Terry clematis: varieties, planting, care and reproduction

Growing and breeding features

Planting and caring for a young clematis does not differ from the agricultural technology of all other clematis. The plant is unpretentious and resistant to adverse conditions, almost not affected by diseases and pests.

Clematis burning tolerates shading much more calmly than many of its "relatives", it can be safely planted near the northern and northeastern walls of the building

An adult bush generally makes its owner a little more difficult: in the heat it does not suffer much from a lack of moisture, does not require frequent feeding. By winter, the entire mass of leaves and stems dies off. It is enough for the owner to mulch the area above the rhizomes with a thick layer of humus (and even then only if a winter with little snow is expected) so that the underground tillering point in the spring will give abundant growth of new shoots. Summer care of the plant is reduced to a garter lash to a support, sanitary pruning of a thickened crown and infrequent watering. The bush can grow in one place for up to 25 years.

A perennial bush with shoots up to 5 meters long can cover a large area of ​​vertical or inclined support

Like other species clematis, small-flowered clematis propagates well by seeds, but this is not as simple as it seems. Seeds are sown in a moist substrate to a depth of 1.5-3 cm, but sometimes you have to wait for seedlings for a very long time. The fact is that the seed requires stratification, which is best carried out in two stages: "warm" (plates with sown seeds are exposed to light at a temperature of +16 to +20 degrees for 2 weeks) and "cold" (crops are kept in vegetable compartment of the refrigerator 1.5-2 months). About a month after the final transfer to warmth, the first shoots should appear. However, the process of seed germination is very individual.

On the other hand, more comforting facts are known: according to information from some summer residents, adults (from 5 years old) bushes of clematis are capable of producing seeds that easily undergo natural stratification and sprout in spring where they fell to the ground in autumn, without any human intervention. The validity of the seeds of this species lasts for 2-4 years. An adult plant gives a lot of sowing material.

Seeds of small-flowered clematis - pungent and Manchurian from various agricultural firms

It is important to understand that recommendations for growing Clematis flammula from seeds are relevant mainly for those cases when the gardener can get the seed directly from the owner of the plant (as an option, bring it from the habitat of the wild liana). Seeds of clematis pungent, which are sold through trade networks, are often of very low quality.

In addition, firms that produce goods of this kind often allow misgrading or “lure” customers with invented names of “new varieties” of botanical clematis, which do not exist in reality.

Reproduction of small-flowered clematis vegetatively (by rooted cuttings or layering) seems to be less laborious and more advantageous, since such seedlings bloom on average a year or two earlier than seedlings. However, in this case, the gardener also faces difficulties associated with the acquisition of decent planting material.

Photos from sites offering planting material of the variety

Saplings of species clematis are offered by many sellers (especially on the Internet), but prices are very high. The cost of a rooted stalk of clematis can be 2-3 times higher than the price of a similar seedling of large-flowered clematis of one of the common hybrids.At the same time, the buyer is not insured against re-grading. It turns out that the guarantee of obtaining a good Clematis flammula seedling is given only by purchasing it directly from the owner of the “mother” plant.

Girlish grape clematis

The girlish clematis grape is distinguished by a variety of varieties and varieties with different flowering periods.

"Mazury" ("Mazury") - a variety of clematis with really double pure blue flowers with light spots, which at the beginning of flowering have a beautiful regular shape, as if made of tissue paper. Greenish spots on the outer circumference of the petals. Fading, the flower opens wide, revealing creamy pistils. The analogy with tissue paper is also remembered in rainy weather, when the flowers "sag". Liana 2-3 m high.

Clematis "Minister" has flowers with pointed sepals with corrugated edges of blue-lavender color with a pink-purple stripe. The plant reaches a height of 2-2.5 m.

"Niobe" ("Niobe") - a variety of clematis with pointed velvety flowers of a dense dark purple color, which is clearly distinguished by yellow anthers. The plant is 2-2.5 m high.

PiilU, syn. "Little Duckling" ("Piilu"), - a profusely flowering variety with lilac-pink flowers with a dark pink elongated spot at the base of the sepals, bright yellow anthers. On last year's shoots, it blooms with semi-double flowers. Shoot length 1.5-2 m.

Clematis "Pohjanael" has lilac-purple flowers with a bright purple stripe in the center of the sepals. Liana 2-2.5 m high.

"Rouge Cardinal" ("Rouge Cardinal") - one of the best "red" varieties of clematis. The flowers are deep red-purple with contrasting creamy white anthers. Shoot length up to 3 m.

"Romantika" ("Romance") is a very powerful (2.5-3 m high) unpretentious variety of clematis. Velvet black-purple flowers with yellow anther eyes almost completely hide the leaves.

Clematis "Valge Daam" with white flowers with a bluish reflection, which become snow-white by the end of flowering. Anthers are brownish. Shoot length up to 2 m.

"Stasik" ("Stasik") is a domestic undersized variety of clematis, captivating with star-shaped velvety wine-red flowers. Some of our "experts" have recorded it in Polish varieties. Liana is compact, height 1-1.5 m.

Roko-Kolla (Roko-Kolla) with white flowers with a noticeable green stripe are distinguished by a rare color.

"Teksa" ("Tex") with flowers, as if made of denim.

Wada's Primrose, syn. "Yellow Queen" ("Vadas Primrose"), with light yellow flowers.

Many undeservedly deprive of attention small-flowered clematis, which are very diverse and elegant. Some of them are able to cover a large area, others will easily fit into mixborders, where they will not "pull" all attention to themselves, and their graceful flowers will make a successful union with other plants

When choosing a tall, small-flowered variety, do not forget about winter hardiness and plant those varieties that winter without shelter. The selection here is also very varied and far surpasses the above hybrids.

Description

The plant is considered to be of medium height, its height is usually about 3 meters. During the season, it quickly gains green mass, forms a very large number of flowers, therefore it is often used not only to create compositions in combination with other plants, but also independently, for example, for decorating walls, masking individual buildings, and dense braiding of supports. However, it should be remembered that the plant will be able to cover large areas starting from the second year of life (in the first year, the vine will grow the root system). But a three-year-old clematis will be able to show its best qualities in full force. Liana can also grow without support and be used as a ground cover plant.

Clematis leaves are oblong, dark green, can reach a length of 10 cm. Both leaves and flowers form on the shoots of the current year very quickly.Many gardeners advise pinching the first inflorescences of newly planted plants in order to direct the forces of clematis to build up the root mass.

Flowers

Clematis flowers of this variety stand out among their "brothers". They are appreciated by lovers of the "retro" style in the design of their personal plot. The size of the flowers is small, 5-8 cm, but they are formed in huge quantities - subject to the rules of agricultural technology, there can be 100 or even 120 of them on one shoot. Flowers are double, voluminous, and consist of many layers of petals twisted to the outer edge. A distinctive feature is the complete absence of stamens.

The color is burgundy, purple. The outer side of the petal is lighter than the inner side. Buds are formed along the entire length of the vine.

Clematis of this variety begin to bloom in June and delight their owners with abundant and constant flowering until September, and even longer in the absence of frost.

Endurance

According to reviews, Clematis "Purpurea Plena Elegance" is considered quite hardy and unpretentious, suitable even for novice gardeners

The plant loves moisture, but does not tolerate its stagnation, therefore it is important to protect the vine from the proximity of groundwater and abundant melting of snow in the spring. The plant is not demanding on the composition of the soil, it should be light and contain drainage

Gardeners living in regions of risky farming, for example, in Siberia, confirm that the variety is able to withstand temperatures as low as -40 ℃. To do this, in the fall, the bushes are cut off completely and covered.

The plant is moderately susceptible to disease. Viruses do not affect clematis, but fungal infections can be observed on it: rust, wilt, gray rot, powdery mildew. Liana is especially susceptible to these diseases during wet summers. To an average extent, it is affected by pests such as a bear, a spider mite, a fly or a nematode.

Planting and leaving

The place for planting clematis should be sunny, it is better to avoid the north side. So that young shoots are not damaged and actively braid the support, you need to choose a site for clematis that is not blown by the winds.

A pit for planting a plant must be prepared in advance, it should not be less than 50 cm in all respects. Be sure to keep in mind that clematis do not like stagnant water and do not tolerate the proximity of groundwater. To protect the roots from decay in "damp" areas, you must first raise the soil level so that the water becomes farther from its surface. On such a "elevation" a hole is dug for planting a plant, and drainage is necessarily placed at the bottom of it.

Clematis loves water, so they need to be watered abundantly, at least 1 time per week, and in droughts more often - 2-3 times. Experienced gardeners advise shading the base of the plant to avoid overheating. The rest of the agrotechnical measures for this variety are standard: preventive treatments for diseases and pests, loosening or mulching of the soil, fertilization.

Trimming group

Clematis trimming group "Purpurea Plena Elegance" is the third. In autumn, the stems of the plant are cut off, 2-3 buds are left on each, that is, as much as possible. It is possible and completely cut off the stems, then next year the growth will occur only from the root buds left underground. In the latter case, you do not have to specially cover the plant, it will be enough just to sprinkle it with earth.

The best varieties of clematis for the Moscow region

Clematis for the Moscow region should be selected very carefully. The following are zoned varieties of clematis for the Moscow region. Suitable for cultivation in our climate are alpine (C. alpina), large-petal (C. macropetala), Siberian (C. sibirica), which is considered by some botanists as a variety of alpine species, and Okhotsk (S. ochotensis). These are shrubby lianas with woody stems, blooming in May-June with single drooping broad-bell-shaped flowers. Individual flowers often appear throughout the summer.Plants are winter-hardy, they are actively selected in Canada. Growing conditions are the same as for other clematis. They do not require annual pruning, only sanitary pruning and thinning of shoots in adult bushes are carried out. They clearly deserve more distribution in our gardens, because their "floating" flowers are very delicate and graceful.

The best varieties of clematis for the Moscow region include the following cultivars:

"Lemon Dream" ("Lemon Dream") - a variety that stands out with a light lemon-yellow color of flowers, which, however, fade. It has terry bell-shaped flowers, uncharacteristically large for princes, which have a weak grapefruit aroma. Plant height 2-3 m.

Clematis "Markham's Pink" ("Markham's Pink") blooms profusely with beautiful semi-double raspberry pink flowers. Liana up to 2.5 m high.

"Maidwell Hall" ("Maidwell Hall") - these are the best clematis for the Moscow region, bloom profusely with semi-double violet-blue bell flowers. The plant reaches a height of 2-2.5 m.

"Purple Dream" ("Purple Dream") - a variety with large double pink-purple bell-shaped flowers with swirling "sharp" sepals that slightly smell of grapefruit. The plant is 2-3m high.

Clematis "Rosie O'Grady" ("Rosie O'Grandy") blooms profusely pink drooping "bells". Liana 2-3 m high.

"Stolwijk Gold" ("Stolwijk Gold") - the first variety with golden yellow leaves, which contrast with violet-blue bell-shaped flowers. Plant height 2-2.5 m.

Clematis "White Swan" blooms profusely with white, semi-double, drooping flowers. Liana reaches a height of 2-3 m.

What are clematis

Chrysanthemums are white, yellow - description of species and varieties

Note! A wide range of clematis allows us to offer gardeners a significant list of varieties. But how to correctly make a choice, and which group is most suitable for breeding in an ordinary garden?

But how to correctly make a choice, and which group is most suitable for breeding in an ordinary garden?

Types and varieties of clematis (clematis species):

• Clematis Star Of India is a shrub that prefers sunlight. For best growth, a loose soil with a predominant loam and appropriate moisture level is suitable. The flower takes on a violet color with a red-purple hue;
• Clematis Rouge Cardinal description - the seedling is the most famous variety of clematis. It belongs to a medium-sized shrub vine and is great as a garden decoration for a garden or hedge. Differs in a bright, large, velvety color of buds with a predominance of purple hues;
• Clematis Panicled (clematis) - belongs to the Buttercup family. It has a leaf-like and evergreen base, is picky about frost and bad weather. In rare cases, the flower can reach a height of up to 12 meters. The shade of the buds combines white, and gathers in a paniculate structure of a fairly large size. Has a pronounced fragrance and aroma, and blooms after 2-3 years;
• Clematis Fiery small-flowered - has flexible stems that have a green color. The leaf is small, dark green in color and feathery at the base. The bud combines greenish-white petals arranged in a cruciform shape. The anther stands out with a light yellow tint. The flower is collected in a luxurious inflorescence in the form of a panicle. A ripe shrub is capable of absorbing up to 400 buds for each shoot;
• Clematis bush white small-flowered (Siberian) belongs to the group of wild plants and is a landscape species. At first glance, the bush looks like it was created by nature, however, breeders recreated it. The flowers have small, star-shaped shapes. They form into a cloudy single cluster of stinging white flowers. The plant has absorbed this very name - bush white small-flowered (small white clematis);
• Guernsey Cream Clematis (lilac) are moderately growing varieties. Flowering is distinguished by large, solitary, open, inverted edges. It has up to 6-8 sepals. The shade of the flowers has a light yellow color with a greenish stripe, and during the ripening period, the stripe turns white;
• Clematis Red - has a purple hue. These are homemade Ruytel varieties that are compact and thrive in the shade. With proper care of the plant, the flower is capable of fragrant before the onset of the first cold snap. It is a small liana with a maximum length of up to two meters. It actively reproduces in home floriculture;
• Clematis Cardinal is considered one of the most luxurious decorations for any garden. Popularly nicknamed the Enchanting Clematis. It is an ornamental plant offering an abundance of different varieties, however, the most demanded variety is "Cardinal". Unpretentious in care and outwardly charming sapling is able to become a real king of vines;
• Clematis Justa is a perennial herb. It is considered the most compact variety, reaching a height of 1-1.5 m. The diametral sizes of flowers are 6-8 cm, they grow with the presence of oval buds with wavy edges of the petals. The plant prefers sunlight and loose soil for planting.

How to grow Blue Angel Clematis?

Blue Angel Clematis can be grown in two ways:

1. From seeds. Plant seeds can be germinated only if they were collected in the current year and stored in bags made of paper in the temperature conditions required for storage (18-23 ºC):

• sowing seeds is necessary in late March - early April. In order for them to germinate faster, you must first soak them. The soaking time is 10 days. Please note that during this time you will need to change the water about 5 times;
• in the container in which you will plant clematis seeds, you first need to put the prepared substrate. It should consist of earth, sand, peat, taken in equal proportions. This substrate must first be moistened;
• spread the seeds over the substrate. Be sure to do this with only one layer. Sprinkle the seeds with sand on top. The thickness of the sand layer should not exceed 3 cm;
• compact the sand, and place either a mesh or glass on top;
• keep the room in which the seeds will germinate at the required temperature. It should be 25-30 ºC;
• if weeds appear during the growth of seeds, then they must be removed.

1. From seedlings. Saplings emerge from seeds. Therefore, this stage will be a continuation of the previous one:

• as soon as you notice the first shoots, make sure that the sun's rays fall on them, but not at a right angle;
• when the seedlings have leaves, they need to be dived and transplanted into separate containers;
• if it's spring outside and frost is no longer foreshadowed, you can start transplanting clematis seedlings into a shady area. The soil should be light here;
• if you are planting several seedlings at once, then make sure that the distance between each is 15-20 cm;
• periodically after that, clematis should be pinched. Thanks to this procedure, the flower will actively grow the root system and branch better;
• in autumn, clematis seedlings must be wrapped up, and in spring they must be transplanted into a trench, the depth of which should be at least 7 cm. Remove the shoots immediately after that. Only 3-4 knots are allowed to be left;
• 3 years after the seedlings have germinated and developed, they can be transplanted to a permanent place. You can tell by the root system (the roots should sprout up to 15 cm in length).

Description of the plant

Clematis (Clematis), otherwise known as Clematis, is a broad group of climbing perennial plants, covering thousands of varieties. Due to the appearance of the flower, vigor of growth and requirements, not all varieties have gained popularity.In wide cultivation, about 250-300 varieties are used for various purposes:

• decoration of fences;
• gardening of gazebos, terraces;
• growing in open areas in the garden;
• use as cover crops.

Typically, varieties are descended from any of the species described below (or hybrids formed from them). It is difficult to imagine a beautiful garden without wonderful varieties of clematis. Hybrids with large flowers are especially popular, the main flowering period of which occurs in May-June. Less known are the so-called botanical varieties. Many of them bloom at a time when hybrids take a break from flower development.

Due to the different flowering times, you can create such a composition of clematis in the garden, which will allow you to enjoy their beauty from April to October. Choosing from a large number of clematis species, hybrids and varieties is undoubtedly very difficult.

In the beginning, it is important to determine the size of the flowers and the season of flowering.

Clematis blooming in spring are pruned in June after flowering. Summer varieties are pruned in September. Autumn varieties require pruning in the spring.

Although the varieties of clematis are very diverse, they all have the same requirements: "feet in the shade, head in the sun" and regular pruning according to belonging to a particular group.

Reproduction

Reproduction of blue clematis is carried out in different ways, depending on the group: small-flowered - by seeds, large-flowered in this case lose varietal characteristics, therefore it is better to use the division of the bush. This procedure makes sense if the plant is more than 5 years old. Algorithm of actions:

• lateral roots are cut with a shovel along with the stem;
• disembarkation takes place separately;
• such a bush begins to grow rather quickly and bloom actively.

They also practice the method of layering, this procedure is carried out in the spring. The lateral process is pressed to the ground and fixed. The largest bud is sprinkled with fertile soil. Thus, the rooting of the branch takes place, which after a year can be planted separately.

Another method is grafting, suitable for obtaining a large number of layers:

• strong adult shoots are selected, both with bark and green;
• the middle part is cut out and a stalk is formed;
• the cut is straight from the top, angular from the bottom;
• knots should be tied on the shoot, at least 2 pieces;
• rooting is carried out in a greenhouse, greenhouse.

The method of grafting is used extremely rarely, only for those varieties that cannot be propagated in another way. As a rule, these are rare and expensive varieties.

Clematis after flowering

The preparation of the plant for winter should be done in late autumn. To do this, all the foliage must be cut off from the bush, and the root collar must be treated with a solution of copper sulfate (2%). Then, in dry weather, 1 bucket of humus should be poured under the base of the plant in the center of the bush. Then you need to huddle the bush to a height of 10 to 15 centimeters, for this use a mixture of wood ash with sand (250 grams of ash is taken for 1 bucket of sand). If the plant needs shelter, then it is covered with a dry method. To do this, the stems are bent (or you can twist them and put them on the base), then they are covered with dry foliage, spruce branches or crushed foam. From above, they should be covered with a wooden box, because there should be air around the bush. The box is covered from above with any covering material that does not allow water to pass through, for example, roofing material, roofing felt, etc. To prevent the covering material from being blown off, it must be pressed in the corners with stones or bricks, and covered with a layer of peat or earth on top, the thickness of which should be from 0 , 2 to 0.25 m. In spring, peat and covering material are removed first. The foliage or spruce branches are removed only when the return frosts are left behind. The stems must be carefully lifted. After they are straightened, they are distributed over the supports.