Clematis Category Three Pruning

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1. Pruning in spring

2. Pruning after flowering

3. Pruning after the second round of flowering

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The third type of pruning for clematis is heavy pruning in spring. Unlike Category 1 and Category 2, Category 3 flowers bloom relatively late and have a long growth period from early spring to flowering. If not pruned, it can easily grow too lush, affecting its subsequent ventilation and light transmission. Most of the branches need to be cut off, leaving only 3-7 nodes. Also prune after flowering to help re-flowering.

1. Pruning in spring

1. Pruning in spring

The third type of clematis usually blooms late, usually blooming in summer or autumn. Prune more heavily in spring because it has a long time to grow again. If not pruned again at this time, the plants will grow too densely, affecting internal ventilation and light transmission, and their growth will gradually decline. Cut off most of the branches, leaving only 3-7 nodes.

2. Pruning after flowering

This type of clematis usually blooms twice a year. If it blooms in spring, it can be pruned in June. If it is a relatively strong plant, it needs to be pruned again after flowering to promote the growth of new branches. If it blooms in summer, the pruning time should be postponed accordingly. In addition, the remaining flowers should be removed in time to avoid wasting nutrients.

3. The second round of pruning after flowering

Usually clematis will bloom a second round of flowers in September, and the new branches can be pruned after flowering. Cut it off at the second node to allow it to bloom again. Varieties that bloom earlier are usually pruned in mid-August and can continue to bloom in October.

2. Pruning after flowering

3. Pruning after the second round of flowering

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