Clematis Category II Pruning

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Type I and II pruning

2. Pruning time

3. How to prune

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There are many varieties of clematis, among which the large flowers that bloom in spring are suitable for type II pruning. The characteristic of this type of pruning is to carry out light pruning in spring, retaining the original structure and only cutting off some longer branches. Count down from the top of the branch, keep the first strong bud, and cut off the end 3-4 cm above the bud. In addition, overly dense branches should be thinned out, and dead branches and weak branches should be cut off.

Type I and II pruning

Type I and II pruning

There are three types of pruning methods for clematis depending on the species. The second type of pruning refers to light pruning in winter, which is often suitable for large-flowered varieties that bloom in spring. The evergreen and long-petaled types are more suitable for type-one pruning, which means no pruning in spring, or only dead branches. Late-flowering plants are more suitable for Type III pruning, which requires heavy pruning in spring to remove most of the branches and leaves.

2. Pruning time

The time for type II pruning is late winter and early spring. In warmer areas in the south, pruning can be done a little earlier, and in Guangdong and Guangxi areas, it can be done in early December. In northern areas, winter is relatively cold, so you need to wait until the end of January to early February before pruning. Pruning too early can easily break dormancy, and can cause frostbite to the plant if it encounters low temperatures.

3. How to prune

The second type of pruning should not be too heavy and should not destroy the original structure. It only needs to shorten the branches that are too long. Generally, count from the top and start with the first strong bud. Cut off 3-4 cm above the bud, leaving 7-10 branches. In addition, overly dense branches should be thinned out, and dead and weak branches should be cut off.

2. Pruning time

3. How to prune

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