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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 9, 2018
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    This plant will survive in your area over winter just fine. If you want, and it gets cold enough for the plant to go dormant, then you can cut it back about halfway to promote better growth. Otherwise, you can let it continue on naturally with no problem. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/growing-clematis.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 23, 2018
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    You can cut these back, but it is best to know when they flower, since there are multiple types of clematis. You will prune them during different times depending on their type.

    Pruning out of season will damage the next years flowering production, so if you are unsure, then it will be best to leave the growth until you can see what is still alive and what is dead.

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 30, 2018
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    They do survive in your area without much help, but you can give it a little boost. Cut it back to half size after dormancy, and fertilize in the spring. Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/growing-clematis.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 19, 2018
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    This could be a fungal infection. You can apply some wettable sulfur and dolomitic lime to keep the pH stable while the sulfur is working. Cut any dead growth out in early spring before it grows back out. Here is a collection of articles for more information on the care of these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 21, 2018
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    You can winter this in house, and treat it as a houseplant until spring, when you can plant it. This article will give you more information on this plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/growing-clematis.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    January 19, 2019
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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 27, 2019
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    Clematis require a yearly dormancy. You can prune them back pretty hard, but I would only prune one third of the plant each time. I believe your plant will come back just fine. Here is an article on the general care of clematis: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/growing-clematis.htm

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