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Is this a clematis?

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Definitely @Sunnyspot   :)
    Has it just been dug up? I can't see the pic clearly enough
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • SunnyspotSunnyspot Posts: 59
    Yes it’s been dug out so has root base . From what’s been said I’m thinking I need to treat like a clematis maybe and see what happens. Because not sure how big it will grow I only have one place it could spread and that is partial to shade area so wasn’t sure if it would work there. Or if possible in container but prob too big for container 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I'd cut it back then. It'll struggle if it's that size, and you can't ensure whether the whole root system is there. 
    Get it into a decent sized, deep container, water it well, and keep it out of the sun.
    I'd also agree that it's a montana by the look of it.
    You'll need plenty of room and the right site, so don't rush into planting it. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Silver surferSilver surfer Posts: 4,719
    edited May 2020
    Loraine3 said:
    Doesn't look like Clematis, looks more like Virgina Creeper, which can be a thug, although looks nice in Autumn, depending on where you plant it.
    Sorry to be late to this thread with this response.
    Parthenocissus quinquefolia......   common name Virginia creeper can be ruled out.
    This has 5 leaflets arranged like fingers on a hand.ocissus quinquefolia

    Perthshire. SCOTLAND .
  • SunnyspotSunnyspot Posts: 59
    Thank you everyone. I think I agree with the comments and can see it needs to be in flower to properly identify. So I think will pot it up into v large pot with some support , see what happens. Dependent on growth and Once flowers will be better placed to choose correct location 
    thank you to everyone for help and advice !
    happy gardening today , looks like warm day due 🤞
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It needs time to recover - it's just been dug up  :/

    Up to you though @Sunnyspot. I have great conditions for them , but I know what I'd do with it just now  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • SunnyspotSunnyspot Posts: 59
    Ok thank you , the partial shade I wasn’t sure if not enough sun but take your point about size of roots/ pot needed
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    They're more than happy in some shade, or in plenty of sun, but if you decide to pot it up to let it recover, keep it out of full sun. It only makes it harder for them to stay hydrated and recover well. 
    Even plants which love full on sunny conditions will struggle to thrive well if subjected to that when they're needing time :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • SunnyspotSunnyspot Posts: 59
    Thank you. I have found spot may work, going to plant today and will show results later . Thank you everyone!
  • BijdezeeBijdezee Posts: 1,484
    Please cut it back by a third  - it really will give it more chance of survival. Moving a clematis in this warm weather is touch and go imo. 
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