I have similar sized pots with 3 Clematis varieties in each one .......I
keep them well fed and watered and planted them using planting membrane plus
gravel over the top
This stops the dreaded Vine weevils as they love Clematis roots too
Wonderful Clematis display in mine right now


"Pete" wrote in message
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I just purchased three old oak half wine barrels. planning on putting
Clematis H.F young in them as it is supposed to be good in containers.
What should i line them with? or do i have to. will they rot after a
while from the soil and moisture. On the barrel it says keep moist so
the metal rings do not slip off......getting confused

Pete.
Cobble Hill BC Canada