Clematis Veronica Choice

Clematis Veronica Choice is from England. It became popular in the seventies of the last century. The culture is not recommended for growing in regions with harsh winters, and in the territories of central Russia it can grow only if it is well prepared for winter. The more attention is paid to the plant, the better and better its flowering will be.

Clematis Veronica Choice description and characteristics

Clematis Veronica Choice: photo of the variety

The stem of the Veronica Chois variety of clematis can grow up to 3 m. There are special tendrils on it and on the leaves that hold the vine well on the supporting structure. The culture has a fibrous, powerful root system that reaches 40 cm in length. The leaves are egg-shaped and slightly tapered at the edge. Flowers, as is typical for all clematis, this variety is very beautiful, which delight the eye for a month or more.

Flowering begins at the end of summer. Terry inflorescences, very airy. In addition, they have a fairly large diameter. Speaking about the shade, it can be noted that in the center the petal has a snow-white color, smoothly flowing into a purple hue along the edges. The uneven edges of the flower petals, as well as bright, yellow stamens, complement the overall beauty.
Flowers that bloom in the first period are formed on last year's shoots, the second flowering will already occur on the current shoots. When the bush is young, the inflorescences will not be terry, but ordinary, but with 6 large leaves. The diameter of each flower reaches about 16 cm.

Clematis Veronica Choice: Pruning Team

The described variety of clematis belongs to the 2nd pruning group. This means that it is necessary to cut off all the shoots on which the first flowering period has already passed in order to stimulate the second stage of blooming of the buds that will be formed on the young shoots. In the autumn, all shoots are cut evenly at a level of about a meter above the ground.

Clematis Veronica Choice: planting and care

Clematis Veronica Choice: photo of the variety

Veronica Choice is the variety that looks very gentle, beautiful and solemn in landscape design. Perhaps it requires a lot of effort from the gardener, but it will thank you with the formation of delightful flowers.

The optimal time for planting clematis of this variety is the autumn period. During landing, certain rules are required to be observed. The landing site is open, sunny. Better if it is the southern part of the territory. It is also necessary to choose a place where there are no strong winds and drafts. Clematis will not grow well in areas with high groundwater levels. The soil must be neutral.

If you plant several crops, then you must maintain a sufficient distance between them, about 70 cm. At the bottom of the planting pit, a drainage layer must be laid to protect the roots from stagnant water. When planting, humus, superphosphate and, depending on the composition of the soil, sand or clay are laid with the ground.
The root collar must be buried 10 cm below the surface of the earth. It is better to leave a small hole at the planting site of the seedling in order for the plant to form new shoots and grow more luxuriantly, and then this hole is gradually covered up and, when the surface is uniform, then you need to organize a layer of mulch.

How to water clematis Veronica Choice

Clematis Veronica Choice: photo of the variety

The watering regime here will be once a week in the absence of heavy rains. Infrequent watering must be compensated for by a large amount of water. An adult plant will need to be watered with a whole bucket of water. If the area where clematis grows is constantly exposed to sunlight, it is better to shade the root system with a number of annuals or ground cover plants.

Clematis of the Veronica Choice variety will not only save the roots from overheating, but will also help to retain moisture after watering. It will be optimal to choose the place that is in partial shade.

In order to organize high-quality flowering of the bush, it is necessary to regularly feed clematis with various complex fertilizers. In the spring, organic matter is added, and throughout the rest of the season, potash and phosphorus fertilizers are applied. In the fall, humus can be used as mulch.

Preliminary preparation for winter

When the autumn pruning of the bush is done and the bunch forms 1m above the ground, it is necessary to make a thick layer of mulch, and carefully twist the stems and lay them on a pillow of spruce branches. From above, the bush must be covered with some covering material, such as burlap or reeds. This variety of clematis will not grow well where the air temperature is lower in winter - 23 degrees.

Clematis Veronica Choice reproduction

Clematis Veronica Choice: photo of the variety

The most popular breeding methods are vegetative: cuttings, layering and dividing the bush.
For the cuttings method of propagation in the summer, it is necessary to cut out the middle section of a strong, healthy stem. The stalk itself should be low, but 2 developed buds must be present on it. The cut section of the stem is vertically placed in a container with peat and sand, and after a couple of months it will take root and will be an excellent planting material for growing.

With the method of propagation by layering, a healthy stem is added dropwise next to the plant. During the season, new stems will form from each internode and roots will grow. In a year, these will be separate bushes suitable for transplanting to a new place.

By dividing the rhizomes of clematis, Veronica Choice is propagated in the autumn or after the ground has melted.

Insects - pests and diseases

These crops are often susceptible to various diseases. The most common of them appear in conditions that are unsuitable for plant development.

With excessive moisture in the soil or its acidic reaction, or with a lack of sunlight, clematis are exposed to various ailments. Signs of disease are the formation of different colored spots on the leaves and stems, their wilting and drying. To protect clematis of this variety, they should be periodically treated with a foundation solution, which is prepared and used according to the instructions. If the disease does not respond to treatment, it is necessary to uproot and destroy the bush. Then the soil in the place where the diseased plant grew is treated with the same foundation.

To protect the clematis of the Veronica Choice variety from diseases such as powdery mildew, gray rot, rust for preventive purposes, in the spring, the bush is treated with copper-containing preparations. Fungicides can also be used against these diseases.

Of the pests, frequent guests are aphids, nematodes and other insects... They are destroyed with the help of special preparations - insecticides. If the plant was attacked by nematodes, and this will become clear if there are blisters on the roots, then it is forbidden to grow Veronica Choice clematis in this place for several more years.

Conclusion

Clematis Veronica Chois is a very beautiful variety of clematis, which is distinguished by delicate, lush, airy inflorescences that can decorate and refine any corner of the site or the facade of the house. However, a picturesque flowering will require considerable effort and attention from a gardener.