clematis 'Vera'

clematis 'Vera' · Pruning

clematis 'Vera' · Clematis 'Vera'

Plant in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. Plant with the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. See clematis cultivation

Watering: Deep watering with cool roots, avoid soggy crownSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeSkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

How to Prune clematis 'Vera'?

Established plants usually need no routine pruning. If needed, trim overlong shoots and remove damaged growth to healthy buds after flowering in mid- to late spring, once frost risk has passed.