Clematis: Clematis My Angel question, 1 by Desertdenial5

Desertdenial5 wrote:
I planted this clematis last fall along with a mallow that was in a quart size container. They both grew way larger than I ever expected and are now entwined with each other. I was wonder if the clematis can be cut back in either early or late winter? This picture shows the area I am talking about. There is an oblesik in there all though it is completely hidden by these two plants, I would like to purchase a larger oblesik to accommodate this clematis. This clematis also appears to send up runners?