The best varieties of princes

Every florist dreams of having a beautiful plot, which is decorated with beautiful and delicate vines.

What kind of plant is suitable for this?

Ideal for decorating a garden plot is Clematis's relative - Knyazhik, which does not require special care in the open field.

Description of the plant

The plant belongs to shrub vines with a woody stem that clings to a support. For this, Knyazhik uses curling petioles that develop on the leaves.

The leaves of the plant are odd-pinnate. The most beautiful thing that makes the Princes unique and attractive are its flowers. They look like small bells hanging down gently.

They are lonely. The diameter of the flowers is about 10 cm. The inflorescences consist of small blue or purple petals, bordered by green sepals.

There are several plant varieties that differ in the color of the petals and the height of the bush. The most popular among gardeners is the Prince of Alpine, who feels perfect in partial shade. Its bushes are decorated with purple flowers.

Each of the varieties has its own characteristics, which are a guarantee of beautiful flowering and active growth. Gardeners have the opportunity to choose the variety that suits them the most for growing.

Growing environment

In our country, this plant is not yet very well known. It can be rarely seen in the wild. More often Knyazhiki are found on personal plots.

The birthplace of these beautiful vines is Central Europe.... Here bushes grow in thickets or forests located on cliffs or rocky banks of rivers and lakes.

The most optimal for the growth of Knyazhikov are regions with a temperate climate. In Russia, the plant is used to decorate fences, arbours and arbors, which are in partial shade. It is important! Otherwise, the flowers of the plant will be small.

Planting rules and care

Seeds of Knyazhikov are sown in seedling boxes at the end of October. The boxes should be in a well-lit area, but not in direct sunlight. Plants are planted in open ground in spring, when a stable warm temperature is established.

The princes should be planted in loose and light soil with good drainage properties. In order for the plant to snuggle quickly and well, you must first take care of preparing the soil.

The size of the pit for planting should be 0.6 X 0.6 m. Then it is necessary to add a mixture consisting of a bucket of compost, 1 tbsp. superphosphate, bone meal and 3 tbsp. ash.

It is recommended to fertilize young plants. For this, special fertilizers of organic origin are used. You can also make the top dressing yourself. To do this, dissolve in mullein or bird droppings in water (ratio 1:10 or 1:15). Fertilization should be repeated every 2 to 3 months.

If in the first year after planting in open ground buds have formed on Knyazhiki, it is recommended to cut them off. Otherwise, the young plant will weaken and its growth will slow down significantly.

Since Knyazhiki are plants that do not like swampy soil, it is important to remember that they need to be watered after 7 to 10 days. The soil should be saturated with water to a depth of 50 cm.

As the bush grows, it needs sanitary pruning. For this, sharp scissors are used.This procedure will enable young shoots to grow more actively and actively.

Change of Princes must be collected after the end of their flowering. They differ in size. Before sowing, the seeds are sorted into 3 groups. This must be done because the size of the seeds affects the rate of germination.

The princes differ from the Clematis in their frost resistance. Therefore, in preparation for winter, they do not need to be cut. It is enough just to warm the root system well. For this, a bucket of peat is used, which is poured around the bush.

Reproduction methods

Dukes can be propagated in several ways:

1. Seeds... They are harvested after the end of the flowering period.
2. Cuttings... For this, young shoots are used, which already have 5 - 6 leaves. They are placed in a container of water until a root system is formed. A stalk with a strong root can already be planted in the ground.
3. Layers... This method is used in early spring. This is the most common breeding method for Princes. A groove is made in the ground 4 to 8 cm deep. A strong branch of the bush is placed in this groove. In the locations of the outlet with leaves, the branch is covered with soil. Caring for such a branch is exactly the same as for an adult bush. After the roots are formed on the bend, each bend is separated from the main plant with a sharp tool and planted as a separate cut.
4. By dividing the bush... It is important to remember that this breeding method should be carried out before the start of the growing process. For this, the bush is cut to a height of 30 - 40 cm and completely dug out of the ground. After that, the bush is neatly divided into several parts. Each of them must have a strong root part. This is the key to good and fast growth of new plants.

Each of the types of reproduction has its own characteristics. They must be taken into account when choosing one or another method of breeding Knyazhikov.

Diseases and pests

Like any plant in the garden, the Princes can get sick. Among the most common diseases that affect plant bushes, the following can be distinguished:

1. Rust... The disease affects the leaves of the bush, on which orange spots are formed. In order to cure the bush, it is abundantly sprayed with Topsin's solution.
2. Powdery mildew... The disease manifests itself in the form of a white bloom that covers the whole plant. If you do not start treatment in time, the bush dies. To combat powdery mildew, Topsin's solution or Bordeaux mixture is used.

Among the pests that can harm the Princes, the most dangerous are slugs and nematodes. Slugs must be collected from the bush by hand. As for the control of nematodes, a solution of Carbothion can be used for this.

It is important not to forget that in winter the plant can be attacked by rats or mice. In order to avoid such a situation, the root system can be covered with spruce paws.

Types and varieties

Pink flamingo

Several plant species are known, which differ in the color of the petals and the height of the bush. Among the most famous can be called the Prince of Alpine. This species is subdivided into the following varieties:

1. Pink Flamingo. The height of the bush reaches 2 m. The flower petals are pink. The flowering period lasts from April to August.
2. Pamela Jackman. Reaches a height of 3 m. The plant has drooping blue or purple flowers.
3. Wili. 2 m bush is decorated with white bells with a pinkish tint. This variety of Knyazhikov begins to bloom from the beginning of May.
4. Francis Reeves. This plant variety has rather long (up to 8 cm) blue flowers, and the height of the bush reaches 2 m.

Francis Reeves

The second, no less famous type of shrub is the Prince of Okhotsk. The bush reaches a height of 3 m and is decorated with azure flowers. Of the length is no more than 6 cm, the diameter ranges from 7 to 8 cm. This type of Knyazhik is considered the most frost-resistant. It is popular with gardeners not only for its beautiful flowers, but also for its medicinal properties.

In the European part of Siberia, another species of shrub grows - Knyazhik Siberian. Its flowers are white in color with a yellowish tinge, and their length reaches 4 - 5 cm. The flowering period begins in May and lasts until mid-August. There are frequent cases when Knyazhik Siberian blooms twice a year: in spring and autumn.

Duchess Large-petaled is known for its large purple double petals, the length of which is almost the same as the sepals. Unlike other species, Knyazhik Large-petaled feels good in places illuminated by the sun's rays. Each of the types of such amazing vines as Knyazhiki will decorate the garden for many years.

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June 14, 2014 / Natalia Shevyreva, Researcher, GBS RAS

Choosing a prince from the catalog, you need to take into account that foreign taxonomists and gardeners do not recognize the Atragene genus, and all of its representatives belong to the Clematis genus. In the garden classification system, the princes and their varieties are assigned to the Small-flowered Clematis and are combined into the Atragene group.

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Features of the Atragene group

First, the large, flat, petal-like stamens of the outer circle, called staminodes. Secondly, in the conditions of the middle lane, the princes do not remove from the supports, they keep lignified shoots without shelter and always bloom early. The group is based on varieties, including hybrid ones, prince of the alpine (Atragene alpina) with blue flowers 3-4 cm long. Grand Duchess (Atragene macropetala), which has larger flowers, 4–5 cm long, and long staminodes, is responsible for many terry varieties. Other species also contributed to some extent: white siberian prince (Atragene sibirica), purple dark and dull prince of Okhotsk (Atragene ochotensis) and also brick-cream korean prince (Atragene koreana) and related prince chiisanensky (Atragene chiisanensis), which are used to produce bicolor and yellow varieties.

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Varieties of the Atragene group

White terry: Albina Plena, Kathryn Chapman, White Satin, White Swan (greenish), White Lady.

Pink: Angela's Double (semi-double twisted), Columella (simple), Constance (semi-double), Country Rose (small double), Markham's Pink (strongly double), Pink Flamingo (semi-double), Pink Princess (double), Propertius (semi-double, two-color , lighter inside), Willy (plain light).

Blue and lilac: Blue Bird (semi-double), Chili (double), Eximia (strongly double, blue-white), Frankie (white short staminodes), Lagoon (bright with narrow staminodes), Maidwell Hall (double, brighter outside), Odorata (simple fragrant ), Pamela Jackman (simple, blooms profusely).

Magenta and Violet: Blue Eclipse (white-purple two-tone), Brunette (simple), Georg (double), Mountaindale (staminodes are numerous, wide), Octopus (strongly double), Spiky (very double).

Yellow: Love Child, Lemon Bells.

Yellow leaves: Stolwijk Gold (lilac blue).

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Various varieties of princes are known for the Moscow region. Alpine clematis (this is their second name) are climbing plants that can decorate any place in the yard - a gazebo, a fence, a wall of a house.

The flower belongs to the Buttercup family. Abundant flowering is characteristic throughout the season. The buds are 2 to 6 cm in diameter. Plants are considered unpretentious, but certain planting and care rules must be followed.

1 Varieties

Clematis are divided into several types. For gardens in the Moscow region, only the following are suitable:

1. 1. Siberian.
2. 2. Alpine.
3. 3. Large-lobed.
4. 4. Okhotsk.

Many varieties are known among these species. Popular of the large-petaled group are Jan Lindmark, Bluebird, Lagoon, Madvelhol (they have purple double petals among the sepals), Markchampink (pink inflorescences) and Whitswon (distinguished by white semi-double petals).

As for the Alpine princes, the most popular varieties are:

1. 1. Pink Flamingo.
2. 2.White Columbine.
3. 3. Albina Pleno.
4. 4. Pamela Jackman. Blooms profusely. The inflorescences have a bright purple hue.
5. 5. Willie. This variety is unique. It has an unusual flowering. Sepals are lilac-pink, and petals are whitish-yellowish. Crimson spots are present. Buds up to 6 cm in diameter.
6. 6. Lemon Dream. This plant is up to 3 m long. The inflorescences have a delicate lemon shade. The variety is characterized by high frost resistance.

Various terry varieties look attractive. For example, Albina Pleno and White Swan have white petals. Such varieties are more thermophilic, so it is better to plant them on the north side of a building or wall so that they are protected from drafts. If you plant them in the suburbs, then in terms of development they will lag slightly behind other varieties. For example, in order to fully form lush foliage and inflorescences on the shoots, it will take not 2, but 4 years. But otherwise there are no differences. From terry, Pink Dream and Pink Swing varieties look beautiful, which have delicate pink inflorescences. But Ballet Skert has the same color, but it is more intense. Lemon Dream looks unusual, which is distinguished by terry petals of a delicate lemon tone. In the Jiska variety, they are semi-double, blue.

The main advantage of the listed princes is that they have exceptional frost resistance. Plants can withstand temperatures down to -450 C.

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2 Landing rules

Outdoor planting is carried out in the spring. Mid-May is best. It is important to choose the right place, since clematis is quite finicky in this matter. The area should be protected from drafts and strong winds. It should be in light shade.

You also need to pay attention to the ground. Clematis does not tolerate heavy acidic soils. The best option is fertile soil or loam. It should be loose and absorb water well. It is impossible for groundwater to be located nearby - clematis does not tolerate them, since their close location can lead to decay of the root system.

Planting recommendations:

1. 1. It is necessary to dig a hole 0.5 m deep.
2. 2. At the bottom, place a drainage from a small crushed stone layer.
3. 3. All soil that has been dug out of the pit must be replaced with a special compound. You can cook it yourself (for 1 bucket of fertile soil, half the same volume of leaf humus and 100 g of slaked lime are required).
4. 4. During planting, the root system should be carefully spread over the entire hole.
5. 5. Top up with a substrate. The layer should be about 20 cm. The foundation pit must not be completely filled. If the mixture still remains, then it can be periodically added in the fall.
6. 6. If the vine will be located near the walls of a house or other building, it is necessary to leave a distance of about 0.4 m from the seedling to the building. Then the water that flows from the roofs will not harm the plant.
7. 7. If several princes will be located in one place, then the distance between them should be at least 25 cm. It is imperative to take care of the supports for the vines in advance.

Clematis can also be planted in autumn. In this case, the rules will be the same as for the procedure in spring. There is only one difference - the pit must be completely covered with substrate. In addition, the new vine must be insulated before the arrival of winter.

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3 Reproduction

Dukes reproduce in several ways. The procedure should be carried out in spring or autumn.

There are several rules that must be followed:

1. 1. Seeds. They need to be taken only from the new crop. If the seeds are large, then they can be sown in January. Such specimens germinate for a very long time, so that seedlings from them will form just in time for the period when transplantation into the ground is required. But small seeds can be planted in March, since seedlings from them will appear in a few weeks.For sowing, use a special composition that includes soil, sand and peat (take all components in equal volumes).
2. 2. Cuttings. In this case, the procedure is carried out only in the fall. For propagation by cuttings, you must choose a bush that is at least 5 years old. Shoots must be cut so that at least a few developed buds remain on each part. To speed up the development of the root system, it is recommended to treat the cuttings with phytohormonal preparations. For example, Fitosporin will do. Cuttings should be planted in a container with fertile soil, covered with a glass jar. Then keep in a cool dark place. So they should be stored until spring, constantly checking the condition of the substrate. It shouldn't dry out completely. At the end of February, the container should be moved to a room where the temperature will be approximately + 10 ... + 150 C. The first shoots usually appear in March. When they reach a height of 10 cm, then the lower leaves should be pinched off. Thanks to this, the root system will begin to develop more actively. Already in mid-May, young seedlings can be moved into open ground.
3. 3. Air layering. This method is considered one of the simplest. The procedure should be carried out in the fall. First, you need to dig up the soil around the vine and make small furrows 6 cm deep. Then put the young shoot there and fix it with a stone. Sprinkle with earth. Keep it moist at all times. This place needs to be insulated before winter. In September, the seedling will grow up and it can be transplanted to a new place.

These breeding methods are great for all clematis.

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4 Content rules

Despite the fact that clematis are quite finicky, caring for them will not cause many problems. It is necessary to adhere to a number of rules:

1. 1. Watering. Periodically, the flower should be watered, but it should be remembered that overflow should not be allowed, since the princes will not survive excess moisture. In May, the soil should be moistened no more than once a week. One flower requires about half a bucket of water. In early summer and other hot months, it is allowed to water clematis twice a week. It is better to carry out the procedure in the evening.
2. 2. Top dressing. Fertilizing clematis is periodically required. The compositions should be applied during the growing season. As soon as the first buds appear, you should refuse feeding. It is better to use the same fertilizers that are used for strawberries. There are special products that are designed exclusively for Atragene (this is another name for the plant). In the spring, when the flower is just waking up, it is recommended to carry out the treatment using a chalk solution. It is necessary to mix 0.5 kg of chalk with 200 g of copper sulfate. Then dissolve in 15 liters of water. This composition protects the young plant from numerous diseases.
3. 3. Loosening and weeding. The prince is very picky about what surrounds him, so the place around him periodically needs to be weeded to remove weeds. If you ignore this rule, then the flower will suffer from a lack of nutrients and moisture, because of which its leaves will begin to wither. Loosening is also important for aerating the root system, but the actions must be very careful not to damage the underground parts of the prince. If you do not want to weed the area often, you can plant a place around the clematis with special vegetation. Such grass will protect against weeds.
4. 4. Pruning. This is another required procedure. Thanks to her, the flowering will be long, and the vine will look well-groomed. The procedure is carried out only in early spring and before the beginning of winter. Pruning is no longer possible in June. The procedure should be performed on a non-rainy day. The choice of pruning method depends directly on the age of the plant. If the prince is only 1 year old, then it should be completely cut off. All shoots are shortened by 25 cm. Several buds should remain on each. This is required in order for the vine to grow back.The bush will look more lush next year. In adult clematis, cut off damaged, diseased and broken branches. Healthy shoots should be cut by 10 cm. There is another method - universal, since it is suitable for all flowers. It is necessary to cut the bush through 1 stem - cut the first in half, and cut the second so that only a few buds remain on it.

If you follow such simple rules, then the princes will feel comfortable, and their flowering will be abundant and long.

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Dicotyledonous buttercup plants are not as common in household plots as everyone's favorite clematis, but in the gardens of true lovers of the natural landscape, these woody lianas find a worthy place. Flowers princes are indispensable when creating compositions in a natural style, since their appearance is as close as possible to the natural flora.

Princes - this is a small group of natural species and varieties and hybrids derived from them, which are very similar to clematis in most of the characteristics, but have a fundamental difference in the structure of the flower: inside the perianth, which consists of four or more colored sepals, there are petals.

This circumstance served as the basis for separating them into an independent botanical genus - Prince (Atragene)... The genus is not numerous, according to various estimates, it includes from 7 to 13 species. However, in some classifications, these plants are considered a garden group (Atragene Group) among the clematis groups.

Photos and descriptions of popular types and varieties of princes can be found on this page.

The virtues of the flowers of the princes

According to the description, the flowers of the princes are not as diverse in shape as the flowers of clematis - they are mostly bell-shaped, they are simple and double, of different colors.

As you can see in the photo, the flower petals of the princes are small (often no longer than the perianth lobes) and, as a rule, are so inconspicuous that their presence is practically not reflected in decorativeness:

But because of the characteristic drooping shape of flowers hanging on long pedicels, many find princes more graceful than clematis. The princes bloom earlier than clematis - in May-June and only on the shoots of the last year, so the shoots are not cut off after flowering.

A great advantage of the princes is their high frost resistance, they confidently winter in the Moscow region, withstanding frosts down to minus 35-40 ° C without being removed from the supports. In addition, they are extremely resistant to a lack of illumination and can grow and bloom for many years in conditions of only reflected light without loss of decorativeness.

Sometimes in warm summer princes can bloom again in August-September. Refers to the first trimming group. The princes do not prune, more precisely, they occasionally carry out anti-aging pruning. After four to five years, heavily overgrown bushes will inevitably become bare from below, which in many cases reduces their decorative effect.

Therefore, it is believed that once every few years they need to be completely cut to the ground in order to stimulate the regrowth of young shoots. This should be done immediately after flowering (in June), so that new shoots can grow during the summer, which will bloom as early as next spring.

Sometimes, in order not to weaken the bushes, especially the old ones, proceed as follows. If strongly lignified shoots can still be divided, some of them, after flowering, are carefully cut to the base, and the second part is left to grow.

The next year after flowering, the remaining old shoots are cut out, thereby completely renewing the entire vegetative mass.

Due to their high frost resistance (minus 40-45 ° С), princes are especially interesting for cultivation in regions with rather severe winters. Therefore, at present, many different varieties have been bred with flowers of various shapes and sizes - simple and double, drooping bell-shaped and open with soaring sepals, with a diameter of 3-4 cm to 7-9 cm.

Types and varieties of garden princes from the clematis group

In culture and selection work, the following types of princes are mainly used:

Alpine prince (Atragene alpina)

Large-petaled prince (Atragene macropetala)

Korean prince (Atragene koreana)

Siberian prince (Atragene sibirica)

Prince of Okhotsk (Atragene ochotensis)

Fori prince (Atragene fauriei)

Western prince (Atragene occidentalis)

The most popular varieties of princes in the Moscow region are:

Ballet Skirt (macropetala)

The flowers are pink with a slight warm shade, double, wide, cream inside, 5-6 cm in diameter. It blooms on the shoots of last year, in May-June. The length of the vine is 1.6-2 m. Regulatory and rejuvenating pruning is recommended once every 4-5 years.

Blue Princess (alpina)

The flowers are lilac-blue, greenish-cream inside, double, 4 cm in diameter, fragrant. It blooms on the shoots of the last year, in May - June, sometimes again in September. The length of the vine is 2.2-2.5 m. Regulatory and rejuvenating pruning is recommended once every 4-5 years.

Columbine (alpina)

The flowers of this variety of princes are intensely lilac in color, simple, white-yellow inside, with a diameter of 5 cm. It blooms on the shoots of last year, in May-June. Differs in exceptionally abundant flowering. Can be grown successfully in containers. Vine length 2-3 m - Regulatory and rejuvenating pruning is recommended once every 4-5 years.

Frankie (alpina)

The flowers are blue-violet, simple, open, 5 cm in diameter.

Look at the photo - inside the flowers of this variety of princes are white and yellow:

It blooms on the shoots of the last year, in May - June, sometimes again in the second half of summer. Ideal for container growing - Frankiepax. The length of the vine is 2.5-3 m. Regulatory and rejuvenating pruning is recommended once every 4-5 years.

Jutta (alpina)

The flowers are intense pink, simple, cream inside, with a diameter of 4-5 cm. It blooms profusely, on the shoots of last year, in May-June. The length of the vine is 2.2-2.8 m. Regulatory and rejuvenating pruning is recommended once every 4-5 years.

Markham's Pink (macropetala)

The flowers are pink, double, wide, lighter inside, with a diameter of 5 cm. This garden variety of princes from the clematis group blooms profusely, on the shoots of last year, in May - June. Great for growing in containers and full sun. The length of the vine is 2-2.5 m. Regulatory and rejuvenating pruning is recommended once every 4-5 years.

Violet Purple (alpina)

The flowers are bright crimson-purple, simple, open, yellowish-cream inside, 5-6 cm in diameter. It blooms on the shoots of the last year, in May - June. Ideal for container growing. Perfect for small gardens. The length of the vine is 2.5-3 m. Regulatory and rejuvenating pruning is recommended once every 4-5 years.

This selection contains photos of the princes, the description of which is given above: