Transplanting clematis?

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3. I have one genreal rule...

When transplanting into pots or the ground;

Always prep the hole or soil in pot by filling it with water and letting it soak out (in pots it's best to immerse the pot in water for ten minutes before adding soil) then just before placing the plant in the soil, fill the hole with water and set the roots into the water and loosen a bit, then start covering with soil. Once soil is in place, water again... until the soil is wet but not waterlogged. Let it sit, water the next day. Sounds like a lot but it's a tried and true method, for me, and helps avoid or reduce root distress, they should look great within 24 - 48 hours if not sooner.

Good luck!