Clematis: Clem ID, 1 by Carolyn22

Carolyn22 wrote:
I am Carolyn - pirl is Arlene -

I definitely cut it back and give it a drink of epsom salts as Arlene said.

Sharon - do you cut back your type 3's in the spring? I typically do this when I see buds starting, which in our zone can be anytime between February and April. I know a good rule of thumb is to cut them back when the Forsythia blooms. That way it is easier to remember to cut them back. When you cut them back, cut them to the first or second node.