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Hmmm, is there anyway I can encourage my Clematis to flower on the trellis instead of over the top o

Jeff123Jeff123 Posts: 27
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Hmmm, is there anyway I can encourage my Clematis to flower on the trellis instead of over the top of it ???? 

Just like this one !!!
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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I'm not clear, is the picture of your clematis, or is it how you would like yours to behave?

    If it's not yours, can we have a photo of yours so we can get some clues about what's going on  :)  

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Jeff123Jeff123 Posts: 27
    No its how i would like them to look, all clematis grow well, maybe too well, seem to only flower at the top of the plant 
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Which types of clematis are you growing?  Which pruning groups are they in ... correct pruning will help to get them looking their best. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Jeff123Jeff123 Posts: 27
    Pruning group 2. Clematis 'Darius', is one of them
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I'm not terribly successful with Group 2 clems ... my Daniel Deronda is becoming notorious on this forum for my moans about its lack of willingness to grow and put on a good show.  

    I have much more success with C. alpinas and viticellas ... but that's not going to answer your query ... 

    Hopefully @Richard Hodson will see your query ... he is a fount of knowledge about clematis and holds a National Collection ... 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Jeff123Jeff123 Posts: 27
    Thank you anyway, was thinking about maybe nipping out the growing tip...
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    Hi, you have posted this question four times. It's best to keep the discussion on one thread. Thanks
  • Papi JoPapi Jo Posts: 4,254
    Yout post title is much too long (for a title). :/
  • Jeff123Jeff123 Posts: 27
    edited May 2018
    If anyone has anything positive to add to any of my post, I will be very grateful... 
  • Kitty 2Kitty 2 Posts: 5,150
    I'm no expert Jeff, but here's a link to some group 2 pruning advice.
    http://www.taylorsclematis.co.uk/Clematis-pruning.html

    You've missed the window for the spring pruning in March, so you could do yours after flowering in June/July as advised. 
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