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Fertilize your established clematis once per month throughout the growing season, starting in early to mid-spring and continuing into midsummer. Use a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer at a rate of approximately 4 tablespoons per 10 square feet of garden around the vine. Discontinue fertilization if blooms appear, because applications of fertilizer during bloom can shorten the length of bloom time for the clematis.
Soil pH. Soil testing, using a kit, helps determine the pH and nutrient qualities of the soil. Clematis requires a pH near 7.0. Sites with a lower pH are too acidic for best growth, but adding agricultural limestone to the site at least one month before planting can raise the pH sufficiently. The amount of required limestone is detailed on the soil test results.