I have a clamatis that grows over 6 ft. tall but has had only 1 flower on it. How do we get more flowers??
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All clematis are not pruned the same. Depends on the variety. Some flower on new seasons growth, others on last seasons growth. So you ideally need to identify your specimen to know which action to take regarding pruning. If for example you had what should be an early flowering variety on last years growth, and you pruned it hard too early in spring you will have removed its flowering ability.These should be pruned AFTER flowering. On the other hand, if it's a later flowering type, pruning in spring is ok, new growth appears and in due course, the same season, flowers. The plants will survive if you prune them wrong, but they will give reduced shows of flower, possibly none at all.
talk to it
What sort is it? When is its flowering period?
Usually with Clematis the problem lies in how cool the roots are - they do like a nice, cool root system so need to be buried deeper than the original root ball. MANY (not all) also like to be treated "badly" - cut them down nearly to ground level after flowering being the main "punishment".
I really does depend on which type it is though!
I like Lillian's answer but beside from doing that have you fertilized it lately, if not that is what it needs use a 20-30-20, something in this number range, you can use the kind you mix with water or a granular type, make sure you feed the root system, water deep not shallow. Good Luck
The axiom that applies to Clematis is: "Feet in the shade, head in the sun." Mulch around the base to keep the roots cool, and make sure the vine gets enough sun. Don't plant too deep or too shallow and avoid high nitrogen fertilizers. Protect from too much wind.
Some Clematis bloom on old wood, some on new. Some should be pruned in spring, some in fall, some not at all. You need to know the variety you have to look up the proper care to increase flowering.
Check out this website: http://clematis.org/
try adding miracle grow for flowering plants. i use it for all of my flowering plants.. my morning glories have twice the blooms. try that.. good luck!
It needs a good feed i use tomato rite to feed my plants all flowering nicely at the minute
Don't feed it too much as plants use food to produce more leaves and often flower when they are short of food so they can continue their survival. Cut it back hard once it's flowered as Clematis flower on the previous year's growth. When you cut it back it will grow lots of new shoots to produce next year's flowers.
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