must comply with certain rules. Only in this case, they will be pleased with the "waterfall" of colors of different shades of each passerby. The plant belongs to the well-known family of buttercups. Because the trunk becomes tough after three years of its life, botanists often call clematis a wooden flower. Due to not fastidiousness, the plant can be observed on different continents of our planet, but most often it is found on the lands of East Asia. This is a unique kind of flower that not only has an attractive appearance, but is also very useful. It is used in medicine for many years. Clematis can purify the air and improve the general condition of a person.
Planting plants in the open field in the Urals.
Caring for this type of flower does not require special skills. But despite this, there are differences in the cultivation of plants on different continents. As for the planting and maintenance of clematis in the Urals, it is slightly different from growing in warmer regions. This is primarily due to the harsh climate and rather difficult weather conditions.
In nature, there are about 230 species of this plant, but only some can be planted in this part of the planet.
Clematis that easily tolerate sudden changes in temperature:
- Jacquesman. This is a vine, which has a rather large buds. Often in the loose form, they are lilac hue. The shoots of this variety are capable of reaching 4 meters in length.
- Integration. Shrub species, whose height reaches 2.5 meters. Dimeter flowers about 12 cm. They are very reminiscent of the bells. Buds appear only on young twigs.
- Winzella. The length of the shoots of this plant can reach 3.5 meters. The leaves are complex. Flowers are large. Often they have a pink, purple or red tone. With proper care on one bush can appear up to 100 buds.
Clematis in the northwestern part require special planting and care. To prevent the plant from dying in winter, it should be planted in the first month of spring. Before frost, the bushes will get stronger and root well. Seedlings that are bought in stores should be placed only in open areas where there is good access to the sun.
Clematis in the Urals will develop well if they are planted in areas protected from the wind.
Plant seedlings to a depth of 20 centimeters. The recess for the flower must be prepared in advance. Its diameter should be about 0.7 centimeters. If the soil is poor, the dimple is better to make wider. This is necessary so that in the middle there is a place to put the fertilizer.
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For areas where ground water is close, you should use drainage. These are plants that do not like too much moisture.
Clematis also react poorly to acidic and clayey soil. The best option for creepers is a nutrient, loose substrate.
Much depends on a properly prepared landing site. To the plant quickly settled down, at the bottom should lay a layer of sand or perlite, which will act as a baking powder. Wrap the seedling should be the soil connected with humus.
In order to facilitate the care of a plant, young seedlings should be immediately attached to the support on which they will be braided.
Before placing the seedlings in the soil, they must be pruned. Shoots are removed so that there are two live buds. Sections should be sprinkled with charcoal. This will protect them from rotting. After planting the seedlings must be watered.
Clematis Care in the Urals
In order for the flower to enjoy long, abundant flowering, one must not only know how to plant clematis, but also how to care for it. Plants that are near have a great influence on its growth. Favorably affects the development of creepers wild grapes, campsis, actinidia.
Plant care rules:
- Top dressing. This is an important part of plant care. Fertilize the flower should be several times a year. In the spring, it is recommended to deposit nitrogen-based products. It is best to use liquid preparations that are diluted in water before use. Nitrogen will accelerate the growth of vines in early spring and give it a lush green. The second procedure is carried out before budding. To do this, use potash compounds. The best option is ash. Stop feeding should be at the first appearance of flowers. If you continue to make fertilizer, then clematis stops flowering, and all its forces will go to the development of greenery. The first flowering lasts for 14 days. After that, after a few days, the second phase of flowering will begin, before which a small amount of potash fertilizer must be added again.
- Trimming. In order for the plant to please the eye with abundant and long flowering, this procedure is simply necessary. If you remove adults and damaged shoots, the bush quickly renews its strength, and the branches accelerate in growth. In winter, all the twigs should be cut, leaving two, maximum three knots above the ground.
- Preparing for the winter. Since there is a strong cold in the Urals for a long period of time, the bushes should be covered. For this it is recommended to use the canvas, which can be purchased at a specialty store.
- Pests. This type of plant has good resistance to various diseases. But despite this, clematis still affects some diseases. One such wilt is Wilt. This is a disease from which, first of all, upper leafy plates are affected. If nothing is done, the bush may die.
The best way to get rid of diseases that affect clematis is a solution of potassium permanganate.
If you comply with all the conditions for growing vines, then you can watch the exuberant flowering of this incredibly beautiful plant in a short time.
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A quick way to grow clematis with seeds
This is one of the main methods used by gardeners. Knowing how to grow clematis from seeds, you can quickly increase the collection of this amazing flower. Grains of vines can be large and small. The duration of germination of seeds and the period of ripening of the boxes depends on them.
The size of the bud and the bush itself does not depend on the size of the seeds.
To grow clematis from seeds at home, you must first correctly harvest the grains. In plants with small seeds, fruit picking can begin one month after the end of flowering, and in large ones, after 4 months. Store them in a room with a minimum percentage of humidity and low temperature.
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Seeding steps:
- Grain preparation. Barboarding is the most effective way. Thanks to him, seed germination increases at times. To do this, pour soda solution into a liter jar( 2 teaspoons per 200 ml of liquid).In the resulting mixture to put the grain and connect them to the compressor for the aquarium. In this state, keep for 5 hours. It is recommended to do this procedure every day throughout the week. At the same time daily changing the water. Grains can also be placed in a growth stimulator for thirty minutes.
- Sowing. Only a wooden box should be used, the height of which is within 20 cm. It is necessary to sow the grain in the substrate consisting of peat, fez and garden soil( in equal proportions).Lay drainage at the bottom of the tank. To do this, you can use crushed brick or expanded clay. On the soil surface make small furrows with a depth of not more than 1 cm. Place the grains at a distance of 5 cm from each other. Top with soil and watered with a spray.
- Transplant. After two leaves appear on young plants, it is possible to transplant their plastic containers.
Pinch the top. Planted on a permanent place following after the seedlings are well strengthened.
In order to quickly germinate the seeds, it is recommended to make a mini-greenhouse with polyethylene.
If done correctly, the first flowering is observed in the second or third year of their life.
To accelerate germination by manual removal of the protective sheath. But this should be done very carefully so as not to damage the core.
Planting, care and reproduction of clematis in the Urals is an opportunity to enjoy the unique flowering of the plant throughout the warm period of the year. If you comply with all the conditions, the vine will always have a beautiful look and beautify any part of the site.
Video about the characteristics of planting and care for clematis