Description of clematis variety Manchurian, agricultural cultivation technology

Beautiful flowering Clematis vines will be a spectacular decoration for a private home, gazebo or fence. Using one of their species, Clematis Manchurian, for this purpose will allow you to turn a vertical surface into a work of art. In addition to its luxurious flowering, this species is known for its pronounced aroma.

Description and features

This Far Eastern Clematis is a perennial plant that belongs to the ranunculaceae family. It first began to be cultivated in the Russian Far East, Korea and Eastern China.

Its stems are green and flexible, they do not become woody. The leaves have a complex structure - they consist of 3-7 smaller parts.

If shoots are formed in the current year, flowering occurs in June and July.

Clematis Manchurian is considered one of the most unpretentious varieties.

The flowers consist of four white oblong petals. In most cases, the length of the vine is 1.5 meters. Sometimes it can reach up to 3 meters. The plant has a pleasant fragrant smell. It intensifies in those Clematis that grow in a well-lit place. Breeder Beskaravainaya M.A. received more than 50 hybrid varieties based on this species.

Origin

Clematis Manchurian is a wild Far Eastern plant. It began to be grown in Russia at the end of the 19th century. In the USSR, its breeding began in 1950.

Agrotechnics of cultivation

If planted correctly, Clematis will delight you with its appearance and luxurious flowers.

Landing

It is recommended to prepare for planting seedlings a year in advance. You need to dig up the soil and remove debris and weeds. You need to dig a hole and prepare fertile soil for the plant.

Deadlines

Any time during the season is suitable for planting this seedling of this type of closed-root Clematis. If you purchased one with open roots, it is best to plant it in the ground immediately after purchase.

Location requirements

Manchurian Clematis loves when there is a lot of sun on the site. It is not recommended to plant too close to the wall.Since this plant has a developed root system, it may not have enough space and will wither away.

It is necessary to ensure that in case of rain, water does not flow onto the Clematis. High humidity can damage it. You also need to make sure that there is no groundwater close to the surface at the landing site.

If strong gusts of wind can be expected, this can lead to damage to the vines due to their fragility.

Soil selection and preparation

To ensure good growth, it is advisable to have soil that can be considered fertile. Clematis grows well where it is loamy or sandy loam.

It is important that the soil is light and loose. This is important so that it allows air and water to pass through well.

Clematis should not be planted on soil that is rich in lime. It is recommended that this location be in a slightly alkaline environment.

Selection and preparation of planting material

Before planting, it is recommended to place the seedlings in water and keep them for several hours. You need to add a growth stimulating agent to the liquid.

Planting scheme

For each seedling, it is necessary to dig a hole with a depth, width and length of 60 centimeters. The distance between plants cannot be less than one meter.

A layer of drainage is added to the bottom of the hole. It may consist of small broken bricks, expanded clay or crushed stone. Next you need to pour in a fertile mixture, which is prepared from the following materials:

• fertile garden soil;
• sand;
• peat;
• humus;
• mineral fertilizers;
• some wood ash.

Pour the mixture so that a small mound forms in the middle of the hole. The root is carefully straightened around it and the seedling is covered with earth.

Abundant watering is necessary.

It is necessary that the neck of the root is located 10-15 centimeters underground.

After planting, a circular hole is made around the plant for watering. It is necessary to mulch the tree trunk circle with peat or sawdust.

The seedling is watered with plenty of water.

Support

It is necessary to provide a peg to which the plant must be tied. If this is not done, Clematis will grow, spreading along the surface.

Rules of care

After the seedlings have been planted, they need to be provided with quality care. Only under this condition can you count on the fact that Clematis will develop and bloom well.

Watering

This plant reacts negatively to waterlogged soil. On the other hand, insufficient watering can impair flower growth. On dry days, watering frequency is two or three times a week. At the same time, you need to remember that you should pour water not on the plants, but in the ground next to them. In case of drought, one plant will need to spend 20-40 liters of water.

In normal weather, moderate watering will be sufficient.

Top dressing

During the first year of its existence, Clematis does not need feeding. Subsequently, it is done three or four times during the season.

To do this, alternate organic (mullein) and a full range of mineral fertilizers. It is not allowed to use fresh manure for feeding.

The schedule looks like this:

1. Nitrogen-containing fertilizer is fed during the growing season.
2. At the stage when buds are forming, potassium supplements are suitable.
3. After flowering ends, phosphorus fertilizers are used.

When pruning is completed, Clematis is fed with organic matter.

Trimming group

Clematis Manchurian belongs to the third group of pruning.

After flowering ends, the shoots are cut back to the first leaf. It is possible to remove them completely, but this will affect the formation of flowers. The quantity will be less, but the flowers will be larger.

Loosening and weeding

It is important to do loosening after watering so that a hard crust does not form on the surface when it dries. Weeding is done as needed when weeds grow.

Protection from diseases and pests

Fungal diseases lead to wilting of the roots. As soon as the disease is detected, it is necessary to spray Clematis with Fundazol, having previously removed the areas that were damaged. When the entire plant is damaged, it must be destroyed.

When gray rot appears, diseased leaves must be removed and treated with Fundazol. To prevent this disease, spraying can be done twice a year.

When Clematis gets rust, orange swellings appear on the stems. An effective remedy to combat it is Bordeaux mixture.

Shelter for the winter

This variety is resistant to winter temperatures. However, after pruning, it will not be superfluous to cover the plants with spruce branches or dry leaves. It is necessary to ensure that the surface of the earth is located at a slight angle. This will prevent water from accumulating near the trunk in the spring.

Reproduction

When propagating a plant, several methods are used. Using layering requires less effort and is safer than root division.

Seeds

This type of Clematis grows well on the shoots of the current year. It is recommended to use the seeds that can be obtained from them for planting. In this case, the germination rate will be higher than from last year's shoots.

In order to improve germination, seeds are left in water for 5-7 days. They are then placed in plastic containers or wooden boxes. A soil mixture is used: fertile soil, peat and sand in equal parts.

When planting, the seeds are planted shallowly and sprinkled with a small amount of sand on top. In order for them to germinate, the best temperature is 25-28 degrees. They are covered with glass or film on top. It is important to regularly moisten the soil. It is recommended to water the sprouts not from above, but using a tray. A little water is poured into it and it is sucked into the soil through holes in the bottom of the container.

When leaves appear on the sprouts, you can plant Clematis in a permanent place. Seedlings are placed at a distance of at least 20 centimeters between them. They are grown for several years and after flowering, 2-3 years later they are transplanted to a permanent place.

By layering

Grooves are made next to the bush, into which the branches are bent. These shoots must be strong and healthy. They need to be covered with earth so that only the tip of the branch remains outside. Rooting will occur within a year. After this, you need to disconnect the layering and plant it separately.

Dividing the bush

To use this method of propagation, plants that are 5-6 years old are suitable. Their roots are dug out of the ground and divided into two parts. It is necessary that each of them has intact roots and buds. After separation, both roots are planted in a permanent place.

Use in landscape design

This plant will look impressive when decorating trellises or arbors. If you install a vertical lattice next to the wall of the house and plant Clematis Manchurian next to it, it will beautifully cover it and create a unique spectacle.

If this plant is grown without the use of a vertical support, it forms a luxurious carpet of flowers.