Hi Heidi,

Yes you can replant there. Make sure there is enough sun for the plant to thrive, and that it isn't too crowded by other plants. Clematis is most susceptible to wilt when plants are young. Once they have a strong root system, they are more resistant and more apt to come back. This is why you should plant clematis deeper than it was in the pot. You can bury the lowest set of leaves and new roots will develop. Planting two or three inches deeper than the plant was in the pot is fine.

This is a good guide:

https://donahuesclematis.com/home-gardener-planting-info/

Here's information about clematis wilt, and how to prevent it:

https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/help-for-the-home-gardener/advice-tips-resources/insects-pests-and-problems/diseases/cankers/clematis-wilt

I had a clematis that I bought in memory of my mother and was sad to see it succumb to wilt two years in a row. I forgot about the plant, but two or three years later was amazed to see it rising like a phoenix from the same spot. It has flowered prolifically with no problem since!

Keep an eye on the new plant. If you see wilting, immediately prune the affected vines off at or below soil level and remove and bag the dead material. The plant will probably come back later.

Hope this helps! Good luck.