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Emily Smith

Should you deadhead clematis? A plant expert settles the debate

Picture of pink clematis plant to ask should you deadhead clematis plants.

It's sad to see your once blossoming clematis start to wither and brown in parts, so much so you might be eager to cut the dying flowers off. But should you? We asked a plant expert to reveal if you should deadhead clematis or leave it be. 

Climbing plants are not only wonderful to add height to your planting scheme they're also great as an outdoor shade idea when grown over an arch or pergola and they can make beautiful privacy plants to cover ugly exterior walls. 

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