I just planted a clematis this spring. It was looking terrible, only about
6 inches tall, and so I pinched it way back and now it is coming back okay,
probably a foot and a half long and two rungs up on the trellis. My
question is, will I have any blooms this year, doesn't look good so far, and
how big can I expect it to get next year? I am in Cold Zone 3, my sister
has an old beautiful one at her house, it was there before she moved in, so
she doesn't know how long it takes to establish.

Anyone out there help me?

thanks

wayneandmary wrote:
I just planted a clematis this spring. It was looking terrible, only about
6 inches tall, and so I pinched it way back and now it is coming back okay,
probably a foot and a half long and two rungs up on the trellis. My
question is, will I have any blooms this year, doesn't look good so far, and
how big can I expect it to get next year? I am in Cold Zone 3, my sister
has an old beautiful one at her house, it was there before she moved in, so
she doesn't know how long it takes to establish.

Anyone out there help me?

thanks




It likely won't bloom this year but you should see blooms
next season. As far how large it will grow next year, that
depends on several things - the weather, the variety, where
it is planted. You need to do some research on the variety
you planted, especially pertaining to pruning. One good
site to visit (and the are MANY more on the net) is
http://www.homeofclematis.net/

Do a google search,
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search
and you will find all the information you need to keep your
clematis healthy for many years. I have two that are over
20 years old (pictures of them are on my web site).
--
Bill R. (Ohio Valley, U.S.A)

Digital Camera: HP PhotoSmart 850

For pictures of my garden flowers visit
http://members.iglou.com/brosen

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A general rule of thumb with clematis is it takes 3 years to become well
established. You won't see any more blooms this season, but you will get
some next season. The following year, you should get lots of blooms and it
should really take off after that. Be sure to prune it properly depending
on which type of clemetis it is. You may also need to offer some winter
protection depending on which clematis you have.
How big the plant will get really depends on which cultivar you have. Some
clematis only grow 4' to 6' tall, while others can reach 30' tall.
good luck,
Matt in MI

"wayneandmary" wrote in message
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I just planted a clematis this spring. It was looking terrible, only
about
6 inches tall, and so I pinched it way back and now it is coming back
okay,
probably a foot and a half long and two rungs up on the trellis. My
question is, will I have any blooms this year, doesn't look good so far,
and
how big can I expect it to get next year? I am in Cold Zone 3, my sister
has an old beautiful one at her house, it was there before she moved in,
so
she doesn't know how long it takes to establish.

Anyone out there help me?

thanks

A general rule of thumb with clematis is it takes 3 years to become well
established. You won't see any more blooms this season, but you will get
some next season. The following year, you should get lots of blooms and it
should really take off after that. Be sure to prune it properly depending
on which type of clemetis it is. You may also need to offer some winter
protection depending on which clematis you have.
How big the plant will get really depends on which cultivar you have. Some
clematis only grow 4' to 6' tall, while others can reach 30' tall.
good luck,
Matt in MI

"wayneandmary" wrote in message
news:M_eQc.227984$JR4.138899@attbi_s54...
I just planted a clematis this spring. It was looking terrible, only
about
6 inches tall, and so I pinched it way back and now it is coming back
okay,
probably a foot and a half long and two rungs up on the trellis. My
question is, will I have any blooms this year, doesn't look good so far,
and
how big can I expect it to get next year? I am in Cold Zone 3, my sister
has an old beautiful one at her house, it was there before she moved in,
so
she doesn't know how long it takes to establish.

Anyone out there help me?

thanks

"wayneandmary" wrote in message
news:M_eQc.227984$JR4.138899@attbi_s54...
I just planted a clematis this spring. It was looking terrible, only
about
6 inches tall, and so I pinched it way back and now it is coming back
okay,
probably a foot and a half long and two rungs up on the trellis. My
question is, will I have any blooms this year, doesn't look good so far,
and
how big can I expect it to get next year? I am in Cold Zone 3, my sister
has an old beautiful one at her house, it was there before she moved in,
so
she doesn't know how long it takes to establish.

Anyone out there help me?

thanks

Check out the Washington Post's website (Garden section). Excellent article
written by (I think) a guy at the National Arboretum is excellent & will
tell you everything you want to know. It's a registry site BTW.

Long & short: Ideally, dig a hole 4 feet deep (yes, four). Two is OK, but
digging only to the contours of the nursery post delays development. Foliage
likes sun, roots like it cool and damp. 3 years needed for good blooming, so
be patient. Good luck.