Clematis "Comtesse de Boucher": description, tips for growing and breeding

Today, gardeners grow a huge number of flowering horticultural crops, among which it is worth highlighting a large varietal assortment of clematis. Special attention should be paid to the variety "Comtesse de Boucher", which attracts lovers of blooming flora with its attractiveness, as well as unpretentious care.

Quite a popular variety among clematis, which stands out not only for its unique beauty, but also for its centuries-old history. The cultivation of a blooming culture was carried out in France, due to which the resulting variety has a similar name. The French variety was named in honor of the Countess de Boucher. Clematis "Comtesse de Bouchot" has repeatedly received awards, in light of which it was considered a great success to have such a flower in your garden.

Today this variety belongs to the 3rd group of pruning. As a rule, with proper care, flowering occurs on the shoots of the current year. According to the classification, this culture is in the Jacquemann group, the flower develops like a liana, stands out with an accelerated growth rate. That's why growing in your garden clematis "Comtesse de Boucher", you can get a plant, the length of the shoots of which will reach 3 or even 4 meters.

The green mass in a flowering culture stands out for its density, the foliage is ovoid with pointed ends. Opened buds stretch upward, which predetermines their location. Flowers are formed on peduncles, the length of which can reach 18-20 centimeters. In this case, the diameter of the buds in the open state will be about 10-15 centimeters. However, clematis more than compensates for the small size of the flowers by their large number, as well as the duration of the flowering phase.

The bud itself consists of 6 sepals, developing in the shape of an ellipse, the edges may have a slight sharpening. The color of clematis of this variety is traditional pink-violet, the petals are corrugated, may contain purple streaks. Petals can burn out from the bright sun. At the same time, the anthers are colored cream, and the stamens will be deep yellow. Clematis "Comtesse de Bouchaux" can throw seeds, but they will not be suitable for propagation of a hybrid crop.

Among the unique features of the variety, it is necessary to note the flowering, starting right from the ground, while the development of buds occurs almost along the entire impressive length of the shoots. As a rule, in the second year after the blooming vines take root in the garden, it will be able to delight its owner with such a beautiful and long-lasting spectacle. With proper care and suitable conditions for development, the lifespan of clematis will be about 2 decades.

Clematis are quite unpretentious plants, but they also require a special approach to rooting in the open field. This is due primarily to the fact that a blooming culture is able to delight the gardener with its flowering in one place for quite a long time, so no mistakes should be made during planting that can adversely affect the culture in the future.

Experienced gardeners recommend preparing a place for planting a young plant in advance in 2-3 weeks. To do this, you need to dig a hole, the dimensions of which must be at least 60x60 centimeters. It is best to root clematis in a special substrate consisting of sand, humus, garden soil and dolomite flour with superphosphate.The seedling is placed in a hole with a third of the volume of the prepared substrate at the bottom, the root system is straightened, and then covered with the remaining soil.

When planting, it is important to pay attention to the level of deepening of the root collar into the ground. If clematis "Comtesse de Boucher" is planned to be grown in a mild climate, then it should be deepened by no more than 10 centimeters; for regions with a harsh climate, it is not recommended to deepen the seedling too much. In this case, it is most correct to additionally cover the soil near the plant with a layer of mulch.

Another important nuance regarding planting flowering creepers is the installation of supports for shoots, which stand out for their impressive size, so they can easily be damaged by their own weight. Supports for flowers are placed in advance at a selected place near the hole. Immediately after rooting, it is most correct to tie the flower, the further consolidation of the culture on the supports will occur independently.

As for the place where clematis is grown in the garden, there are some useful tips in this regard.

• In order for a culture to bloom profusely, it is best to equip flower beds with such crops in places that are not deprived of natural light. Options with flower beds in partial shade will also be suitable.
• The place must be reliably protected from drafts and gusts of wind, since the vine can suffer from such conditions of detention.
• Despite the fact that the culture belongs to the moisture-loving group, the presence of closely located groundwater can adversely affect the condition of clematis. If it is not possible to find another location, it would be most correct for clematis to make an artificial hill, the height of which will be at least 15 centimeters.
• You should not plant the culture too close to the fence or wall of the house. The distance from the fence should be at least 50 centimeters, and close proximity to structures should also be avoided so that rainwater does not flow onto the flower bed.
• The best time for planting is late spring or early autumn. The first option will be the most preferable, since it will allow the culture to adapt more quickly to new conditions. Closed-root planting material can be rooted outdoors even in the summer months.

There are a number of mandatory activities that relate to the care of clematis.

Such plants have a positive attitude towards frequent watering, in addition, the lack of moisture negatively affects the abundance of flowering, as well as the size of the buds. The optimal frequency of watering will be 3 times a week; in the flowering phase, you can slightly reduce the amount of liquid injected. Not only the root system needs moisture, but also shoots with green mass.

In the first season after planting, you do not need to additionally fertilize clematis. As a rule, they begin to make top dressing as early as the next season. Usually organic compounds and mineral complexes are used. Top dressing is applied 1-2 times a month throughout the summer. It is recommended to apply nitrogen supplements closer to autumn.

It is best to lay a layer of mulch around each plant. It is most correct to use organic materials that are able to protect the root system of the culture from the sun and heat, which adversely affect the viability of the underground part of the plant.

Clematis "Comtesse de Boucher" belongs to the 3rd group of scraps, as a result of which the crop must be completely cut off before wintering. In areas with a harsh climate, the crop is usually pruned to the very base of the aboveground part, leaving no more than 2-3 nodes.

The culture stands out for its resistance to many diseases. However, some plants can still be affected by an ailment such as wilt.The process of wilting of the culture will become a sign of the disease. Typically, this reaction starts from the top of the shoots. For the treatment of clematis, a solution of potassium permanganate or "Fundazol" is used, which is used to treat the base of the culture. Damaged areas of the vine must be removed.

There are also cases when clematis is attacked by pests. Among them, it is worth highlighting a nematode that can be scared away from flowering liana if parsley, coriander or dill are grown nearby. During heavy rains, the plant can be destroyed by slugs. Fighting them is carried out manually, as well as by treating the soil with ash. It will be possible to get rid of the spider mite with the help of insecticides and garlic infusion for spraying.

Clematis usually cover the same period as garden roses. After the above-ground part is shortened, the underground part is sprinkled with humus or peat, it is covered with a tree or a piece of plastic on top, a small box can also be used. Also to prepare for wintering, you can use sawdust, dry foliage of neighboring plants... An alternative to the above materials will be a special non-woven covering material, which must first be fixed so that it is not blown away by the wind.

For clematis "Comtesse de Boucher", vegetative methods of obtaining new crops are practiced.

This option is acceptable for flowers over 5 years old. For these purposes, the selected plant in the garden is dug out of the ground. Such events can be held in spring or autumn. After that, the adult clematis is divided into the required number of parts. Rooting can be carried out immediately, after processing the cut sites with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

The essence of the method for obtaining a new culture in this way is to drop healthy shoots into grooves, leaving parts of the plant above the ground, the length of which will reach 20 centimeters. It will be possible to separate a new flower only next season.

The most productive option, thanks to which several young flowering vines can be obtained from one culture at once. Planting material is recommended to be taken from plants 3-4 years old. For rooting, shoots of at least 5 centimeters in length are suitable, on which there will be at least 2 buds. It is best to pick up material that grows in the middle of clematis. After processing the end of the cutting with a growth stimulant, it is rooted in a mixture of peat and sand, regularly moistening. After the formation of the root system, the resulting culture can be planted in open ground.

• The attractiveness of the “Comtesse de Busho” variety of clematis makes it possible to actively use the flowering culture for vertical gardening of gazebos, park areas, and recreation areas. Curly liana is able to braid any structure, creating living flowering hedges and decorative designs.

• In addition to decorating the vertical type, clematis can act as a decoration in flower beds in combination with other flowering crops.

• Decorated stone beds will help the plant to reveal all its qualities, showing attractive blooms on climbing stems in contrast to the green foliage.

In the next video, you will find additional information about the Comtesse de Bouchot variety of clematis.