Clematis Innocent Blush
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Clematis Innocent Blush: variety description
Clematis Innocent Blash: photo
Many gardeners classify all types of clematis as special varieties of garden plants. After all, the flowers of this variety have a special beauty. The world of clematis is the world of vines, which include a large number of hybrid varieties with bright colors. Clematis Innocent Blush is a type of classic clematis that has beautiful, light-colored flowers. Large-flowered Clematis Innocent Blush is a liana shrub that is used to decorate verandas, terraces, gazebos and hedges. Creeping shoots are able to twine around various structures, while creating a unique atmosphere. The variety was bred by Polish breeders and is a hybrid variety. The plant has appeared on the free market since 2012. It differs in its peculiar features, belongs to the 2nd type of pruning. Shoots of clematis Innocent Blash can reach a height of up to 2 m, while the support should be no more than 1.5 m high.It is by clinging to the support that the plant will grow and develop. The diameter of the flowers of large-flowered clematis Innocent Blush can reach 18 cm, most often one flower can have up to 6 sepals; the middle of the flower has yellow stamens. A feature of the variety is its ability to bloom twice throughout the season. The color of the petals can be absolutely any: from light pink to light purple with pink edges. Innocent Blush is a large-flowered hybrid, the diameter of the smallest flowers is 10 cm. It blooms on last year's shoots. The flowers are large and pink. The core petals of Innocent Blush clematis are short in length, but elongation occurs at the edges. This characteristic feature of the plant gives volume to the flower.
Which pruning group does the clematis cultivar Innocent Blash belong to?
Clematis Innocent Blash: photo
Pruning is essential for any crop. It is necessary to carry out pruning based on which pruning group this or that crop belongs to. You can highlight the main functions of cropping.
- An incentive is created for further growth and development.
- The flowering period is extended.
- Ability to preserve species characteristics.
The large-flowered clematis variety Innocent Blush belongs to the 2nd pruning group. This suggests that this plant can bloom 2 times throughout the season. The first bloom occurs at the end of May, the second bloom is in mid-August. The first flowering occurs due to last year's shoots, and the second flowering - on new ones that were formed in the summer. When pruning, you must strictly adhere to the basic rules.
The first pruning is carried out in the summer months, when the plant has completely faded. All shoots must be trimmed. The first to be pruned are those shoots that have been damaged or sick.
The second pruning of clematis Innocent Blush must be carried out in the autumn months, before preparing for the winter period. When pruning, it is necessary to leave from 50 cm to 1 m. All annual shoots are subject to removal.
Clematis Innocent Blush: planting and care
It is necessary to plant clematis Innocent Blush in the autumn or spring. choose a place that is well lit, but at the same time in the daytime there should be shade so that the plant cannot get burned.Many gardeners say that it is a good idea to grow the plant on a small hill. It's all about the root system. It can be up to 1 m long. For clematis large-flowered Innocent Blush, waterlogging of the soil is extremely dangerous. For this reason, it is precisely the heights that are suitable in order to avoid close proximity to groundwater. If you are going to plant several Innocent Blush clematis, then you need to maintain a distance of 70 cm so that both the plant and its root system can develop freely. The installation of the support is also important. As for care, regular watering is important for the plant, as well as loosening the soil. During the period that is associated with foliage growth, it is necessary to apply fertilizers containing nitrogen. It is also not worth applying too much fertilizer. Otherwise, you can cause the root system to start to rot.
Getting ready for the winter season
Clematis Innocent Blash: photo
Before the winter period, it is necessary to prune the large-flowered clematis Innocent Blush in November. It is best to do this when the weather will be cloudy without precipitation. The shoots of last year should already be harvested, and it is already possible to start the shoots that will bloom next spring. After you have done the pruning, you need to start covering the plant. it is necessary to fertilize the root collar. For this, humus is suitable. Next, it's best to build a pillow for the plant. for this, you can use cut off shoots, spruce branches, boards and other auxiliary material and put them on the constructed pillow. From above, the structure should be covered with spruce branches, needles. Then everything needs to be covered from above with boards or slate. Do not use plastic wrap as a cover. this can cause rotting and damping of the shoots.
Clematis Innocent Blush: reproduction
You can propagate clematis Innocent Blush in various ways:
- Seed method. To do this, you can use the home seedling method. Throughout the winter season, they are engaged in the cultivation of young shoots, which in spring are to be planted in open soil.
- The method of dividing the bush. An adult plant must be dug out of the hole, carefully divided into several parts and planted as a plant on its own.
- Using layering. This method is well suited for breeding before the winter period. Leaves and shoots that have been cut must be weaved with a weak rope. Build a trench, lay a tourniquet, cover with peat, soil and leave for the winter. in the spring months, the planting site should be watered abundantly. Those shoots that appear need to be transplanted, provided that 3-4 leaves appear on them.
Diseases and insect pests
Clematis Innocent Blash: photo
Of particular danger to clematis are various fungal diseases, the cause of which may lie in the soil. you can detect that the root system has been damaged by the following signs:
- The stems have lost their elasticity.
- The leaves began to fade and curl, depending on the type of fungus, various spots may appear.
- The buds begin to shrink and fade quickly.
The best methods of dealing with insects and diseases are preventive measures. In spring, Azocene and Fundanazole can be used. If diseases have been detected, then it is necessary to use Bordeaux liquid or tobacco solution.
Clematis Innocent Blush is a beautiful vine type plant. It can serve as a beautiful decoration for a personal or suburban area. he needs two-level pruning, as well as properly caring for the plant.
