Clematis Breaking Bud Early
- Keith Funk
- Feb 3
- 1 min read
Q: I know clematis like to start growing very early in the spring, but mine have already start to break bud. I’m assuming it’s due to our unusually warm weather this winter. How do I handle that?
A: There’s not much you can do to stop them. That’s going to be up to Mother Nature and the weather. The best you can do is keep them well watered this winter and make sure there is a 1-2” layer of mulch on the ground to keep the roots cool and conserve moisture. I would still wait until late February to do any pruning.
Read our Q & As with Keith Funk answering common Colorado gardening questions here. You can also hear him on the Garden Wise Radio Show
