Pruning Guide
After the description of each clematis in the catalogue PG1,PG2 or PG3 will be listed, this refers to the pruning group that the clematis belongs to.Group 1 Pruning Instructions (P.G.1)
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First August/September cut back stems to 30 cm above the ground. | | Second August/September cut back stems to 1m above ground.
During subsequent years cut out dead or weak stems after flowering. |
Group 2 Pruning Instructions (P.G.2)
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First August/September cut back stems to 30cm above the ground level | Second August/September cut backstems to 1m above round level | Third August/September and subsequent years cut back all stems to a pair of buds |
Group 3 Pruning Instructions (P.G.3)
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First August/September cut back stems to 30cm above ground level | | Second August/September and subsequent years reduce
all stems to just above base of the previous season’s
growth within 75cm of soil level. |
