how quickly do they grow? From bare root how soon would I need "climbers" for it?
I also listened to another video that they prefer their roots to have shade and the leaves to have full sun (their plant was already established and bought at a nursery). What, if anything do you plant near/close to yours? This is only my second year of gardening and I am learning stuff quicker than I plant-but I don't want to plant something and then later regret it. You sound like you've had several types before and experienced things that worked and things that haven't. I appreciate both the good and the bad. I live in zone 6a/6b if that matters. I plan on planting in containers to start today.
As long as they get the moisture they need don't worry overmuch about "roots in the shade" bit. I have Clematis all over my garden and I haven't really done anything special. I do try to keep them mulched and there are other things planted nearby so maybe that is enough that they thrive. They can send out a long vine the first year so be prepared to support it. If your soil is warming up you can go ahead and plant it out in the garden safely. My pots of clematis are already outside and our last frost date is the end of May.
@@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 😊
My eye is drawn to those sweet little primroses in the background, do you know if they a special variety? The flower stems are so tall. I'm in Oregon and the primroses we see here bloom very close to the leaf base, I would love to find the taller variety to plant in a woodland setting. Thank you for the clematis how to video! Also, I appreciate your efforts to recycle some of the prolific miscellaneous plastic materials that we all acquire, I do the same thing.
These are the Polyanthus type Primroses that have a longer stem. Yes I am really trying hard to be much more eco conscious. I am also aiming for no use of peat moss which is hard because almost every potting mix is based on it. That is why I make my own when I can.
How long should i wait to see growth before i consider them dead? My clematis roots were dry when i potted them 😪
You probably should have seen growth by now. Sorry that it did not work for you. As much as I love a bargain I really love Brushwood Nurseries clematis plants. Though an investement they are stunning the first year!
Any suggestions for zone 6
Is April a good time to put the bare root in ground
Zones don't tell you your last frost date or if your soil is warming. I am in zone 8 but my last frost date is a month later than a friend of mine who is in zone 7. What you need to determine is if your soil is warming and there is no more threat of super cold temps.
While you're waiting for them to come out of dormancy (after potting them up) how often are you watering them? Do they need to stay moist, or somewhat dry out? Thank you! ☺️
Always keep plants moist but not wet, I have a moisture meter to check so I can see. I don't like the poke the finger in the soil an inch or so as that does not really tell you about how moist the root zone is. The moisture meter is inexpensive and a game changer for me.
Why do you bury the crown below the surface?
If the plant is struck with clematis wilt the plant will come back from the roots if the crown is beneath the surface.
@@FlowerPatchFarmhouse do you have a private contact method so that I can send you some more information please?
Sweet God. Show me how to plant it!!!
Will do!
Will rabbits eat them? I have a clematis I purchased in a bag that needs to be planted. Your video was so helpful and your garden is gorgeous!
Yes, I am sure the rabbits would love to nibble them but you can put a protective cover around them like a wire cage of some sort or sprinkle red pepper flakes around the plant liberally. I don't have rabbits but it sure deters the squirrels and raccoons from digging up things. There is a product called Repels All that others find effective. I have not used it myself so I can say authoritatively that it does the trick.
@@FlowerPatchFarmhouse Thank you! I will place chicken wire around the plant. We get lots of rabbits around here and they love nibbling on my plants. I love watching them play in the yard but having a buffet on my plants I can’t tolerate. 🐰🌱
Would a 650G size yogurt container be an adequate size to pot Clematis until I can plant them in the ground in late May?
Yes, that would work just fine.
@@FlowerPatchFarmhouse thanks!
Is your greenhouse unheated? Or should I keep them in the house? I am
In zone 7.
My greenhouse is not heated and even though you are zone 7 it does not tell me the temps you are having right now. It is your local garden conditions and not your zone that determines many factors. Clematis are cold hardy so most likely putting them outside in a sheltered spot, close to the house would work. See my video on garden zones, it may help. ruclips.net/video/aPBOapTBJIQ/видео.html
@@FlowerPatchFarmhouse Thanks so much.
Which one has triple leaves in a stem
Sorry, I am not sure what you mean.
Which variety of your clematis has 3 leaves in each stem?
Nice presentation but incorrect information about these plants. They should not be planted out until the roots have filled the pot. Otherwise they will struggle to survive.
Thank you for that insight. By the time the conditions were right outside for planting them they have already done that so it worked out. The others I planted direct from the package did okay too so I may have just gotten lucky.
@@FlowerPatchFarmhouse perhaps you have very green fingers! I shall look out for more of your videos . You have a great style of presentation
Is that true for all bareroots like astilbe?
Your in zone 8?
Yes, I am in Zone 8a
Hi, I bought clematis from Costco too, a month snd half ago but I haven’t planted them yet, maybe they are dried out, is it too late to plant them?
I am in zone 5.
I don't know, they may have but you have nothing to lose by trying.