On Mon, 19 Apr 2004 19:35:57 +0100, "les"
wrote:

In February I planted a Clematis Armandii. It had 2 growth shoots and these
have both grown strongly to about 6 foot. However, there are no signs of any
other shoots developing.

I planted one last summer and it hasn't done much yet. (naybe because
I accidentally cut through the main stem which was going along my
fence!) However my daughter planted one at the end of 2002 summer,
and this year it has gone mad and has been smothered with flowers and
has lots of long whippy growths.
Wait another year and you will see progress I am sure.
Should I cut back the two strong shoots to encourage other shoots to
develop? If so how far should I cut them back?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Les



Pam in Bristol