Should I deadhead my clematis plants? Expert advice on how to grow a second crop of clematis

Q. My backyard has a clematis that blooms profusely in the early summer. I’ve often wondered if it is necessary to go out and deadhead it regularly. What’s the best way to care for it?

Clematis can be encouraged to bloom a second time by deadheading their early flowers. There are many different clematis varieties to choose from.