Can one move a clematis?

as Some varieties of Clematis, especially the montana types are very vigorous and once established resent being moved.

Can one move a clematis?
Clematis are actually pretty easy going. Always cut them back when transplanting. They grow so fast you can cut them nearly to the ground and they will sprout right back up. Try to dig up as large of a rootball as possible and keep it intact for more vigorous growth. I always use a powdered transplant fertilizer like Vita Start or Sure Start to give it a better chance. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball and carefully place the rootball in the hole. Use a planting mix or peat moss mixed 1/3 ammendment to 2/3 native soil and fill the hole. Water it in well. The best time to move it is now as it goes into dormance but before it gets too cold, if it freezes in your area. Summer is the hardest time but you could still do it then, just be more careful about watering.
Reply:I've only moved one and I don't know the variety but all I did was cut if back to the crown and dig up the root ball. It was back to it's old self after 2 years. I moved it during late fall to a nice sunny spot and gave it lotsa good soil, fertillizer and better support. I was told you could also divide them but I've never tried or seen it for myself.
Reply:Yes, no problem. It may be good to move in spring, as vigorous gowth is starting.
Reply:I have moved my clematis from the yard to a large pot on my deck and it did fine. I just made sure it was pampered a bit at first, like not letting it get too dried out. It was moved back in the early summer and it is going on another growing spell now.