Paul, I have picked up lots of handy hints and advice from all the friendly gardeners on this site - I also have the 4 clematis offer (see above) & wasn't sure what to do when. So far I have planted the best growing 2 into 3 separate sized pots as the roots have grown through the bottom of each pot, starting with 3", 4" and now into a much bigger terracotta pot - with a stake to support the top growth. I plan to leave them in these bigger t.pots until the roots show through - hopefully by about June & then plant them out into their final positions. The other two clematis are far more behind but I plan to do the same with them if and when they develop more fully. Hope this helps.
Paul - it's about getting a decent root system on these tiny plants, so pot them on into slightly bigger pots - about 3" as GD has said. They're little more than a cutting so they have a long way to go before they're decent garden plants.
Give them some protection from the elements at this stage too as they're vulnerable to cold, wet, windy weather, and also to slugs and snails. Once they're filling that size of pot, you can get them into the deep clematis pots - they're about 5"/6" in diameter, but around 10"/12" deep. That gives the roots the best chance to get nice and deep and they will then support the top growth properly. A cane for support as GD says. At that stage they'll be fine outdoors of course, but if you're in an exposed area just keep them sheltered to give them the best chance of doing well. By late summer, they should be a decent size and it's really down to your own conditions in your garden whether you plant them out.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Not sure about where to buy those Jinxy - I have several from mature clematis I've bought and I always keep them.
I'm sure I've seen them available, but you might have to google a bit. Or maybe Richard (Hodson) could point you in the right direction if you PM him on here
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Just had a google Jinxy - a company called Eden Supplies do them and also available on Amazon. They're called rose pots rather than clematis but it's the same thing
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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Paul, I have picked up lots of handy hints and advice from all the friendly gardeners on this site - I also have the 4 clematis offer (see above) & wasn't sure what to do when. So far I have planted the best growing 2 into 3 separate sized pots as the roots have grown through the bottom of each pot, starting with 3", 4" and now into a much bigger terracotta pot - with a stake to support the top growth. I plan to leave them in these bigger t.pots until the roots show through - hopefully by about June & then plant them out into their final positions. The other two clematis are far more behind but I plan to do the same with them if and when they develop more fully. Hope this helps.
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Paul - it's about getting a decent root system on these tiny plants, so pot them on into slightly bigger pots - about 3" as GD has said. They're little more than a cutting so they have a long way to go before they're decent garden plants.
Give them some protection from the elements at this stage too as they're vulnerable to cold, wet, windy weather, and also to slugs and snails. Once they're filling that size of pot, you can get them into the deep clematis pots - they're about 5"/6" in diameter, but around 10"/12" deep. That gives the roots the best chance to get nice and deep and they will then support the top growth properly. A cane for support as GD says. At that stage they'll be fine outdoors of course, but if you're in an exposed area just keep them sheltered to give them the best chance of doing well. By late summer, they should be a decent size and it's really down to your own conditions in your garden whether you plant them out.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Fairygirl - I was searching for these pots yesterday online ....... have you any suggestions regarding suppliers please? (Like to plan ahead
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GD2 - I've mailed you back
Not sure about where to buy those Jinxy - I have several from mature clematis I've bought and I always keep them.
I'm sure I've seen them available, but you might have to google a bit. Or maybe Richard (Hodson) could point you in the right direction if you PM him on here
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks Fairygirl - I'll have a look in the 'help yourself 'bay at my local GC - I need to go for some compost tomorrow so I'll have a look then
Just had a google Jinxy - a company called Eden Supplies do them and also available on Amazon. They're called rose pots rather than clematis but it's the same thing
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Let us know if you find out Jinxy, I did a search and just found zazillions of potted clematis! May need to refine my search terms...
Thanks Fairygirl - I'd found the rose pots but wasn't sure whether they were deep enough
Sparkles - I googled 'clematis deep plant pots' and went onto images and they're there
Thanks for the information guys/girls.
Will downsize my 4 tomorrow asthiugh doing well they prob need 4" pot rather than the 5" they are in.
Paul