Burning clematis: planting and care in the open field, growing rules

Not only flower beds and various ornamental shrubs are suitable for decorating the site. Plants that can grow on vertical surfaces, which include building walls, fences and columns, are very popular. Clematis, called "burning", is excellent for ennobling such objects. Why it is so appreciated by experienced gardeners, and how it is bred, we will understand below.

Description of the appearance of burning clematis

Burning clematis refers to small-flowered shrub vines that can braid with their shoots a plot of 4 meters wide and 5 meters high.In the process of growth, creeper shoots independently braid nearby objects, turning nondescript-looking structures into a green carpet on which hundreds of beautiful buds bloom.

Clematis leaves of small size, painted in rich green. Their shape is oval, slightly pointed at the top. One creeper is able to form up to 400 buds, resembling stars when opened. The buds are small, when opened, their diameter does not exceed 3 centimeters.

Planting a burning white clematis: the necessary conditions

Clematis is not a capricious plant that does not require much effort from the gardener when planting and growing. However, in order for a white cascade of miniature buds to bloom on a building wall or support post, you must follow some planting rules, which are listed below:

start planting in the first month of spring or fall;
the landing site should not be blown by the wind, as strong gusts break fragile shoots, damaging the buds;
a hole is dug under the seedling 60 centimeters wide and the same depth.

Basic care rules

When breeding clematis burning, the gardener must follow the basic rules of care, which are:

correct lighting;
choosing soil for planting;
correct and timely watering;
fertilizing plot;
tying up;
bush formation;
preparing the plant for wintering.

Pay attention! Each of the above points has a great influence on the harmonious growth and formation of clematis. Don't neglect them.

Lighting

Lighting plays an important role in plant growth.Clematis loves a lot of sunlight, which should be considered when choosing a landing site. However, there is one caveat that beginner gardeners need to know. It lies in the fact that during planting, excess sunlight can damage the seedling. Therefore, until it takes root in a new place and gets stronger, the landing site is shaded.

In regions with a hot climate, it is worth choosing areas with a small amount of shade. So the soil will not overheat during the day, and the plant will grow to its full height.

Soil

Light soils with neutral alkalinity are suitable for planting in open ground. These include sandy and loamy soils. During the growth of the vine, the ground around it must be loosened, while removing weeds and other shoots that select the nutrients necessary for the proper development of clematis. It is advisable to mulch the ground around the seedling.

Irrigation

Watering burning clematis has several features that you need to know and consider in the breeding process:

need to maintain a balance during soil moisture;
the plant likes abundant watering, but with excessive moisture, the roots begin to rot, and the vine dies;
pour water preferably as close to the root as possible, without moistening the stem with leaves;
in the case when clematis grows near the roof of the building, and water flows onto it - watch the soil moisture. With an excessive amount of moisture, the plant will quickly die. To fix the problem, sprinkle the ground around the seedling with ash or other absorbent substance;
young vines consume more liquid than mature plants.

Fertilizer and top dressing

Feeding and fertilizing clematis are carried out according to the following algorithm:

during the formation of the liana, either organic or mineral fertilizers are applied to the soil every month;
don't give everything at once. In one month, top dressing based on organic matter, in the other - mineral fertilizers;
feed the plant after irrigation. So the fertilizers are distributed faster and better absorbed.

Pay attention! In hot regions, annual plants are planted around the planting site to protect the root system from overheating.

Tie up

Despite the fact that yellow clematis belongs to bush plants, it practically does not grow without support and a garter. It is not difficult to make a support with your own hands, making a frame of any shape and size.To make it more convenient for the plant to grow, the frame cells should be no more than 1.5 centimeters wide. On such structures, the vine takes root best.

Decorative support can also be ordered in the store, where it will be made by specialists, taking into account all your requirements.

Pruning and shaping the bush

Pruning and shaping a bush are mandatory procedures on which the appearance of clematis will depend. Performed as follows:

the first pruning is done at planting to stimulate growth and give the right growth vector;
young shoots that form on the vine also need to be pinched;
to increase the duration of flowering of clematis, a group of side shoots that do not affect the overall appearance of the bush is partially pruned;
in autumn, in preparation for wintering, all shoots are cut off, as they die off for the winter, and only the root remains alive.

Preparation and shelter for the winter

Special preparation for the winter season is not required, as the root is frost-resistant, and endures even severe cold spells, and the aerial part dies off. In the spring, the root will again give young shoots, and your garden will take on its former unique look, which all neighbors will envy.

Reproduction of burning clematis

The plant reproduces in the following ways:

using seeds;
dividing the bush;
layering;
cuttings.

Let's take a closer look at each one.

Seed propagation

Clematis, or as it is called "clematis" in another way, reproduces well with the help of seeds. There are two landing methods:

outdoors;
to the greenhouse.

Planting seeds in open ground is carried out in early April. In greenhouse conditions, sowing is carried out in November. For planting, a special container is made, which is filled with a mixture of sand and earth in a ratio of 50 to 50. The distance between the seeds is 6 centimeters. From above, the seeds are sprinkled with a thin layer of peat, its thickness should not exceed 2-3 centimeters.

Dividing the bush

The easiest process of propagation of clematis, for the implementation of which you need:

carefully dig out the old bush without damaging the roots;
divide the bush into parts, after which they are buried again.

Layers

Layers are called side shoots, with the help of which new bushes are formed. To do this, special grooves are dug into which the shoots fit.For reliability, they are pressed to the ground with special brackets and covered with earth. The depth of the groove is about ten centimeters. After 1 year, the shoots are separated from the main bush and planted as an independent plant.

Shanks

To propagate clematis with cuttings, the gardener needs the following:

water the cuttings with special growth stimulants so that they take root faster on the site;
monitor the temperature of the soil - it should not fall below 18 ^o;
Protect cuttings from excessive exposure to sunlight until they take root in a new place.

Possible problems during cultivation

When breeding clematis, the following problems may occur:

liana stops growing after reaching a certain mark;
flowers start getting smaller and smaller every season;
drying tops.

Stunting

The problem arises in the first year of life, when the vine literally stops its development, at around 20-30 centimeters. The reason for this behavior lies in the violation of the plant care regimen by the gardener. Improved bait with nitrogen-containing fertilizers and abundant watering will help to correct the situation.

Crushing flowers

This problem is typical for old bushes with large flowers (for example, the White Cloud variety), which are 5 years old and older.

This happens because the roots grow deep into the soil, and watering does not provide the plant with a sufficient portion of moisture, weakening it.

To fix the problem, dig into the ground a few plastic bottles with a cut bottom, neck down, at a distance of 50 centimeters from the base of the bush. Water is poured into them, thereby contributing to its deeper penetration into the soil.

Drying tops

The cause of the problem is insufficient moisture. Similar symptoms occur when aphids appear on the vine. The first problem is eliminated by increased watering, the second - by spraying with special pesticides.

Pests and diseases

When breeding clematis, there is a risk that the bush will get sick with the following diseases:

grey rot;
powdery mildew;
rust;
wilt.

When the first symptoms of infection occur, the damaged parts of the vine are destroyed, and the bush is treated with special medicines.

Pests are scared away by planting plants such as marigolds or calendula next to the vine. They have a specific smell that repels harmful parasites, and at the same time they look good against the general background.

The use of burning clematis in landscape design

In landscape design, they are used for decoration:

arbors;
building walls;
fencing;
trees;
balconies;
decorative screens.

Pairs well with other varieties, ennobling any garden space.