clematis

Water Little Nell Clematis generously during the first year of its life to establish an extensive root system. Water it every 2–3 days during the summer. After its first year, you should water your Little Nell clematis deeply twice a week in spring and summer and once a week in the fall. In winter, you can reduce watering to once every 2 weeks. Make sure the soil stays consistently moist, but not soggy or waterlogged. Use a garden hose to give your clematis a lavish shower or water it from below the foliage with a watering can. Avoid watering the foliage directly as it can cause disease.

Clematis 'Little Nell' prefers full sun exposure for at least 6 hours per day in order to grow and bloom effectively. It will tolerate some shade but needs a least a few hours of sun to thrive. Early morning sun and later evening sun is ideal. Avoid planting in spots that are too shady since this type of clematis is a sun-loving plant.

Hardiness zone 4–8.

Clematis 'Little Nell' should be pruned in 2 stages in early spring: Stage 1: Prune back to 6–12 inches above soil level in early spring when the plant has begun to show leaf buds. Stage 2: Late spring/early summer, once flowering has begun or finished, prune off the faded flowers, leaving the foliage intact. This will promote additional blooming from 2 to 4 weeks later. To keep the clematis healthy and produce healthy blooms, it should be pruned annually – just be sure to prune at the right time of year.

Layering Propagation, Cutting, Division, Grafting Propagation