How to Prune: Remove any broken, unruly, or dead vines from the plant. Then cut back a third of last year’s growth to about 12 inches from the soil. Leave at least one strongly growing bud on ...

“We have several clematis vines in our garden and do not know their names. Do you advise cutting them this fall or leaving them alone?” — Laura Anderson, Deerfield Different species and ...

Here are some tips for cutting back various varieties based on whether blooms appear on new growth, old growth or both. Pay attention to where the blooms are formed on your clematis vines; that ...

A By now, your clematis will have finished blooming, making this the optimum time to prune the vine. You can cut it back quite severely; it will respond with a flush of growth that will bear new ...

Late-flowering clematis, such as the ever-popular dark purple "Jackmanii," bloom in late summer to fall. They can be pruned hard yearly by cutting them back to about 10 inches above ground.

I'm hoping it is OK to prune them in the spring. Both vines have a lot of wild (some dead) growth, and I'm wondering how severely it is safe to cut them back. I didn't do much last year, and they ...

Prune clematis in the early spring, when growth begins. The simplest way is to cut the plants back to the ground. The result will be a smaller vine and a later flowering period, ...

When to cut back clematis CLEMATIS are one of the most popular flowers to grow in UK gardens, owing to their array of colourful petals, and ability to climb on trees, walls and fences.

Q: I have been nurturing a clematis vine for several years. Last year there were several flowers and finally this spring the plant is loaded with buds! What can I expect when trying to dig out the … ...

Clematis plants produce masses of colorful, unique flowers and are relatively easy to prune. They are climbing vines that can easily transform a garden space.

Group 3. Group 3 clematis are exceptionally easy to prune. Clematis of all kinds grow at a surprisingly fast rate, and Group 3 plants bounce back quickly. A popular example is Clematis jackmanii ...