Clematis "Kaiser"

Revaluation of decorative clematis is very difficult, because unusual vines with variegated large flowers can decorate any, even the most abandoned area in the garden. Cultivated clematis has been cultivated since the 18th century, and every year new varieties and hybrids of this beautiful flower appear on the market. One of the newest clematis hybrids - "Kaiser" - appeared on Russian territory only since 2010. The variety has large double inflorescences in a rich tone and is well tolerated in the winter season in mid-latitudes.
In this material, you will learn about the characteristic features of the variety, read the reviews of gardeners. After reading the information, even a newly-made florist will figure out how to correctly plant "Kaiser", how to properly care for such an unusual flower.

Clematis "Kaiser" description and characteristics

Clematis "Kaiser" came to us from Japan; Japanese scientists bred it in 1997. In the Eastern European territory, the flower appeared later, after 13 years. Clematis fell in love with flower growers for the splendor and layering of inflorescences of various colors and for resistance to frost periods, this is very important for Russian climatic conditions.

Descriptive characteristics.
Perennial flower - the lifespan of clematis is approximately 20-25 years.
The flowering period is medium early - the variety blooms from the 15th of May to the first summer month, the accuracy depends on climatic conditions.
The plant blooms from May days to October.
The length of strong vines is 1-1.5 m.

Leaves are elliptical, sharp, dark green in color, of medium size.
The lateral processes are actively formed, so the bush needs a shaping procedure.
It is necessary to trim in a sparing mode, guided by the second type.
The inflorescences are terry and complex.
The flowers are large, their diameter is 10-14 cm.

The petals are purple or pink in color, you can often find flowers of pinkish-red or lilac-purple colors.
The petals in one inflorescence differ in shape - they can be wide or almost needle-like.
The petals have white specks.
The core of the flower is yellow.

Liana has a great variety of inflorescences, the plant is almost covered with large flowers.
The Kaiser variety must be planted vertically. The bush will not be able to hold on by itself, it needs a support.
These plants are used for greening blank walls, hedges, disguise unsightly outbuildings, decorate gazebos and arches.

Clematis "Kaiser" cultivation

Clematis is a whimsical flower, gardeners also talk about it. But do not worry, all your work will not go to waste, because in the garden you will see a real tree of flowers, which you will admire for 25 years.

Clematis "Kaiser" requires a certain composition of the soil, needs special feeding, the level of illumination, moisture. It depends on these indicators how the flower will grow and develop, what its appearance will be.

Rules for growing large-flowered varieties.

1. Only purchase plants from specialized nurseries or reputable locations. The cost of seedlings is not so cheap, but it is better to buy quality planting material.
2. Planting is carried out in the spring season, after a good heating of the soil occurs, and there will be no more repeated frosts. It is better to plant flowers in the early morning hours or in cloudy weather.
3. The planting site should be well lit by the sun and protected from the winds. It will be a plus if there is a small mound, in this place and you need to plant the plants.
   Clematis loves to grow in alkaline or neutral soil. It is better not to plant flowers on clayey heavy soils.
4. The planting hole should be dug 50-70 cm deep, depending on how dense the soil is in the area. The interval between bushes should be 1.5 m, not less. When groundwater occurs close to the surface soil layer, a drainage system consisting of gravel or broken bricks is laid on the bottom of the planting pit, because the variety does not tolerate excessive amounts of water.
5. Before planting the plants, the planting pit is filled with a fertile soil mixture consisting of oily clay, 1-2 buckets of rotted humus, superphosphate (about 100 g).
6. Plants are buried in the soil to a depth of 6-8 cm.Next year, a little more soil is poured around the circumference of the seedling, the mound should be 10-15 cm high.
7. Immediately after planting, the seedling is pruned. 2-4 buds are left, thanks to this, good rooting and quick survival of the seedling in a permanent place will occur. After some time, the plant is cut again, leaving no more than 4 buds.
8. Then the flowers are watered. To prevent water from flowing out, make a small moat around the plant. Watering is carried out with settled water at room temperature conditions. The first watering is plentiful; in the future, the plants need to be protected from excess water.
9. To protect the root system from overheating, to prevent the growth of weeds and the appearance of a soil crust, the ground near the seedlings is mulched. Mulching is done with sawdust and peat.
10. After planting, the plants need partial shade to escape the scorching sunlight. Adult clematis do not like shading, they will bloom only in the sun.
11. Since clematis curls, it needs support. Arches, special beautiful sections that can be purchased in flower shops, fences, gazebos and more can serve as props.
12. The growth of the flower is active and fast, for this reason, a regular garter of young shoots is required every 2-3 days. If the garter is not done in time, the flower can be damaged even by a slight breeze. To tie delicate stems, fabric strips or specialized braces for flower plants are used.

Consider the fact that the final height of the bush will occur only by the last summer days. Therefore, the props should be aesthetically pleasing and free from a green carpet of leaves.

Diseases and pests, agricultural technology

The Kaiser variety needs proper planting and regular farming. The flower can die if it is not provided with qualified help from a gardener. It is necessary to care for this type of clematis in the same way as for other flower crops. Consider the characteristics of the flowers and what they need.

When purchasing a seedling, pay attention to the labeling. For example, if the packaging has the word "marque", then the root system was cooled to preserve it better and placed in a moist soil.

• Watering.
  In order for clematis to bloom beautifully, it is necessary to properly water the bushes. The variety we are considering requires abundant, but not frequent moisture. The most important thing when watering is that the soil should be soaked to the location of the root system. After watering, the soil is loosened to retain water.
  The next watering will take place after the soil has dried. Both the upper and lower layers should dry out to a depth of 7-10 cm. If the summer season is rainy, the variety may die from an excess of moisture. To protect the bush near it, make a small ditch so that excess water collects there.
  Also, clematis can suffer from overheating, for this reason, the soil around the plants must be mulched with sawdust or peat.
• Top dressingand.
  Top dressing must be applied constantly, since clematis are very impressed with high-quality mixtures. It is optimal to feed the flowers every 7 days.
  The variety is suitable for complexes of minerals for flowers that curl, organic fertilizers, wood ash. Top dressing is diluted with water and applied under the bush by the root method.
• Circumcision procedure.
  The variety is cut according to the second type - sparing. Shoots are shortened immediately after planting. In May-June days, the basal processes are removed. The bush needs to be shaped. In the equator of the winter season, for 2 years after planting, old shoots are cut out, leaving only the strongest buds. In April-May days, faded shoots from last year are shortened, young shoots are cut, a bush is formed.
  Do not neglect the procedure for cutting flowers, they will thank you for this with their abundant flowering and the size of the flowers.
• Preparing for the winter season.
  Clematis can grow under the covering material, for this reason, the flowers are prepared for the winter season in several stages. When the temperature conditions drop to +1 - -3 degrees, clematis briefly remains tempered. After a while, needles, sawdust, dry foliage, sand and ash (layer 10-15 cm) are poured into the base of the bush. After the winter pruning procedure, the flowers are covered with polypropylene bags.
  If severe frost periods are foreseen, it is necessary to cover the flowers even better. For this purpose, wooden boxes are used or a specialized frame is built, bags are placed on it, which include straw, sawdust, leaves.
  Do not cover the clematis completely tightly, make ventilation holes.
• Harmful insects and diseases.
  The most common harmful insects that are dangerous for the Kaiser variety: snails, slugs, nematodes, spider mites, beet aphids. The fight against these enemies is carried out using specialized means and methods. At times, bushes that are affected are even completely removed and burned. To avoid this, preventive measures are taken.
  Diseases of the variety: fungal diseases of roots and foliage, various rot. Plant protection can be established only with the correct temperature and humidity conditions.

Clematis "Kaiser" reviews

Alexandra, 56 years old, Novosibirsk region: “Clematis is my outlet. My joy and weakness. There are already 12 different varieties of these beautiful flowers growing on my territory. That year I planted the Kaiser variety, now waiting for it to bloom. As a rule, a year after planting, the flowering of the bushes is very abundant, let's check how this terry variety will show itself. So far, I haven't noticed the buds, but our spring season is late, it's cold outside, and the weather is constantly cloudy. "

Outcomes

It is difficult not to pay attention to clematis. After all, the flowers are long lianas with decorative carved leaves and large inflorescences of an unusual appearance, rich in color. The Kaiser variety is young, but already popular with gardeners. This is because the flowers have large and double inflorescences. Plus, Clematis "Kaiser" is frost-resistant, has a better tolerance to the Russian winter periods in comparison with other varieties of clematis.