Does clematis grow in........?

pots? Can I grow a clematis in a large pot for a acouple of years then plant it out when it is mature? What and how is the best way to plant them out if I can't grow in a large pot?

Does clematis grow in........?
Depends upon your climate. You can try it. As a nursery grows them in pots, I don't see why you can't. I've never seen them grown in pots for decoration but we live in the south where the climate permits planting in the ground.



The problem you may run into is clematis is a climbing vine. You'll have to place it carefully or it'll latch onto anything nearby that it can and you may have trouble moving it.



"Winter conditions can vary from zone to zone. Snow cover, early and late frosts and moisture in the soil can all have an affect on your clematis. Winterizing your clematis may be an option or even a necessity in colder locales where the ground freezes and can get down to 15° F or lower. "



I've seen Bougainvillea in hanging baskets and that makes a nice flower except for all the thorns.
Reply:Yes you can successfully grow Clematis in a large pot. When you decide to plant out. make sure it's roots are in the shade. Put a large paving slab over roots if necessary.
Reply:Yes.After two years prepare the soil ready to put your plant in.
Reply:Yes, they grow very well in a pot. Keep the pot shaded, by having something in front of it. The plant should have full sun.

They like good light, cool roots.

Give it some protection in freezing weather. I have a cool greenhouse, but if you have a well protected area, it will work.

Give it regular feeding during the growing season, of 0-10-10.

If the container is large enough, plant some Alyssum, Bacopa, or Millionbells, around the edge to drape over the sides.

Don't over water. Let it dry a bit, then water thoroughly.
Reply:They can, of course be grown in pots. Everything that I've read on clematis though, they can be a persnickety little devil to establish and grow, but, if you get their conditions right, get them some good light and put them in a spot they are happy (which, "may" be made easier by them being in a pot) they should flourish nicely.



Once established though, you may want to consider a permanent placement for them in an area where they seem happiest.



I've heard varying stories on how long before they actually bloom-varies between variety, how happy the plant is, and it seems differing opinions of 1-3 years.



My Auntie currently lives in a condo, where no permanent placement of plants that are 'not laid down by the association' is a rule, but, potted plants are allowed. So, she started a clematis last year in a very large (roughly a meter high) pot with a tall metal trellous.



It had done well in the west facing sunlight, and vined up really quickly and even got a couple of blooms. For the winter, however, we 'tried' carting the pot down to her garage to store it (because her condo was too small to have such a large sized pot hanging out in the slider glass doors area, so hopefully it wouldn't freeze, and we are waiting for the weather to warm enough to see, if possibly she weathered it or not...



A friend who has a clematis started hers in a pot on her deck, and after two years of establishing in the pot, she planted on a trellous off the back of her deck...and it is a little wild one now...every year the blooms and the leaves come thick and lovely. She also 'piggy-backed' a couple different varieties and planted them close together in a bundle so that they bloom at different times of the year and different colours and such. It's really quite lovely.



Good luck with the growing. Try the below link for some great information. It's a U.S. site, but also has a link inside on the first page for the British Clematis Society...it should help some! :)

Cheers!
Reply:Yes but Buy three and plant them at different areas and you'll get one to grow great...Good Luck...
Reply:you can grow it in a pot but it will pout if you move it later on and it may die.