The Clematis is considered the queen of climbing plants and is correspondingly demanding when it comes to care. There are a few aspects to consider when it comes to proper water supply. Find out how to properly water a clematis here.
How should you water a clematis correctly?
To water a clematis properly, you should water freshly planted clematis abundantly, do not leave any puddles of water, check the soil surface every 2 days and water if necessary, water directly onto the soil and water potted plants more frequently.
Watering clematis depending on the weather – this is how it works
The Clematis is one of the thirsty plants, but cannot stand waterlogging. In order to skillfully cover the water needs of a clematis, it is important to specifically supplement the natural amount of rain. How to handle it correctly:
- Water freshly planted clematis abundantly, even if it rained a little beforehand
- There should be no puddles of water on the floor after watering
- Check the soil with a thumb test every 2 days to water if the surface is dry
- Always water directly onto the soil and do not water the vines
- The water requirement is generally higher in the bucket than in the bed
If the winter comes with severe frost and lacks the water-providing snow, water the clematis on frost-free days.
