Rooting

I'm trying to root some cuttings from my favorite clemantis but it has been two weeks and nothing. I've used rooting hormone and the cuttings are in vermiculite, in small containers, in gallon size ziplock bags. I'm keeping them moist with a spray bottle. Am I impatient, or am I doing it wrong?

You need to ask the experts but I think I was told they have to be airlayered and it takes a long time.......

Thanks, I'm still waiting and watching. I was hoping to get some expert responses at this site. Still waiting for that too I guess!

Weed girl I've never done clematis but I copied this from here http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1247.html

"Homeowners may have success propagating clematis by cuttings or layering. All types can be increased by cuttings taken in May or June from half-hardened shoots of the current season's growth. Use a rooting mix of two parts sand and one part peat and a rooting hormone (available at garden centers). Supply high humidity, warmth and light in order for the cuttings to root within four to five weeks. The large-flowered hybrids will take more time to root; if cuttings are taken in May, they may not root until late August. If rooted by early August, plant them out. If no rooting occurs until late August, hold plants over winter in pots and plant in early spring. Layering is the easier method and can be done in the fall. Choose a mature stem produced earlier in the season, or from the previous season's growth. Secure it into the soil at the nodes or bury a pot containing a mixture of equal parts sand and peat and secure the stem into this. Rooting occurs within about 12 months at which point the rooted sections can be detached and planted"

Thanks PoppySue, I'm going to try the over the winter method - mostly because I'm tired of watching these cuttings do nothing in my kitchen!