Looking for rooted clematis. I already have Sweet autumn clematis, Dr. Ruppel and Will goodwin, HF Young. I have the following to trade: Un-named daylilys - reds/oranges Tall bearded iris - un-named, various colors Japanese Morning glory seedlings (well rooted) Peonys

I experimented a few years ago with bareroot clematis and this is what I did: I didn't bury them deeper because I didn't know about that at the time. They did fine, but when they were planted into "permanent" locations they were buried deeper. I believe that the plant should have some green about the soil for photosynthesis. I cannot bring myself to completely bury a clematis. The only way I would do it is if a university held a controlled study and concluded that it made no difference. lol The roots can easily rot or dry out so watch the moisture in the soil. Dead clematis roots are black. Check out the link to see the color of healthy clematis roots. I would have soaked the roots for a bit before plant, but I have also not soaked the roots, so I can't tell you how much of an advantage soaking has over not soaking the roots. Here is a link that might be useful: clematis roots

I am no expert but I am trying to do this right now as well so I will share what I have learned so far! I believe new wood is what you'd want to clip from what I've read. If you clip a piece w/ a bloom I'd cut everything off except the top two leaves. That's what I was instructed to do with mine. I have a rooguchi cutting in soil and I keep the soil moist and so far it is still alive. I think it's been at least two weeks now and it's not dead yet. I'd say give it a shot! What do you have to lose? Would love to see a picture of it before you cut the bloom off. And don't get run over! :o)

Looking for rooted clematis. I already have Sweet autumn clematis, Dr. Ruppel and Will goodwin, HF Young. I have the following to trade: Un-named daylilys - reds/oranges Tall bearded iris - un-named, various colors Japanese Morning glory seedlings (well rooted) Peonys