QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsPruningClematis Pruning 0 Vote Up Vote Down marie Hardiman asked 13 years ago Does Clematis alpina Frances Riva need regular pruning and if so at what time of year. 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago No clematis absolutely needs pruning, but if it is getting unruly, you can take out some shoots after flowering.