Features of planting and caring for clematis stinging in open ground

Not only flower beds and various ornamental shrubs are suitable for decorating a site. Plants that can grow on vertical surfaces, such as building walls, fences and columns, are very popular. Clematis, called “burning”, is excellent for beautifying such objects. Why it is so valued by experienced gardeners and how it is bred will be discussed below.

Description of the appearance of burning clematis

Stinging clematis is a small-flowered shrub vine capable of entwining with its shoots an area 4 meters wide and 5 meters high. As the vine shoots grow, they independently entwine nearby objects, turning nondescript-looking structures into a green carpet on which hundreds of beautiful buds bloom.

Clematis leaves are small in size, painted in a rich green color. Their shape is oval, slightly pointed at the top. One vine can form up to 400 buds, which when opened resemble stars. The buds are small; when opened, their diameter does not exceed 3 centimeters.

Planting burning white clematis: necessary conditions

Clematis is not a capricious plant that does not require special efforts from the gardener when planting and growing. However, in order for a white cascade of miniature buds to bloom on the wall of a building or support post, you should follow some planting rules, which are listed below:

• start planting in the first month of spring or autumn;
• the planting site should not be blown by the wind, as strong gusts break fragile shoots, damaging the buds;
• A hole 60 centimeters wide and the same depth is dug for the seedling.

Basic rules of care

When breeding clematis pruriens, the gardener must follow the basic rules of care, which include:

• proper lighting;
• choosing soil for planting;
• correct and timely watering;
• fertilizing the site;
• tying;
• bush formation;
• preparing the plant for winter.

Note! Each of the above points has a great influence on the harmonious growth and formation of clematis. Don't neglect them.

Lighting

Lighting plays an important role in plant growth. Clematis loves a lot of sunlight, which should be taken into account when choosing a planting site. However, there is one nuance that novice gardeners need to know. It lies in the fact that during planting, excess sunlight can damage the seedling. Therefore, until it takes root in a new place and gets stronger, the planting site is shaded.

In regions with hot climates, it is worth choosing areas with a small amount of shade. This way the soil will not overheat during the day and the plant will grow to its full height.

The soil

Light soils with neutral alkalinity are suitable for planting plants in open ground. These include sandy and loamy soils. During the growth of the vine, the ground around it must be loosened, removing weeds and other shoots that take away the nutrients necessary for the proper development of clematis. It is advisable to mulch the ground around the seedling.

Watering

Watering burning clematis has several features that you need to know and take into account during the breeding process:

• it is necessary to maintain a balance when moistening the soil;
• the plant likes abundant watering, but if it is over-watered, the roots begin to rot and the vine dies;
• It is advisable to pour water as close to the root as possible, without moistening the stem and leaves;
• in the case where clematis grows next to the roof of a building and water flows onto it, monitor the soil moisture. If there is too much moisture, the plant will quickly die. To eliminate the problem, sprinkle the ground around the seedling with ash or other moisture-absorbing substance;
• young vines consume more liquid than already formed plants.

Fertilizer and feeding

Feeding and fertilizing clematis is carried out according to the following algorithm:

• during the formation of the vine, either organic or mineral fertilizers are applied to the soil every month;
• you don't have to give everything at once. In one month, fertilizing is based on organic matter, in another - mineral fertilizers;
• feed the plant after irrigation. This way the fertilizers will be distributed faster and better absorbed.

Note! In hot regions, to protect the root system from overheating, annual plants are planted around the planting site.

Tying up

Although yellow clematis It belongs to the bush plants; it practically does not grow without support and garter. It is not difficult to make a support with your own hands, making a frame of any shape and size. To make it more convenient for the plant to grow, the cells of the frame should be no more than 1.5 centimeters wide. The vine takes root best on such structures.

You can also order a decorative support in a store, where it will be made by specialists, taking into account all your requirements.

Pruning and shaping the bush

Pruning and shaping the bush are mandatory procedures on which the appearance of the clematis will depend. Performed as follows:

• the first pruning is done during planting, to stimulate growth and give the correct growth vector;
• young shoots that form on the vine also need to be pinched;
• to increase the duration of clematis flowering, a group of lateral shoots that do not affect the overall appearance of the bush are partially pruned;
• in the fall, in preparation for wintering, all shoots are cut off, since they die off during the winter, and only the root remains alive.

Preparation and shelter for the winter

No special preparation for the winter season is required, since the root is frost-resistant and can withstand even severe cold spells, and the above-ground part dies off. In the spring, the roots will again give rise to young shoots, and your garden will take on its former unique appearance, which will be the envy of all your neighbors.

Reproduction of clematis stinging

The plant reproduces in the following ways:

• using seeds;
• dividing the bush;
• layering;
• cuttings.

Let's look at each of them in more detail.

Propagation by seeds

Clematis, or as it is otherwise called “clematis,” reproduces well with the help of seeds. There are two planting methods:

• in open ground;
• to the greenhouse.

Seeds are planted in open ground in early April. In greenhouse conditions, sowing is carried out in November. For planting, make a special container, which is filled with a mixture of sand and earth in a ratio of 50 to 50. The distance between the seeds is 6 centimeters. The seeds are sprinkled on top with a thin layer of peat; its thickness should not exceed 2-3 centimeters.

Dividing the bush

The simplest process of propagating clematis, for the implementation of which you need:

• carefully dig up the old bush without damaging the roots;
• They divide the bush into parts, after which they are buried again.

By layering

Layers are called lateral shoots, with the help of which new bushes are formed. To do this, special grooves are dug into which the shoots are placed. For reliability, they are pressed to the ground with special brackets and covered with earth. The depth of the groove is about ten centimeters. After 1 year, the shoots are separated from the main bush and planted as an independent plant.

Cuttings

To propagate clematis from cuttings, a gardener needs the following:

• water the cuttings with special growth stimulants so that they quickly take root on the site;
• monitor the soil temperature - it should not fall below 18 ^O;
• Protect cuttings from excessive exposure to sunlight until they take root in a new location.

Possible problems during cultivation

When breeding clematis, the following problems may arise:

• the vine stops growing after reaching a certain point;
• the flowers begin to become smaller and smaller with each season;
• drying of the tops.

Stunted growth

The problem arises in the first year of life, when the vine literally stops its development, at around 20-30 centimeters. The reason for this behavior lies in the violation of the plant care regime on the part of the gardener. Increased feeding with nitrogen-containing fertilizers and abundant watering will help correct the situation.

Grinding flowers

This problem is typical of old bushes with large flowers (for example, the White Cloud variety), whose age reaches 5 years and above.

This happens because the roots grow deep into the soil, and watering does not provide the plant with a sufficient portion of moisture, weakening it.

To fix the problem, dig several plastic bottles into the ground with the bottom cut off, neck down, at a distance of 50 centimeters from the base of the bush. Water is poured into them, thereby facilitating its deeper penetration into the soil.

Drying of the tops

The cause of the problem is insufficient moisture. Similar symptoms occur when aphids appear on a vine. The first problem can be eliminated by increased watering, the second by spraying with special anti-parasite agents.

Pests and diseases

When breeding clematis, there is a risk that the bush will become ill with the following diseases:

• gray rot;
• powdery mildew;
• rust;
• wiltom.

When the first symptoms of infection occur, the damaged parts of the vine are destroyed, and the bush is treated with special medications.

Pests are repelled by planting plants such as marigolds or calendula next to the vine. They have a specific smell that repels harmful parasites, and at the same time they look good against the general background.

The use of clematis pruriens in landscape design

In landscape design they are used for decoration:

• gazebos;
• building walls;
• fencing;
• trees;
• balconies;
• decorative screens.

Combines well with other varieties, enhancing any garden area.