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Hi, I usually cut this clematis back in the autumn but due to my wife being ill didn't get round to it. Is it now too late to risk cutting it back with all the frost about?

Hi, I usually cut this clematis back in the autumn but due to my wife being ill didn't get round to it. Is it now too late to risk cutting it back with all the frost about?

Comment from Michael Flynn
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Hi, I usually cut this clematis back in the autumn but due to my wife being ill didn't get round to it. Is it now too late to risk cutting it back with all the frost about?
Posted: Monday 5th of December 2016 09:41 AM

  • Re: Hi, I usually cut this clematis back in the autumn but due to my wife being ill didn't get round to it. Is it now too late to risk cutting it back with all the frost about?

    Mr P Skeggs-Gooch
    Hi Michael,
    I'd leave it until the frost is over. Usually Will Goodwin is advised for Feb/March pruning and to cut it about 1/2 to 2/3 the area you want to cover. (light prune or group 2)
    I hope that is of help.
    Peter
    Replied: Friday 16th of December 2016 09:29 PM

  • Re: Hi, I usually cut this clematis back in the autumn but due to my wife being ill didn't get round to it. Is it now too late to risk cutting it back with all the frost about?

    Seasons Gardening
    Hi,
    I think you will be fine cutting it back even in the middle of winter,
    it is a Clematis in the pruning group 2 which are all cut back in late winter, early spring and sometimes after their first flush of flowers.
    For more info, https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=346

    Hope that helps,
    Franne
    Replied: Saturday 17th of December 2016 09:48 AM
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