When planting several clematis vines next to each other in front of a lattice..how much should you space them?

Generally how much space will each clematis vine take up on the lattice roughly and should most clematis be cut back to the ground each winter after frost?





Thanks for your answers!

When planting several clematis vines next to each other in front of a lattice..how much should you space them?
For most Clematis, you don't need more than one plant every two to three feet. Each year they will grow longer and wider and thicker. Even if you cut them to the ground - the next year you will have a larger plant.





Yes, most Clematis "can" (not should) be cut back to the ground each winter after a frost. Also, if you get a late frost in the Spring that kills the growth..after it has sprouted...cut it again.





If you do not cut it back...it will grow out of the old growth. It depends on whether you want to look at the sticky vine in the winter. Good Luck.
Reply:About 2ft,but the important thing is to ensure that both climbers grow to the same size as one will strangle the other.Needs to be a moist bed,especially with 2 clematis sucking out the water
Reply:Depends on the variety,jackmanni can be left to grow and will cover a large area.Some species hybrids should be cut to the ground each year.other hybrids only need the side shoots shortening.


The only ways to find out are to consult the supplier for advice,study the individual labels or surf the web-it's impossible to generalise.
Reply:the vine will do fine it is the routs you need to worry about they need a good 2 ft area to grow

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