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what would happen if I pruned edith and multi-blue now?

18 years ago

My edith and multi-blue have had a lovely spring. They grow a little tall for their trellis and are attaching themselves to a tree on the other side of the fence. They are just about to fade out of bloom. Can I chop off the tangle on the other side and consider that the #2 post-bloom prune or am I supposed to be pruning more delicately?

Feel free to throw out any thoughts. And, as ever, thanks.

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nckvilledudes
18 years ago
When I prune the type IIs during the growing season after the first flush, I typically cut back by 1/3 minimum and most of the time by half. Clematis will not be hurt by pruning as it stimulates growth which can give you more blooms later in the season.
ltalent
Original Author
18 years ago
Thanks. I'm out the door to do it now. I'm moved them so many times that this is the first year it makes to do it so thanks for the confirmation.
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