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Clematis Transplant

SmudgesDadSmudgesDad Posts: 61
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I’ve got the builders coming in and they want me to remove a couple of clematis so they can carry out the work. The clematis are in full flower at the moment so not the greatest time to be messing about with them.
I would like to put them back when the building work is finished so my question is what is the best way to get them out, look after them and then replant in a couple of months?
Thank you.

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  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    Unfortunately I think you should cut them down, water the roots really well before digging them up.  Put them in a large  pot in J.Innes No.3 compost and keep well watered and in the shade. Our resident clematis expert Richard might well have better advice though.  
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
  • SmudgesDadSmudgesDad Posts: 61
    Thanks Lizzie 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I don't think you have much choice under the circumstances SD. At least the builders asked you! 
    As Lizzie says - cut them back and water before lifting. Try and get as big a root ball as you can, and have the pots all ready to put them in. They're fairly tough, and as the weather is a bit more favourable now, it should be easier to keep them happy until you're finished the work. Fingers crossed  :)
    What varieties are they? 
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  • Richard HodsonRichard Hodson Posts: 790

    Excellent advice from Lizzi27 and Fairygirl


  • SmudgesDadSmudgesDad Posts: 61
    Sorry for the delay replying & thanks for your help.
    In answer to FairyGirl they are heracleifolia Stans and Piilu. 
    I cut them back and potted them today but it was such a shame because the heracleifolia was absolutely covered in flowers and bees.
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Well, with any luck they'll survive and recover for a great display of flowers and bees next year.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
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