How to grow clematis from seed? Detailed planting steps

When the clematis seed heads dry and begin to unfurl their "feathers", the seeds are ready to collect. If some cotton is attached to some of the seeds, don't worry, it won't affect germination.

Mix compost with sand at a ratio of 3:1 to create a nutrient-rich, well-draining growing medium for clematis seeds. Moisten the mix before filling the rooting pots. Fill several pots about 10 cm across with the mix, leaving 2 cm of space at the top of each pot.

Sow clematis seeds in each pot. Gently press the seeds into the soil surface. Spread a 0.5 cm layer of the compost and sand mix over the seeds.

Place the pots in a cold greenhouse or in a shaded spot outdoors, in cold temperatures and bright indirect light. Keep them outdoors over winter. When the soil feels dry at a depth of 1 cm, moisten the soil in each pot with a spray bottle.

In spring, when the temperature reaches 15°C, move the pots to partial sun. Start watching for germination after two weeks.

When the clematis seedlings reach 5 cm tall, dig them up and transplant them. Transplant them into individual pots. During transplanting, be careful not to break the main root (the longest one).

Keep the clematis seedlings in their individual pots until they reach 15 cm in height. Place the pots near bright but diffused light. Keep the soil slightly moist, but do not leave it waterlogged for long periods. Once the soil temperature reaches 20°C, plant the clematis outdoors.