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How and when, do I prune a trumpet vine?

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Campsis needs its main stems training to form a framework, then prune side shoots back to 2-3 buds in early-spring and cut out any shoot tips that were damaged by winter frost or wind. Feed with sulphate of potash after pruning.

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