Clematis, clematis, lozinka - all these are the names of the genus Ranunculaceae family. It is represented by woody plants or herbaceous perennials common in the temperate or subtropical zones in the Northern Hemisphere. In total, there are slightly less than three hundred types of clematis. Sometimes representatives of this genus are very different from each other, but because at first glance it is difficult to determine its belonging to this family. Translated from Greek klema means "climbing plant". In our country, flower growers often plant just such clematis. It is believed that one bush of this plant is able to replace a whole garden. We dwell in detail on such a subspecies of the genus as Clematis Hegley Hybrid.
Description
This variety was bred in 1956 by the English breeder Percy Picton. He is also known under the name Pink Chiffon, very accurately reflecting the beauty of his flowers. Unlike other representatives, this variety is rather slow growing. At the same time, it has abundant flowering in the period from July to September. Inflorescences of this type of clematis have delicate pink shades, which vary depending on the place of growth. In the center are brown stamens. Clematis Hagley Hybrid (Hagley Hybrid) creates magnificent arches or hedges.
Often you can see how this vine, wrapping around a tree or shrub, climbs up the trunk. The length of the stem can reach three meters, and the diameter of the flowers is eighteen centimeters. For the most part, Clematis Hegley Hybrid produces flowers of a pale pinkish or lilac hue, the edges of which are characterized by waviness. This variety is considered hardy, besides it is quite simple to grow. However, gardeners who want to have this surprisingly beautiful representative of buttercups on their site should know several of its features.
Landing
The most suitable soil for this type of clematis is well-fertilized sandy soil. In order to plant it, you should dig a hole with a size of 50 x 50 centimeters. At the bottom should lay a stone. Then the pit is filled with soil, consisting of garden soil, sand and humus, mixed in equal proportions. Some gardeners believe that a gram of one hundred and fifty superphosphate and one or two handfuls of wood ash should also be added.
It is not recommended to nourish the clematis Hagley Hybrid (Hegli Hybrid) with fresh manure. In this case, the plant may simply die. You should not plant this vine in salty and heavy soil. Therefore, if the soil on the site is not suitable for planting this representative of buttercups, it should be preliminarily ennobled.
Growing Features
Only following certain rules can you make this clematis bloom. Hybrid Hegley Hybrid differs from other varieties in its relatively large colors. He is sun-loving. This variety requires strong pruning. Only after them, he will please the owner’s eyes with blooming flowering.
Clematis Hegley Hybrid, reviews about the cultivation of which indicate the unpretentiousness of this plant, does not require frequent transfers from one place to another. This vine can grow on one site and up to thirty years.
For drainage, experts recommend using pebbles, but expanded clay or fine gravel will also work. After clematis is planted in the ground, the trunk circle should be covered with crushed bark. This is necessary so that the basal soil remains wet longer. Do not be too zealous for watering: it should not be too plentiful, otherwise the seedling will rot.
Since Clematis Hegley Hybrid is a vine, he needs support so that he can wander along it. In hot regions, it is not recommended to use a metal structure as a frame, since the plant may begin to wither and die from contact with it.
Plant care
So that Clematis Hegley Hybrid grows well and develops normally, so that its flowering is plentiful and pleasing to the eye, it should be properly looked after.
Regular watering is one of the main growth conditions. This plant also needs proper pruning. Scissors must be taken for this very sharp. Dry shoots should be regularly removed, and the bush should be shaped only after all leaves have fallen. Weak shoots should be cut only in the fall.
Winter preparations
Clematis Hegley Hybrid does not tolerate severe frosts. The plant should be covered even before the first frost, and you need to make sure that the bush is well ventilated, otherwise it can rot.
As a shelter, you can use mulch from dry leaves. A box is put on top of the bush, which is closed with a film, and small holes are made on its sides where air should flow.
In regions where in winter the temperature drops below ten degrees, clematis bushes require additional dusting with sawdust. But before organizing warming from frost, you should make sure that the plant is not exposed to fungal diseases. To do this, it is best to treat the soil around the bush with preparations containing copper. Also a good antifungal agent will be a light solution of potassium permanganate. It is recommended to be used both before wintering and when planting.
Top dressing
In the period when this present buttercup grows and develops, it must be periodically fed with nitrogen fertilizer. Complex feeding will be needed after the appearance of flowers. In general, all creepers require good fertilizer, and since the Clematis Hegley Hybrid grows quite slowly, for it it plays a very important role.
Advice
When buying this plant, you should pay attention to the fact that its roots are necessarily closed. Ideally, clematis should be planted in shipping containers. It is best to purchase small seedlings. They are much easier to transport. The small Clematis Hegley Hybrid can be grown even on the windowsill. But at the same time, do not forget that he will soon become crowded in the apartment.
Basically, all clematis are divided into large-flowered, small-flowered and grassy. Today, more and more simplified classification is used for them - according to the trim group. The first includes species that bloom on the shoots of last year. They are grown without pruning, apart from, of course, forming. The varieties belonging to the second group include species that require light scissor intervention. And to the third - those that need to be cut strongly or completely in the autumn.
Therefore, before purchasing new seedlings, experts recommend definitely finding out which group and winter hardiness zone this variety belongs to. Depending on the region of cultivation, you should buy a plant. For example, Clematis Hegley Hybrid, the second trim group of which requires autumn bush formation. Experts recommend leaving only 30-40 centimeters of escape. In this case, new shoots will go from the root, and the bush will be more magnificent.
Pests and diseases
Like any other garden plants, Clematis Hegley Hybrid is also susceptible to various diseases. Moreover, it is often affected by pests.
The most dangerous disease for this representative of buttercups is wilting. Its signs are noticeable almost immediately: the shoots begin to wither away quickly, and soon the whole plant dries up. This disease appears as a result of too deep rooting under the ground. Sometimes they go one or more meters, and it is precisely at this depth that numerous harmful spores of fungi live. For prevention, you should constantly feed clematis, remove weeds around it, and in the spring spray with a solution of vitriol.
Another danger is rot of sulfur. It appears on the foliage in the form of brown spots. This disease, spreading very quickly, can pass to neighboring plantations. To combat it and as a prophylaxis should be sprayed with Fundazol.
Powdery mildew, affecting the entire plant - and foliage, and shoots, and inflorescences - are removed with a soap solution.
Often clematis is attacked by spider mites. As a result, it is wrapped in cobwebs, the buds begin to dry out before they bloom, and the leaves turn yellow. Experienced gardeners recommend combating this problem with tincture of garlic.
For long and plentiful flowering
Agrotechnicians achieve this by conducting a special anti-aging pruning. The secret is simple: you must annually completely remove those vines that are more than three years old. In addition, experienced gardeners also apply the three-tier clematis pruning method. Moreover, the technique is suitable for any representative of this species. In each tier, the same number of shoots is left, for example, three or four. Only their length is different. In the first tier, it is from 100 to 150 cm, in the second - from 70 to 90, and in the third it should be three kidneys from the ground. The remaining branches should be completely removed.
Clematis Hagley Hybrid (Hegley Hybrid): reviews
The beauty of this representative of the buttercup family is simply mesmerizing. But appearance is not the only advantage of the vine. Judging by the reviews of those who grow the culture on their personal plots, it is an excellent hedge, and it grows very quickly. If in the garden there are not quite outwardly aesthetic buildings, many choose this particular clematis. He very quickly closes any wall, gate, fence with his bright flowers. With the Clematis Hagley Hybrid, you can create a wonderful background for other green pets.
The plant looks great on any fences. Judging by the reviews, the medium-sized clematis of Hegley Hybrid of two or three meters in height and with abundant bright green foliage feels pretty good in pots. This makes it possible to green city balconies. Its unpretentiousness is highly appreciated by gardeners. The positive reviews awarded to the Clematis Hegley Hybrid are also confirmed by the great demand for this culture.