To make pruning easier, clematis are divided into different pruning groups - if you're not sure what your plant is, don't prune it. Wait and see when it flowers and then follow our pruning guide.
This is to prevent the spread of diseases from plant to plant. Pruning regimes for clematis vary according to their flowering season but all thin, weak or damaged shoots should be pruned out to ...
The expert suggests that regular pruning ensures better control of the plant and more "prolific blooming ... and encouraging healthy blooms." Clematis are found in many UK gardens, loved for ...