How do I winterize Clematis in Southeast Michigan (just north of Detroit, not on the water)?

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How do I winterize Clematis in Southeast Michigan (just north of Detroit, not on the water)?
When the Clematis plants have been planted about 6 inches deeper than they were in the pot, they are winter hardy. Mulch in the Spring with well-rotted manure or compost. However there are 3 different groups of Clematises with distinct pruning requirements.


Group A- This variety of Clematis develops flowers on last year's stems. To avoid growing a jungle cut down the stems of these varieties after blooming to about 18 inches from ground level but not later than the end of June.New stems will grow which will produce flowers the next year. This method is suitable for B.C. Canada.


Group B - Flowers on old and new stems.


Group C - Flowers on new stems. Cut plant down to about 1 ft in Spring.


Herbaceous Species grow more like a sprawling shrub.
Reply:It should be fine through winter. Did you plant its roots a few inches deeper than normal? Winter shouldn't hurt it if you didn't, its just a good idea in case of die back so that it can come back. Depending on what type of clematis it is, you will either prune it in spring or not.
Reply:Clematis is winter tolerate in most cases, and if you bought yours in Michigan it is probably hardy in your area. All you need do is wait for the first freeze, which will kill back this years growth. Prune back to the ground, and it will come up again in the spring, and grow past this years growth.

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