Should you deadhead clematis? What you need to do to encourage new flowers on your climber

Lilac clematis tied to bamboo canes for support in front of a stone wall.

If you recently added a beautiful clematis climber to your garden, you should consider if you need to deadhead your clematis to keep it healthy and thriving.

Part of the Ranunculaceae family, the perennial (returning each year) clematis is a genus available in literally hundreds of species and colours. It's a fast-growing climbing plant too, when cared for and cultivated, clematis makes an easy climbing plant to elevate your planting scheme.