Clematis of Manchu

There are dozens of different varieties of clematis, one of which is clematis mandschurica. This is the rarest, but at the same time unpretentious variety of clematis. You will learn about it from this material.

Clematis Manchurian: variety description

Clematis Manchurian mandschurica: photo

Far Eastern Manchu grape-leaved clematis was bred in the Far East, in China and Japan, it was in these territories that the use of liana-like plants began to decorate garden plots and parks. At the moment, clematis has become widespread in the centers of European countries, as well as in Russian regions.

Characteristics.

Far Eastern Manchurian grape-leaved clematis in the form of a flowering liana, perennial, reaching a height of 1.5-3 m. Leaves are opposite, often whole, pinnate or trifoliate, in rare cases, trifoliate leaves can be seen.

The perianth is composed of 4-8 sepals. The flowers are white and have 3-7 petals.

Manchurian clematis: flowering time

When the plant blooms, hundreds of decorative flowers of a snow-white shade can form on it. The fruit is a multi-nut. Clematis blooms from the last days of June or from the first days of July.

Stems branch, entwining buildings, stones, ledges, which are located side by side. The variety is famous for a rather specific, but pleasant aroma, especially noticeable when the sun hits the flowers. Also, the plant has a burning sap that causes irritation when the mucous surfaces come into contact with the surface of the flower.

Circumcision category.

There are 3 categories of circumcision. The variety we are considering belongs to 3 categories. This group is made up of clematis blooming for a long time, the appearance of flowers occurs on the shoots of this season.

Clematis of this category are famous for their unpretentiousness, therefore, it is not so difficult to prepare them for the winter season. After cutting, as a rule, rather shortened shoots remain on the bush.

Where does clematis of this variety grow?

Far Eastern Manchurian grape-leaved clematis is quite undemanding, has good tolerance to lack of water and frost. The plant is located along rivers, lakes, hills and meadows. Bushes like to grow in the sun, in areas where it is moderately humid.

Clematis of Manchu: planting and care

Clematis of Manchu: photo

Planting a bush in the soil is carried out in the autumn or spring season. For clematis to grow safely, take into account the type of soil and the site for planting.

How to choose a site and time for planting clematis clematis mandschurica

It is advisable to plant the Far Eastern Manchurian clematis in an open space. In most cases, the plant is planted near fences, buildings and arbors, for their further braiding with shrubs. Do not plant a bush from the north of any building.

Choose an area that is free of groundwater that runs close to the surface soil layer. The variety does not withstand increased moisture and winds.

How to choose seedlings correctly.

When choosing a seedling, look at the shoots and root system. They must not be badly damaged, broken or cracked. The seedling should not show symptoms of disease or damage from harmful insects.

It is advisable to purchase planting material in proven nurseries specializing in the cultivation and sale of beautiful outdoor plants.

Priming.

The variety needs a nutritious and fertile soil. You can purchase ready-made soil for flowering perennials, or you can add minerals, humus, wood ash, peat and other organic matter to the soil when planting.

How to plant a plant correctly. Algorithm.

• Initially, a planting hole is dug in the selected area. Dimensions: depth - 0.6 m, diameter - the same.
• The excavated soil is mixed with organic matter and minerals, a drainage layer consisting of crushed stone or expanded clay is laid on the bottom of the hole.
• Then the soil mixture is gradually poured and a small mound is formed. After that, watering is carried out until the soil completely settles.
• The seedling is installed in the central part of the hole, the roots are straightened.
• The root system is gradually covered with soil until the root collar deepens by 12-15 cm.
• Further, the trunk circle is mulched with peat or sawdust. The plant is tied to a support, then abundant watering is applied around the clematis.
• The support is installed before planting the shrub so as not to damage the root system.

Agrotechnical techniques for caring for Manchurian clematis

Clematis Manchurian white small-flowered: photo

In the future, care for Manchurian clematis is necessary: ​​you need to water it in a timely manner, regularly feed and cut off shoots, and carry out prophylaxis against diseases and harmful insects.

Fertilization.

It should be fed in the second year after planting. During the growing season, nitrogenous fertilizers need to be applied, when buds are formed - potassium-containing dressings, after clematis has faded - phosphorus.

How to loosen and mulch the soil.

You can mulch with tree bark, peat, humus or sawdust. The soil is loosened around the clematis circumference after each watering 1-2 times every 7 days.

Watering.

The variety does not tolerate waterlogging of the soil. It is better to water once every 7 days, adding 3-5 liters of water, in a drought, the frequency of watering is 2-3 times every 7 days.

Circumcision procedure.

Since the plant belongs to the 3rd category of pruning, then after it has bloomed, you need to cut off all the shoots. Moreover, if it is important for you that the bush is thick, then the shoot is cut to the first leaf, if you want the plant to be large and bloom profusely, then the entire shoot is cut off.

How to cover clematis for the winter season.

This variety has excellent low temperature tolerance. But after the circumcision, which was carried out in the autumn season, it is advisable for the shrub to make a shelter with foliage or spruce branches.

To prevent a large amount of moisture from accumulating near the roots, form a small mound at an angle.

Diseases and harmful insects.

Diseases that affect clematis small-flowered Manchurian

Gray rot. Symptoms: leaves and shoots are covered with a bloom of brown staining. How to fight: the infected fragments are cut off and burned, the bush is treated with a solution of the drug "Fundazol".

Powdery mildew. Symptoms: Shoots and foliage are stained with a deep white color. How to fight: the main remedy is Topaz or Fundazol solution.

Rust. Symptoms: swelling of a red color appear on the leaves. How to fight: Bordeaux mixture solution.

Harmful insects: snails, slugs, spider mites. Snails and slugs are removed by hand to destroy the spider mite, the bush is treated with a solution of acaricides.

Small-flowered clematis Manchurian: variety reproduction

Clematis Manchurian white: photo

How to propagate Manchurian clematis? Far Eastern Manchurian clematis can be propagated by 4 methods:

• Manchurian Clematis from seed. Initially, seedlings are grown from the seeds, which must be planted permanently after 2-3 years. This method is rather laborious and complicated.
• Cuttings. First, the shoots that already have buds are cut off. On each shoot, a cut is made 2-3 cm from the bud. The length of the stalk should be 10 cm, no less. It is better to process the edges of the shoots with a preparation to stimulate root formation, and then plant them in the ground.
• Shrub division. This method is used not only to propagate clematis, but also to rejuvenate and thin out the bush. The plant is dug up, after which the root system is divided into several plots, they are subsequently planted as separate bushes.
• Layers. Reproduction by layering can be carried out for adult plants that have been growing for more than 6 years in the same area. For this purpose, the longest and strongest shoot, which has a large number of large buds, leans towards the surface of the earth and is covered with fertile soil. Do not forget to regularly water the shoot attachment point. After a certain period of time, the appearance of roots will occur, then the shoot can be separated from the mother and planted in a new area.

For beginners, it is advisable to propagate the Far Eastern Manchurian clematis by cuttings. The main thing is to be guided by the basic rules and techniques when propagating clematis by cuttings.

The use of the variety in decorating landscapes

Clematis of Manchu: photo

Far Eastern Manchurian clematis is an ornamental flowering clematis; it is used on a large scale to plant greenery in park areas and garden plots. A plant that braids brick walls, verandas, balconies or openwork gazebos looks great.

When designing landscapes, plants are planted in a vertical plane. Clematis braids the arches to create decorative transitions. Often the variety is planted next to other flowering clematis varieties so that they braid the gazebos and hedges.

Clematis of Manchu: reviews

Olkhovets Alexandra Georgievna, Rostov region: “This year I decided to start decorating my garden plot. My house has an attic, under the balcony I wanted to plant a plant that would weave and bloom. I chose the "Manchurian" variety of clematis. I liked the shrub for its splendor, decorativeness and elegant appearance. "

Grigorieva Vera Alexandrovna, Saratov region: “In park areas I often met bushes with little white flowers on fences and hedges. A friend said that it was clematis of the Manchurian variety. I purchased a seedling and planted it 4 years ago on my territory. It turned out that this plant is undemanding, but it is required to observe the irrigation regime. If you regularly cut the bush, you can see an ornamental and ornamental plant as a result. "

Outcome

The Manchurian clematis variety is a fairly unpretentious perennial flowering plant, grown by right in most parks and garden plots. If you take proper care of it, observe the watering regime and cut the shrub in a timely manner, then clematis will be the main decoration of the garden plot for many decades.