Clematis Red Star: description and characteristics of the variety, cultivation and reproduction

Clematis is preferred by flower growers because flowering bushes can decorate any area. Among hybrids, large-flowered clematis species, such as Red Star, are especially popular. Created by Japanese breeders, the flower is successfully grown in temperate climates. But for this you need to know everything about growing clematis and caring for it.

Description and characteristics of Clematis Red Star

Perennial ornamental plants belong to the Ranunculaceae family. It is known that clematis looks like a vine. Its branches, reaching 2 meters in height, require backup. A decorative flower will curl along them with tendrils, rising higher and higher.

Red Star variety has large flowers of light red tone with crimson tint. In the middle of each petal with wavy edges, a strip of pale pink is visible. The diameter of the inflorescence can reach up to 14 centimeters. In the middle is a bunch of filiform stamens with red anthers.

A feature of Red Star clematis is that the inflorescences bloom twice during the summer: in May-June on last year's shoots and in September on young shoots.

Main advantages and disadvantages

The benefits of growing clematis include the fact that vine-like plants:

• will become a decoration of the local area and garden plot;
• unpretentious care;
• easy to grow;
• have strong immunity;
• frost resistant.

The disadvantage of the hybrid variety will be its capricious care.

Features of cultivation

In order for clematis to please with lush flowering, it is necessary to create suitable conditions for its growth. The culture is especially demanding for light, soil.

Date of planting

Red Star Clematis are best planted in the spring if the flowers are planted in temperate zones. Autumn planting involves allocating enough time to adapt the seedling to new conditions. Before the onset of cold weather, the root system of the flower should get stronger. It is better to use seedlings with a closed root system when planting in autumn.

Choosing a landing spot

Ornamental perennial for lush flowering needs well-lit areas. It is important to pay attention to the protection of decorative shoots from drafts and northern winds. Places on the south or southwest side of the garden are best suited. A little shade will allow Red Star Clematis to bloom all season.Here it is only necessary to monitor the illumination so that it is within 6-8 hours.

The flower is capricious in relation to the swampiness of the site. It is impossible for groundwater to be higher than 1.5-2 meters from the surface of the earth.

Suitable soils

The liana-like plant prefers loose and moderately nutritious soils. The soil may refer to loams, which pass moisture and air well.

Increased acidity will become an obstacle to the growth of the flower. The salinity of the site also affects the plant negatively.

Fitting technology

Begin planting the Red Star hybrid variety by preparing planting pits. The dimensions of the holes should be within 50 x 50 centimeters. The distance between them is 1.5 meters. A drainage layer is laid at the bottom. Then fill the hole with a nutrient mixture of mullein, garden soil, leaf compost.The components are taken in equal amounts, mixed and filled into a third of the hole.

The roots of flower seedlings are examined before planting. Dry and damaged parts of the root system are subject to pruning. Before planting, clematis roots are soaked in the Epin growth stimulator.

A mound of nutrient soil is poured at the bottom of the hole, placing a plant seedling in the middle. The roots fall asleep, and then all the free space.

After filling the hole with soil, the soil is compacted.

Remember to keep the root collar at or below ground level.

It is necessary immediately after planting to dig up vertical supports for clematis. They are not placed near the slope of the roof, so that the rain does not wash away the soil around the plant.

At the end of the procedure, spread the mulch around the planted flowers. The layer is prepared from peat or compost.

Clematis care

Requirements for the care of Red Star hybrid plants are the same as for other varieties. All procedures are carried out in a timely manner so that clematis can delight with flowering and a pleasant aroma.

Irrigation and fertilization

The supply of moisture to the roots of ornamental culture should be regular, and it depends on weather conditions. In the heat, watered in the evening every other day. Wet weather will allow you to cancel watering, which must be resumed after the topsoil dries.

Clematis respond well to mineral fertilizers. Before flowering, they are fed with phosphates and potash fertilizers. They will be replaced by wood ash. It is applied to the soil along with watering.

Cutting

Clematis variety Red Star belongs to the 2nd pruning group. This means that:

• shorten shoots when planting;
• slightly adjust the length in summer;
• rejuvenate after abundant flowering by removing vines older than 3 years;
• spring shorten the branches, leaving 10-12 knots;
• in the autumn, after being removed from the support, they cut a third of the developed growth.

It is necessary to prune damaged and diseased branches during the entire growing season.

Mulching and loosening

Mulch around planted flowers helps retain moisture better. Then the nutrient layer is embedded in the soil. Before winter, a layer of compost or humus is laid to help the crop survive the cold.

Loosen the soil in clematis plantings should be done regularly. It is especially important to carry out the procedure after heavy rainfall and watering.

Wintering

In October-November, before frosts, bushes are hilled to a height of 12 centimeters. You can sprinkle wood ash on top to protect the plant from pathogenic fungi.

It is possible in regions with severe frosts to cover clematis bushes with non-woven material. In this case, it is better to roll the shoots into rings.

Protection from diseases and pests

Fungi and viruses infect clematis if it is not properly cared for. Among the common plant diseases are powdery mildew, gray rot, septoria. Most often, diseases are determined by spots on leaves and stems. Sick clematis should be sprayed with fungicidal agents, such as Fundazol. A solution of copper sulfate can save flowers at the initial stage of development of the fungus.

Of the pests, spider mites and aphids most often attack ornamental culture. Ways to deal with them use both folk and chemical. Insecticides will destroy pests when they massively infect Red Star perennial. At the initial stage of the lesion, spraying with a solution of onion peel, tobacco decoction will help.

Methods of flower propagation

It is more convenient and easier to propagate the plant by dividing the bush. To do this:

1. Dig up a bush in early spring, cutting off all the shoots.
2. With a sharp knife cut the rhizomes in half.
3. The root with a growth bud is planted in the prepared hole, deepening the first knot by 10 centimeters.

You can grow clematis by separating part of the shoots. It is not necessary to dig up the plant. It is necessary to go deeper with a drill inside, reaching the roots. After such damage, new roots will grow faster if you transplant part of the plant to a new place.

Clematis Red Star in landscape design

Vine-like crops look great on vertical props. Therefore, they are used for landscaping arbors, terrace walls. You can decorate a flowering hedge by planting plants along a chain-link mesh.

Clematis are cozy next to shrubs. They get along well with viburnum, barberry, hydrangea, complementing each other. Blooming shoots will not be lost among low conifers.

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