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clematis and Honeysuckle- when to rejuvenate?

earlydazeearlydaze Posts: 105
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I have an overgrown early flowering clematis and honeysuckle growing intertwined.  The undergrowth is very woody and I want to give them a rejuvenating prune. My question is when to do it? if i do it after the clematis flowers, sacrificing this year's honeysuckle blossom will that injure the honeysuckle? I'd prefer to do it then and lose the honeysuckle bloom this year rather than lose next year's clematis blossom by doing it when honeysuckle dormant. thanks

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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    That will be fine.   Just be sure to feed and water when you're done hacking so that they feel inclined to re-grow.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • earlydazeearlydaze Posts: 105
    Thanks for the advice- will liquid seaweed feed be okay or is there something they prefer?
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Clematis are hungry plants and would prefer special clematis feed or tomato fertiliser but seaweed is a fine start if that's what you have.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • earlydazeearlydaze Posts: 105
    have plenty of tomorite-- will use that- thanks for advice. 
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