94. Clematis alpina

Common name(s): Alpine Clematis

Plant type: vine
Primary method of propagation: cutting
Alternate propagation method(s): seed, layering, grafting/budding

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: secondary, leaf-bud
Time of year to take cuttings: spring
Cutting maturity: semi-hardwood, hardwood
Rooting hormone : IBA TALC 3000 PPM
Rooting environment : intermittent mist
Soil temperature for best rooting : 75 degrees F
Time to rooting : 3-4 weeks
Comment: Shade in summer, frost protection in winter.

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: late summer
Time of year to sow seed: no information
Seed treatment : stratify 40F in sand 3mo.
Time required for germination : 6-12 weeks

Propagation by Layering

Time of year to layer: no information
Wounding: no information

Propagation by Grafting

Time of year to graft: winter
Type of graft: side graft
Comment: Plant deeply, only leaf and bud above soil.