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Nelly Moser Clematis Browning at Base: Normal Aging, Prune by Type

Clematis often brown at bottom while top stays green. Mulch roots, feed low‑nitrogen fertilizer. Identify pruning group (1, 2, or 3) at homeofclematis.net and prune accordingly. Two‑year‑old plants still building roots.

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