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  • Should clematis be cut back

    • Do you cut back clematis every year!

    When to cut back clematis for winter

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  • Clematis pruning group 2

    • If you're not sure what type of clematis you have, observe when it flowers. If it flowers before June, it will just need a light pruning; if it flowers after June it will need a harder prune in February.

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    Early flowering – Pruning Group One

    If your clematis flowers in winter or spring, it is in Pruning Group One.

    As a rule of thumb, if it flowers before June, don't prune.

    Clematis pruning group 1

    A Group One clematis needs little or no pruning – just give it a tidy after flowering. Remove any dead or damaged stems, and prune to fit the space you have. Tie in the stems to their supports and mulch. Read our Grow Guide to Group One clematis.

    Types of clematis to prune this way:Clematis alpina, Clematis montana

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