Clematis Kaiser: description and characteristics of the variety, planting and care, pruning group

Russian flower growers have recently learned about Kaiser clematis. This variety of shrub liana was bred in Japan. At home, it has been grown since 1997. It appeared in Europe and Russia after 2010. The variety blooms from May to October, for which amateur gardeners and professional designers love it.

Description and characteristics of Clematis Kaiser

Kaiser is a perennial climbing plant with long, flexible shoots. The length of the central stem is 1.5-2 m. Many side branches grow from it, covered with large dark green leaves. The edge of the sheet plates is carved.When the temperature drops, the leaves turn pale. The perennial has an average level of frost resistance, it does not freeze out in the Middle lane. Liana has been growing in one place for 25 years.

Features of flowering

The Kaiser variety is unique. It has 2 flowering peaks. First, the buds cover the bush in May, they form on the overwintered shoots of the previous year. The second wave occurs in July and lasts until frost.

The flowers amaze with their beauty and delicate aroma. They are large, fluffy. The diameter of the largest specimens is 14 cm. Multi-layer baskets consist of petals of several shades:

• pink;
• purple;
• scarlet;
• lilac.

The flower has a yellow core. When the temperature drops, the color of the petals brightens, white specks appear on them. Flower buds are laid on 1-2-year-old shoots.

Which crop group does it belong to

The Kaiser variety is included in the 2nd pruning group. This type of liana is gaining decorativeness over time. The first years of flowers are few. Shoots that have grown over the summer are not pruned for the winter, so there are difficulties with wintering.

Pros and cons

Clematis Kaiser is valued for its extraordinarily beautiful flowers and long flowering. The disadvantages of the variety include:

• crown formation work;
• average winter hardiness;
• frequent garter of side branches.

How to grow flowers properly

The variety is bred for warm climates. In Russia, it is grown in the Middle lane. It does not winter in Siberia and the Urals. Caring for the Kaiser is not easy.

Flower growers spend a lot of time pruning, tying, winterizing.

Seedling selection

Be sure to assess the state of the root system. It is good if she has 3 roots 10-15 cm long. It is bad if they have thickenings, swellings. Requirements for the above-ground part of planting material depend on the season:

• for planting in autumn, seedlings with formed vegetative buds are needed;
• if planted in the spring, there should be an escape.

When the roots of a seedling are poorly developed, it is grown in the "school".

Place and dates

For Clematis Kaiser, areas where groundwater occurs at a depth of 1-1.2 m are not suitable. It will not bloom profusely in partial shade, shade. Liana needs at least 5 hours of direct sunlight. This requirement is met by plots located in the south, southeast, southwest of the garden. The absence of drafts is another prerequisite.

Planting region	Clematis Kaiser planting time
	Spring	Autumn
South of Russia	March	September-November
Middle lane	April (end of the month), May	September

Soil composition

Perennial liana does not like acidic soils. On loams fertilized with humus, with a neutral and alkaline reaction, Clematis Kaiser grows well. Flower growers normalize the pH level, add deoxidizers for digging:

• lime fluff;
• gypsum;
• dolomite flour.

Fitting technology

Clematis Kaiser is planted for a long time, so they thoroughly prepare the landing pit. With a single landing, they dig it with a size of 0.60.60.6 m, planting several vines, dig up the entire area. The roots of seedlings are covered with garden soil mixed with humus and fertilizers.

Peat1 bucketSand 1 bucketMust2 bucketsChalk150 gClematis fertilizer Bone Meal Superphosphate 150 gAsh 200g

Fertilizer	Quantity
200g
100g

First lay the drainage. It is poured with a layer of 15-20 cm. Then part of the soil mixture is poured out. A mound is formed from it in the center. The seedling is placed on this elevation, holding it with a hand, the roots fall asleep. To form the center of tillering, the stalk is deepened by 8-12 cm.

During spring planting, a hole is formed around the seedling. They fall asleep when the shoots become woody. The liana is watered, the trunk circle is mulched. During autumn planting, the hole is completely covered with earth, the shoots are cut off.

Clematis support and garter

In clematis of the 2nd group of pruning in autumn, the lashes (summer growth) are lowered to the ground, not cut off. The supporting structure is constructed taking into account this feature. Twine, ropes or a special plastic mesh are fixed on it.

In the spring, last year's shoots are attached to them, in the summer they are tied up with young growth. It grows quickly, so young branches are attached to a support every 3 days.

Rules of care

After transplanting, young plants are covered from bright sunlight. The trunk circle is covered with mulch. A layer of humus (peat) 5-7 cm thick protects the roots from overheating, the top layer of soil - from rapid drying, the formation of a crust. Throughout the season, weeds are removed around clematis, row-spacing is loosened. In rainy weather, excess moisture is removed from the root zone.

Water and fertilize

Perennial vine is not watered often, but a lot. Water is poured so that drops do not fall into the central part of the bush. Clematis Kaiser is fed 3-4 times per season:

• fertilizer for clematis, 40 g of the drug is dissolved in a bucket;
• with a solution of mullein, 10 parts of water are taken for 1 part of mullein;
• dissolve 2 g of boric acid and potassium permanganate in a bucket of water.

In summer, Kaiser clematis bushes are sprayed with a solution of urea. Prepare a liquid fertilizer of low concentration. In 10 liters of water dissolve 0.5 tbsp. l. granules.

Cutting

Shoots that have grown over the summer do not need to be cut. Next summer they will have flowers. In autumn they are shortened, leaving 10-15 knots each. Then each lash is rolled into a ring, put on the ground. All last year's shoots are cut out.

In the spring, all branches damaged during the winter are found and cut out. He althy 2-year-old lashes are shortened. In summer, control the density of the bush. Part of the side shoots is removed to provide the vine with good lighting and ventilation.

Wintering

In the south, Kaiser clematis winters without shelter. In the Middle lane, it is grown as a covering crop. So that the growth buds do not suffer from dampness, an air-dry shelter is built over the lashes laid on the ground.

The design consists of a frame and a covering material stretched over it. Clematis bushes are closed for the winter after the onset of the first frost. Work is carried out on a clear, sunny day:

• the bush is spudded, the trunk circle is mulched with a mixture of sand and ash;
• shoots are freed from leaves, rolled up, laid on the ground, agrospan is placed on top;
• from shields, boxes, boards install a frame for covering material;
• throw PVC film;
• with the advent of winter, they cover the shelter with snow, spruce branches, reed mats.

Diseases and pests

Clematis Kaiser is sprayed with insecticide if pests are found on the leaves. He can suffer from aphids, spider mites, snails, slugs, nematodes. Insects carry a fungal infection that affects the leaves, root system. Simple measures help protect clematis from rot:

• competent watering scheme;
• timely crown thinning;
• feeding;
• bush treatment with fungicides ("Fundazol"), insecticides.

Bushes infected with nematodes are destroyed. The soil where they grew is treated with drugs (nematacids).

Reproduction

Choose a strong side shoot. They put it in a furrow, pin it with staples, sprinkle it with a mixture of garden soil, sand and peat. A year later, rooted shoots are cut off from the mother bush, transplanted.

Once every 6-7 years clematis bushes Kaiser rejuvenate. The perennial root is dug up, divided into several parts, leaving 1-2 basal buds on each. During budding, cuttings are cut from the middle part of the cut shoots.

Root cuttings in the substrate. To speed up the formation of roots, create greenhouse conditions:

• air temperature 18-22 °C;
• humidity 90%.

In autumn, clematis Kaiser is propagated by lignified cuttings. They are rooted in boxes. Transplanted to school in the spring.

Examples in landscape design

Liana is planted next to beautiful garden structures: arches, pergolas, screens, trellises. To make it easier for the shoots to braid the support, it is covered with a mesh or lattice. Near Clematis Kaiser, low annuals and perennial ornamental plants are planted:

• irises;
• daisies;
• phloxes.

Kaiser is grown on loggias, balconies, terraces. Clematis seedlings are planted in wide large pots (40 cm high), 1.5-meter supports are installed. Clematis Kaiser is ideal for vertical gardening.

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