1、 Pruning time

Clematis is usually pruned in spring and autumn. It is about to sprout in spring and can recover quickly after pruning. Moreover, after winter, many branches have dried up and need to be cut off to promote the growth of new branches. In autumn, it enters the dormancy period, and pruning will not cause the loss of nutrients

2、 How to trim

1. Spring scissors: Spring scissors are mainly aimed at varieties that bloom in summer and autumn. Spring flowering varieties should not be pruned at this time, otherwise it will lead to nutrient loss and difficult to bloom. Summer flowering varieties need light cutting to promote the growth of new branches and accumulate nutrients at the same time. The varieties that bloom in autumn need to be cut again to avoid being too lush and affecting its growth

2. Autumn scissors: Autumn scissors are generally only applicable to varieties that bloom in spring. Since there is no pruning in spring, the over dense branches need to be cut off after dormancy in autumn. Too long branches should also be shortened to promote their growth in the second year

3. Post flowering pruning: Clematis needs pruning after flowering, which can promote it to bloom again. Cut off the remaining flowers in time, and cut off the redundant branches of the varieties that bloom in spring. Pruning should not be too heavy, so as not to affect its recovery

4. Pruning after illness: Clematis also needs pruning after illness. Cut off the diseased branches and leaves to avoid deterioration and infection. The diseased branches and leaves cut off should not be discarded, but should be destroyed in a centralized manner to prevent residual bacteria