Clematis: New to Clematis, 1 by Aslan89

Aslan89 wrote:
I just purchased two clematis roots from walmart and and just curious if anyone has some good advice for planting? I have tried one once before but it was several years ago and the limbs broke when I planted it so it just never recovered.

I got 1 Jackmanii and 1 H. F. Young as you can see in the picture. They are tiny roots but I selected those two because both have new shoots already trying to poke out of the bag :)

The soil needs sounded similar to roses, much bigger hole, add good draining soil and compost or manure. I am curious how everyone else has done it though? I live in deep south Texas so I want to get them started soon before it gets hot.

Btw if anyone can recommend a great clematis to grow on a chain link fence it would be greatly appreciated. I'm looking for a colorful vine that can cover a large area and not look super leggy so I thought clematis would be a good start.