Do you have a Clematis growing in the garden that you love? You can easily take cuttings of your favourite Clematis plants and fill your garden with even more floral beauty. Clematis climbers are perfect for covering brick walls, pergolas, bare fences or anywhere in the garden that needs a boost of colour.

Discover how and when to take Clematis cuttings below and fill your outdoor space with even more colourful, long-flowering vines.

When should you take Clematis cuttings?

Late spring and early summer are the best times to take softwood cuttings. For hardwood cuttings (tougher, woody stems), the best time is in the Autumn, just before the plant goes into dormancy for the winter.

What you’ll need:

• Established clematis vine (1-2 years old)
• Secateurs or cutting knife
• 3-inch pot (1 for each cutting)
• Potting soil
• Resealable bags

How to Take Clematis Cuttings:

Step 1 – Prepare your pots. Fill your 3-inch pot with potting soil to the brim of the pot and water thoroughly.

Step 2 – Using secateurs and select a long stem from the plant (approx. 3-foot long). This will be used to make several cuttings. Make sure the stem does not have any buds or flowers.

Step 3 – Cut into small sections. Starting from the first leaf joint from the bottom of your cutting, cut 1 inch above the leaf joint and 2 inches below the leaf joint. Then remove the leaves from one side of the stem.

Step 4 – Continue step 3 until you have created multiple cuttings from 3-foot long Clematis stem.

Step 5 – Insert each cutting into your prepared 3-inch pot and press down lightly to remove air pockets.

Step 6 – Cover each potted cutting with a resealable plastic bag. This will seal in warmth and moisture.

Clematis cutting care:

• Place your cutting in an unheated greenhouse or bright, ventilated area during their growth.
• Keep your cuttings moist, and do not let them dry out (check them daily if possible)
• In approx. 4-6 weeks, new roots will begin forming. This is when you should repot them into larger pots so the plant can have room to grow larger.
• Once large enough, plant your home-grown Clematis plants out in the garden during the following spring.

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