How to Care for Clematis in Autumn
The editor will tell you how to care for clematis in autumn and provide an introduction to the related knowledge of green plants and flowers for the correct maintenance methods of clematis in autumn. Let's take a look together.
With the cooler weather, clematis is also entering a new growth boom period. Every small clematis that survives the severe heat is a strong and good baby.
So, what should we do to maintain clematis after the summer and in autumn?
One, Pruning
For the small clematis that have woken up from dormancy, you should cut off the weak branches, diseased branches, dry branches, and branches that are not good in shape. After flowering, cut off the remaining flowers or leave the seed pods. Prune with full bud points when the winter dormancy is about to end.
Note: Do not prune heavily in autumn, otherwise, after the temperature drops in the north, the new branches may find it hard to survive the winter. Next spring, there may be no flowers or very few flowers.
For newly bought clematis, just remove the withered and yellow leaves, there is no need to prune, especially for one-year-old seedlings, just let them grow as they please.
How to Care for Clematis in Autumn
Two, Repotting
Clematis actually prefers a larger pot because its roots grow downwards and can go very deep. However, deep pots are not conducive to the wet-dry cycle, so the size of the pot to be replaced needs to be considered.
If it's a new one-year-old seedling or a seedling that has been propagated for a short time, do not replace the pot with a very large one. A pot of up to 1 gallon is sufficient.
If it's a seedling that has been maintained for several years, you can choose according to the size of the old pot, choosing a slightly larger pot, or just using the original pot, with the roots slightly pruned.