Mid-Atlantic Gardening: Yardening end of April 2014 continuation, 2 by UMD_Terp

UMD_Terp wrote:
OK. So I have a question. I'm not much of a clematis grower and Gita already sent me some good information on the different types. Mine I believe is the most common.

I want it to grow up a truss I made but am timid on cutting it back because every terminal end has a big old bud on it.

Advice please.

Pictured are the truss and plant. The truss is yet to be installed it is waiting (patiently) for paint.