Almost all gardeners are aware of plants such as clematis. These creepers recently appeared in our country, but their popularity very quickly grew simply to incredible sizes. Which is not surprising. Clematis, which are quite easy to maintain, bloom for a very long time and amazingly beautifully, they can decorate arbors, pergolas and just arches in front of the entrance.
Naturally, clematis have many types, subspecies and varieties. In this article, I would like to pay attention to such a variety of clematis as the "president".
What is remarkable about clematis "president"? This variety has very large diameter flowers, in addition, it belongs to those plants that can bloom on the shoots of last year's growths.
Clematis are usually bought at a store. Attention should be paid to the root system of seedlings, which should be sufficiently developed. These flowers can be planted in the garden throughout the
growing season, that is, from April to October. Subject to a number of certain rules, these
beautiful flowers will easily take root with you and will delight you with unique bright flowers.
The place where the liana will grow requires careful preparation. The pit is dug approximately to a depth of about 60 cm, and a good drainage layer is required. Clematis "president" is planted 5 cm deeper into the ground than he used to grow. In order for the plant to gain strength faster, experienced gardeners recommend spreading young shoots on the ground and gently sprinkle them with peat or bark. It is only necessary to slightly raise the top of the shoot. Such a process stimulates faster rooting.
Clematis "president" care and rearing
It is advisable to punch the land around the planted plants so that the moisture in the soil lasts as long as possible. It is necessary to water the clematis "president" quite abundantly, preventing the land from drying out, especially on hot days.
Some gardeners
plant low perennials near
plants , for example, such as young
plants . They protect the soil from excessive heat and retain moisture even in the heat.
Clematis "president" must be fed. For this, long-acting fertilizers are used, they are introduced into the soil around April. They feed flowers through holes that they make in the immediate vicinity of the bush.
Clematis "president" (photos are given in the article) - the plant is quite frost-resistant. But even it can suffer from severe frosts. To protect clematis from winter cold, they are sprinkled at the very base with earth or fallen leaves. Thanks to this,
sleeping buds and roots will be saved from the harmful effects of low temperatures.
Useful advice: if you decide to purchase clematis of bright colors (purple or pink with darker veins), then you should plant such flowers in partial shade. Being on the burning sun, bright clematis will fade and very quickly lose their magnificent color. But if you planted them on the sunny side, then in the hottest hours it is better to hide plants from the scorching sun.