Will clematis freeze to death in winter?

1. Can you freeze to death?

Most clematis are very cold-resistant and can still grow in an environment of minus 20 degrees Celsius. But the F series and evergreen series are very afraid of cold. If the temperature is too low, the plants may be frozen to death. So they need proper insulation, put them in a warm place indoors, or cover them with a plastic bag.

2. Winter maintenance

1. Light: Clematis is a light-loving flower and can receive full-day light in winter. And because the light is relatively soft, there is no need to shade it. A minimum of 6 hours of sunlight a day will help its growth.

2. Watering: Although it is highly cold-resistant, it will stop growing in a low temperature environment. At this time, its demand for water is very low. If you water it too much, the roots will easily be damaged, but long-term dryness is also not good for its growth. So water moderately to keep the substrate moist.

3. Fertilization: Fertilization for Clematis is mainly concentrated in the growing season, and winter is its dormant period, and it absorbs very little fertilizer. Therefore, it is not advisable to fertilize it in winter to prevent fertilizer accumulation, which will burn the new root system in spring.