I have a huge clematis montana Rubens, 8 years old and it need to be cut back after the flowering periode, neighbour need a new roof
So where to cut and how are the changes for it to survive ????
Pia
Clematis cutting question
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Clematis cutting question
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- doublemom2
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Yup, I have a clematis montana 'Marjorie' (same as your rubens, just a different flower color), that I cut down to about 1 to 2 feet every other year, and it grows back like crazy. I cut it to about 2 feet tall early last year when we were having work done on our house, and it's all the way back up it's post and to the roof again. I've done this at least three times since I've had it, and it comes back every single time.
Hope this helps out,
Andi
Hope this helps out,
Andi
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So do you think I can cut the old thik branches too, or do I need to cut it where I can see new growt ???
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- doublemom2
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Thy - check to see how far down you can see any new growth. I'd try cutting just above any new growth, so that you can be sure it'll come back. On mine, there is new growth within a few inches of the ground, so I can cut it really low and know that there are buds there that will grow.
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That was exactly what I was afraid of..., I have no idea of where the new buds are, but there have been noone in the first 6 feets for years.. have to cut it down carefully
Thanks
Pia
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