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How to Prune Clematis

PRUNING CLEMATIS
There are three distinct groups of clematis for pruning purposes. Group 1 consists of those that flower early in the year, group 2 consists of the early large-flowering hybrids which flower in early summer, group 3 consists of those which flower from mid-summer onwards. 

Group 1
These clematis flower on stems which grew the previous year. This group are only lightly pruned in order to keep them within bounds and removing any damaged stems. 

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Group 2
This group consists of all the early large-flowering hybrids. They flower in early summer on stems which grew the previous year. Light pruning will keep them in bounds and stimulate new growth.

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Group 3
This group produces flowers from stems produced in the same season and consists of all the mid to late season flowerers. This group is relatively simple to prune - simply cut back the main stems in late winter to 25cm (10in) from ground level.

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