Clematis violet: description of varieties, planting, care and reproduction

Purple clematis, or purple clematis, belongs to the Buttercup family, began to spread in the 18th century in Russia. In nature, it grows in the southern part of Europe, Georgia, Iran, and also in Asia Minor.

The description of the plant is rather peculiar, completely different from other types and varieties of flowering plants:

• usually grows on rocky slopes, next to bushes and hedges, in order to cling to hedges or bushes, grow upward;
• reaches a height of 5 meters;
• the main stem is thin, covered with hairs;
• pinnate leaves, usually 6-7 leaves are collected together on one leg, in the shape of an oval, but depending on the variety, they can vary;
• leaves in length from 1.5 to 5 cm;
• pedicels up to 10 cm long;
• bud colors from pink to purple;
• seeds up to 8 mm in size.

The plant blooms from June to August, in some cases to September. The botanical description of a species may differ depending on the variety.

The variety was developed in Britain at the end of the 20th century. Cutting group 2. It grows to a height of about 3.5 meters, a large, four-petalled flower, up to 20 cm in diameter, double, light pink color.

This variety has very large flowers, reaching a height of 4 meters. Petals are collected in 3 petals. Withstands frosts down to -20. Cutting group 3. The color of the petals is dark purple.

The variety is frost-resistant, not afraid of cold weather. Plant height reaches 5 meters. The width of the leaves is up to 5 cm, the width of the flowers is up to 15 cm.

Flower length up to 8 cm, pruning group 1. The leaf shape is more elongated compared to other varieties. The color of the petals is purple. It grows up to 3 meters in height. Blooms in April and May. There is no repeated flowering.

In order to get good flowering in all varieties of clematis, you need to adhere to a few simple rules that will help make the buds of the plant large, lush and numerous.

It is better to plant all varieties of clematis in a sunny place that is protected from drafts. The plant loves fertile land, which is saturated with oxygen and moisture in sufficient quantities. The ideal option for planting clematis is loam. Sour or salty soil is categorically contraindicated. If it happens to plant a variety on such a soil, you need to be prepared for the fact that the plant will develop very slowly, constantly hurt and bloom in small quantities, and perhaps it will not bloom at all.

This flower is planted either in spring or autumn. If you plan to plant in the spring, and the soil is not suitable for planting clematis, it must be prepared in the fall.

Clematis planting process:

• dig a hole 60x60x60 in size;
• before planting, the root of the seedling must be soaked for an hour in a solution of a fungicide and a growth activator;
• pour the drainage mixture (about 10-15 cm), ash (about 1 bucket), humus (1 bucket) to the bottom of the pit;
• then add top dressing, preferably mineral, about 100 grams.

On the sides of the pit, tapestries for lashes are installed.A small mound is made from the mixture in the hole, on which the seedling is placed and the root system of the plant is covered with fertile soil. The root must be set so that the neck of the root remains about 5 centimeters above the ground. After the seedling is planted in the ground, it must be watered abundantly with warm water.

Almost all varieties of clematis are not whimsical to care for. Near the plant, you need to regularly remove weeds and loosen the soil, otherwise the rotting process may begin in the root system.

Clematis is very fond of moisture, so it must be watered often and abundantly. If there is little moisture, clematis flowers will decrease in size and quantity. An adult flower needs 2 buckets of water for one watering, one bucket will be enough for young plants, provided that watering is done 3 times a week.

It is also necessary to regularly feed the flowers - this affects the quality of flowering. Without good feeding, the flowers will be crushed and their number on the plants will be reduced. It is best to fertilize once a month, during the spring and summer. There is no need to feed in autumn.

Such a plant can be planted next to gazebos or with a hedge - this is where it will look best. The plant has the ability to grow in height without harming it by clinging to a fence or walls.

Clematis is not very frost-resistant, and without special preparation it can only withstand temperatures up to -20 degrees. For this reason, it is not very suitable for the northern regions of Russia. But if you prepare clematis in advance, then there is a possibility that the plant will withstand temperatures up to -35 degrees. In no case should a film be used for covering, this will lead to a debate of the plant, which is categorically contraindicated.

For successful wintering, you need to prepare the plant for winter.

• To begin with, you should cut the stems, this is done after all the leaves have fallen off. It is advisable to treat the root system with copper sulfate or Bordeaux mixture.
• The root system must be covered with mulch. At the end of autumn, it is additionally covered with sawdust and spruce branches.
• All this structure must be removed immediately after constant heat comes.

Clematis, like other plants, susceptible to various diseases and all kinds of pests.

• Shield. If it is very hot outside, these insects attack the climbing plants and suck out all the liquid from them.
• Fungus - gray rot, fusarium, powdery mildew. Their pathogens live in the soil, are not afraid of frosts and are activated in the spring.
• Fungal rust. Orange spots appear on the plant, due to which the shape of the bush is deformed.

By the type of care and pruning of clematis divided into 3 groups.

• 1 group. This group includes those varieties of clematis that do not need pruning.
• Group 2. This group includes those plants in which, immediately after they bloom for the first time, cut off those stems that grew in the last season, and before winter it is necessary to cut off the shoots of the current year.
• Group 3. This group contains plants that are either completely cut or 15-20 centimeters above the ground. The same group includes those clematis in which the shoots die off on their own. You do not need to trim them. Dead shoots must be removed by hand, without knives or secateurs.

It is worth noting that the young planted clematis, regardless of the pruning group, must be completely pruned in the first year of life in the fall. This is done so that the plant does not freeze over the winter, and also so that the next season the plant begins to develop with even greater vigor.

Reviews of this plant are mostly always good. Everyone notes its beautiful appearance, beauty of flowers, long flowering period, unpretentious care. But there is also such a disadvantage as the non-frost resistance of some varieties. The sun-loving varieties are also noted.

Clematis looks very beneficial on any personal plot or garden, is quite unpretentious in care, for this reason it has gained great popularity among gardeners.

An overview of the variety in the next video.