Clematis Luther Burbank
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For some reason, many gardeners assume that clematis is an exotic plant and quite whimsical in terms of care. But this is not the case. Even a beginner in gardening can handle the cultivation of this beautiful vine. Due to the fact that clematis has a wide variety of varieties, it will not be difficult to choose the one that you like and write wonderfully in the design of your site. Clematis Luther Burbank is a classic of the genre due to the fact that it belongs to the one-color plant species. Well suited for decorating gazebos, balconies, terraces and flower beds. Differs in abundant flowering, which has a long period. the advantage of this variety is that it is practically incapable of being exposed to various diseases.
Clematis Luther Burbank: variety description
Clematis Luther Burbank: photo of the variety
Clematis Luther Burbank is a vigorous shrub liana, in height it can reach from 2.5 to 4 m, and sometimes up to 5 m. The shoots have a red-brown color. Each shoot can have up to 10 shoots. The leaf plate is complex and contains about 3-5 leaves.
Clematis flowers Luther Burbank have a wide opening, are large in size. The flowers can grow up to 16-20 cm in diameter. The number of sepals is 6, with a pointed ellipsoidal shape, wavy purple-violet color along the edges, begins to fade in summer, with the onset of low temperatures it becomes bright again. Anthers are quite large in size, can have a yellow or light yellow tint. flowering period - June-September. Each shoot has 9-12 flowers.
An important feature of the Clematis Luther Burbank variety is its good tolerance to winter frosts, up to -30 degrees. The plant is easy to care for, it doesn't even need to install a drainage system. It can be grown both on fertile and on ordinary soil. can grow in both sunny and shaded areas, you need to water it regularly.
Clematis Luther Burbank: Pruning Team
Clematis Luther Burbank: photo of the variety
When choosing a variety for planting, you need to pay attention not only to the external data, the degree of frost resistance of the plant, but also to which pruning group it belongs to. Clematis Luther Burbank belongs to the 3rd pruning group. Based on many years of experience, plants with this pruning group are well suited for growing in Central regions.
You need to know that plants with such a pruning group need to be completely pruned. Thanks to this procedure, each year the plant will bring a large number of new shoots, and this also has a beneficial effect on the root system of the plant. the year you planted the plant, it will need to be cut completely so that the plant can better take root in its new location. Pruning must be done in mid-autumn so that the plant has time to get used to it before the first frost. If there are a large number of shoots in the center of your plant, then it is necessary to start thinning them, this will have a good effect on the development of the plant as a whole.
Clematis Luther Burbank: planting and care
Clematis Luther Burbank: photo of the variety
Before you start planting the clematis variety Luther Burbank, you must decide in advance on the planting site. Although we said that the plant can be grown in shady areas, this plant is still very fond of light. If the plant is deficient in it, then the plant will grow and develop more slowly.In shady areas, you can plant a plant only if you grow it in the southern region. After all, constant overheating of the soil can adversely affect the plant.
If you will plant several plants, then it is necessary to maintain a distance of 0.5 m between them. During the growth of the plant, it must be watered abundantly. But this should be in moderation. Moisture stagnation can damage the plant's root system. it is necessary to start preparing the soil well in advance. In one place, a plant can grow and develop well for 20 years. As we said earlier, the plant can reach a height of up to 5 m, so you will need to take care of the support in advance.
Clematis Luther Burbank: variety reproduction
Clematis Luther Burbank: photo of the variety
Clematis Luther Burbank can be propagated by the following methods:
• Dividing the bush - for this you need to take an adult plant, the age of which has reached at least 5 years. They take a sharp cutting tool and begin to divide the root system of the plant into parts, then rooting of each of the parts is carried out.
• Method layering - in the spring, you need to press the process to the ground and fix them with staples. After a year, you can separate the plants from the mother bush.
• Method cuttings Is the most popular propagation method and is suitable for large-scale plant propagation.
Breeding can be done at home, if necessary.
Diseases and insect pests
As we said a little earlier, Clematis Luther Burbank is practically not exposed to any diseases, but it can be attacked by various pests. the root system and leaves are attacked first - nematodes appear. If you notice the appearance of these insects, then you do not need to plant the plant in that place. If the plant is attacked by a spider mite, then you will notice that the leaves have become yellow, you can observe the appearance of cobwebs, the buds begin to dry. Beet aphids are able to suck out all the nutrients from the plant. in this case, insecticides should be used in pest control. You can also use a garlic infusion. To do this, add garlic (200 g) to 10 liters of water.
Clematis Luther Burbank belongs to the 3rd group of pruning. For this reason, every water you will need to prune excess shoots that interfere with the normal development of the plant. also remember to inspect the plants to remove dry and damaged shoots. Believe me, this will not take you a lot of time and effort, but it will make your vine the most beautiful, and Clematis Luther Burbank will repay you for this with long and abundant flowering.
