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Old 28-07-2016, 02:29 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Identifying a Clematis which does not flower

On Wed, 27 Jul 2016 22:57:08 +0100, Charlie Pridham wrote:

On 27/07/2016 12:38, David wrote:
http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/z...yCatUK/Garden%
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It most resembles a group two type which needs cutting back at some
point in summer. It definitely needs repotting! I would expect it to
have buds visible in late march and be in flower May June.

It is however very difficult from just the leaves to be sure, but even
if I am wrong it needs cutting back


Thanks.

(1) When in summer should I cut it back? I am obviously concerned that if
I cut it back when it is in full leaf then it may lose all the energy
producing stuff which goes into the roots. If cut back hard should I
expect it to bud and grow on again during the summer/autumn?

(2) The pot is (relatively speaking) huge. Are you saying that the compost
needs removing and refreshing? I hope you aren't saying that it needs an
even larger pot! :-)

Cheers


Dave R



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