We’re clamoring for Clematis! Here are our tips for growing this perennial flowering vine: 1. Planting: Choose a location with at least 6 hours of sunlight, but keep the root area shaded, as clematis prefer their “feet” in the cool and “heads” in the sun. Planting a small shrub or groundcover at the base can help achieve this. 2. Watering: Clematis vines need consistent moisture. Water them regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. In our area, this might mean more frequent watering

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Pruning late-flowering clematis

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There are 3 groups of clematis and if you’re not sure what you have, I would wait it out: 1 and 2 bloom on the old growth so leave them alone except to tidy them up. Group 2 needs another pruning after they bloom the first round and they will rebloom (these are hybrids). When removing the dead stuff, you can gently pull it off or cut it back. Group 3 is NEW growth so it’s best to take them down to the ground. so they don’t look like a tangled mess. For those familiar with macrophylla/big leaf hy

Guys, I couldn’t tell you which clematis types I have and when I should be pruning them. Growing clematis doesn’t have to be complicated — if you want to look up and label your clematis group, here’s officially when they should be pruned: 1. **Group 1**: These are early-flowering varieties that bloom on old wood from the previous season. Prune them right after flowering in late spring or early summer. 2. **Group 2**: These bloom in early summer on both old and new wood. Prune lightly in late win