Clematis Mrs. Cholmondeli
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Clematis Mrs. Cholmondeli: variety description
Clematis Mrs. Cholmondeli: photo
Clematis Mrs. Cholmondeli is a perennial ornamental plant that has a long flowering period. the dignity of the variety lies in the abundant and long flowering from May to August. Due to the presence of large lilac flowers, the culture looks good next to evergreen and deciduous crops. The plant is characterized by unpretentious care, abundant and picturesque flowering. The plant belongs to lianas, which makes it possible for it to curl along supports of a natural and artificial nature. If you take proper care of the plant, it can reach a height of about 3-3.5 m. The flowers of the plant are large in size, the diameter can reach 25 cm. The color of the buds can be different: lilac, light blue, lavender and lilac. The middle of the flower is filled with stamens inside, which are small in size, yellow and light brown, velvety in color. On a young shoot, the flowers have a simple structure, on adults they are semi-double. The leaves of the plant are small - 5 cm long, 2 cm wide, oblong, pointed, light green in color.
Which pruning group does the variety belong to?
Pruning Mrs. Cholmondelli's clematis can help regulate the flowering time of a given plant. if the plant belongs to type 2 pruning, it should be weak. This type of plant blooms between May and August. Mrs. Cholmondeli is a type 3 pruning. Such plants begin to bloom in July to September. In both cases, the flowering will be abundant and long lasting. The plant is a fast growing hybrid. After pruning, the plant needs about 1 month to recover.
Clematis Mrs. Cholmondeli Planting and Care
Clematis Mrs. Cholmondeli: photo
For planting clematis Mrs. Cholmondelli is best to choose April or late September. In advance, you will need to carefully think about the place where you plan to grow the plant. The plant can grow well both in a sunny place and in partial shade. Don't forget to set up a support so the plant can grow and develop upwards. Before planting, the root system of the plant must be soaked in water for about 30 minutes. During this time, the earth will need to be dug up and the necessary top dressing made. It is also necessary to engage in the preparation of a nutritional formula. To do this, you need to take humus, earth, wood ash. All ingredients are taken in the same amount. It is necessary to prepare a landing pit. It should be of a suitable size so that the roots, fertilizer layer and root collar can easily fit there. At the very bottom of the pit, it is necessary to lay out a layer of the prepared nutrient mixture, place the plant on top, straightening the root system. Install the root collar so that it is located below ground level. This will help protect it from winter frost. From above it is necessary to add earth and tamp it well. After planting, the plant will need to be watered abundantly and protected from direct sunlight. Moistened soil will need to be mulched, for which sawdust or hay are taken. Taking care of the plant will not be difficult. The culture must be provided with watering, loosening the soil, pruning shoots, removing weeds.Watering should be moderate but regular as the soil dries up. moisture stagnation should not be allowed. This can lead to the development of fungal diseases. In the first year after planting, the plant does not need to fertilize. Starting from the 2nd year of life, fertilizers should be applied according to the following scheme:
- When the plant begins to grow before the buds appear, it is necessary to apply fertilizers containing nitrogen.
- When the inflorescences appear, complex fertilizers must be applied.
- When the flowers fall off and growth ends, at the end of August, it is necessary to apply fertilizers containing phosphorus and potassium.
The buds that appear in the first year of the plant's life must be cut off. To improve flowering abundance in future seasons. For the development of lateral shoots, it is necessary to pinch the top. Pruning can be done already in the first year of the plant's life. in the autumn period it is necessary to shorten all the shoots, leaving only the central stem, the length of which will reach 0.5 m. the plant is more than 1 year old, it is necessary to cut it in the autumn period before the cold sets in. All dry, damaged and diseased shoots should be removed. Then a shaping pruning is carried out. There is a universal pruning method that is suitable for all clematis - remove only the top of 1 shoot, keep the length of the next one about 15 cm.Thus, you will rejuvenate the plant, stimulate its uniform flowering and the development of lateral shoots in the spring.
We carry out preparatory work for the winter season
Clematis Mrs. Cholmondeli: photo
Before taking up the shelter of Clematis Mrs. Cholmondelli for the winter, he needs treatment for various fungal diseases. It is necessary to process both the plant itself and the area next to it with a fungicide solution; a small amount of wood ash can be added on top. Only then can the plant be covered. With the appearance of the first frost, the plant must be covered for the winter. hilling the main stem with peat or garden soil at the very base of the plant. in height, the protective mound should not fall below 15 cm from the ground. This can keep your plant free of frost at night, in the fall. After the air temperature drops below 0 degrees, it is necessary to take shelter of shoots. To begin with, the area next to the bush must be lined with spruce, dry branches or hay. Clematis must be removed from the support and lowered to the ground so that the plant lies on the plant substrate. If the shoot is long, then it must be carefully twisted. Then you can cover the plant with a covering material. It can be: roofing paper, reinforced or bubbled plastic wrap or agrofibre. On top of the resulting structure, you need to add a layer of soil, branches and dry foliage. Then the roofing felt or roofing material is added again. Also, do not forget to press down the covering material with planks so that strong winds cannot damage the structure. With the fall of feather snow, it must be thrown from above onto the structure. This will provide additional protection for the plant from low temperatures and wind.
Clematis Mrs. Cholmondeli: reproduction
It is best to use the method of dividing the bush, which is used in the spring or fall. you need to choose a strong and well-developed plant that will reach the age of 5 years. It is necessary to dig out the plant with roots, with the help of a shovel it is necessary to separate a certain number of children, which will have 2-3 buds each. Then they are planted as an independent plant.
Diseases and insect pests
Clematis Mrs. Cholmondeli: photo
If Clematis Mrs. Cholmondelli is planted too deeply, then the plant is capable of undergoing various fungal diseases.For preventive purposes, it is necessary to adjust the amount and quality of watering, but at the same time to prevent moisture stagnation. Such diseases are characteristic of many hybrid clematis. The plant can be subject to diseases such as gray rot, powdery mildew, rust. If you want to avoid such unpleasant situations, then it is necessary to carry out treatment with fungicide solutions 2 times a year. Also, the plant can be attacked by aphids, spider mites and slugs, which harm the leaves and stems of plants. If you notice the appearance of such insects, it is necessary to spray the bush with insecticide solutions.
Mrs. Cholmondelli Clematis is a beautiful ornamental plant that is suitable for growing in a variety of natural conditions. If you plant the plant correctly and provide proper care, then you will not have any problems with growing the plant. Due to its long flowering period, it is well suited for cultivation in a summer cottage.
