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Clematis - Fertilizer Requirements
My question is how to fertilize young (2 yr) Group 1 clematis.
We have four that we will plant in the next two days. I've already read about soil conditions, planting depth, top dressing and watering and I am clear about those requirements. But when I look up what fertilizer to buy there appears to be varying opinions and even contradictory information.
I live in Switzerland and some of the feeding suggestions I have seen on this board, e.g., pelleted chicken manure, FBB and others are simply not available here or at least I haven't found them. What I really would like advice on is:
1. The NPK for Sping, Summer and Autumn.
2. Liquid vs. pellets vs slow release
3. How often to fertilize with each of these options.
3. How often to fertilize with each of these options.
4. Fertilize now or wait a year.
The clematis will be planted along a north facing wall that receives sun in the late Spring and Summer for about 7 hours per day.
The soil is slightly alkaline.
Hardiness zone: 8a
I welcome all suggestions.
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