Rooting campsis: description of varieties, planting and care

Rooting campsis is a perennial vine. The spectacular plant is used to decorate gardens and is used in landscaping. With proper care, Campsis radicans becomes one of the most beautiful garden decorations.

Rooting campsis is a fast-growing liana, the height of which can reach 10-15 meters. The plant is prized for its bright, large flowers. They are collected in paniculate inflorescences of 10-12 pieces and do not have a specific smell, but give a lot of nectar. Thanks to this feature, tekoma attracts insects and serves as an excellent honey plant.

An ornamental plant tolerates shade and environmental pollution well, therefore it can be grown in conditions of large cities. Kampsis is home to the Ozark Plateau, but since the middle of the 17th century it has been widely cultivated in Europe and other countries.

The main characteristics of this species of Campsis radicans are:

• winter hardiness;
• viability;
• unpretentious care;
• disease resistance.

The first funnel-shaped flowers appear on the liana in mid-June. The flowering period lasts until mid-September. With proper care, it can withstand temperature fluctuations down to -20 ° C. There are several plant varieties that differ in plant size and flower color. The most common varieties are orange and orange-red. However, there are varieties with yellow, pink and crimson flowers 7-9 cm long and 3-5 cm in diameter.

Vine fruits are tough pods, the length of which reaches 8-10 cm. Each bivalve pod contains small seeds. When ripe, the fruits open, and the pubescent dark brown seeds are carried by the wind over long distances.

There are two types of this plant - rooting and large-flowered (Chinese) capsis. Campsis radicans or rooting, better known by its colloquial name tekoma, has several varieties. The main varieties with high decorative qualities are used for vertical gardening of walls and arbors. They are also used for planting on curly supports and on lawns.

This variety belongs to the garden variety. Its large purple flowers are large (up to 8 cm in length) and a long flowering period. The height of the "Flamenco" liana can reach a height of up to 5 m.

Liana of this variety has tubular yellow flowers. "Flava" belongs to the thermophilic varieties, therefore it needs a lot of light for the best flowering. Prefers sunny, windless places, but can grow in partial shade. In winter, it can freeze slightly, so it needs additional shelter.

The large plant reaches 15 meters in height. Perennial liana is used to decorate gazebos and terraces; it feels good on supports and walls of buildings. The flowering period is from mid-July to the end of October.

One of the most beautiful varieties of rooting Kampsis. The decorative liana "Judy" has beautiful yellow flowers with an orange neck. The flowers are medium in size, the length of the tubular petals is 5-7 cm. The first flowering begins 2-3 years after planting.

The weaving liana has strong stems, with which it braids supports up to 10 m in height. A young plant needs a garter. A vigorous liana grows up to 4 m in height annually. The variety does not tolerate shaded and windy areas, but thrives in temperate climates. Young shoots can freeze slightly, but in spring the plant recovers on its own.

A vigorous liana feels good in warm, sunny places, protected from the wind. With proper care, the first flowers appear as early as 2 years after planting. The Gabor variety is a sturdy perennial plant with dark red flowers. The flowering period is from July to September. Suitable for growing at various supports. The length of an adult liana can reach 8-10 m in height.

Tekoma prefers slightly acidic fertile soil, although it feels great in any loose soil. Sunny, open areas on the south or southeast side are best suited for her. The aerial root system can damage the foundation of buildings, therefore, you need to fish out the campis at a distance of at least 50-70 cm from the stationary structure.

Before planting a seedling, you need to prepare a place for the plant:

1. in the fall, dig a hole 50x50 cm;
2. pour a layer of gravel on the bottom, which will serve as drainage;
3. mix the earth with natural and mineral fertilizers and fill it over the drainage;
4. leave the prepared pit until spring.

All varieties of Kampsis are planted in open ground in May. A seedling is lowered into the prepared hole, the roots are straightened and covered with earth. It remains only to water the vine abundantly and mulch it with humus, peat or compost. The support must be installed immediately after planting.

Immediately after planting, the plant needs special care. In addition to special supports that will protect young shoots from injury, it is important to ensure timely watering and pruning of vines. Young stems grow quickly enough, therefore, already in the first year, the current will need to be cut to form a beautiful bush.

The plant tolerates temperature changes well, but does not tolerate waterlogging and prolonged drought. Watering should be moderate and even so that the soil around the root is always slightly moist.

It is not necessary to feed the plant for the first 2-3 years after planting. Fertilizers should only be started before flowering. For the formation of more buds, nitrogen-phosphorus fertilizers are needed. Feeding with mineral complexes should be carried out once a month from April to September.

Formative pruning should be done as early as possible. The most suitable period for this is 2-3 years of plant life. 4-6 strongest shoots are left, the rest are removed. In subsequent years, part of the lignified branches is cut 2 buds down from the place where the buds were. Sick, frozen and weak stems are also removed.

Pruning is done in the fall after the end of the flowering period. Every 5-6 years, a perennial vine needs to be rejuvenated, so all the stems are pruned. The formation of a standard culture begins from the first year of the plant's life. The main shoot is left, which is tied to the support. When the stem is solidified, the support can be removed.

An unpretentious plant reproduces well both by seeds and by layering. If necessary, you can use other methods of breeding tekoma.

Tekoma is propagated by seeds that are planted in the spring. During the ripening period of the fruits (pods), the seeds are collected and stored in a dry and warm place. For germination, they are sown in boxes with loose soil to a depth of 3-4 mm. Seedlings appear within 4 weeks.When the seedlings have 6 true leaves, they can be planted in open ground.

The most effective way is propagation by green cuttings. In this case, the survival rate of a young plant is more than 90%. A suitable shoot is cut from the central part of the vine, leaving 3 leaves. To root the stalk, it is planted at an angle in loose and well-moistened soil. The plant is covered with leaves from above.

With lignified cuttings, the plant reproduces even better. In this case, almost all planting material takes root. Choose a cutting from the growth of last year's shoots. Cuttings are planted at an angle in moist soil.

Shoots growing closer to the ground are simply planted in moist soil. They quickly and painlessly take root and take root. From next year, they can be transplanted to any place in the garden.

The easiest and most effective way. There are many aerial root processes around the adult plant. It is necessary to cut off a suitable part of the root even before the active growth of the plant manifests itself. A shoot with a piece of root is planted in any convenient place.

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