How to prune clematis vine

Question

I have an old clematis vine that has never been pruned. It blooms in summer and I was told that you can’t prune them when they have a lot of old wood. What can I do? It blooms at the top, not anywhere else. Thank you.

Answer 1

Here are some links that will help you.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/pruning-clematis-vines.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/growing-clematis.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/types-of-clematis-plants.htm