thanks, mxk. After all these years you are a ”trusted source” and i respect your advice.

Now I cant wait to see what’s going on under the soil.!

I once got a small species Clematis from a garden neighbour and moved in in early summer (warm z7, almost 8ish)

it shriveld up in the summer, I did not water enough I guess,

but it returned next spring,

it is in year four now, I think and last year it had ist leap year,

if the Clematis have some root mass they are likely to survive

Me too. If I don't do these things when the idea comes to me...it is highly unlikely they won't get done at all. I am still planting, despite it being a horrible time of year to do so, but honestly, plants stand a better chance of survival where they can possibly save themselves, rather than being left to my untender care in a pot. I have put all my seedlings in a swiftly set aside 'nursery bed' as I cannot bear the long, slow attrition (from drought) which generally awaits 80% of the babies still in pots. Get them in the ground in a better place - what have you got to lose?

Yes i concur about doing ”it” whatever it is when theres the opportunity.

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Grief, my grammar...double negatives invariably mess me up (given my annoying, but compulsive habit of overusing parentheses)...and ellipses. Apols.

Have you done the deed, Marie?

GooIdness no. I jut got permission yesterday! Unfortunatly I cannot wield a shovel because I hurt my ******* ing back. (chronic crap)) My great big SIL is coming tomorrow and I'm lining up work for him, He & my daughter owe me big time because I'm giving them the truck that came back to me from my other child who got it from DH. Is that clear.? Saves them from buying a another car. now that their kids will be going to different schools.

Such a torturred answer to your simple question, rosaprimula!

I have moved/transplanted or planted clematis at all times of the year, including in the middle of the growing season. They are amazingly resilient plants and typically adjust well, although they may pout for a season.

As with any plant undergoing this move, make sure the planting hole is prepared in advance, the current vines are well hydrated before moving and dig and replant ASAP out of the heat of the sun or on an overcast or cloudy day. Water in well.

Glad to be reminded of basics.

tx

Marie, if you’re having the cool wet weather we’re having, move now! I’m dividing and planting in a new office construction area and am AMAZED at how friendly our weather is for gardening. I would never have thought I could do this much in late June. Temps Have been in 50s or 60s, every day moist if not sprinkling or raining. Our weather this week continues that trend. If you’re expeiencing what we are, it seems like a great time to move it!

Just turned hot and muggy today but 80 is not 95. And my back is much better so I may dare to pick up a shovel. Thanks for the encouragement.

Yes, today was above 80 for us, too, but tomorrow we return to garden utopia! One day in the low 80s is a gift when it’s time to move plants.

Deanna alas the last few comfortable days were spent chasing the 5 and 3 year olds

who are visiting with my daughter. i could weed tiny amounts but nothing else has gotten done

some time ago i saw you were looking for persecaria polymorphia.

if you get down this way i will happily give you a big chunk or two. lexington ma

My thinking is that life is hectic and crazy; and if I left things to the “perfect” time to transplant, it would never happen. I don’t have servants, so I have to do these things while I have energy and remember. Just a few days ago I noticed a straggly bush clematis I had completely forgotten I had planted - the plug was sitting barely on the surface of the soil, with some of the roots in ground. Oops. Dug it up and re-situated it - perfect timing as we had bouts of heavy rain for the past few days, so I’m sure it’s going to be happy now!