Reproduction of clematis by cuttings in summer.

Clematis is becoming more and more popular with gardeners every year. Nowadays, it can increasingly be seen in garden plots. Everything is adorned with its flowers. Thanks to breeders, this plant has just a huge number of varieties and it increases every year. Every spring, gardeners, conquered by this plant, try to either propagate existing flowers, or grow new varieties. But in the case of the reproduction of clematis, in principle, just like with any other plants, before you breed it, you need to know and study everything about it. You also need to study all the information about how and how it can be propagated correctly. After all, if you do everything strictly following the rules, in just a couple of years your site will sparkle with bright colors to the envy of everyone. Initially, clematis began to be grown in Western Europe, they began to do this back in the 16th century. Clematis translates as "climbing plant". almost all types of clematis are beautiful long vines, so its name speaks for itself.

Briefly about clematis.

Back in the 18th century, the first clematis hybrid appeared, which was named after its founder. Since then, clematis has gained its popularity, which is growing every year. In the genus of clematis, you can count about 260 species of which more than 2000 varieties are recruited. There are varieties of clematis that grow up to 20 meters in length. But there are also varieties that grow about 1 meter. And the flowers themselves can grow in diameter as only 1 cm and 25 cm.

Also, these flowers have two more names, this is Clematis or Lozinka.

Clematis flowers can be of completely different shapes and colors. They can win the heart of absolutely any person who sees them. The leaves of this vine can also have completely different shapes and sizes. Another advantage of this flower is that it is not whimsical at all and can grow almost anywhere. The only thing is that clematis does not like frost, and it must be insulated for the winter. In general, you can decorate absolutely any site with these vines, and from a simple, nondescript piece of land, your garden can turn into a blooming paradise.

Briefly about the reproduction of clematis

Clematis itself is a very simple plant to grow, and due to the fact that it has a huge number of varieties, and new, often hybrid varieties constantly appear, new methods of propagation constantly appear. Clematis in our time can be propagated in several ways: by cuttings, dividing the bush, rooting cuttings, seeds and even grafting. Each of these methods has both pros and cons. Some methods give 100% result, but some will have to tinker with. Especially the method of vaccination is very often difficult, which is why it is chosen very rarely. The method of growing from seeds is rarely chosen, basically it is chosen in order to preserve all the features of a certain species or variety. And breeders very often use this method in order to create new hybrid varieties.

Growing from seeds.

Clematis seeds can be of several types: small - they can germinate in only 4 months, but almost all germinate. Medium - can germinate up to six months. Moreover, they germinate in the same way absolutely all and at the same time.Large - when planting such seeds, the first shoots can be seen only after a year. They do not germinate evenly, and many seeds simply do not germinate.

If you decide to grow clematis from seeds at home, then you need to be careful about the land, it should be light, loosened and always fertile. The best soil for germinating seeds is soil mixed with sand in a 2: 1 ratio. There must be a drainage layer in the container in which you will sow seeds at the bottom, and fertile soil must be poured on top of it. Moreover, the container for landing must be prepared in advance. Sow the seeds one at a time at a distance of at least 3 cm.A small layer of sand should be poured on top of the seeds. The soil in which the seeds are planted must always be moistened, it cannot be simply watered, in this case you need to use a spray bottle and just spray it. The container itself must be kept warm. Prior to seed germination, all care in principle is to moisturize.

Reproduction of clematis by dividing the bush.

You can also propagate clematis by dividing the bush. This is best done in autumn, in the second half of September. And the reason that it is better to leave the bushes alone in the spring is that the clematis buds are very delicate and fragile and with any wrong movement they can simply fall off. But over the summer, the plant becomes strong enough to easily transfer the transplant and take root very quickly. If you listen to the advice of experienced gardeners who have been growing clematis for more than a year, then after the autumn planting, in the first year of the plant's life, all the buds must be completely cut off from it. Then it will get stronger enough and all the next years will be healthier and bloom more abundantly.

Plucking the buds will not take much time, and the plant will only benefit. And the division of the bush itself is as follows: an adult bush must be carefully dug out without damaging the root system of the plant. After the bush is dug up, it needs to be put in the shade for a couple of hours. this is done in order for the roots to wither and become softer.

After that, they need to be rinsed with water in order to completely wash off all the earth. After that, the bush must be divided into several equal parts; this must be done with a sharp and clean tool. Each split section should have sufficient roots and some well-developed shoots.

Before planting plants in a new place, its roots need to be soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate for a couple of hours.

The bush that you decide to propagate by dividing must be completely healthy. It is best if the bush is about five years old.

Reproduction of clematis by cuttings.

Cutting clematis is also a very effective way. It is very popular with gardeners due to the fact that it is very lightweight. This method also has a plus in that at one time you can get a fairly large number of seedlings. Rooting cuttings can be green or woody. Subject to all the features of cuttings, cuttings take root almost all. But keep in mind that the upper part of the shoots rooted very poorly, so it is better to cut it off and use the middle of the shoot.

It doesn't matter what kind of shoot you use, green, or one that is already stiff. You can cut absolutely any number of cuttings, so that the roots of the cuttings form faster, it is best to use stimulants. And how to do it correctly is indicated in the instructions that come with each package of the drug. So already cuttings can be rooted in plain water, or planted in a container with fertile soil.

Green cuttings are always cut only from the side shoots, and you need to choose the shoots very carefully, there should be no buds on them at all.The top of the shoot should be cut off altogether, and cuttings no more than 15 cm long should be cut from the rest of the shoot. As for those shoots that have already become stiff, they must be cut before the first buds appear. If you have not had time before this time, then you will have to do this after the plant stops flowering. The cutting process itself for woody shoots is exactly the same as for green ones.

Any cuttings should be cut obliquely, each cutting should have two leaves, the length of which must be rooted in half. Initially, in order for the roots to appear as quickly as possible, root system growth stimulants will come to your aid, which were already mentioned above, they are sold in any gardening store, and all further actions depend on which rooting method you have chosen.

How to root in water.

If your choice fell on rooting cuttings in water, then the container for this must be selected in advance. It should be the size of the cuttings, and only the lowest part should be in the water. The container itself, along with the handle, must be placed in a dark place. water must be changed several times a week. After about 30 days, roots will begin to appear in the cuttings, after they grow to 5 cm, the cuttings can be transplanted into a container with fertile soil prepared in advance. Each stalk must necessarily grow in a separate container.

How to root in the ground.

Rooting cuttings in the ground is a more traditional method. But the land needs to be prepared in advance, you need land, sand and peat in a ratio of 2: 1: 1. If you want, you can also add a little perlite to the ground. Initially, before planting cuttings, you need to decontaminate the earth. To do this, you can simply bake it well in the oven, or simply pour it with a solution of potassium permanganate.

Sliced ​​cuttings, after processing, must be planted in a container at an angle. But you do not need to plant them deeply. If you decide to plant several cuttings in one container, then the distance between them should be at least 15 cm. The container in which clematis cuttings grow should be in a well-ventilated and dark place. The earth in the container must always be moistened. As soon as the cutting begins to take root, the number of watering needs to be increased, but it is best to still use a spray bottle. In this way, you need to take care of the cuttings until the very planting of the seedlings in a permanent place.

Reproduction of clematis by layering.

Reproduction of clematis by layering seems even easier than grafting. This method practically does not take time and effort. For this method, it does not matter at all what kind or variety of plant you have. The bush from which you will leave the layers must be over three years old. From him you need to choose a healthy and strong escape. A shallow ditch should be dug along the bush so that the shoot can fit in, but its top should remain outside. After you lay the shoot, you need to cover it with earth on top and be sure to water it. Also, this ditch needs to be watered regularly, you need to constantly monitor that the earth is moistened, then the roots will appear faster. Although rooting, the cut will be no earlier than two months later. After the cuttings take root and fully get stronger, it can be separated from the adult bush, carefully dug up and transplanted to a permanent place. the best time for rooting is spring, and you can replant it in September.

In principle, many novice gardeners are wondering when exactly cuttings can be carried out - in spring, summer or autumn. Absolutely no one can give an exact answer to this question. This can be done absolutely at any time. The only thing that should be remembered before cutting the cuttings is that it will take at least six months before you get a full-fledged seedling.So if the cuttings are cut in the fall, then until spring they should be in a sufficiently warm, dark place. And in the spring, rooted cuttings can be planted in open ground, in a permanent place.

It is the time it will take for full rooting that is of great importance in choosing the period and method of reproduction. In spring and summer, cuttings can be treated with a root growth stimulant and planted directly outside in a designated area. Before the onset of cold weather, the root system will have time to fully develop and the insulated plant will be able to resist the winter, and in the spring the seedling can be transplanted to a permanent place. If you nevertheless decide to carry out a rather complex reproduction of clematis by seeds, then you can do this absolutely at any time.

Correct care.

Regardless of which breeding method you choose, the result of your efforts will depend on how you care for the plants from the very moment of planting. Of course, the main point in care is regular and high-quality watering. Clematis should be watered at least twice a week. Also, the next main point of care is competent and high-quality feeding. It should be carried out with a fertilizer containing nitrogen or a complex mineral fertilizer, this should be done at least once a month, but ideally, feeding is best done every two weeks. The soil around the plant must be loosened regularly, but this must be done carefully so as not to damage the roots of the plant. If you grow your plants in any room, then certain conditions must be observed, and they are that: the humidity of the air must be no more than 50%, the temperature must be at least +18 and no more than +24 degrees. The room must be regularly ventilated. When growing plants on the street, it is almost impossible to comply with these conditions, but nevertheless, you need to take care of all the rules. If the care is carried out properly, then soon your site will sparkle with new colors. And if you really like clematis, then new beautiful varieties will also decorate your garden.

In principle, growing clematis from cuttings is practically no different from cutting other plants. It initially seems that the reproduction of clematis is a very complex process, in fact, there is absolutely nothing complicated about it. Moreover, there are many ways to reproduce and cultivate flowers, in particular clematis... In growing this liana, your efforts will practically not be required, because this gorgeous flower is not whimsical at all. All you have to do is follow fairly simple rules. And if you pay very little attention to your plant, then soon your site will delight you with its beauty.