Clematis montana - Pruning after planting
I have just planted two Clematis montana: an 'Elizabeth' and a
'Rubens'. One can never have enough Clematis plants... The tags on the first 2 plants suggest pruning for the 1st year to 30cm (12") from the ground. I wonder if this 'radical' pruning is really necessary. I live in zone 6b (Vancouver area) TIA, Luca |
Clematis montana - Pruning after planting
"Luca" me@home wrote in message ... I have just planted two Clematis montana: an 'Elizabeth' and a 'Rubens'. One can never have enough Clematis plants... The tags on the first 2 plants suggest pruning for the 1st year to 30cm (12") from the ground. I wonder if this 'radical' pruning is really necessary. I live in zone 6b (Vancouver area) That's after one season in the ground, not immediately after planting. While it's not quite as necessary with some of the species clematis as it is with the large flowering hybrids, it does produce a stronger root system and a healthier, more vigorous vine. And yes, one can never have too many clematis. pam - gardengal |
Clematis montana - Pruning after planting
"Luca" me@home wrote in message ... I have just planted two Clematis montana: an 'Elizabeth' and a 'Rubens'. One can never have enough Clematis plants... The tags on the first 2 plants suggest pruning for the 1st year to 30cm (12") from the ground. I wonder if this 'radical' pruning is really necessary. I live in zone 6b (Vancouver area) That's after one season in the ground, not immediately after planting. While it's not quite as necessary with some of the species clematis as it is with the large flowering hybrids, it does produce a stronger root system and a healthier, more vigorous vine. And yes, one can never have too many clematis. pam - gardengal |
Clematis montana - Pruning after planting
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Thanks for the clarification... I am glad I did not start cutting right away. :-) Would Lonicera (belgica and brownii) vines benefit from the same treatment? Also, what is the best time to do that. Luca On Sat, 20 Mar 2004 03:39:39 GMT, "Pam - gardengal" wrote: "Luca" me@home wrote in message .. . I have just planted two Clematis montana: an 'Elizabeth' and a 'Rubens'. One can never have enough Clematis plants... The tags on the first 2 plants suggest pruning for the 1st year to 30cm (12") from the ground. I wonder if this 'radical' pruning is really necessary. I live in zone 6b (Vancouver area) That's after one season in the ground, not immediately after planting. While it's not quite as necessary with some of the species clematis as it is with the large flowering hybrids, it does produce a stronger root system and a healthier, more vigorous vine. And yes, one can never have too many clematis. pam - gardengal |
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