Creating a veritable sea of flowers that rises over several floors is child's play for clematis. But only with a good supply of nutrients. Is liquid fertilizer the right choice for a climbing plant like clematis and how do you administer it?
How to fertilize clematis with liquid fertilizer?
Clematis benefit from liquid fertilizer as it provides a quick supply of nutrients. Start in bud, repeat every 2-3 weeks for organic or 4 weeks for mineral fertilizer until September. Suitable liquid fertilizers are commercially available rose fertilizers, nettle manure, comfrey manure or worm tea.
For which clematis is liquid fertilizer ideal?
In general, a liquid fertilizer is suitable forall Clematis, regardless of whether they are grown outdoors or in a container. However, liquid fertilizer is the first choice, especially for clematis in pots. It makes fertilizing uncomplicated and the nutrients are available to the clematis more quickly compared to compost and horn shavings.
When should the clematis be fertilized with liquid fertilizer?
Fertilize your clematis as early asshootingwith an appropriate liquid fertilizer. This promotes their growth. You should also fertilize the plant at regular intervals untilSeptember. Regular fertilization ensures that the clematis blooms profusely and for a long time.
In the first year of growth, the clematis should not receive any liquid fertilizer outdoors. Then it usually finds enough nutrients in the soil. The exception is clematis in pots. In older soil you need fertilizer shortly after budding.
At what intervals does the clematis receive liquid fertilizer?
Organic fertilizers should be given to your clematis everytwoto three weeks. However, if you have decided on a mineral fertilizer from the trade, it is sufficient to fertilize the climbing plant at intervals offour weeks.
Which liquid fertilizers are suitable for clematis?
Bothcommercialliquid fertilizers andhomemade liquid fertilizers can be used for a clematis. For example, a liquid rose fertilizer is suitable for clematis to stimulate its flowering. You can make your own nettle manure and/or comfrey manure. The former is particularly rich in nitrogen. Comfrey manure contains lots of potassium. Both manures can be easily combined with each other. They are made from 1 kg of leaves and 10 liters of water. Worm tea is also ideal as a liquid fertilizer for clematis.
What should you consider when fertilizing your clematis?
If the liquid fertilizer is tooacidic (pH value below 5.5), sooner or later the clematis will suffer. In such a case, you should give her some lime, for example in the form of ground eggshells or algae lime. Especially early-flowering clematis species such as Clematis montana and Clematis alpina react sensitively to an environment that is too acidic.
When using manure, you should also remember to dilute it 1:10 with water.
Why does clematis need liquid fertilizer?
Liquid fertilizer stimulates the growth of clematis. Then she drives out better. On top of that, the fertilizer ensures that the plant has enough nutrients (especially potassium for many flowers) in the substrate for a longflowering period.
Tip
Absorb liquid fertilizer well - only with water
Fertilizing with liquid fertilizer alone is not enough to give the clematis new nutrients. In addition, it is crucial to water it generously so that it can absorb the liquid fertilizer well. But be careful: Do not wet the leaves with liquid when fertilizing or watering (the risk of fungal diseases increases)!
