Clematis is a fairly young horticultural crop that is rapidly gaining popularity among gardeners. This is a rather unpretentious plant. With proper care, it can delight with its flowering until late autumn. Clematis includes many different varieties. Such plants are ideal for decorating arbors or pergolas at their summer cottage.
Growing clematis, sooner or later every gardener begins to wonder about increasing the number of plants. How to propagate? Clematis cuttings are most often bred. This method is the most popular. Let's consider all the existing options for propagating clematis:
• cuttings;
• dividing the bush;
• layering.
Method number 1: how to propagate by cuttings
Clematis, from which the cuttings will be cut, must be he althy, otherwise the transplanted processes will also get sick and may simply not take root in a new place. Cuttings are best cut when buds begin to form. Usually, shoots are separated, which are then cut into cuttings: it is enough that they have one kidney. For quick rooting, it is advisable to use special preparations.
Method number 2: how to propagate by dividing the bush
Unlike the plant used in the first method (how to propagate by cuttings), clematis, which is propagated by dividing the bush, should be between 4 and 6 years old years. Plants that are older will be very difficult to separate due to the powerful root system.
Transplanted in autumn or spring. The old bush is dug up, divided into several parts and planted in new places. You can partially undermine the bush and separate the necessary part with the roots.
Method number 3: how to propagate by layeringNot at all a laborious way to breed clematis. In spring (this option can also be used in autumn), small grooves up to 10 cm deep are dug from the bush. Lateral shoots are laid in them, fixed in the ground and sprinkled with earth. Layering is desirable to water abundantly. And in no case should plants be allowed to dry out during the hot period. You can transplant new clematis to a permanent place in a year.
Some types of clematis can be propagated by seeds. This method is relevant for small-flowered species. Varietal large-flowered hybrids are not propagated by seeds, because new seedlings do not retain the properties of the mother plant. Therefore, clematis are most often propagated with green cuttings.
Despite the fact that these flowers have become popular in Russia relatively recently, they are gaining popularity every dayincreasing love among gardeners. And this is not surprising. The ease of care and the extraordinary beauty of flowers, plus the unpretentiousness, adaptability of the plant to withstand the harsh Russian winters make clematis more and more popular every year, especially since the bushes do not require transplantation and can grow in one place up to 30 years. And if you have a question " how to propagate", diluting clematis with cuttings, as we found out, is very simple. And if such a wonderful flower smells of bright colors from acquaintances or neighbors, then maybe you should ask them for a small process?
