How to Prune Clematis
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- Tuesday, January 27, 2009
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How to Prune a Clematis
Technique 1
The plant will produce flowers on the old growth, therefore, pruning must not be done until right after all flowering has been completed. Remove all dead and weak stems. Large established plants over 15 feet tall are usually not pruned. After pruning, new growth begins, this being the stems for next year's flowers.
Technique 2
In this group all first flowering comes from last season's ripened stems. In early spring, watch for swelling leaf buds beginning to show. Cut all dead material off above these swelling buds. Be sure all growth is tied to a trellis, etc., at this time. Do not tie too tightly so that growth can begin and not be hampered by too tight or cracked stems.
Technique 3
This group blooms later and from new growth. This group should be pruned in Feb. or March as new leaf buds begin to show low on the plant. All dead material above these buds should be removed at this time. Clean out any old foliage or foliage with mildew.
