Clematis Spring Pruning

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1. Micro-pruning of spring flowers

2. Light pruning of summer flowers

3. Pruning of Autumn Flowers

It is especially important to prune clematis in spring, when it is about to start growing, and proper pruning will help it bloom. However, spring-blooming varieties should be lightly pruned to avoid insufficient nutrient supply, resulting in delayed flowering. For varieties that bloom in summer, they should be pruned appropriately. Keep the overall plant shape and cut off only the branches without strong buds. For autumn flowers, prune again in spring. Only 3-7 branches should be kept on the branches, and new branches and buds that do not sprout should also be cut off.

1. Micro-pruning of spring flowers

Clematis that bloom in spring are not suitable for pruning at this time. As the flowering period is about to begin, pruning the branches will cause nutrients not to be concentrated on the flowers, but will be used for the growth of the branches. Of course, some dead branches and weak branches still need to be cut off in time to avoid wasting nutrients.

2. Light pruning of summer flowers

Summer-flowering varieties require light pruning in spring. Keep the overall plant shape unchanged, and the branches should not be pruned too short. More than 7 nodes should be retained. Only cut off branches without strong buds, and thin out overly dense branches to avoid affecting internal ventilation and light transmission. You don’t need to prune, but you need to make a big pruning every 3-4 years, leaving about 15-30 cm of the base.

3. Re-pruning Autumn Flowers

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For autumn-flowering varieties, spring pruning can be stronger. Only keep 3-7 branches and cut off all the excess. The new branches that appear at the base of the plant every year are very fragile and need to be pruned appropriately. There are also buds that show no signs of development and there is no need to retain them. Autumn flowers need to be pruned again every year, otherwise their growth will gradually decline and their flowering ability will also be weakened.

2. Light pruning of summer flowers

3. Pruning of Autumn Flowers

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