Clematis pair well with all kinds of plants, including annuals, perennials and even trees and shrubs.

• Roses. Combining clematis with roses is a classic combination.
• Trees.
• Perennials.
• Annuals.
• Groundcover roses.
• Grasses.
• Shade-loving veg.

What can I plant at the bottom of my clematis?

Clematis prefer growing in full sun which makes the area around the base of the plant an ideal spot for growing a variety of edible plants such as lettuce, chives or basil. Lettuce comes in colors that range from shades of green and red to almost black.

What do you cover clematis roots with?

The roots of the clematis need to be kept cool and have access to nutrients. To keep them shaded, put a layer of pebbles at the base or add a thick mulch of organic matter to offer protection from heat and light and help retain moisture – don’t apply the mulch right up to the stem.

What is attracted to clematis?

Even the butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds are as attracted to clematis as we humans. One of the most spectacular of the flowering vines, clematis enjoys a long-standing and justly deserved reputation as the “queen of the vines.”

Can you plant lavender and clematis together?

Herbaceous clematis species are the perfect companions for perennials in the border. The purple-blue flower spikes of lavender mirror the color of the delicate blossoms of Clematis integrifolia. are perfect foils for delicate early-spring-flowering Clematis alpina cultivars and Clematis macropetala.

What can you grow on an arch?

Create a focal point with scented climbers growing over a pretty arch

• Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine)
• Jasmine officinale (Poet’s Jasmine)
• L. japonica ‘Halliana’
• L. periclymemum ‘Serotina’
• Trachelospermum (Rynchospermum) jasminoides (Star Jasmine)

Can I plant honeysuckle and clematis together?

Both honeysuckle and clematis need full sun and regular water. Clematis needs more fertiliser than honeysuckle to bloom well. If the two vines become tightly entwined, their leaves will shade each other and cause leaf drop, so pruning may be necessary to admit more sunlight.

Do clematis need their roots shade?

Being a great companion plant, clematis are socializers, but their roots are loners. Clematis don’t need shaded roots any more than any other plant. Most wholesale nurseries I have visited over the years grow clematis in full sun.

How do you make a shade for clematis roots?

Clematis must have a cool root area to grow well. Always plant shallow rooted perennials or seasonal bedding plants around the base of a clematis to shade the roots of the plant. This is particularly important when growing them in containers, or when the clematis is planted in a sunny location.

Should you mulch around clematis?

After all filling and watering are done, you should mulch your clematis carefully. This can be done with composted pine bark or other mulches, but you can also use stones. This is important because clematis need ample moisture to grow their best and mulch can help the soil retain moisture.

Does clematis attract insects?

With so many varieties and species of clematis from which to choose, you really can’t go wrong. Your garden will offer a great deal of texture and colour, perfect for attracting wildlife and insect pollinators.

Does clematis Attract birds?

Clematis is just one of the many choice offerings you can grow. Honeysuckle, trumpet creeper, cross vine and jasmine are also sought-after perennial vines. In addition to a flower’s shape, color and accessible nectar, the amount of blooms a plant produces plays a big role in attracting these tiny birds.

Do clematis attract butterflies?

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis paniculata maximonowicziana) Masses of white fragrant flowers are produced in August and September. The flowers provide nectar for butterflies but although the foliage is attractive it does not serve as a host for any larvae.

What plants can you plant with clematis?

Clematis pair well with all kinds of plants, including annuals, perennials and even trees and shrubs.

• Roses. Combining clematis with roses is a classic combination.
• Trees.
• Perennials.
• Annuals.
• Groundcover roses.
• Grasses.
• Shade-loving veg.

How much space does clematis need?

Spacing: Space clematis plants 24 to 36 inches apart. For aggressive growing varieties, space them a bit further apart and for bush-types space them a little closer. Planting: Plant clematis in spring or fall.

What kind of trellis is best for clematis?

The best trellis to use are between 57 – 72 inches tall, either made out of wood or metal. Metal will last longer, but wooden looks more natural. That height will be plenty tall for clematis as the plant matures.