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- Q.Our Clematis Blooms Only At The Bottom Half. Should We Trim Off The Top That Isn’t Blooming? - We have had this clematis for over 10 years as a gift so we aren't aware of what kind it ...
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May 14, 2025Q.Our Clematis Blooms Only At The Bottom Half. Should We Trim Off The Top That Isn’t Blooming?
We have had this clematis for over 10 years as a gift so we aren't aware of what kind it is. It is planted in a corner garden within a 6' fence. Last year, it bloomed on the back side facing the fence. This year is is blooming on the bottom half of the vine. We are wondering if we should trim off the top?
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GKH_Susan on
May 15, 2025
Certified ExpertA.Pruning is desirable for the deciduous clematis (some are evergreen), depending on the type. Since you aren't sure of the variety, it is best to prune after flowering to remove old growth. If you are sure the top doesn't have any buds, go ahead and trim it off now. Here is more:
https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=12472
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- Asked by
Richard Davies on
June 4, 2025
CREWE CheshireQ.Why Have I Got A Multiple Petaled Flower
I have a Clematis, had it for around 10 years. It's cropped back every year after flowering and dying off.Its had damage due to wind blowing fence down too... Recently it's grown quicker than ever and have noticed that there is 1 multiple petaled flower, all the other flowers have 5 petals. Any reason why this is, as this is the first time it's ever happened.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 4, 2025
Certified ExpertA.Most likely, it is a mutation sport. Pretty neat. If you notice that the flowers remain double on that same vine, then I would take a cutting. Make a copy of it. You'd have a really unique cultivar!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-plant-mutation.htm
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