Clematis transplant to another place in autumn, spring or summer

Climbing plants, and especially flowering ones, can give the site a special charm. One of such spectacular vines is clematis. It is very unpretentious, and some varieties are quite frost-resistant. But there are some points when growing this vine that require a special approach. Transplanting is one of them. This process should be approached responsibly so as not to harm the plant.

Clematis transplant

Clematis transfers the transplant very hard. The roots of this plant are delicate and vulnerable, they recover for a long time and adapt to a new planting site.

Also, to move this plant to another site, you will have to cut its long shoots. This will make it impossible to admire the lush flowering of clematis in the year of planting.

Abundant Clematis Flowering

Causes

The need to move the liana to another place can arise in several cases:

• The size of the bush is too large and the area for further growth is not enough.
• The age of the plant requires its rejuvenation.
• There is a need for a new instance and it was decided to obtain it by dividing the bush.
• Initially, the landing site was chosen incorrectly.
• There was a need for construction or repair work directly at the place of growth of the vine.
• Clematis is affected by the disease and for recovery requires a change in its place of growth.

Transfer

Particular difficulties during transplantation may occur if the plant is already an adult and its size is large. Removing the root system with a large lump of earth will be problematic. Also, removing shoots from the support can be difficult.

When to transplant clematis

To carry out this agrotechnical procedure, you can choose both autumn and spring. Timing for each region may vary depending on climate.

When replanting in the spring, this work should be started only when the ground is well warmed up and the threat of frost has passed. The time of autumn planting should be determined so that the plant has time to grow stronger before the onset of cold weather.

In some cases, it may be necessary to move the liana in the summer. This option is possible, but it is better to avoid it. If nevertheless a Clematis transplant to another place is necessary in the summer, two important rules must be observed:

• Two to three days before transplantation, clematis should be well watered, which will provide its roots with moisture for the first time after moving.
• After removing the root system with a lump of earth, it must be wrapped with a dense cloth. This will prevent the loss of moisture due to heat and sunshine.

It is also worth considering that the opportunity to enjoy flowering this year will not work.

Transplant dates for different regions

Due to the fact that clematis is unpretentious and very frost-resistant, it can be grown in almost all regions of Russia. But applicable to each individual region, the answer to the question - "when to transplant clematis - in the fall or in the spring?" may be different.

Siberia

Even in Siberia, this liana can fully grow and develop. To do this, observe the planting dates and the rules for caring for the plant.

It is better to transplant clematis in the conditions of this cold region in the spring, it is not advisable to do this in the autumn. If you still had to move the plant in the autumn, it is better to do it early, in early September. In this case, the liana will get stronger before the onset of cold weather. Landing should be covered for the winter. In Siberia, shelters for the winter period require all clematis, regardless of grade and age.

Clematis in Siberia requires shelter for the winter

Spring transplants are preferable, at this time the most stable weather. The best period is from mid-April to mid-May. The main thing is that by this time the soil is warm enough. If there is no heat for a long time, you can postpone the transplant date to June.

Moscow region

The milder climate in comparison with the Siberian climate of the Moscow Region allows you to tackle clematis transplantation both in spring and autumn. Landing periods are longer:

• in spring - from April to the end of May;
• in the fall - from early September to mid-October.

Southern regions of Russia

For these regions with a mild and warm climate, an autumn transplant is better, or rather, the period from late August to late October. This is the most suitable time when you can transplant clematis to another place.

You can resort to this procedure in the spring, but there is a risk of being late with a landing. Heat in such a climate comes early, the plant can rapidly move to growth. It is not worth replanting a vine with young shoots on it. Better to postpone this work until the fall.

Transplanting an adult plant

In a new place, young plants or acquired seedlings take root well, which cannot be said about adult specimens. Of course, if there is a risk of losing adult clematis, for any reason, it is better to take a chance and transfer it to a new place.

It is better to start moving adult clematis in the fall, after flowering has ended.

There are two important points to consider:

• All shoots must be shortened so that no more than two buds remain on them.
• The root system should be dug as much as possible, cutting off as few roots as possible. It should be removed carefully so that you can move the largest possible lump of land.

Planting in a new place should be carried out according to the same rules that are applicable to young plants or acquired seedlings.

How to transplant clematis

Given that moving clematis is difficult, the choice of place for landing should be approached carefully. It is necessary to pay attention to several important factors:

• The soil. Clematis needs nutritious and breathable soil. Its root system does not tolerate moisture stagnation; for this reason, stagnation places of melt or rain water should be avoided. It is also not recommended to place the liana in areas close to groundwater.
• The sun. Like many flowering plants, this vine needs sunlight. It is better to place it in a well-lit area, in the shade it may not even bloom.
• Wind. For transplantation, it is better to choose a site that is protected from drafts and strong gusts of wind. Clematis shoots are very fragile and can suffer from a strong storm.
• Support. The adult bush is quite voluminous and requires appropriate support. When choosing a place, you should think about its installation in advance.

Landing technology

Before proceeding directly to the planting process, the necessary tools should be prepared.

Instruments

Here's what you need:

• shovel;
• secateurs or a sharp knife;
• container for soil preparation;
• watering can with standing water.

The soil for filling the landing pit must also be prepared in advance. To do this, garden soil is mixed with humus, sand, ash and superphosphate in the following proportions:

• 2 buckets of humus;
• a bucket of sand;
• 2 tbsp. tablespoons of ash;
• 3 tbsp. tablespoons of superphosphate.

The transplant is carried out through several sequential steps.

1. Pit preparation. The recess for landing should be twice the size of the extracted earthen coma.
2. Creating a drainage layer. The bottom of the dug hole is filled with a layer of small gravel, gravel or broken brick.
3. Filling with soil. Pre-prepared soil should cover the drainage layer a few centimeters.
4. Pruning shoots. They should be shortened so that no more than three kidneys remain.
5. Extracting the root system. To do this, the bush is dug in a circle, part of the longest roots is cut off. The roots should be extracted with the largest possible lump of earth.
6. Plant placement. The root system, together with a lump of earth, is placed in the landing pit.
7. Soil filling. The empty space between the root system and the edges of the pit is filled with soil residue so that the root neck is 8–9 centimeters below ground level.
8. Abundant watering. One bush will need about 10 liters of water.
9. Mulching. The first time a transplanted vine requires a lot of moisture. In order to avoid drying out of the soil around the planting, it must be mulched with peat or dry grass.

After landing care

Transplanted clematis requires regular watering. It is better to carry out it in the evening with well-maintained warm water.

Young shoots on a support

Growing shoots must be carefully guided along the support as necessary.

Before the onset of cold weather, shoots are removed from the support and laid on the ground in a circle, after laying a layer of dry leaves or grass under them. For shelter, you can use white non-woven material.

If necessary, clematis can be transplanted to a new place. Before carrying out this procedure, you should determine the place of the new landing, taking into account the preferences of this creeper. To carry out these manipulations, you can choose both autumn and spring. When choosing, one must be guided by the climate characteristics of the region where the transplant is made.

Only following all the recommendations and planting rules can the death or illness of the plant be avoided. Also, the newly planted clematis needs regular care and shelter for the winter in the year of transplantation. If everything was done correctly, already next year the clematis will please not only the growth of new shoots, but also lush flowering.