While weeding I accidently pulled up a huge clematis root. I pushed it back into the dirt, will it survive?

My clematis vines are 'Nelly Moser' and I planted them last spring. They are just starting to come back and are small, so I didn't realize how extensive the roots were. I was weeding well over a foot away from the vine and when I pulled up the huge brown root I knew it had to be the clematis because nothing else is planted near it.

While weeding I accidently pulled up a huge clematis root. I pushed it back into the dirt, will it survive?
you did the right thing i think it will survive the shock just put alittle extra care into it this summer.make sure you give it some fertilizer and it will sure to come back.
Reply:I'm going to guess it will be just fine! =) I have done the same thing, and mine lived. It may be a little slow to bloom this season, but it should be ok. =)
Reply:It sould be fine