Useful properties of Manchurian clematis
The medicinal properties of clematis are not recognized by official domestic medicine, but Korean and Chinese traditional healers use its preparations extremely widely.
Decoctions and infusions prepared using various parts of the plant are widely used in oriental folk medicine.
So, decoctions of roots relieve pain arising from rheumatism, various neuralgias, gout, arthritis and bruises. It is recommended to take a decoction inside for angina, colds and even viral hepatitis, use it for pain relievers for toothache and eye injuries. Infusion of shoots and leaves of clematis is added to baths, which are taken by patients suffering from lesions of the skin, musculoskeletal system and varicose veins. Tincture of rhizomes and roots on alcohol in the countries of the East has been treating cardiovascular ailments since ancient times. There is information that this tool can be used in the complex therapy of certain oncological diseases. Making such preparations at home is not difficult. However, their intake must necessarily be agreed with the attending physician, since the properties of many biologically active substances that make up the plant have not been sufficiently studied.
Further care outdoors
The health of clematis and its decorative qualities depend on further adherence to the rules of agricultural technology. This includes watering and fertilizing, loosening and mulching the soil, pruning and preparing for winter, as well as preventive treatments for diseases and pests.
Watering frequency
Clematis loves moisture, but it is important not to overdo it with irrigation - an excess of liquid will provoke decay of the mountains and the development of fungal diseases. The standard procedure is carried out once a week, using 2 buckets of water for each adult bush.
However, if there is no rain for a long time and the weather is hot, the frequency of humidification is increased up to 2 times in 7 days. Irrigation is recommended either early in the morning or after sunset, so that water droplets do not burn the leaves and buds of the flower under the influence of sunlight.
We feed the plant
A young seedling of the first year should not be fed, the components introduced during planting are enough for the plant for the entire season. Fertilization begins next spring. The first time they do this, using nitrogen and potassium fats - they stimulate growth and subsequent bud setting. At the beginning of the flowering period, complex formulations are used. In preparation for winter, clematis is fertilized with rotted humus or mixtures containing phosphorus, calcium and manganese.
Trimming and tying to supports
At the time of planting clematis, a support is installed, to which the vine shoots are subsequently tied. If this is not done, the branches of the plant will break under the pressure of the wind and lose their decorative appearance. However, there are cases when the garter is not carried out. The first is when clematis is used as a ground cover plant. The second - when grown as an ampelous plant in hanging pots.
Since the hybrid belongs to the 3rd group, all the shoots are cut off before winter, leaving no more than 20-30 cm above the ground level. Clematis blooms on the branches of the current year, so there is no point in leaving the old shoots. Throughout the summer, if necessary, perform a sanitary procedure, removing broken and diseased branches.
Mulching and loosening the soil
Weeding and loosening are mandatory activities in the process of caring for clematis.They do this to a depth of no more than 20 cm so as not to damage the roots of the hybrid. In the process of loosening, the soil is saturated with oxygen, which is necessary for the full development of clematis and the formation of a strong root system.
Disease and pest control
Prevention is essential to prevent the development of diseases and attacks of insect pests. It is useful in the spring, after the snow has melted, to treat the soil around the clematis with copper-containing preparations or fungicidal agents. It is recommended to promptly remove fallen leaves from the site where pests hibernate, observe the watering regime and carry out sanitary pruning of clematis.
Shelter plants in winter
In the southern regions, where winter temperatures are not very low, a layer of mulch of 10-15 cm, consisting of humus, dry leaves and peat, is sufficient to shelter clematis. In cold regions, a wooden box is placed on top and spruce branches are thrown. Such a shelter, on the one hand, will protect the root system from freezing, and on the other hand, it will not allow it to undermine.
Planting and caring for Miss Bateman's clematis
Clematis are considered centenarians, as they are able to grow in one place for up to a quarter of a century. In this regard, it is necessary to plant it permanently, observing all plant preferences. Mistakes when planting Miss Bateman inevitably lead to delayed flowering and inhibited development.
Recommended timing
For clematis with a closed root system, the planting time is not strictly regulated - the entire warm period is suitable. If the seedlings have closed roots, then you should not postpone planting. The procedure is started in the spring, as soon as the threat of sudden night frosts has passed. The main thing is to be in time before the start of sap flow.
Attention! It is permissible to do this in the fall, but a month before the first frost. This is necessary so that Miss Bateman's clematis plantings have time to fully take root.
Choosing the right place
Miss Bateman's hybrid clematis cannot stand dampness. Based on this fact, the site is selected on a hill in order to avoid contact of rhizomes with high-lying groundwater. When planting, drainage is laid.
Good lighting is encouraged, but with slight shading from the midday heat. Growing Miss Bateman's clematis in constant shade leads to faded foliage. Drafts are unacceptable, so it is useful to plant near tall garden plantings, which will serve as a protective barrier.
Selection and preparation of planting material
It is recommended to buy a plant at specialized points of sale. Usually grown two-year-old planting material and rooted cuttings (one-year-olds) are sold. Available in containers and individually
In the first case, pay attention to the condition of the ground part, in the second - to the roots (strong, not damaged, with at least three dormant ovaries)
Landing algorithm
For the rooting of planting material, a fertile, air-permeable soil, with a neutral or slightly alkaline environment, is required.
Sequencing.
- Dig a hole 60 cm deep and of a similar diameter.
- A drainage layer is poured onto the bottom: broken brick, crushed stone, gravel.
- A vertical support is immediately dug in, to which in the future it is necessary to tie up the plant.
- A soil mixture is prepared for filling: humus, river sand and peat. Everything is taken in equal shares. Additionally, wood ash is added, in the amount of 120 g, and the same amount of mineral dressing.
- The hole is filled in half, a hill is formed in the center, and a seedling is placed on it. The roots are neatly straightened over the free space.
- Buried to the lower kidney and leave a small depression in the root zone, where a bucket of water is poured.
- Mulch with a peat composition.
During the summer period, the recess left is gradually filled.
Peculiarities
Blooming lianas have become quite popular in terms of landscape design and decoration of private houses, in light of which clematis from the Jacqueman group, to which the Ernest Markham variety belongs, began to be grown everywhere. The plant was named after its "parent" - the famous breeder E. Markham. Today, the undersized liana actively populates domestic gardens and recreation areas, delighting with its stormy and beautiful flowering.
The culture of this variety is a climbing perennial from the Buttercup family. However, clematis "Ernest Markham" can be grown in the form of an ornamental shrub, which will look no less attractive on the site. The average height of vines is considered to be from 1.5 to 2.5 meters, however, there are specimens whose shoots can elongate up to 3.5 meters during development. Small crops can be successfully cultivated not only in the open field, but also in flower containers.
According to the description, the thickness of the shoots at the flower is 20 mm, while the surface of the branches will be distinguished by ribbing with slight pubescence. The color of the liana is brown-gray. The shoots are notable for their flexibility, due to which they quite quickly braid various supports, intertwine with each other. Thanks to this feature of the branches, the culture can be grown using specially installed or natural supports in the open field.
The green mass of Ernest Markham has an elongated shape with a pointed end. The sheets are about 5-6 centimeters wide. The edge of each leaf is wavy, the color is dominated by dark emerald tones. The green mass is attached to the shoots of the vine with the help of petioles.
The root system of the plant is represented by a powerful root shaft, also distinguished by its branching, some roots can reach one meter in length.
The main feature that determines the popularity of clematis are flowers. This variety is large-flowered, flowering is quite active, with the appearance of a large number of buds. The flowers are bright red. The flowering phase of Ernest Markham falls between June and October. In the open state, the diameter of the buds is about 14-15 centimeters. The flowers themselves consist of 5 or 6 pointed petals with a wavy edge. The surface of the flowers glistens in the sun, the tactile sensations resemble velvet. The flower's stamens are creamy.
Care
Clematis of the Miss Bateman variety cannot be called a capricious plant, but without proper care, decorativeness cannot be achieved.
Top dressing
In the first year after planting, Miss Bateman clematis usually does not need feeding, the main food is brought into the planting pit. Starting next year, plants are fertilized with mullein, which is diluted with water 10 times or with full mineral fertilizer. It will take 20 g per 10 liters of water, the amount of dressings is from 3 to 5. It is better to alternate mineral and organic dressings. Some growers feed clematis 2 times a month.
Attention! During the period of budding and flowering, plants need feeding most of all.
Loosening and mulching
The easiest way is to mulch the soil around the clematis shoots, then loosening and weeding operations will not be required. A mixture of decomposed peat and half-rotted horse manure is best suited for mulching. If these components cannot be found, non-acidic peat, crushed tree bark, wood chips, and even straw will do. The main thing is that the roots do not suffer from overheating. Clematis are large water-lovers and do not tolerate drying out of the soil even in the upper layer. Experienced flower growers plant low annuals at their foot, which shade the soil and prevent it from drying out. In this case, regular weeding and loosening will be required after each watering.
Watering
In dry weather, Miss Bateman's clematis should be watered weekly. Water is poured under the bush so that the root layer about 50 cm deep is completely soaked.The water should not be cold. At a time, they consume from 1 to 2 buckets, depending on the composition of the soil.
Pruning
Since the first wave of flowering in Clematis of the Miss Bateman variety occurs at the beginning of summer and takes place on the shoots of last year, therefore, they should not be heavily pruned in the fall. It is enough to shorten the shoots to a height of 1 to 1.5 m. Experienced growers practice a versatile pruning method. It is suitable for well-developed clematis bushes. With this method of pruning, the weakest shoots are cut into a stump, while for the rest, only the top is shortened. The number of both should be the same.
Advice! With this pruning, the bush is rejuvenated, and the flowers will be more evenly distributed.
Shelter for the winter
As soon as the night frosts set in, Miss Bateman's clematis is time to prepare for shelter. It is carried out in several stages.
- Cover the base of the bush with compost, garden soil or humus. It is undesirable to take it next to the bush so that the roots do not become exposed.
- Spray the soil around the bushes with a fungicide solution and add ash.
- As soon as the ground freezes slightly and the temperature drops to -6 degrees, the plants are finally covered, choosing a dry and clear day.
- Spruce branches, dry leaves or brushwood are placed under the stems.
- Twist the shoots into a ring, wrap them in a spunbond and lay them on a substrate.
- Shoots are covered with dry leaves or insulated with a layer of spruce branches.
- On top you need to put a sheet of slate or roofing material.
A warning! The film is not suitable for this; on sunny days in winter, the plant can support it under it.
In winter, snow should be added to the covered clematis.
Disease and pest control
The main diseases of clematis are fungal. These are powdery mildew, rust, gray rot and wilt. For their prevention, it is necessary not to thicken the planting, to deal with excessive air humidity, to remove weeds in time. They fight clematis diseases with the help of fungicides, most often copper-containing. Fundazole solution is used against wilt.
Sometimes clematis are annoyed by beet aphids, nematodes and spider mites. Aphids are fought with insecticides, and spider mites are expelled with acaricides. It is impossible to fight a nematode. Clematis bushes will have to be dug up and burned. To protect them from defeat, marigolds or marigolds are planted next to them. Snails and slugs are harvested by hand.
Planting clematis large-flowered Mazury
To decorate a garden plot, it is important to choose high-quality planting material and choose the right place. Sell large-flowered clematis Mazuri in privateers
The annual rhizome is packed in a plastic bag with a nutritious moist substrate. Keep clematis Mazuri cool.
Advice! If clematis in a privateer was purchased in advance, then the best place to store it would be in a dark, cool basement.
Landing dates
Clematis Mazuri is planted in open ground in spring and autumn. Experts recommend holding the event in late summer or early autumn. The soil at this time is quite warm, and the liana will have time to take root before the frost. Clematis will begin to develop actively next spring. And, although the first flowering will not be too lush, it will be possible to admire the large double flowers as early as the next year after planting.
Some gardeners believe that the autumn planting of Clematis Mazuri in open ground is possible only in the southern regions, where the first frosts are not earlier than the end of October.
Planting site and soil preparation
The site for planting clematis Mazury is dug up in advance and thoroughly cleaned of weeds.
Liana soil needs light and nutritious with a neutral pH. For areas with acidic soils, liming is required for the normal growth of clematis. For 1 sq. m make up to 100 g of lime or other deoxidizing agent.
The landing pit is prepared 2 - 3 days before disembarkation. Gardeners recommend sizes with a margin. After all, clematis will grow in one place for many years.
Clematis Mazuri blooms well on a mixture of turf and peat. Gardeners recommend diluting clay soil with river sand.
Add 1.5 - 2 cups of sifted wood ash, a quarter cup of superphosphate and half a cup of nitroammophoska to the soil. The soil is mixed with a bucket of humus.
For the drainage layer, which should occupy at least a quarter of the height of the planting pit, it is better to take a coarse-grained mixture or crushed stone with broken brick.
Preparation of planting material
The roots of the seedling should be carefully examined:
- In a healthy specimen, the root system should be elastic, without damage or swelling, consisting of at least 5 strong roots.
- For an autumn planting, a seedling is chosen, in which 2 or more buds are laid on the shoot. For a spring event, you can purchase a plant with one bud.
- For beginners, it is better to buy clematis of two years of age with a closed root system. Such seedlings have a higher survival rate when planted in open ground.
Before planting, the vines are soaked in a root formation accelerator. Plants purchased in containers are best planted with an earthen clod.
Important! If weather conditions or the weakness of the plant interfere with planting clematis in a permanent place, then it can be grown in a container.
How to plant correctly
After the preparation of the landing pit has been completed and drainage is arranged, half of the soil is poured into the bottom with a mound.
Advice! The seedling will take root more easily if you choose cloudy or damp weather for planting.
The plant is placed on top, gently straightening the roots. Deepening the root collar of the seedling is mandatory. But the choice of depth depends on the age of the planting material. In young one-year-old seedlings with a lignified part of the shoot, the root collar is covered by 12-15 cm. In adult plants, the height of the soil layer can reach 20 or more centimeters. Planting in this way helps the culture to withstand the vicissitudes of the weather.
To prevent air voids from forming near the roots, 10 - 15 liters of water can be poured into the pit beforehand. The earth must be poured evenly, tamping.
After planting, clematis should be watered abundantly and mulched with humus or peat.
If forecasters promise hot weather, then the young liana needs to be shaded.
