How to prune clematis with clear pictures

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. 

Click here for detailed instructions and diagrams on how to prune these clematis. 

Click here for a comprehensive list of clematis in this group.