How can I help my clematis climb?

How can I help my clematis climb?

Clematis plants climb by wrapping their leaf stems around the base of something. Clematis can successfully climb onto base supports made of wire, thin branches, steel rods, wooden dowels, fishing line, or twine. Make sure that whatever surface you choose to use isn't too wide for the leaf stems to twist around.

What kind of trellis is best for clematis?

The easiest things for a clematis to grab onto are twine, fishing line, wire, thin branches, wooden dowels, or steel rods. The more grabbing opportunities you offer the better, so even if you have a nice trellis, consider adding some twine "helper" lines, or covering your trellis with a grid of trellis netting.

How do you train a clematis?

After planting, untie stems from the cane and push four or five canes into the soil near the clematis and angle them towards the trellis, securing them with garden twine. Select four or five main shoots and tie them to the canes. Allow them to grow vertically up the trellis and tie in side-shoots to fill in the gaps.

Do I need a trellis for clematis?

Herbaceous clematis are best grown through plant supports or into nearby shrubs, while climbing types will need something to twine around, like trellis or mesh attached to a wall or fence.