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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: 82,724
    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  :)  
    “I am not lost, for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.” Winnie the Pooh







  • 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: 82,724
    Which types of clematis are you growing?  Which pruning groups are they in ... correct pruning will help to get them looking their best. 
    “I am not lost, for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.” Winnie the Pooh







  • Jeff123Jeff123 Posts: 27
    Pruning group 2. Clematis 'Darius', is one of them

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 82,724
    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 ... 
    “I am not lost, for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.” Winnie the Pooh







  • Jeff123Jeff123 Posts: 27
    Thank you anyway, was thinking about maybe nipping out the growing tip...
  • FireFire Posts: 17,116
    Hi, you have posted this question four times. It's best to keep the discussion on one thread. Thanks
  • Papi JoPapi Jo Posts: 3,733
    Yout post title is much too long (for a title). :/
    You are invited to a virtual visit of my garden (in English or in French).
  • 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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