These shoots should feel pliable, yet firm. The spaces between clematis leaf nodes are usually several inches or more, so internodal cuttings are taken from semi-ripe wood (preferably without flowers) ...

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Q-Can you tell me what is the procedure and seasonal timing for starting clematis from cuttings? A-Set cuttings of half-mature wood in late summer. Whether to cut between or at the base of the leaf ...

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To cut or not to cut, that is often the question Anne Jaeger gets about clematis. She's got the expert answers for you about this gorgeous climbing vine on the Video of the Week.

If you're looking for a climbing plant that will provide good coverage and lots of colour, look no further than clematis. Dubbed 'the queen of climbers', clematis – a family of hardy, climbing ...

M.B.: Yes, clematis can be divided and grown from cuttings, from layering or even started by seed. The best time to multiply clematis is early spring, when you see signs of green growth on the naked ...

“We have several clematis vines in our garden and do not know their names. Do you advise cutting them this fall or leaving them alone?” Different species and varieties of clematis have more specific ...