Clematis pruning is done in accordance with the group – only this way it is possible to preserve the species characteristics of these plants and ensure their violent, long-term flowering. Before picking up a scissors or pruner, be sure to find out to which pruning group the vine cultivated in your garden belongs, so as not to accidentally ruin its natural beauty.
Pruning is an important agrotechnical technique for growing clematis.and she should be given special attention. Timely and proper molding contributes to the development of a healthy, resistant to adverse factors, beautiful and abundantly flowering plants.
Depending on the belonging of clematis to one or another garden group, the principles and methods of molding vary considerably. The distribution of plants according to this characteristic allows you to systematize the entire huge range.
On this page you will learn about clematis varieties of different pruning groups and you can see in the photo how the formation of vines is performed.
What you need to know about clematis belonging to the 3rd pruning group
When choosing seedlings of an ornamental plant, special attention should be paid not only to the external characteristics, frost resistance, description of the variety, but also to know the pruning group. The third group is suitable for the central part of Russia. In this case, the plant is cut completely.
Due to this procedure, more and more shoots appear on clematis every year, the root system is intensively developing. Sometimes you even have to thin out the bushes. If a bunch of shoots gathers in the center, they prevent each other from developing, creating a shadow. Clematis grow more slowly in the sun, but bloom more abundantly.
A young bush in the year of planting is cut off completely, so it will take root better and overwinter. In plants of this group, cuttings of shoots leave only 2–3 buds. It is advisable to plan the time of the procedure in the middle of autumn in order to be in time before the frost.
Important! Considering that flowers appear on young vines, it makes no sense to leave old lashes.
Over time, the bush grows and looks untidy. Therefore, in the spring, the shoots are removed. The pruning scheme is as follows:
- vines, which had inflorescences last year, are removed, leaving the bottom 2 buds;
- sick, frozen, two- and three-year-old shoots are cut off;
- new shoots that appeared last year, but did not bloom, should not be touched.
Varieties of 3 groups of pruning
There are a lot of varieties of clematis included in the third pruning group, but then the best representatives are highlighted with a description and photo.
Large-flowered
Large-flowered clematis are very popular among flower growers. They look spectacular on the site.
Salute of Victory
Shoots grow up to 2,5 m in length. The foliage is complex, dark green. Inflorescences are open, 15–16 cm in size. Anthers are light lilac. Sepals are pointed, oblong-rhomboid shape. The color smoothly goes from lilac to deep purple hue. Budding period July – August.
Cosmic melody
Shoots grow 2,5–3 m in length. Single flowers are formed at the 5–6 upper node. The size of the inflorescences is on average 9–12 cm. The leaves are odd-pinnate. Sepals are diamond-shaped, velvety, scarlet in color. Blooms in July – August. Needs pruning.
Golden jubilee
Liana is on average 2–2,5 m. The foliage is simple, trifoliate. Young growth has a purple tint. The inflorescences are large, 15–18 cm in size, in the shape of a star. Sharp purple sepals, 6–8 pieces. Anthers are light yellow. Buds form on new branches from July to September.
Biryuzinka
The length of the shoots is 2,5–3 m. The foliage is bright, juicy, of a characteristic shape. Flowers in the open state 10-12 cm. Sepals on average up to 7 pieces, velvet texture, diamond-shaped, with sharp tips, dark blue. Anthers are yellow. Flowering occurs in June and lasts until August.
Smoky
The average length of shoots is 2,5 m. The foliage is trifoliate, deep green in color. There are 6 sepals, they have an original shape. Inflorescences 15 cm in size, gray-blue. Opening of buds begins in July, flowering ends in August.
Mephistopheles
Lianas are long, up to 4 m. Inflorescences appear on the 9-10 upper node of young shoots. Their size is 12-14 cm. The edges of the petals are twisted outward. Sepals have an oval shape with pointed tips, velvety. The color is dark purple, closer to black. Differs in good immunity to fungal infections. Blooms profusely in mid-July and continues to bloom until October.
Important! Deep pruning for the winter is recommended.
Small-flowered
Small-flowered plants of the 3rd pruning group attract gardeners by the fact that they make it possible to plant polygamy of different varieties. They are distinguished by abundant and long flowering, as well as an interesting shape.
Clematis burning
The length of the lashes is 5 m. Due to the good branching, the bush reaches 4 m in width. The inflorescences are in the shape of a cross with a lush sepal inside. There are only 4 petals. Buds are small, but there are many of them. The aroma is sweet with subtle almond notes. Blooms in July – August.
Manchurian
The height of the bush varies from 2 to 5 m. The sizes are compact. The size of the flowers is 2,5 cm, the shape is cruciform. The color is white. There are four petals. The aroma is light, barely perceptible. Frost resistant. Flowering time – June – July.
Princess Diana
The bush is up to 3 m high. The clematis itself is small, up to 7 cm. The shape is bell-shaped. Petals – 4. The color is pale pink with a white edge. Abundant flowering begins in July and lasts until autumn. Full pruning of old shoots is expected in October.
Princess Kate
The variety belongs to the Texas hybrids. The bush is more lush, up to 4 m in height. The size of the inflorescences is 6 cm. The shape of the bell is at first half-closed, then it opens. The petals are light lilac. The middle is dark pink. Blooms all summer.
Important! It tolerates winter well.
Arabella
The bush is compact, low, reaches a height of 2 m. It can grow on a support and without it. The flowers are large, the size is 10 cm. The color of the petals is purple with pronounced grooves. Flowering is so abundant that foliage is almost invisible. Time – June – October.
Avanhard
Bred in 2004 by breeders from the UK and was immediately included in the third pruning group. The height of the bush is 3 m. Clematis is 5 cm in diameter. The petals are pink, the core is terry. Differs in high winter hardiness with full pruning in the fall. Blooms in July – September.
Terry clematis 3 pruning groups
Very showy and attractive flowers. Due to their unusual texture, they give the site an original look.
Purplea Captive Elegance
The size of the vine is 3-4 m in length. This clematis is used as a ground cover plant. The size of the petals is small, the texture is terry, it looks slightly wrinkled in appearance. The color is burgundy. Flowering period – July – September.
Mazury
The size of the shoots is 2-3 m. The color of the petals is spotted, pale blue. The texture of the inflorescences resembles papyrus paper. The size is large. Unpretentious subspecies, grows in shady places. Bloom is observed from June to September. The variety is also known as Crater Lake.
Stasik
The terry clematis variety of the third pruning group belongs to the selection of M.F. Sharonova. Looks great in combination with other shrubs. Inflorescences are velvety. The color is unusual, wine red. Compact size – up to 2 m.
Blue flame
The height of the third group clematis is 3,5–4 m. The flowers are large, up to 18 cm in size. The color is violet-blue with a white central stripe. Anthers are yellowish. A large mass of inflorescences is located at the bottom of the bush. In the spring, semi-double species are met. It blooms badly in partial shade. The budding period is from July to September. After flowering, it is supposed to prune the vines for the winter.
White clematis varieties 3 pruning groups
White clematis of 3 pruning groups give the site a unique and beautiful look. They create coziness. White is a symbol of purity.
Summer snow
The subspecies has been known since 1964. The shoots are tall, the length is 7 m. The foliage is large, complex, with 5-7 buds of a dark green hue. Flowers are collected in inflorescences of 6 pieces. When unfolded, their diameter is 7 cm. Sepals are white. Anthers are yellow. The flowering period is July – September. The aroma is delicate, sweet.
Rococo
The result of Estonian breeders. The average length of the liana is 1,5–2 m. It weaves well over supports, other shrubs and trees. Medium in size, white with cream veins. It blooms luxuriantly from July to August.
John Huxtable
Another bright representative of white clematis of the 3rd pruning group. A variety with pure white petals and creamy stamens. Blooms from mid to late summer. Moderate growth. The petals are flat, wide. Looks good as contrast against a dark background.
Important! Resistant to fungal diseases.
Paul Ferges
The variety is branchy. During the summer, a young shoot can grow up to 7 m. At the same time, vines have good tenacity to various supports. Flowers are medium in size. The color is white, the core has a greenish tint. Flowering time July – October.
Huldin
This representative of white varieties of clematis of the 3rd pruning group has a delicate flowering and a delicate aroma. Lianas are long, growing up to 7 m. The inflorescences are beautifully shaped, large. The petals are deep white. The diameter of the inflorescence of clematis is 8 cm. Sometimes a lilac shade appears. The flowering time is short: the beginning is at the end of summer, and the end of the process is in September.
Varieties of pink clematis 3 groups
Such varieties evoke a romantic mood. The pink color represents tenderness and dreaminess. The colors are varied: from pale pink to pink-purple.
The Danube
The variety was developed in Poland in 1996. The height of the bush is 2–2,5 m. The flowers are large, 16 cm in size. The color of the petals is pink with beige stamens. Blooms in June. It is characterized by frost resistance, which is valuable for the climate of Central Russia.
Yalta sketch
The author of this variety of clematis of the 3rd pruning group was M. A. Beskaravaynaya in 1973. Fully open flowers are flat. Diameter – 15-16 cm. The color is intense pink, but the brightness depends on weather conditions. With sufficient light, the petals fade, becoming pale pink. The first flowering occurs in mid-June, and the second bloom in August. The variety has an international certificate.
Hagley Hybrid
The difference between this clematis is an unusual pink shade. The length of the lashes is 3 m. Large inflorescences reach 16 cm. The color of the petals is soft pink with crimson stains, the top of the stamens is bright red. They bloom in July, and finish the process in August.
Important! The variety is frost-resistant.
Comtess de Bouchaux
Lianas are 3–4 m long. Clematis flowers are large, up to 15 cm. The color of the petals is pink, a slight waviness is noticeable along the edge. The core is yellow. The variety has a long flowering period starting in July.
Pink Fantasy
It is a liana shrub 2,5 m high. Suitable for growing in containers. The color of the flowers is pale pink. The size of the blossoming clematis buds is 15 cm. Petals are up to 7 pieces. Anthers are brown. Blooms in July.
2-I group
Andromeda (Andromeda) – a variety up to 3 m with semi-double pale pink flowers. There is a bright stripe in the center of the petals. The second wave produces simple cups.
Bałtyk (Baltika) blooms in two waves – at the beginning and at the end of summer. The flowers are single-row, wide, with long lilac petals.
Barbara Dibley (Barbara Dibley). Large-flowered variety of lilac tone with a raspberry stripe. Prefers partial shade.
Belle of Woking (Belle of Woking) in the first wave gives double flowers of a lilac-steel shade. Height – 1,5 – 2 m.
Countess of Lovelace (Countess of Lovelace – Countess of Lovelace) has double lilac flowers up to 15 – 20 cm in diameter in the first half of summer. The second bloom produces non-double cups.
Daniel Deronda (Daniel Deronda) – 2-meter shrub with large blue flowers. The first wave contains multi-petal calyces.
Diamond Ball (Diamond Ball – “Diamond Ball”) blue clematis, blooms almost all summer. Its difference from other varieties is consistently double flowers on both young and last year’s shoots.
Dr Ruppel has gained popularity for its large pink petals with a bright stripe and wavy edges.
Fireworks (Fireworks) has large flowers of a dark lilac hue. Each petal has a crimson red carpet.
HF Young blooms profusely on last year’s shoots. The color is bright blue.
Marie Boisselot (Marie Boisselot) is a snow-white large-flowered variety of 3 meters in height, blooms in two waves with a small gap.
Misayo (Misayo) is attractive for the special coloring of the petals. It is white with a rich lilac border.
Moonlight (Moonlight – “Moonlight”). The middle name is Yellow Queen. The lemon tone of the petals is unusual. Requires sheltered semi-shaded areas.
Multi Blue is a compact (up to 2 m) climbing plant with stable double blue flowers.
Nelly Moser (Nelly Moser) – delicate cultivar up to 3 m. Flowers are large, white with a pink stripe in the center.
Proteus. Proteus is a mythical sea creature. The cultivar shows semi-double, light purple flowers in the first half of summer. Further, young shoots begin to bloom, giving single-row cups.
The President is a famous variety with large blue flowers. Height – up to 2,5 meters. The flowering period is June-July, again in August.
Clematis 3 pruning groups: varieties for the Urals
Many people believe that bright and exotic plants cannot be grown in the harsh climate of the Urals. This statement is wrong. In the photo below, the varieties of clematis are 3 pruning groups, which are successfully cultivated by flower growers in cold regions.
Gipsy Queen
Liana clematis of the third group reaches 2,5-3,5 m. The shrub forms up to 15 new shoots per year. Inflorescences are rather big, up to 15 cm. Sepals are open, dark purple in color. Blooms in July and the process lasts until October. Resistant to frost and fungal diseases.
Bella
Shoots reach 2 m in length. Inflorescences are medium-sized, 12-15 cm. Flowers in the form of stars, yellow. Towards the end of flowering, they acquire a white tint. The variety is characterized by high frost resistance.
Rouge cardinal
It is characterized by an average size of a bush, up to 2,5 m. The foliage is divided and consists of three leaves. The flowers are large, up to 15 cm. There are only 4 petals. They are arranged in the shape of a cross. The color is dark purple. The flowering period is July – September.
Ville de Lyon
The height of the liana is 3,3–3,5 m. The foliage is formed from five buds, complexly dissected. Single shoots are formed on the long peduncle of this year. With full disclosure of the buds, the size of clematis is 15 cm.The color is dark red, but the color may fade in the sun.
Purple star
This variety of clematis of the 3 pruning groups is one of the oldest, but is still popular. Bred back in 1885. Differs in lush flowering of large inflorescences. Resistant to diseases and adverse weather conditions.
Viola
Shoots grow up to 2,5 m. The foliage is complexly dissected, consists of three parts, a dark green shade. Clematis flowers are large, up to 15 cm. The color is dark purple with burgundy veins. The flowering period is long.
Care
In order for such a decorative liana to become a real decoration of the garden or home for a long time, it is necessary to follow certain rules when leaving and planting.
Lighting
Clematis of the third pruning group prefer good diffused light, so it should be planted in lighted garden areas or on the west side. If you plan to grow in the house, it is better to choose boxes or flowerpots for this on balconies or loggias. Liana needs to be protected from the wind. In low light, the color of the buds may change.
Humidity
Another important point when caring for clematis of the 3rd pruning group is humidity. It should be medium, if there is not enough of it – the flowers will become smaller, with an excess – a fungal disease may develop or the plant will die altogether.
Temperature
These vines can withstand from 6 degrees below zero to +30 degrees. However, it is recommended to avoid extreme heat, organize ventilation and constant humidification. The most optimal temperature for clematis is +20 degrees.
Watering
The plant requires watering once a week. If it’s hot, you need to increase the number of watering to 1. For young clematis, 3-10 liters of water will be required at a time, for adult plants – up to 20 liters, if the vine grows in a box – up to 40 liters.
The best varieties of clematis 3 pruning groups for Siberia
Among clematis belonging to the third pruning group, varieties with a late flowering period are most suitable for Siberia. In cold climates, the buds open once, but abundantly. As a rule, they bloom in July, and the process lasts until September. After completion, the plants are pruned, leaving 2 buds. The root system is prepared for further wintering.
Jacquemane
They have a maximum length of 3,5 m. The bush throws out 8 cm purple inflorescences. The petals are velvety. The core is yellow. The bush blooms in the middle of summer, the process ends with the arrival of autumn. This variety does not require special care, so any beginner can grow Zhakmalu.
Luther Burbank
The variety is common and can be bought in many nurseries. An adult specimen reaches a height of 2,5–3 m. On long vines, large, up to 25 cm, beautiful flowers of a lilac hue are formed. The budding period occurs in June and lasts until September.
Warsaw night
The bush is high – 3,5–4 m. The growth force is medium. Inflorescences are located along the entire length of the liana. Large size – up to 20 cm in diameter. The color is red-violet with a magenta stripe that runs through the center. Over time, the shade of the petals changes, acquiring a dark purple color. The plant blooms in June, and stops the process in October, it is then that pruning is recommended.
Romance
A clematis bush grows up to 2,5 m. The flowers are mostly small, the size is 10 cm. Dark purple, the petals seem to be black. The middle is painted in a contrasting bright color. The petals curl downward, which adds volume. Abundant flowering begins in mid-summer and lasts until autumn. Then cropping is required.
Minister
Country of origin – Estonia. The flowers are large and the bushes are short. They grow no more than 2,5 m in height. The petals are lilac-blue with a pink line in the middle. The edges are uneven. Clematis easily attaches to all kinds of supports, crawling onto the walls of the building. Full pruning is done in the fall.
The most beautiful clematis of the third pruning group
These varieties of clematis of the 3 cropping group do not require presentation, they can be recognized only by looking at the photo. The most beautiful and popular views.
Elegy
The variety is used to decorate gazebos, as it grows quickly. The height is 3 m. There are many flowers on the vines. They are large, 13–15 cm in size. The color is blue-violet, which eventually fades in the sun and becomes less bright. There is a strip of magenta in the center. The time for the appearance of buds falls on July, ends with the arrival of autumn.
Victoria
The variety is characterized by large flowers up to 20 cm in diameter. Extraordinary color distinguishes clematis from other plants. The color is pink-red with a contrasting stripe. Anthers are yellow. The bulk of the inflorescences is concentrated in the upper part of the shoots. Blooms luxuriantly in July – September.
Nikolay Rubtsov
Clematis of the third pruning group grows up to 3 m. The blossoming bud acquires a purple hue, its size is 16 cm. There is a strip in the middle. The edges are wavy. The core is yellow. The flowering period consists of two stages: the first begins in July, but after a month withers from the heat, the second – August – September, but less abundant.
Ernest Markham
Clematis is rightfully considered one of the best varieties of the 3 pruning group. Has a rich, bright red color of inflorescences. It grows slowly, blooms in July, but very luxuriantly. Lianas are easily attached to natural supports, arches.
Important! Winters well, but careful pruning is required.
Dr. Ruppel
Unpretentious variety. It is developing rapidly, actively growing. Attaches to vertical supports, walls of buildings. The flowers are large, size 20 cm. The color is pink with white stripes around the edges.
1 pruning group: clematis blooming in early spring ↑
These are clematis that do not require pruning.
They bloom on old shoots and only in spring.
Don’t take literally “don’t cut.” Rather, this type of clematis cannot be cut in autumn or spring. During this time, they are gaining strength to bloom in early spring. But in July, after flowering, you can carry out a rejuvenating pruning with the removal of weak and dead branches, as well as non-lignified shoots.
Further, the lashes are shortened by a third, but not higher than 1,5 m from the ground. Then they are rolled up, laid on the ground and carefully covered for the winter.
This type includes the following types:
- alpina group,
- armandi group,
- cirrhosa group,
- montana group,
- macropetal family.
