On Thu, 24 Apr 2003 15:52:37 +0100, Andrew
wrote:

Probably best to prune it to about 10", just above a pair of leaves, and
move it. I think that it will succeed if you keep it well watered.

Thanks Emrys. I'll give it a go. Shame that it's just coming into flower
:-(

No, not a shame. Pruning it hard back after it has flowered is
perfect for the plant too. It is then redirecting its energy from
sexual reproduction to vegetative growth. Perhaps the only better time
is when the plant is sleepy in the winter and you are too late for
that.

Undoubtedly you will have to sever some fairly large roots when you
move it and all the delicate root hairs will lose their cosy niche.
The plant likes to be kept in balance viz a viz ratio of plant above
ground and root below. What you will in effect be doing is removing
from each 'end' (so to speak).

Some plants are better at adjusting to upsets in this balance than
others. You'll just have to remind yourself that the Clematis wants to
survive just as much as you want it to.

If I have just talked a load of ********, I would be grateful if
someone could contradict me.

Huss

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