Description and characteristics of Jacquemman's clematis, planting and care rules

Growing clematis Jacquemman has a number of features. This beautiful ornamental crop is very popular among gardeners. To achieve success in growing shrubs and get abundant flowering, you need to properly care for the plant. It is recommended to water it, feed it, and trim it in a timely manner. Protection from diseases and pests is of no small importance.

General description of the group

This is a climbing vine that reaches a height of 4-5 meters. It is characterized by a ribbed brown-gray stem covered with fluff. The leaves reach 10 centimeters and are dark green in color. Single flowers can have different shades - pink, red, white, blue, purple.

In temperate climates, buds swell at the end of April, and leaves appear in the first half of May. The culture is characterized by abundant and long flowering, which occurs from June to August.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of culture include the following:

• excellent decorative properties;
• variety of varieties;
• ease of care;
• Possibility of application in landscape design.

The only disadvantage of the culture is its susceptibility to certain diseases. She often suffers from fungal infections.

Clematis varieties of the Jacquemman group

Today there are many varieties of clematis called Jackmanii. They differ in appearance and care features.

Superba

This vine can reach 3 meters. It is characterized by velvety purple inflorescences. In the central part there is a purple stripe that fades as the flower ages. The variety is characterized by average frost resistance.

Rouge Cardinal

This hybrid is distinguished by large velvety flowers of a rich purple hue with light stamens. The branches reach 2 meters. The leaf blades are medium in size and dark green in color.

Cosmic Melody

This shrubby vine can reach 3 meters. Bushes include 15-30 shoots. Each of them has 10-30 flowers.They are distinguished by their diamond-shaped shape and violet-cherry color.

Luther Burbank

This variety is characterized by large inflorescences reaching 20 centimeters in diameter. The liana can grow up to 2.5-4 meters. The flowers are violet-purple in color and have wavy petals.

Anna German

This plant reaches 2.5 meters and is highly resistant to frost. The bushes are able to withstand temperatures down to -40 degrees. The flowers are large in size and pale purple in color.

Gypsy Queen

This shrubby vine reaches 3.5 meters in height. It is characterized by slightly raised buds. The flowers are dark purple in color and reach 15 centimeters.

Nellie Moser

This is a deciduous vine, reaching 2.5 meters in height. The flowers are pink-purple in color. There is a bright pink stripe in the center of the flowers. The plant can withstand frosts down to -35 degrees.

Moonlight

This is a vigorous plant that reaches 3 meters. It is characterized by compound leaves and beautiful lavender flowers. The crop should be grown in any climatic zone of Russia.

Texa

This is not a very tall plant, which allows it to be planted in containers and grown on the balcony. The flowers have a bluish tint and wavy edges.

Ernest Markham

This plant is distinguished by beautiful crimson flowers. This perennial vine reaches 3.5 meters and is characterized by resistance to frost down to -35 degrees. The plant is distinguished by large flowers up to 15 centimeters.

Recommendations for cultivation

To achieve success in growing a crop, it is worth providing it with high-quality and complete care.

Selection and preparation of a landing site

Jacquemin's clematis grow well near arches and arbors.Low-growing varieties can be planted in containers and grown on the balcony.

For planting in the ground, it is recommended to choose a sunny area. But the root zone should be shaded a little. It is best to plant the crop on a hill to avoid the death of long roots.

It is recommended to choose the right soil for the plant. It should include the following components:

• peat;
• humus;
• sand;
• dolomite flour;
• superphosphate.

Preparation of planting material

When purchasing clematis, it is worth considering the climate of the region. The planned landing site is of no small importance. It is recommended to plant tall plants near gazebos and supports, while low ones can be grown on a balcony.

The seedlings should not have spots, areas of rot or signs of wilting. For plants with closed roots, the soil should be clean and moist.

Before planting, it is recommended to do the following:

1. Carefully remove the seedlings from the containers. To do this, the soil should be watered first.
2. Soak bare-rooted seedlings in warm water for several hours.

Planting process

The size of the planting recesses depends on the volume of the earth clod. On average, they are made 60x60x60 centimeters.

To plant a plant, do the following:

1. Place a drainage layer on the bottom. It should include small stones and crushed bricks.
2. Secure a support with a height of at least 2.5 meters.
3. Pour some soil over the drainage to create a mound.
4. Place the plant in the hole and carefully straighten the roots.
5. Sprinkle the bush with soil and bury the root collar and a little of the trunk underground.
6. Compact and water the soil.

Care Tips

In order for the plant to develop normally, it is recommended to provide it with complete and high-quality care.

Feeding and watering

Clematis of this variety is considered a moisture-loving crop. It is recommended to water it abundantly. The procedure should be carried out once a week. 1 bush requires 30-40 liters of water. It is best to carry out the procedure in the evening.

No fertilizer is required in the first year. From the second year it is worth starting feeding. During the period of active development, nitrogen agents are used; during the formation of buds, potassium-based compositions are used. After flowering ends, phosphorus agents are used.

Mulching and loosening

The soil around clematis should be systematically loosened. Removing weeds is important. Thanks to loosening, it is possible to improve the supply of oxygen to the root system. After watering, it is recommended to mulch the soil. It is recommended to use peat for this.

Trimming

The bushes should be pruned for the first time in the summer. During this period, weak shoots are removed. Thanks to this, flowering on powerful shoots becomes more abundant. At the end of June it is worth removing a quarter of the shoots. There should be 3-4 knots left on them. This will make flowering last longer.

In autumn, at the first frost, all shoots are cut off. There should be no more than 20-30 centimeters above the ground. If this is not done, there is a risk of developing fungal infections, lack of flowering or death of the bush.

Diseases and pests

Clematis may suffer from fungal infections, bacterial pathologies or physiological disorders. Most often, the plant encounters powdery mildew, septoria and rust.

To avoid such problems, the crop is sprayed with copper or iron sulfate. It is also permissible to use a suspension of copper oxychloride.

Reproduction

There are different ways to propagate clematis.To do this, use seeds, cuttings, dividing the bush or layering.

Seeds

Seeds of this crop can appear only through artificial pollination. Therefore, the seed propagation method is used exclusively by breeders.

By cuttings

The procedure is performed in June or July. This should be done in greenhouses and maintain a temperature of +20-23 degrees. The cuttings should be of medium length and contain 2 nodes. They are planted at a distance of 2 centimeters from each other.

Dividing the bush

This breeding method is used in the spring. The bush should be dug up along with the soil and divided into parts. Each of them must have buds and roots.

By layering

To implement this method, it is recommended to make a recess measuring 5 centimeters. It is worth placing the shoot in the hole. In this case, it is recommended to take the upper part out and dig it in. After a year, transplant to a permanent place.

Application in landscape design

Tall plants should be used to decorate buildings, stairs, and gazebos. Low varieties are suitable for decorating trellises and trellises. Straight ones are used to decorate lawns.

Clematis Jacquemand has excellent decorative properties and can be used to decorate a garden plot. To achieve good results in growing a crop, it should be provided with high-quality care.