Gardening Question ?(clematis )

montycat_2

Hello,

I have a clematis that needs moving .My garden is being landscaped ,and I need to move it .Do I need to prune it down or what .

Totally clueless here .I don't want to lose it as ,it has special memories .

Thanks in advance .

ino58

not to sure if you can move clematis succesfully
if i was you i would give priorswood clematis
in ware a ring they will tell you all you need to
know and more.good luck

Lord_Gardener

Not really the time of year to prune any clematis but if you have to move it carefully dig around plant to get a large root ball and place into a large pot. Take as much growth with plant as possible to reduce 'plant shock'. Try to resite asap and water well. NB June is the time for cuttings - just in case main plant doesn't survive move. Try http://gardenaction.co.uk/ for further advice.

LG

twink

i agree with watering well clematis like to be well watered also like their roots cool so would help to put on a mulch too

jammyjam

When replanting clematis, unlike most other plants, plant it below the original soil level i.e. deeper than it was before (below the next set of nodes on the stems). Clematis can suffer wilt which affects the plant above the soil, so planting below the original soil level ensures that new shoots can come from under the soil if yours falls prey to wilt.

Also, when transplanting anything, especially at this time of year, cut back a lot of the top growth. When you are disturbing the roots it affects the plants ability to take up water, cutting back the top growth will reduce water loss through the leaves and allow the plant to recover more quickly. If putting it in a pot, keep it in a cool shady place until you can replant. Clematis generally like their roots to be cool and their heads in the sun, so when replanting place a stone or bricks over the roots.

Good luck!

marklefty

I would try taking a few cuttings prior to moving then at least you wont lose the plant.
Just cut the last three inches of the end of the plant, dip in water shake, dip in rooting compound, put in compost and water.
Hey presto a few months later more plants