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- Q.Fence Climbers - I’m in zone 4-5 in Illinois. I’d like to hide an ugly fence with a climbing flowering plant but ...
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- Q.Clematis - There are different clematis-growing and flowering at different times, in need of a trimming at different times-can you educated me ...
- Q.Clematis - The arch that my clematis is growing over is badly rusted and needs to be replaced. There are 2 Broughton ...
- Q.Pruning Clematis - Hello, I have a large, pink, Clematis Montana which has been in the garden around twelve years. It is at ...
- Q.Clematis - Moved.. Have large trellis full of clematis... Lots of dead stuff...few small blooms. Is it worth saving?
- Q.Pruning Clematis Vines - Recently moved to a house with 2 clematis vines. One is real woody while one is somewhat woody. I've ...
Asked by
Bbg on
March 17, 2018
61201Q.Fence climbers
I’m in zone 4-5 in Illinois. I’d like to hide an ugly fence with a climbing flowering plant but I don’t want to have to cut it back year after year. I’d like for it to just grow and cover the fence.
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
March 17, 2018A.Look into Clematis virginiana, aka Virgin's bower. (avoid the invasive sweet autumn clematis, Clematis ternifolia). Other climbers, like climbing hydrangea, need pruning to keep in check once it has reached the size you desire. If allowed to grow on, they can become a nice groundcover. Here is a run down on common vines. I must mention that English ivy is horribly invasive and will gladly take over your property, trees and all if not kept in check. http://extension.illinois.edu/vines/perennials.cfm
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- Asked by
Joanlola44 on
March 30, 2018
LeedsQ.Clematis
Can you keep clematis in pots?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 31, 2018
Certified ExpertA.Yes! Every other year, you will want to take them out of the pot, then chop of the bottom 1/3 of the roots, and replant on top of fresh soil. This will help it to be able to stay in container without overgrowing it.
This article will give you more information on the care of these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/growing-clematis.htm
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backtoscott on
April 9, 2018
06498Q.Clematis
There are different clematis-growing and flowering at different times, in need of a trimming at different times-can you educated me on the differences?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 10, 2018
Certified ExpertA.Yes, this article will give you the information that you need: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/pruning-clematis-vines.htm
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Sarah Roberts on
April 21, 2018
M16 8LPQ.Clematis
The arch that my clematis is growing over is badly rusted and needs to be replaced. There are 2 Broughton Star clematis plants growing over it. I would have to cut off pretty much all the vines to replace the arch. Would this kill the plants?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 22, 2018
Certified ExpertA.No. This plant can be cut back vigorously, and is a part of yearly or biennial maintenance. This article will help you to know which you have, and when to prune it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/pruning-clematis-vines.htm
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April 24, 2018Q.Pruning Clematis
Hello, I have a large, pink, Clematis Montana which has been in the garden around twelve years. It is at the bottom of a slope, on clay soil, against a west facing wall. The plant is very strong but dominates the garden, I would like to prune it fairly harshly but am concerned that it will not grow back, are you able to give me any advice please?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 28, 2018A.Clematis montana can be cut back hard just after it finishes flowering- taking an overgrown one back to about 12 inches off the ground is recommended. This plant is a member of Clematis pruning group 1, so follow the pruning advice for this group:
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jjrichwine on
April 25, 2018
98759Q.Clematis
Moved.. Have large trellis full of clematis... Lots of dead stuff...few small blooms. Is it worth saving?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 27, 2018
Certified ExpertA.It likely needs regenerative pruning, and fertilizer. This article will help you to identify the type you have, and when to trim it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/pruning-clematis-vines.htm
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April 26, 2018
Spokane WA 99208Q.pruning clematis vines
Recently moved to a house with 2 clematis vines. One is real woody while one is somewhat woody. I've never had this plant before and don't know how to prune it. Can you help?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 27, 2018
Certified ExpertA.Yes, this article will help you to determine your clematis pruning group: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/pruning-clematis-vines.htm
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