Pruning
Clematis pruning groups 1, 2 and 3 explainedOne question decides how you prune any clematis: when does it flower, and on what wood?
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Grow better clematis, season by season
The Clematis Notebook is an independent guide to choosing, planting, pruning and caring for clematis in British gardens. Every article is checked against trusted horticultural sources, so you can garden with confidence.
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Choosing clematisWhich clematis to grow where: compact varieties for pots, clematis for shade and north-facing walls, and how to match a plant to your garden.Planting & carePlanting depth, position, watering, feeding and dealing with problems such as clematis wilt, explained step by step.PruningClear, group-by-group pruning advice so you know when to cut, how hard, and when to leave well alone.Climbers & garden designUsing clematis in the garden: partnerships with roses, evergreen screens, winter flowers and climbers that work together.
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Planting & care
How to plant a clematis: depth, position and first pruneHalf an hour of careful planting sets a clematis up for decades. Here is how to do it properly.
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The best clematis for containers and how to grow them in potsCompact varieties, the right pot and a steady supply of water: everything a patio clematis needs.
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Clematis wilt: causes, symptoms and what to doA clematis that collapses overnight isn't always lost, and it doesn't always have wilt.
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Clematis for north-facing walls and shadeA sunless wall is no reason to go without clematis. Some flower better there, with colours that stay true.
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Combining clematis with roses: choosing, planting and pruningA classic garden partnership, and an easy one once you pick the right clematis.
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Evergreen and winter-flowering clematis: C. cirrhosa, C. armandii and moreFlowers in January, scent in March and green leaves all year, if you give them shelter.
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Feeding and watering clematis: what they need and whenDeep watering, a spring mulch and the right kind of feed are the keys to a clematis that flowers well.
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