Pruning
clematis that flower only on the previous year’s growth
should consist primarily of waiting until blooming is finished
in May or June. At this time, any weak or dead stems should
be cut out. When pruning clematis of this type later than
June or pruning too much, will severely limit the amount of
blooming in the following year.
Clematis
pruning of the second group, consisting of varieties that
bloom on hardened wood from the previous season and varieties
that bloom on both current and previous year’s growth,
begins in early spring with a light pruning. When pruning,
variations in stem length will produce a better-balanced plant.
Any weak or dead wood should be removed at this time as well.
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