Clematis cut to ground- will it regrow?

My clematis plants- I don't know what type of clematis I had- was cut down to the ground by a falling trellis- will it regrow?

Clematis cut to ground- will it regrow?
Yes, there is a p ractice used on clematis called coppicing. That is where hardy shrubs such as clematis--that are grown for their foliage, stem coloration, or flower on new growth may be pruned back heavily to the first pair of buds above the soil line. It actually should put out more limbs and flower better than it did. So you should look forward to a beautiful plant in spring!
Reply:Your plant should be fine. Clematis send up new shoots from the base so don't worry.





For future reference you may be interested to know that there are three groups of clematis that require different pruning regimes. This link will help you.


http://www.gardenforum.demon.co.uk/clema...
Reply:It should have no problem coming back next spring. This is usually the normal pruning procedure used because clematis can get somewhat out of hand. You should see new growth begin to sprout from the crown of the plant just below the soil when the weather begins to warm up next spring. Hope this answers your question.





**Billy Ray**