Pruning Clematis

Fine Gardening — Prune these vines right after they finish blooming in spring. The new stems that grow will then have enough time to make flower buds for the following year. How much to remove when pruning depends on the vine's vigor and how large a support ...More…

Issue 83 Pruning Clematis

Garden Gate — To get the best blooms every year, you need to prune your clematis the right way. The 'Ville de Lyon' that we shared in issue 83 is a group C clematis, which means you prune it nearly to the ground. Find out how to prune group C clematis in the .. ...More…

Pruning clematis

BBC — Clematis are fabulous plants for providing vertical colour on walls, fences, ornamental obelisks and through the branches of trees and shrubs. For the best display you will need to prune plants annually - here's how. Evergreen clematis and those ...More…