**For Best Results Germination Cold Stratification is Required**
- Sow
one Clematis seed per square inch of surface area in each pot. Gently press the
seed into the surface of the soil. Spread a 1/4-inch-thick layer of the compost
and sand mixture on top of the seeds. Firm the soil.
- Set
the pots in a cold greenhouse or in light shade outdoors where they are exposed
to cold temperatures and bright, indirect light. Keep them outdoors over the
winter. Moisten the soil in each pot using a plant mister whenever it feels dry
at a depth of 1/2 inch.
- Move
the pots into partial sun when temperatures reach 60 degrees F in spring. Watch
for germination starting two weeks after moving them.
- Scoop
out and transplant the clematis seedlings when they reach 2 inches in height.
Transplant them into individual 4-inch pots filled with 3 parts sterile potting
soil and 1 part sharp sand. Take care not to break the long tap root during
transplanting.
- Keep
the Clematis seedlings in their individual pots until they reach 6 inches in
height. Place the pots near bright but diffuse light. Keep the soil slightly
moist but not soggy as they grow. Plant the Clematis vines outdoors the
following spring once soil temperatures reach 68 degrees F.
Indoor Refrigerator Method:
- Place
the potted Clematis seeds in the refrigerator for three weeks to cold stratify
if outdoor air temperatures stay above 50 degrees F during the winter.
Some seeds require some experience in growing. We provide germination guidance and recommend that you do some research before ordering if you feel unsure. Growing plants from seed is supposed to be fun. Sometimes it is successful and sometimes not- this is the way it is with gardening. Because we are not there to plant them, we cannot be responsible for germination failure due to improper planting or climate conditions. We will always send you viable seeds
Seed is a live product which depends on many important grower skills such as proper planting time, seed depth, type of soil, watering, light intensity, proper use of fertilizers, weed controls, fungicides, insecticides, soil conditions, and reasonable weather during the growing period. These factors are totally out of the sellers control, and germination and growing results are the buyer's responsibility and risk.