Clematis are perennial vines that bloom very beautifully, they are good for planting arbors, arches, fences and buildings. This is a tropical plant. Under natural conditions, they are drawn to the light, while their roots are in the thickets of plants, which prevents them from drying out.
Therefore, when planting clematis, they must be shaded near the root system by planting undersized, creeping annuals, or mulched with hay or sawdust.
How to grow clematis in central Russia
Many, admiring these marvelous flowers, believe that the middle zone of our country is not the most suitable climatic conditions for growing clematis. Indeed, if you do not comply with the necessary requirements for their shelter for the winter, they can freeze out. In general, it is advisable to study detailed information on how to grow clematis using as many resources as possible before planting. The best time to plant these flowers is spring, early May. But if they are in a container with earth, then they can be planted throughout the summer season. You can also grow clematisand in large pots or tubs, and in winter, keep indoors with positive temperatures. Clematis are propagated by dividing the bush in early spring or by pinning vines to the ground in places of leaf nodules. When planting, it is necessary to prepare a nutrient soil, which includes garden soil, peat or humus, sand. Rooted flowers for the next season or at the end of August of the same year can be planted. This perennial is very moisture-loving, and for good flowering it needs abundant watering. For the winter, to prevent freezing, the plant must be covered with spruce branches, slightly pricking the root system.
How to grow clematis from cuttings
Shoots are taken from bushes three years old and older before they bloom. The cuttings are taken 5 cm below the node from which the leaves grow. The upper part of the plant is cut close to the node. One pair of leaves is left on the branches, the rest are removed, layering is maintained in a growth stimulator and planted in specially prepared soil from a mixture of sand and humus or peat, deepening the plant to the very knot. Periodically, the cuttings should be sprayed and watered with a solution of humus, then they will take root in a month.
Clematis. Varieties
One of the most unpretentious varieties is Tangut clematis. This vine reaches a height of four to five meters, blooms with small yellow flowers 3 to 4 cm in diameter, and is frost-resistant. If it is not tied to a support, then this ground cover fills all the freespace and looks like a green carpet with yellow flowers. This variety is undemanding to the soil, is not afraid of shading and blooms from early summer to late autumn. The most spectacular varieties are "Ville De Lyon" with red flowers with a diameter of 10 - 12 cm, "Veronica's Choice" with large terry purple-white flowers. In general, large-flowered varieties of the "Patens" and "Florida" groups are the most popular, because. they are very beautiful. At the same time, they are very often exposed to freezing. How to grow clematis of these groups can be learned from experienced gardeners. For those who grow these flowers for the first time, it is better to start with varieties of groups such as Vititsella, Zhakmana, Lanuginosa, since growing clematis of the Vititsella group, for example, is much easier for beginner gardeners. Pay special attention to the need to cover the flowers for the first two years, despite their frost resistance. The fact is that they must acclimatize in the middle lane. Here are some varieties of this group: "Etoile Violette", "Julia Correvon", "Alba Luxorias", "Blue Angel", etc.
