removing seed pod and also cutting back a clematis

now that my butterfly weed plants have beautifully covered the planting bed I am wondering if it is alright to remove the seed pods as I do not have room for more plants popping up.
I have and older clematis that blooms in spring and occasionally a bloom or two in summer it is getting unruly if cut back down to about 18″ will it do harm?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 08/14/2017 @ 9:48 pm

Yes, you can dead head the spent flowers.
This article will help with Clematis pruning.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/pruning-clematis-vines.htm ^[1]

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