Climbing plants
January
Prune wisteria shoots
Action time: 08/01 - 15/01
Prune back any wisteria side shoots to about 10cm (4 in) in length. This pruning ensures that the plant will flower more profusely later on in the year.
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February
Prune summer clematis
Action time: 09/02 - 11/02
Give summer-flowering clematis a hard prune. It sounds drastic, but the plant will put on rapid new growth during spring.
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March
Finish pruning summer clematis
Action time: 02/03 - 03/03
It's not too late to prune summer-flowering clematis. This still allows time for the plant to respond well with new spring growth.
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April
Tie in clematis shoots
Action time: 17/04 - 17/04
Train your clematis up a fence, wall or host plant. Place four canes in the soil around the plant and tie in strong shoots with garden twine.
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Plant sweet peas
Action time: 18/04 - 25/04
Plant out young sweet peas for a scented summer display. Once plants are established, select the strongest shoot and tie it to a cane with garden twine.
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May
Propagate clematis
Action time: 15/05 - 22/05
Take cuttings of your favourite clematis now. Follow our tips for a step-by-step guide.
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June
Prune wisteria
Action time: 20/06 - 05/07
This plant needs summer pruning to restrain growth and also to maintain the short sideshoots on which the flowers develop.
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Watch out for clematis wilt
Action time: 08/07 - 11/07
If your plant appears to be wilting, it may be suffering from clematis wilt. Remove infected material immediately and burn.
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August
Propagate clematis
Action time: 23/08 - 07/09
Propagate your clematis by layering - it has a higher success rate than taking cuttings.
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December
Prune clematis
Action time: 08/12 - 18/12
Cut back summer-flowering clematis to a pair of strong buds to be sure of good growth in the summer.
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Prune grape vines
Action time: 17/12 - 24/12
Prune sideshoots and cut back developing main stems by half their new growth to maintain a good shape.
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