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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Thomas Rutter

How and when to fertilize clematis plants – for a profusion of colorful blooms

Purple clematis flowers in bloom.

Clematis are often considered some of the best climbing plants. Each year, clematis vines fill garden fences, trellises and structures with colorful blooms that come in different shapes and sizes. What's more, pollinators are drawn to the nectar-rich flowers, typically attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds in the summer months.

You may already know how to grow clematis, but have you considered feeding your climbers, just as you would feed your prized flowering perennials? Applying a small amount of fertilizer for your clematis plants can help to improve the floral show and the overall health of your climbers.

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