Clematis Mrs Thompson
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Clematis Mrs Thompson: variety description
Clematis Mrs Thompson: photo of the variety
Clematis Mrs. Thompson is the creation of English breeders. It was first bred in 1961. Belongs to the Patens group. Clematis Mrs. Thompson is an early, large-flowered variety. Well suited as a decoration for a summer cottage and various buildings. Also good for container growing.
The main color is purple, in the center of the sepal you can see a crimson stripe. Sepals are ellipsoidal, with pointed ends. The stamens are red in color. The flowering of the variety occurs on last year's shoots. Clematis Mrs Thompson has a long, profuse flowering that occurs at the beginning and end of summer. It has a 4 zone of winter hardiness - the plant can withstand temperatures down to -35 degrees.
Which pruning group does the variety belong to?
Clematis Mrs Thompson: photo of the variety
Clematis cultivar Mrs. Thompson belongs to the 2nd pruning group. Shoots of the current year must be preserved and covered for the winter. It is on such shoots that flowering will take place in the coming year. You will need to prune the plant several times. In the middle of the summer period, it is necessary to prune the faded shoots of the current year, removing them all the way to the base. After that, during preparation for the winter period, it is necessary to shorten the shoots that appeared in the new season. Leave 1-1.5 m in length. The production of such partial pruning will make it possible to get a lush flowering throughout the entire warm period.
Clematis Mrs Thompson Planting and Care
Before planting a plant, you need to choose the right place. the place for clematis should be well lit. When choosing a place, you should also take into account the direction of planting, because with the growth of the plant, the flowers will turn over depending on the direction of the sun. An elevated area is best suited so that groundwater is not located nearby. The plant needs protection from wind and drafts.
If you are going to grow several plants, then you need to keep a distance of 1 m. Due to the fact that the plant does not tolerate frequent transplants, then you need to carefully choose a place for permanent cultivation. Abundant flowering of the plant occurs 5 years after planting. Loose soil is best suited for planting, which will have neutral acidity. It is necessary to add rotted manure and sand to the planting pit. All ingredients must be mixed with the soil that was dug from the hole. The planting hole must be dug based on the condition of the soil, because it must be light and breathable. The pits should measure about 40 cm on each side.
If you were first engaged in the cultivation of Mrs. Thompson's clematis in a separate container, then first you will need to remove her plant from the container, lower the roots into water so that they are better saturated with moisture. In order to disinfect the root system, it will be necessary to carry out treatment with a fungicide solution. An important rule regarding planting a plant is that the seedling must be buried at a distance of 5-10 cm from the general ground level. This is very important if you want the plant to grow and develop properly.
Throughout the season, soil will need to be added to ensure it is completely leveled. It is necessary to carry out the procedure for mulching the soil. It is important to ensure that the plant does not dry out. It is best if you install an underground drip irrigation system. Growing up, the plant is able to grow a large volume of foliage, as well as a large number of large-sized flowers. For this reason, the plant needs fertilization several times throughout the season. As a top dressing, it is best to use liquid fertilizers specifically for flowering plants.
We carry out preparatory measures for the winter period
Clematis Mrs Thompson: photo of the variety
As we said earlier, Mrs. Thompson's clematis is able to tolerate low winter temperatures well. but nevertheless, it will be nice if you keep the shoots under an air-dry shelter that will protect your plant from both low temperatures and spring frosts. In the autumn months, when the weather is still warm, it is necessary to carry out the spraying procedure using preparations that contain copper, as a preventive measure against fungal diseases.
The main part of the preparation of the plant is carried out after the onset of the first negative temperatures. The root system must be covered with peat or rotted manure. Make sure that the substrate is not damp. It must be distributed evenly to avoid various voids. The shortened shoots must be untied from the support, rolled around and pressed down with a weight that is not too heavy in weight. The ring that forms from the shoots, above and below, must be covered with spruce branches. the resulting structure must be covered with a special non-woven shelter and secured against being blown away by the wind. It is often necessary to leave space at the bottom so that air can pass freely.
With the onset of spring, such a shelter must be removed gradually, relying on weather conditions so that the newly awakened buds cannot die in the event of repeated frosts. But it is also not recommended to keep the plant under cover for a long time, so that the root collar does not become rotten. After you free the shoots, they need a garter.
Clematis Mrs Thompson: variety breeding
Clematis Mrs Thompson: photo of the variety
For breeding clematis Mrs. Thompson is good to use the vegetative method. The following methods of propagation can be distinguished: Method of cuttings. You need to cut the cuttings from the middle of the plant. rooting of planting material must be carried out in a container, in a substrate of peat and sand.
Layering method. To do this, in adult plants, side shoots must be pressed to the ground, covered with soil, and watered. Each bud must produce an escape.
After the root system of the new plant is fully formed, the plant can be separated from the mother bush. The method of dividing the bush. Well suited for plants up to 7 years old. The entire bush with the root system is to be dug out completely. Then the plant is divided into several independent divisions, which subsequently must be planted in a separate place. the seed method could not earn much popularity.
Diseases and insect pests
A feature of the Mrs. Thompson clematis variety is the fact that it does not have any specific diseases and insect pests. if you take proper care of it, then no pathogens will be afraid of the plant. Various variations of wilting are possible, which were the result of any fungi or mechanical damage. To prevent the appearance of fungi, in the springtime it is necessary to process the suburban area with preparations containing copper.Clematis Miss Thompson is well suited for vertical gardening and container growing. This beautiful vine can decorate any wall or gazebo on your site. Adult clematis Mrs. Thompson are distinguished by abundant, long flowering - 2 flowering is possible in the spring-summer.
