Clematis Princess Kate
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Clematis Princess Kate: description
Clematis Princess Kate: photo
Clematis Princess Keith was bred in 2011 by Dutch breeders. The variety belongs to the Texas group, which suggests that the plants of this variety need maximum pruning. Clematis Princess Kate is distinguished by small flowers that have an urn-like shape, however, in the process of flowering, they can take the form of a bell. The flower petals are white in color, the base is reddish-purple in color, outside is purple. The threads in the flowers are of a pale purple color, the anthers have a darker shade, red-violet. The flowers have a small diameter, approximately 4-6 cm. The width of the petals is small, not exceeding 2.5 cm, and the length is 5 cm. The flower petals are distinguished by their ovoid-lanceolate shape, the ends are slightly bent outward. The petals have a fleshy structure, they are found on top of each other.
Clematis Princess Kate blooms from June to September. The variety is distinguished by abundant and long flowering. The formation of flowers occurs on the shoots of the current year. In the autumn period, the plant is decorated with decorative seedlings. Shoots can grow up to 3-4 m in height. The variety belongs to perennial plants. It can be grown both in sunny and shaded areas. Good for decorating fences, gazebos, arches and trellises. The variety tolerates winter temperatures well, down to -29 degrees.
Which pruning group does the Princess Kate variety of clematis belong to?
Clematis Princess Kate: photo
Autumn pruning should be done in a cool time, before the first frost occurs. In the first autumn period after planting, the plant is cut in the same way, leaving about 20-30 cm above the ground at the stalk that is the strongest and healthiest. This process has a good effect on the formation of lateral shoots in spring. The following pruning must be done based on which pruning group a particular clematis variety belongs to. The flowering of Princess Kate occurs on shoots that were formed in the springtime. Therefore, this variety should be attributed to the 3rd pruning group. And this, in turn, means that shoots should be pruned at a height of 10-15 cm from the soil. But at the same time, do not forget about preserving 2-3 buds.
Clematis Princess Kate: planting and care
Clematis Princess Kate: photo of the variety
Clematis Princess Kate belongs to this type of plant that loves the sun's rays. Therefore, it is necessary to choose a well-lit place for growing. a slightly shaded area is fine, but the sun should be on the plant for less than 6 hours a day. Clematis do not like the wind, so choose an area that is protected from drafts. The best option for planting a plant is the south, southwest or southeast of your summer cottage. The soil should be fertile and loose; the use of loam is well suited. Sour, salty and heavy soil is categorically not suitable.
It is necessary to plant clematis of the Princess Kate variety in spring or autumn. Before landing, you need to think about the support. As we said a little earlier, the length of a plant can reach 4 m, so the length of the support should be 2-2.5 m. Also, the support cannot be installed near structures.The thing is that water, rains will drip from the roof of the building directly onto the plant, and in the same way moisture will stagnate, which will negatively affect the root system of the plant. before planting a plant, it is necessary to soak its roots in water for a couple of hours, possibly adding a root growth accelerator. it is necessary to prepare the landing pit in advance.
To do this, you need to prepare a mixture, which will consist of:
- 1 part humus.
- 1 part sand.
- 1 part garden soil.
- 0.5 l of wood ash.
- 100 g complex fertilizer.
Such a nutrient mixture must be poured into a pit in the form of a slide, a seedling must be placed on top, in which the roots need to be straightened. Sprinkle the soil, pressing firmly with your hands, so that when you water the plant, it does not fall. At the end, water and mulch the trunk circle. It is also important to check that the root collar is buried in the soil. Thus, you can protect the plant from winter frosts. Before the seedling takes root, it must be shaded. It would be nice if you plant annuals and perennials with a shallow root system in the near-stem circle of the plant. Marigolds, phloxes, chamomiles are good for such a goal - all these plants will help protect the plant from significant overheating.
What includes a set of measures for plant care:
- Water the plant abundantly, but avoid stagnant water.
- After you plant the plant, there is no need to fertilize. The top dressing that you apply when planting will be sufficient throughout the year. From 2 years after the planting and further in the spring, it is necessary to apply fertilizers that contain nitrogen, when the buds begin to appear - apply mineral fertilizing, after the end of flowering (end of August) - it is necessary to introduce phosphorus and potassium.
- Prune the plant every year.
- In order for the shoots to grow better, it is necessary to pinch the top of the plant.
- The liana must be tied to a support so that the plant develops and blooms correctly and beautifully.
- Take preventive measures. To do this, before planting, it is necessary to carry out treatment with a 0.1% Fundazole solution. Re-processing is necessary after 15 days.
Clematis Princess Kate: breeding varieties
Clematis Princess Kate: photo
Breeding clematis can be carried out in various ways:
- Seed.
- Layers.
- With the help of cuttings.
- Division of the bush.
For Clematis Princess Kate, it is best to use the propagation of an adult plant. the plant should be 5-6 years old, which has a large number of shoots. It is best to carry out the separation in the autumn, but if you did not have time to do it, then the separation can also be carried out in the spring, when the snow cover melts, the soil melts, but the buds have not yet formed. But it is not worth carrying out the separation procedure at a slightly later date, since this can have a detrimental effect on the condition of the plant.
The separation procedure looks like this: The planting pit must be well shed with water, to which a little growth stimulant must be added.
If you are going to carry out separation in the autumn period, then the aerial part of the plant must be slightly cut off, leaving 3 buds on the shoots. The rhizome must be dug out with a small lump of soil.
Shake off the soil and place in water, after washing, so that it is clear how the root system works.
The roots must be divided in such a way that at least 3 shoots are preserved on each.
There should be a maximum of 3 divisions.
After you have divided the roots of each seedling, you need to carefully examine them and remove the damaged parts.
In order to prevent the rhizome from rotting, it is necessary to soak a fungicidal agent in a solution of potassium permanganate.
Landing must be carried out based on the landing rules.
Dividing a bush can be done without completely digging out the plant. To do this, you need to dig in the roots on one side and shake the soil off of them by hand. With the help of a pruner or scissors, it is necessary to cut off the shoots along with the roots, that part of the bush that remains to be buried and watered abundantly. The separated plant must be planted in a permanent place.
Clematis Princess Kate: Diseases and Insect Pests
Most often, it is possible to meet the appearance of the following types of diseases:
- Gray rot
- Powdery mildew
- Withering
- Rust
- Septoria
- Alternaria
To combat powdery mildew, a solution of copper sulfate is used, which is used to spray the shoots. Against gray rot and drying out, Fundazole solution is well suited. Agents containing copper are good at fighting rust and alternaria. Among pests, aphids, spider mites and slugs are most often attacked.
Against aphids, a drug such as Fitoverm has proven itself well. You can use green soap and wipe the leaves of the plant with the resulting liquid.
Against spider mites, it is possible to use acaricidal agents. to fight mucus, you can use ammonia (manually or by spraying), which must be diluted in water - 2 tbsp. for 1 liter of water) Clematis Princess Kate is an excellent choice for decorating your garden. Great for decorating gazebos, fences, trellises and fences. If you take proper care of the plant, then it will be able to delight you with its beautiful flowering for a long period of time.
