In the group of ornamental climbing plants, it is difficult to underestimate clematis. They are distinguished by charming flowers as well as delicate shoots and nicely shaped leaves. During the flowering period, the clematis is covered with lots of flowers. A properly cared for plant can repeat such a colorful spectacle every year. Clematis sprouts climb the most diverse supports for creepers, fences, trunks and crowns of old trees. Even an ugly box with trash cans can get a nice look with them. Unfortunately, clematis often suffer from a fungal disease called clematis wilt. Usually, attempts to save infested plants are doomed to failure.Although many specimens, after radical pruning, sprout new shoots from underground buds, flowers will not appear in the same season.
Disease resistant clematis
There are early and late clematis, large- and small-flowered, slender and branching clematis. They can satisfy various requirements and satisfy the most demanding tastes. The clematis of 'Piilu' amazes with its masterful ability to change. At the beginning of June, airy, light, full flowers open, while in September, single, but equally beautiful flowers appear on the shoots of the creeper. The rich collection includes both more delicate varieties, such as 'Venosa Violacea', which are not too vital, and strongly growing ones, such as the 'Rubens' variety, or gracefully raw ones, such as the 'Huldine' clematis.
Clematis careA well-chosen position - regardless of the plant variety - promotes their he althy and strong development. Basically, all clematis feel great in semi-shaded places.Some varieties, such as 'Jackmanii', also tolerate full sun exposure. Clematis has no extraordinary requirements and can grow in almost any soil. However, they are very sensitive to excess water in the substrate. They react quickly to bad conditions with root rot and shoot wilting. On heavy soils, a sand or gravel drainage layer should be laid at the bottom of the hole before planting the creeper. In principle, sandy soils are suitable for growing clematis. Before planting, you only need to increase their water storage capacity by adding compost. In April, the vines are supplied with complete fertilizer. An annual spring pruning before vegetation begins is needed for summer-flowering varieties such as 'Niobe', which easily lose leaves in the lower parts of the shoot. On the other hand, early flowering clematis, e.g. 'Rubens', are x-rayed after the flowering period. In the first autumn season, cut the young clematis to a height of 20 cm. Such a procedure favors more vigorous expansion of the vines, and therefore more luxuriant flowering.
