Often growing with little care in the right spot, clematis vines will bloom best when trimmed correctly at least once a year. Knowing how and when to prune clematis can do a lot to keep your vines ...

I do have some pretty clematis vines decorating the top of a wall, some scampering up a tree and one decorating a statue. Clematis is the “queen of the flowering vines”.

Clematis vines, such as this Durand’s clematis (Clematis x durandii), bring height and color to the garden when they climb trellises, fences and arbors.

First, Clematis needs lots of sun but wants cool, rich, moist soil to grow in. Second, Clematis vines want to climb, and are happiest when they can run as high as possible during their growing season.

This is a good time of the year to plant clematis if you're looking to add a perennial vine known as the queen of climbers to your garden.

Clematis aren’t difficult to grow, but there are definitely a few secrets that transform an average vine into a show-stopper, growing vigorously and covered with flowers.

Clematis vines fall into three general categories when it comes to pruning. • Group 1 consists of vines that only bloom on last year’s growth (or old wood).

Clematis plants produce masses of colorful, unique flowers and are relatively easy to prune. They are climbing vines that can easily transform a garden space.

Clematis vines don't have to be pruned regularly, since it’s not necessary for maintaining plant health.

Often growing with little care in the right spot, clematis vines will bloom best when trimmed correctly at least once a year. Knowing how and when to prune clematis can do a lot to keep your vines ...