How much and when to prune clematis?

Question

How can you tell whether the clematis flowers are on last year`s wood or new growth? If it flowers on new growth, should this be cut right back? Ours are growing in a basement gulley, so sunshine is much better at higher levels. Does this affect the pruning?

thank you for the advice.

Answer 1

You have to know the flowering time to know when to prune these. A general rule is to prune them directly after the flowers die for the year.

This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/pruning-clematis-vines.htm