Well, the Clematis can be problematic as you probably don't know which pruning category it belongs in. That's ok-most people don't. Wait till Spring and then watch for the first sign of green on the vine. Trim the branches just above the highest spot of green on each. I've been doing this for years and my Clematis thrive. Good luck---
When can i cut back my honeysuckle and clematis?I?
Clematis can be trimmed after it flowers. Check your variety as there are , I believe, 4 pruning schedules for clematis depending on the variety and time of blooming.
Hneysuckle should be tidied up before winter to prevent molds, but early spring is OK too.
Reply:Josie, if your Clematis is an early flowering variety you should cut just the growing tips off now, if it is a late flowering one cut it back to approx' 3-4 inches above ground level. The honeysuckle can also be cut back fairly hard now before the weather starts getting warm enough to start it into bud. If you are growing the honeysuckle over an arch then just cut off the straggly bits and tips it.
Reply:Honeysuckle can be pruned late winter/early spring, before new growth begins.
As for the clematis, it depends on the variety.
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