Clematis are known for their ability to climb. In no time they reach dizzying heights. But only with climbing aid. Or is it possible without it?
Which clematis grow without a trellis?
Perennial clematis, such as Clematis integrifolia, do not require any climbing aid as they do not climb but grow as perennials. They are low, about 40-80 cm, and are good for flower beds and containers.
Which clematis do not need climbing support?
Perennial clematis,like Clematis integrifolia, generally do not require any climbing support. They grow without any problems without trellises, trellises, obelisks, etc. The reason is - as the name suggests - that this species does not grow climbing, but rather as a perennial. With a size of between 40 and 80 cm, this is quite low and compared to the 8 m that a Clematis montana can reach, the perennial clematis is a dwarf.
What unites the clematis that can grow without climbing support?
Although perennial clematis do not grow particularly tall, they still cause a stir with theirflower abundance. They can be cutuncomplicated and fit perfectly into a bucket. The most common low clematis that do not require a trellis include the clematis 'Arabella' and 'Durandii', the clematis aromatica, the clematis recta 'Purpurea' and the clematis 'Roguchi'. They are almost made for flower beds and, with their small flowers, look wonderfully attractive next to floribunda roses.
Can climbing clematis grow without a trellis?
Climbing clematis such as Clematis montana and alpina look much nicer on a trellis, but can also growwithout a trellis. Then they wind their way along the ground and form very long shoots that they use to hold on to all sorts of plants and objects in order to climb up. So they won't grow upright without a climbing aid.
Are there alternative climbing aids for clematis?
It mustnotalways be atrellis from the hardware store or gardening store. There are ways to grow climbing clematis differently and more cost-effectively. Fences, railings, wire mesh, trees and posts are suitable for this.
Climbing clematis look particularly pretty when they are attached directly to a facade on a rope system. There they should be directed both horizontally and vertically. Make sure that the rope system (€54.00 on Amazon) is made of stainless steel.
Tip
Perfect where other plants are bare
Clematis, which remain very low and do not require any climbing support, are perfect where, for example, old roses stand and are bare underneath. They beautify the location again.
