1、 Pruning overwintering

Most Clematis will go into dormancy in winter and resume growth in spring. For spring flowering varieties, pruning is needed before winter. Cutting off the overly dense and long branches is conducive to the germination of new branches in the second year. Other varieties are usually pruned in late winter and early spring to help them recover their growth

2、 How to survive the winter

1. Suitable temperature: Clematis is suitable for growing in a warm environment. When the temperature is lower than 5 ℃ in winter, the plant will enter the dormancy period, and then begin to fall leaves in about 1-2 weeks. For some varieties that are not resistant to cold, they should be properly insulated to avoid frostbite

2. Sufficient light: Clematis can not grow without sufficient light. Ensure at least 6 hours of light every day, especially in winter. It can also improve the temperature of the environment

3. Water and fertilizer management: after Clematis enters the dormancy period, the demand for water is not high, so watering only needs to keep the basin soil slightly wet. Fertilizer should also be applied properly in winter, and slow-release fertilizer should be selected to avoid burning the roots with concentrated fertilizer