Clematis Manchurian: description and characteristics of the variety, cultivation techniques

Beautiful flowering vines of Clematis will be a spectacular decoration of a private house, gazebo or fence. Using one of their species - Clematis Manchurian for this purpose will turn a vertical surface into a work of art. This species, in addition to luxurious flowering, is known for its pronounced aroma.

Description and features

This Far Eastern Clematis is a perennial plant that belongs to the buttercup family. It was first cultivated in the Russian Far East, Korea and East China.

Its stems are green and flexible, they do not become woody. The leaves have a complex structure - they consist of 3-7 smaller parts.

If the shoots are formed in the current year, flowering occurs in June and July.

Manchurian Clematis is considered one of the most unpretentious varieties.

Flowers consist of four white oblong petals. In most cases, the length of the vine is 1.5 meters. Sometimes it can reach up to 3 meters. The plant has a pleasant fragrant smell. It intensifies in those Clematis that grow in a well-lit place. Breeder Beskaravaynaya M.A. received more than 50 hybrid varieties based on this species.

Origin

Clematis Manchurian is a wild Far Eastern plant. In Russia, it began to be grown at the end of the 19th century. In the USSR, its breeding began in 1950.

Cultivation practices

With proper planting, Clematis will delight with its appearance and luxurious flowers.

Landing

It is recommended to prepare for planting seedlings a year before. You need to dig up the soil and remove debris and weeds. We need to dig a hole and prepare fertile soil for the plant.

Timing

For planting this seedling of this type of Clematis with a closed root, any time during the season is suitable. If one was purchased with open roots, it is best to plant it in the ground immediately after purchase.

Seat Requirements

Manchurian Clematis loves when there is a lot of sun on the site. It is not recommended to plant too close to the wall. Since this plant has a developed root system, it may not have enough space and it will wither.

It is necessary to ensure that in case of rain, water does not flow onto Clematis. High humidity can damage it. You also need to make sure that there are no groundwater close to the surface at the landing site.

If strong gusts of wind can be expected, this can damage the vines due to their fragility.

Selection and soil preparation

To ensure good growth, it is desirable to have soil that can be considered fertile. Clematis grows well where it is loamy or sandy loam.

It is important that the soil is light and loose. This is important so that it passes air and water well.

You can not plant Clematis on soil that is rich in lime. It is recommended that the location be slightly alkaline.

Selection and preparation of planting material

Seedlings before planting are recommended to be placed in water and kept for several hours. Add a growth stimulant to the liquid.

Plant pattern

For each seedling, it is necessary to dig a hole 60 centimeters deep, wide and long. The distance between plants cannot be less than one meter.

A layer of drainage is added to the bottom of the pit. It may consist of small broken bricks, expanded clay or crushed stone. Next, you need to pour a fertile mixture, which is prepared from the following materials:

fertile garden soil;
sand;
peat;
humus;
mineral fertilizers;
a little wood ash.

Pour the mixture in such a way that a small mound forms in the middle of the pit. The root is carefully spread around it and the seedling is covered with earth.

Must water abundantly.

The neck of the root needs to be located 10-15 centimeters underground.

After planting around the plant, make a circular hole for watering. It is necessary to mulch the trunk circle with peat or sawdust.

The seedling is watered with plenty of water.

Support

It is necessary to provide a peg to which the plant must be tied. If it is not done, Clematis will grow, spreading along the surface.

Rules of care

After the seedlings have been planted, they need to be given quality care. Only under this condition can we count on the fact that Clematis will develop and bloom well.

Irrigation

This plant reacts negatively to waterlogging of the soil. On the other hand, insufficient watering can impair flower growth.On dry days, the frequency of watering is two or three times a week. At the same time, it must be remembered that it is necessary to pour water not on the plants, but on the ground next to it. In case of drought, 20-40 liters of water will need to be spent on one plant.

In normal weather, moderate watering will suffice.

Feeding

During the first year of its existence, Clematis does not need to be fed. Subsequently, it is made three or four times during the season.

To do this, alternate organic (mullein) and a full range of mineral fertilizers. Fresh manure is not allowed for top dressing.

The schedule looks like this:

Nitrogen-containing fertilizer is fed during the growing season.
At the stage when the buds are formed, potash supplements are suitable.
After flowering is over, apply phosphate fertilizers.

When pruning is complete, Clematis is fed with organic matter.

Crop group

Clematis Manchurian belongs to the third pruning group.

After flowering is over, the shoots are cut back to the first leaf. It is allowed to remove them completely, but this will affect the formation of flowers. The quantity will be smaller, but the flowers will be larger.

Loosening and weeding

Loosening is important to do after watering so that a hard crust does not form on the surface when it dries. Weeding is done as needed when weeds grow.

Protection from diseases and pests

Fungal diseases lead to wilting of the roots. As soon as the disease is detected, it is necessary to spray Clematis with Fundazol, after removing the areas that have been damaged. When the whole plant is affected, it must be destroyed.

When gray rot appears, diseased leaves must be removed and treated with Fundazol. To prevent this disease, spraying can be carried out twice during the year.

When Clematis gets sick with rust, orange swellings appear on the stems. To combat it, Bordeaux mixture is an effective remedy.

Shelter for the winter

This variety is resistant to winter temperatures. However, after pruning, it will not be superfluous to cover the plants with spruce branches or dry leaves. It is necessary to make sure that the surface of the earth is located at a slight angle. This will avoid the accumulation of water in the spring next to the trunk.

Reproduction

When propagating a plant, several methods are used. Using branching requires less effort and is safer than dividing the root.

Seeds

This type of Clematis flowers grow well on the shoots of the current year. It is recommended to use the seeds that can be obtained from them for planting. In this case, the degree of germination will be higher than from last year's shoots.

In order to improve germination, seeds are left in water for 5-7 days. Then they are planted in plastic containers or wooden boxes. Soil mixture is used: fertile land, peat and sand in equal parts.

When planting, the seeds are planted shallowly and sprinkled with a small amount of sand on top. In order for them to germinate, the best temperature is 25-28 degrees. From above they are covered with glass or film. It is important to regularly moisten the soil. It is recommended to water the sprouts not from above, but with the help of a pan. Some water is poured into it and it is sucked into the soil through the holes in the bottom of the container.

When leaves appear on the sprouts, Clematis can be planted in a permanent place. Seedlings are placed at a distance of at least 20 centimeters between them. They are grown for several years and after flowering after 2-3 years they are transplanted to a permanent place.

Layers

Next to the bush, grooves are made, to which branches are bent. These shoots must be strong and he althy. They need to be covered with earth in such a way that only the tip of the branch remains outside. Rooting will occur within a year. After that, you need to disconnect the layering and land it separately.

Dividing the bush

To use this method of reproduction, plants that are 5-6 years old are suitable. Their roots are dug out of the ground and divided into two parts. It is necessary that each of them have intact roots and buds. After separation, both roots are planted in a permanent place.

Landscape use

This plant will look spectacular when decorating trellises or arbors. If you install a vertical lattice next to the wall of the house and plant Clematis Manchurian next to it, then it will wrap around it beautifully and create a unique spectacle.

If grown without a vertical support, this plant forms a luxurious carpet of flowers.