Clematis in pots?

simontucks

Evening everyone. My first post as I'm a bit of a newbie!.I have 3 trellis in my garden which I erected to give some privacy.i am thinking of planting evergreen clematis (armandii?) In big pots to grow up it.is this possible?or does it really need to go into the ground?.my wife also was looking at an evergreen honeysuckle?.if these are not suitable,can you recommend something please.each trellis is 7ft×4ft.we are also planting bamboo in big beds(Well sealed from the ground).either side of the trellis.
Thanks.

Busy-Lizzie

Why does it have to go in pots? They will need more watering and feeding. Ground would be better. A lot of clematis can be grown successfully in pots but armandii can get very big, also it can be tender in a cold winter and the roots would be less well protected in a pot. So not such a good choice for a pot.

simontucks

Busy-Lizzie said:

Why does it have to go in pots? They will need more watering and feeding. Ground would be better. A lot of clematis can be grown successfully in pots but armandii can get very big, also it can be tender in a cold winter and the roots would be less well protected in a pot. So not such a good choice for a pot.

Hi Lizzie
The  reason is due to worrying about the root system and the soil is quite clayee. If the roots won't be a problem I will try to plant in the soil.is there anything else you can advise to plant?

Busy-Lizzie

If you have clay soil then dig in compost and/or manure, which clematis likes anyway, to help break it up and improve the texture.

Honeysuckle is OK too.

Yviestevie

Don't think either of those you mention would do well in pots.  Put them in the ground if you can.

amancalledgeorge

A few suggestions of smaller growing varieties, suitable for containers that can reach the height of your trellis https://www.taylorsclematis.co.uk/clematis-6-7ft-2-2m/