When you come across a deal on a clematis bloom like this, you can’t pass it up! In today’s video and blog post, I’m excited to share the new purple clematis vine I bought from Aldi’s ‘Gardenline’ brand. Check out the video for tips on what to consider when buying and planting this beautiful perennial.
How to Grow Clematis From Bag Video
In the video included in this blog post, you’ll discover how I cultivate clematis from a bag or box. This marks my second year growing the Aldi brand ‘GardenLine’ in my home garden. The vines available at my location appear to be very healthy. Be sure to watch the video and scroll down to the end of this post for additional growing tips based on my personal experience.
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Grow Clematis From Bag Tips

There are a few key things to keep in mind when purchasing the Clematis like the one in this video today. Highlights from the video are outlined here..
When buying a Clematis similar to the one featured in today’s video, there are several important factors to consider. Key points from the video are summarized below. First, always inspect the root system before purchasing. A healthy clematis should have strong, well-developed roots, which are crucial for successful growth and flowering. Look for a pot with roots that are neither too dry nor overly soggy, as both can indicate potential problems.
Next, consider the location where you plan to plant your clematis. These vines thrive in areas where they can enjoy full sun on their foliage but prefer their roots shaded and cool. You can achieve this by planting ground cover or placing a decorative mulch around the base of the plant.
It’s also essential to select a variety that suits your climate and garden aesthetics. Clematis come in a dazzling array of colors and bloom times, so choose a type that complements your existing garden and aligns with your seasonal preferences.

Finally, remember to provide a sturdy support structure for your clematis vine to climb. Trellises, fences, or even pergolas work wonderfully and will allow your plant to display its lovely blooms to their fullest potential.
With these tips in mind, you’ll be well on your way to cultivating a vibrant clematis that adds a splash of color and charm to your garden.
More Blog Post Featuring Clematis Vine
Be sure to click on the collection of images below that lead to more post from my Clematis Collections I have grown in Ohio.
The clematis in this post will be planted in the garden on a trellis once we are clear all dangers of hard frost. The 2 week forecast looks promising.
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In conclusion to sharing my tips and tricks for growing these vines from Aldi I hope you consider getting one of your own. Be sure to reach out to me by commenting in the space below on my blog.
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4 responses to “How To Grow Clematis From Bag”
They are so beautiful! I planted two different colors together. What a show. I have never bought them in a bag like that. I got mine from cuttings. I have a couple of silver lace climatis also.
Two Clematis is a wonderful idea. I actually have two growing on the photo in this blog post. Somehow one that I thought was dead ended up growing again the year after I planted the new one to replace it. Today they both grow together but the new one is much stronger. I will get a better photo of that when it blooms again this spring / summer. Thank you for commenting Rita – I appreciate your support.
Beautiful! I love Clematis too!
Thank you for leaving feedback here Marcia. I appreciate that you took the time. 🌸