Could I transplant this Clematis this weekend?

[Cramlington567]

Wrong season I know but don't really want to wait until autumn

It's a Clematis Apple blossom.

How deep are the roots, dont want to damage the roots with my spade, how far out and how far deep should I dig? Also, when i get it out, is it ok to just dig out a ball of soil with the roots in or would it come out like a bare root? It has been dry for 10 days - should I water beforehand (obviously would do afterwards anyway).

I will plant further along the wall between two star jasmine (about 1meter on either side but this time I will plant the roots a good 50 cms out from the wall to promote access to rain water).

Would it survive being moved?

This site tells you what you want to know.

https://www.hummingbirdfarm.net/transplanting_clematis.htm#:~:text=If%20possible%2C%20move%20your%20clematis,1%20to%202%20feet%20tall.

This refers to the USA but I think the same applies to the UK.

Forgot to attach pic

It will probably if you get a good bit of the roots, replant a bit deeper and keep well watered right through the summer. I wouldn't water before it will make it a messy job if it's really wet. Can you take some cuttings first,? Not sure when is best but it might be a back up.

Thanks @Freshfoods it's a nice step by step approach and will follow that. Worried I am doing it the wrong time of year.

Yours is pretty small so shouldn't be that much of a problem to dig up.