How to prune clematis 'polish spirit'

Late winter to early spring (February–March) before active growth resumes. Cut every stem back to 30–45 cm (12–18 in) above ground, just above a healthy bud pair. Remove entirely any dead or weak stems. Feed with a balanced fertiliser after pruning.

Annually, every late winter. Yes — 'Polish Spirit' is a Group 3 viticella clematis flowering on the current season's growth. Hard annual pruning is essential: without it stems become congested and flowering moves further from the base each year. Cut all growth back to 30–45 cm in late winter, leaving two strong buds per stem.

Cut every stem back to 30–45 cm (12–18 in) above ground, just above a healthy bud pair. Remove entirely any dead or weak stems. Feed with a balanced fertiliser after pruning.