Brown leaves on 'The President' clematis. Should I cut it back?

by Sandy Lockwood

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My 'The President' just finished blooming and now the lower leaves and stems are turning brown and drying up. Should in it it back? I live in Michigan.

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Janet Pizaro on Jul 23, 2017

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/clematis-suddenly-turn-brown-86626.html

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Sandy Lockwood on Jul 23, 2017

Thank you, Janet. I'll try cutting it back and keep an eye on it.

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