Description and pruning group of clematis variety Taiga, planting and care

Beautiful clematis bushes have long become one of the main decorations of gardens and personal plots. Thanks to the constant work of breeders, many different varieties and subspecies of these unusual flowers have been developed.

Terry varieties of garden crops occupy a special place among hybrid plants.The new flower bred by Japanese scientists, the clematis variety Taiga, belongs precisely to this variety of plants.

Description and features

The climbing vines clematis taiga belong to the perennial plants of the ranunculaceae family. The flower is characterized by rapid growth and a long flowering period. Flexible bushes grow up to 2.5 m in height and up to 1 m in width.

The leaf blades are rich green shades, even and smooth. Thin tendrils grow on the leaves, with the help of which the plant attaches to any surface.

Large buds open into huge flowers from 12 to 15 cm in diameter. The active flowering period begins in early summer and ends only in September. Clematis blooms in several stages. First, the main flower of purple color opens, then the terry middle blooms, in lilac and blue shades, with yellow tips. The bright yellow core of the flower blooms last.

Important! During the flowering process, clematis changes the color of the inflorescence, which significantly increases its decorative qualities.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

To properly grow a unique flower, you need to know about its advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages of Taiga:

1. Due to the unique structure of the double inflorescence, clematis variety Taiga blooms throughout the summer.
2. The compact size of the plant allows it to be grown even in small areas.
3. The flower tolerates temperature changes and winter frosts well in temperate climates.

Among the disadvantages of the flower, it is worth noting its poor resistance to diseases and pests, and intolerance to heavily shaded areas.

Planting and care

Proper care of garden flowers will not cause difficulties even for a novice florist or gardener.The main requirement for a flower to grow is a reliable support to which it must cling.

Deadlines

The timing of planting plants in open ground depends on the climatic characteristics of the region. Typically, the flower is planted in mid-spring or autumn.

When carrying out work in the autumn, the plant seedlings should have several buds. In spring, the flower is planted in open ground as soon as several shoots form.

Location requirements

Clematis Taiga, although it is considered frost-resistant, for growth and abundant flowering, the plant requires well-lit areas and flower beds with slight shading. In areas where groundwater is close, the garden crop will quickly die due to rotting of the root system. Also, flowers do not tolerate strong winds and drafts.

Soil selection and preparation

Fertile, well-moistened soils with a low acid content are most suitable for planting clematis.

In well-loosened soil, dig holes with a depth and width of at least 60 cm. The soil from the holes is mixed with humus, peat, mineral fertilizers and sand.

Important! To prevent moisture from stagnating in the holes, additional drainage is made from small stones or crushed stones at the bottom of the hole.

Support

Clematis bushes have the structure of vines, therefore, for growth and development, they need additional support.

Young shoots, which are in the stage of active growth and can break from a strong gust of wind, require especially careful attention.

Large trees, various arches, fences, gazebos, walls and screens are used for support.

Planting scheme

The plant is perennial, so when planting seedlings, take into account the size and width of the adult bush. Before planting in open ground, the planting material is immersed in settled, warm water for 20-30 minutes.

1. The distance between seedlings is at least 1.5 m.
2. From fences and walls, plants are planted at a distance of 30 to 50 cm.
3. Part of the prepared fertile soil is poured into the hole.
4. The seedling is planted in the hole, sprinkled with the remaining soil and watered thoroughly.

Planting flowers too close to each other will lead to soil depletion and inhibit the growth and development of bushes.

Rules of care

To grow beautiful and healthy flowers, it is enough to follow the simplest agrotechnical rules, which include: timely watering, pruning and fertilizing of plants.

Watering

Clematis are moisture-loving flowers, especially in need of watering in hot and dry seasons. During the watering process, not only the flower rhizomes are moistened, but also the leaf cover. In the summer heat, irrigation activities are carried out every other day.

Young bushes, whose root system is actively developing, are especially demanding of moisture. Up to 3 buckets of water are poured under each plant during watering. Lack of moisture provokes slower growth and reduction of inflorescences.

Top dressing

Starting from the second year of growth, garden crops need additional fertilizing, which is carried out in spring and autumn.

In order for the bushes to grow quickly and bloom profusely, mineral and organic fertilizers are used.

Important! Mullein and chicken droppings are not recommended for feeding clematis.

Mulching and loosening

Loosening of the soil is carried out as necessary. An indicator that a plant requires soil treatment is the appearance of weeds and dry crust on the surface of the soil.

Mulching the soil with sawdust or pine needles in the autumn prevents the plant's root system from freezing.In spring and summer, activities are carried out to protect rhizomes from overheating.

Preparing for winter

Clematis easily survives winters in temperate climates. Usually, deep mulching of the soil and snowdrifts is enough to prevent clematis from freezing. In northern regions, where the average winter temperature drops below -20 degrees, flowers need to be additionally insulated.

To do this, the bushes are sprinkled with dry leaves mixed with foam crumbs. The plant is covered with a wooden container, which is wrapped in film and covered with soil. At the first spring thaw, the shelter is removed.

Protection from diseases and pests

The main enemy of clematis is fungal diseases that affect plants due to waterlogging of the air and soil.

Fusarium

Proper plant care reduces the risk of developing fusarium blight many times over. To prevent the disease, in spring and autumn the plants and soil are treated with special professional preparations.

Withering

Wilting is also a fungal disease. The disease appears at the very beginning of the vegetative period. The rhizomes of the plant are damaged, so the bush dries out and withers. In case of severe damage, the diseased flower is dug up and burned, and the soil and neighboring plants are treated with chemicals.

Aphid

To protect clematis from aphids, preventive measures are carried out every spring. Mineral fertilizers, which contain ammonia, are added to the soil.

Medvedka

This pest is especially dangerous for young shoots of clematis. The mole cricket can completely damage the root system and destroy the plant. To combat this pest, there are both traditional methods and professional chemical preparations.

Spider mite

A plant susceptible to spider mite attack begins to lose its color and dry out. To combat this pest, professional products are used, which can be purchased at garden centers and flower shops.

Nematodes

The first sign of a flower being infected by a nematode is the cessation of plant growth and development. Unfortunately, this pest is very difficult to get rid of and plants quickly die out. The main preventive measure against nematodes is to inspect seedlings when purchasing and treat the root system of seedlings before planting in open ground.

Trimming group

Every autumn, before the winter holidays, Taiga clematis are pruned. Different varieties of flowers belong to a specific pruning group, which differs in the height of the shoots left.

The Taiga variety belongs to the third type of plants that undergo deep pruning. Dried shoots are cut off completely, the rest of the flower is cut to a size of 40-50 cm above the ground surface. 2-4 vegetative buds are left on the remaining shoots.

Reproduction

To increase the number of beautiful flowers in your garden or plot, clematis are propagated. There are several ways to do this. But which one to choose, each gardener must decide for himself.

Dividing the bush

Plants that have reached 5 years of age can be divided. To do this, the bush with clematis is dug up on one side, and the shoot along with the rhizome is cut off with a sharp knife.

Cuttings

Propagation by cuttings is the easiest way to quickly propagate beautiful flowers.

1. In adult plants, the middle branches are cut off before the flowering period begins.
2. Sections of cuttings are treated with special preparations that accelerate the growth and development of the root system.
3. Plants are planted in containers filled with fertile soil. Peat mixed with sand is perfect.
4. The cuttings are watered and covered with film or a glass jar.
5. Seedlings are planted in open ground in the spring.

Important! Containers with seedlings should be in a bright place, but not exposed to direct sunlight.

By layering

Reproduction by layering is a labor-intensive process, but as a result, gardeners receive strong, healthy seedlings.

1. Long harrows are dug around the plant, up to 10 cm deep.
2. Clematis shoots are placed in the dug holes and gently pressed to the ground.
3. The shoot is sprinkled with soil, leaving 4-6 cm of the upper part of the plant above the soil surface.
4. The cuttings are moistened and fed if necessary.
5. In the spring, the shoot is dug up and cut from the mother plant along with the formed rhizomes.

In regions with temperate and southern climates, this procedure is carried out in the fall. But in northern latitudes, propagation by layering is preferable in the spring or early summer.