clematis

This particular Clematis 'Evipo030' BIJOU should be watered deeply but infrequently. Aim to water your clematis twice a week during the growing season, when the weather is hot and dry and/or if the plant shows signs of wilting. Avoid frequent shallow watering – this can cause root rot and will encourage the plant to produce more leaves than they can sustain. Make sure to check the soil; if it is dry approximately 4 inches below the surface, then it's time to water. In the hotter months, you may need to increase your watering frequency. In the winter, you may need to decrease frequency and only water if the soil is dry.

Clematis 'Evipo030' BIJOU plants do best when they receive 4-6 hours of sunlight per day. It is important to pay attention to how much direct sunlight the plant receives over the course of a day, as it can burn easily in strong afternoon light. Morning light is best since it encourages earlier flowering. During the summer months, it may be beneficial to provide some light shade for the plant in the afternoon to prevent leaf burn.

Hardiness zone 4–8.

Clematis 'Evipo030' BIJOU should be pruned twice a year: once in late winter and again in midsummer. In late winter when the plant is dormant, prune away any dead, damaged, or diseased stems. Leave around 6 of the strongest, healthiest stems and prune them back to about 30 cm (12 inches). In midsummer, prune any stems that have cooled, are leggy, have too strong a vine habit, or are stunted. This can be done to a height of around 30 cm (12 inches) as well. Always be sure to prune above healthy buds to ensure the most new blooms.

Layering Propagation, Cutting, Division, Grafting Propagation