Cutting clematis - That's how it's done!

The Clematis is one of the most beautiful climbing plants. Read here how to achieve through proper cutting, better growth and lush flowers.

The Clematis is a fast-growing clematis, which blooms particularly lush. For this reason, the Clematis must be cut every now and then. The heyday of the clematis depends on the variety, generally between April and July. A real pruning is necessary so that this flower splendor always returns. There are three types: spring, summer and two-flowering. And that's how it's cut.

Cut clematis spring flower

These plants form their buds already in the autumn or late autumn, so that they can be admired in spring in the same time in full bloom. Here, the side shoots are shortened directly after flowering. Not too strong and preferably not cut into the old wood.

Cut Clematis summer flower

These varieties grow from below, that is, old wood is not present here. They are therefore not cut directly after flowering, but only in the spring before the plant starts to grow. Then the main shoots are cut back about 30 - 50 cm above the ground (see picture). But be careful: Do not cut too soon, as the clematis is very sensitive to frost.

Cut Clematis twice-flowering

Anyone who has particularly hardy varieties, such as the 'Clematis Alpina' in his garden, does not have to pay much attention to care. Here only the flowered flowers are removed. You do not have to cut back the shoots. However, at a distance of about 4 to 5 years, you should also carry out a "radical cut" here, so that the plant can "recover". A so-called rejuvenation cut. The pruning is done so far that only 30 centimeters of shoots remain. Sometimes it takes over to trim such a beautiful plant radically, but if you stick to the above-mentioned cutting specifications, then you can look forward to gorgeous and especially lush flowering Clematis in the garden and on the balcony. Try it!