How high will new plants climb?

I want to put up a trellis and train clematis and roses on it. I bought two multi-blue clematis plants and just noticed that I have a smallish climbing rose in my back yard (my first spring in this house) that I'll transplant in the fall (it's blooming beautiful now). My question is how high can I expect my clematis to grow this summer (about 6 inches tall now)? And when I transplant my roses this fall should I train it to the trellis or lay it on the ground and protect it for the winter? I live in mid-Michigan if it's of any help.

How high will new plants climb?
The old saying about clematis growth is, "The first year they sleep, the second year they creep and the third year they leap." Growth may seem slow as the plant builds its root system, but once established, clematis are strong growers.





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Reply:In all my experiences, I've had no luck when tranplanting Roses. But, if you must be very cautious and careful.


Also, it is recommended that you clip back the dead stems/stalks in late Fall.


I've never protected them and they do come back -- healthy and stronger than ever.


I live in the same zone that you do.
Reply:i suggest you get 3 pr 4 big guys to help with the project and move as much earth as possible with the rose bush. if you dont go really deep you are in danger of cutting the tap root in which case it will surely die !