Propagating Clematis by layering

GrannyNanny · Post by **GrannyNanny** » Jul 02, 2005 11:15 pm

I'd like to layer some clematis, but I've never done it with this plant before. Can someone (Maybe OED?) tell me how it's done? Thanks. Phyllis

wishiwere · Post by **wishiwere** » Jul 03, 2005 12:37 am

I'm nearly 100% sure he said he just lays it down on the dirt or a little under the soil and places a rock on it, to secure it. Then watches it. I think he said to leave that way till fall or next spring then cut it off between the two and transplant

Sounds easier than waiting for it to seed huh?

Which(s) one are you thinking of layering?

Old earth dog · Post by **Old earth dog** » Jul 03, 2005 1:07 am

Phyllis, I couldn't find my old post on layering but I've since found this article with some nice drawings to explain better than I did. In addition to the article, I also bury a pot next to the plant and layer directly into the pot. That makes it easier to remove after it roots.
Hope this works for you.
www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hir/hil-8701.html

Patrushka · Post by **Patrushka** » Jul 03, 2005 1:18 am

Thanks for asking that question Phyllis and thanks for answering it Jane and OED. I think I'm going to try layering the neverblooming clematis and planting some in different spots. I would have forgotten about layering right into a pot so thanks for reminding me OED.

Old earth dog · Post by **Old earth dog** » Jul 03, 2005 1:55 am

Make sure the pot has good drainage.

GrannyNanny · Post by **GrannyNanny** » Jul 04, 2005 10:59 pm

Thanks to all of you. The one I want to layer is my Rouge Cardinale seedling with the luminescent lavender flowers. I'll let you know how I get on. Thanks -- Phyllis