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OGL - Clematis

Some clematis bloom on old growth and some on new.  It's my opinion that
it's best to watch them a year and see what they do before pruning.  If
it's a variety that blooms on old growth you could kill any chances of
getting blooms next year.  Plant in the fall as early as you can before
the ground freezes.  Hope this is a little help.  Don't forget a
clematis likes full sun with its roots in the shade.

Speaking of the dormant season, what does one do with clematis for the
winter up here?  I finally planted one (comtesse De Bouchard) that's
just
blooming now.  Do I cut it down after blooming or does it bloom next
year
on old wood?  

Thanks for all your help!
Lena 
Lena36@juno.com
Zone 5 SE Wisconsin

Hi Lena.....

I'm in Upstate New York and have 2 clematis vines.  Mine have finished 
blooming and I just let them die back for the winter.   Then in the
Spring as 
soon as I can get thru the snow -- sometime in early March, I cut them
back to 
about  12 inches from the ground and they have always come back bigger
and 
better than ever.

Hope this helps. 

Take care,   Claire

PS:  I do know that different varities have different needs and maybe
someone 
else on the list will be familiar with your particular one.




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Dawn L Lawrence wrote:
> 
> I have two new Jackmanni clematis which are from Spring Hill.  I am
> assuming that since they mailed them to me now, I can plant them.  I am
> in Zone 6 (Imperial, MO).  Should I put them in the ground?  Should I
> mulch heavily?  Should I put them in a pot over the winter and plant in
> the Spring?  Any help is appreciated.  Here is hoping that I never
> encounter hardpan.
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