For beginners growing clematis in pots, keep this "8-character mantra" in mind!

Clematis is the "queen" of climbing flowering plants. For experienced gardeners, it is an easy-going flower that does not cling, but beginners always fail to grasp the key points of care. In fact, it is not hard; just look at the care mantra of experienced gardeners, and it is only eight characters.

Experienced gardeners have a lot of experience caring for clematis, but there are eight characters that beginner gardeners need to remember, and that is "shade the feet, light the head." These eight characters sound simple; let us take a closer look.

1. Shade the feet

First, let us talk about "shade the feet." Beginner gardeners should pay attention to this when caring for clematis: this plant's roots need shade and must avoid high heat, so it can grow well.

This is also why clematis by a wall, or clematis grown next to other plants, grows well, because the place where its roots grow is relatively cool and shady. When caring for it in summer, beginner gardeners should pay special attention to this point, and can use pine bark and other materials to cover the roots to achieve a shading effect.

2. Light the head

Next, let us talk about "light the head." When beginners care for clematis, you need to know that the branches and leaves of this plant need sunlight, and at least 4 hours of direct light must be guaranteed every day. Therefore, sufficient light is also an essential factor for sprouting branches and growing leaves, and even more so a guarantee of flowering.

So when caring for it, its branches and leaves must be given sufficient light. For clematis grown by a wall, the daily sunlight is at least 4 hours, but because the wall blocks the light, the light will not last too long, which is just right.

Once these two points are done, finally let us talk about clematis flowering. Its flowering needs a lot of nutrients. Like roses, it is not a picky plant. When potting, bury bone meal and cake fertilizer, and usually also water it with organic nutrients that promote and preserve flowers, so it can be well fed and bloom more.

When beginner gardeners care for clematis, remember these 8 characters: remember "shade the feet, light the head," and then pay attention to doing a good job of supplementing fertilizer, and clematis can be grown very well.