By Scubasteve
Lincolnshire,
United Kingdom 
Hi,
Just had to relocate this clematis, replanted with plenty of compost and will water well but after any advice to give it the best chance of survival. I don't know what species it is but current growth is on old wood if that helps? Current green growth is about 5 foot long from old wood. Guessing I should trim it back but how far? Cheers
10 Jul, 2023
Answers
Maintained all of the rootball. It's only been in for just under 2 years so not established. Ok will reduce and see how we go. As for the future am I best reducing down to a few feet to avoid it getting too leggy and encouraging new growth/flowers midway up the fence panel? Thanks
10 Jul, 2023
when does it flower/or do you know which variety it is?
That will affect when you prune. Check the RHS website for advice.
Pruning it down will encourage growth lower down.
11 Jul, 2023
how disturbed were the roots? If you took a lot of soil with it then it may not need pruning. But usually reduce it by 50%, it should re-sprout.
10 Jul, 2023