Clematis in the Urals can be grown not only by experienced flower growers. It is available to any enthusiast.
Even in the harsh regions of Siberia, these plants can bloom for a long time and abundantly. This is a great reason to
grow clematis in the Urals. Many varieties of these plants are currently adapted for cultivation in the conditions of short summers and cold winters.
Clematis in the Urals
The flower, also called mountain clematis, is best planted in autumn, and as late as possible. At this time, the plant goes into a state of dormancy and preparation for winter. So, he can not be harmed when transplanted. In spring, it is also possible to plant clematis in the Urals - only this must be done before the buds start growing.
Ideally, they should not even swell. In an extreme case, a clematis transplant is possible in the summer, after the shoots are lignified. They need to be cut a little. And the landing pit is not completely filled with soil. And then, as the shoots harden, add soil. Under natural conditions, the natural place of growth of clematis is undergrowth. There, moisture and coolness of the soil are combined with quite intense sunlight. Thanks to the ability to withstand competition, clematis well tolerates the neighborhood of other plants - tulips, crocuses, hyacinths. The combination of clematis and bulbous is especially successful. Indeed, during their early flowering, clematis is almost invisible. And later they come onion for replacement and provide the decorativeness of the selected site. Clematis grow well next to peonies. Both of them require humus-rich and well-fertilized soils with a slightly acidic reaction.
In this case, flooding should not threaten the soil - it will inevitably provoke a lack of air, and the plant can die. If your site has such a problem, you will have to drain water using ditches and drainage. Or to arrange high ridges for clematis. In regions with a harsh climate, hybrid varieties bloom best - Jackmani, Integrefolia. These clematis are best trimmed before shelter for the winter and then spud with sawdust or peat. This will protect the kidneys from being damaged by cold. In warm winters, clematis should be additionally covered with a film. This function is usually performed by snow cover for clematis.
Small-flowered Clematis
These include some alpine varieties. They can be successfully used to decorate various objects on your site. Fences and gazebos will benefit from this neighborhood. Clematis white small-flowered can be planted on rocky mounds artificially created for this. Such structures are close to the natural conditions in which clematis grows. Small-flowered specimens, like ordinary ones, should be watered and fertilized profusely. In southern areas, they may suffer from overheating and low soil moisture. After a couple of years, clematis bloom profusely. Winter hardy enough. Flowering lasts several months, and after its completion clematis for a long time looks quite decorative - because the green carpet of its leaves does not lose its density.