How to Divide Sweet Autumn Glory Clematis

Sweet autumn clematis (Clematis terniflora), sometimes called sweet autumn glory clematis, is a fast-growing vine that grows up to 30 feet long at maturity. It has a rambling growth habit and will cover practically any structure in its path. Small, fragrant white flowers appear during late summer and last well into fall. The roots of this vine can be divided and added to other parts of the garden during very early spring. Sweet autumn glory clematis thrives in a location where its roots are shaded and its foliage is exposed to plentiful sun.

Pruning shears
Spade
Knife

Instructions

- 1
  Trim the vine to a height of 6 to 12 inches, using sharp pruning shears. Make cuts just above a leaf node, which is the small bump on the stem where leaves emerge.
- 2
  Dig around the root zone with a sharp spade.
- 3
  Work the spade beneath the roots carefully, until they are loose enough to be easily lifted from the ground.
- 4
  Grasp the vine at the base of the stem, near the roots, and remove it from the soil.
- 5
  Cut the roots into clumps with a sharp knife. Make certain that each divided clump contains a minimum of two shoots and a 3- to 4-inch portion of the roots.
- 6
  Replant the newly divided sweet autumn glory clematis immediately to keep the roots from drying out. Water until the soil feels very moist.

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