Clematis Tudor

The clematis Tudor variety was bred thanks to breeders from Germany. It was received in 2009. This culture has rather large flowers, and is early in terms of flowering time. Tudor blooms long and profusely. As for the requirements for growing, this variety cannot be called too whimsical in agricultural technology. In addition, the Tudor tolerates low temperatures quite well.

Clematis Tudor: photo

Clematis Tudor: variety description

Clematis of the Tudor variety blooms in large flowers. The clematis variety got its name in honor of the dynasty of kings from England. The appearance of this plant looks magnificent and rich. The inflorescences are painted in a pale purple tone, the central part of the petals has stripes of purple, longitudinal shape. Corollas in their diameter can reach from eight to twelve centimeters. Each flower contains six petals. In the central part there are purple anthers, which are on white legs.

The shrub itself is not too sprawling, compact in size, not very tall. Such clematis can grow in height no more than one and a half to two meters. Flowering occurs twice a season. The first flowering occurs in May - June, and the second in July - August. The foliage has a pale green color, the structure of the leaf plate has a trifoliate. Tudor can easily withstand low temperatures, down to -35 degrees.

As for the pruning group, the Tudor clematis variety belongs to the second. The first time the plant blooms magnificently in the spring on last year's stems. The next flowering occurs around mid-August after pruning has been carried out. The plant blooms for the second time already on the shoots of the current season. In autumn, it is necessary to trim the plants lightly, about one meter from the soil surface.

Clematis Tudor: photo

How to properly plant and care for Tudor

So that your flowers feel good and please you with the result from year to year, then when planting it is best to give preference to areas that are well protected from gusts of wind, and also have a sufficient amount of sunlight throughout the day. The root system of clematis should not overheat, so the area of ​​the trunk circle should be placed in a shaded area. It is best to put a mulching layer there, and also shade it with the help of other ornamental plants that are planted in the neighborhood. Clematis is not very positive about the increased level of acidity in the soil. The groundwater level should not be located too close to the surface, as water in the root zone should not stagnate.

In order for the planting of your clematis to be successful, you must follow a certain algorithm of actions:

• A planting pit for this culture is dug out quite large, it should be about sixty centimeters in diameter. The hole depth should be the same size.
• If the soil has a too heavy structure, a drainage layer of fifteen centimeters must be laid at the bottom of the planting hole. In addition, to give the soil looseness and lightness, you need to add some peat.
• For the drainage layer, you can use expanded clay, gravel.
• To fertilize the soil on the site, you need to add deoxidizing agents, as well as additional nutrition. To do this, you can use manure, bone meal, well-rotted compost, as well as mineral dressings in the complex.
• On top of the drain, a non-woven material must be laid.It must pass water well. For the same purpose, coconut fiber works well.
• After that, you need to pour well-fertilized soil into the planting hole. Then the soil must be leveled and tamped.
• In the middle, you need to make a not too large hole, which will be equal in size to the rhizomes of your planting material.
• If the plant has an open root system, then a small mound must be made at the bottom of the hole, a seedling is placed on top of it, and the root system is straightened.
• During planting, the root collar should go eight to ten centimeters underground. This is done if the stems have a lignified texture. If the branches are colored green, then they should not be removed underground.
• Next, you need to fill in the soil and tamp. About ten centimeters from the seedling, you need to make a small groove.
• Next to a young plant, you need to put a reliable support. It should stand firmly and firmly, it should not be afraid of gusts of wind, since the shoots of this culture are rather fragile.
• Then you need to thoroughly water the area of ​​the plant's trunk circle with a watering can.
• On top you need to lay a mulching layer. Sawdust or coconut fiber works well for these purposes.
• On the side where the sun is shining, install a screen that will protect your plantings from excess sun for about a month and a half. For these purposes, you can use a white non-woven fabric.

Further, it is not too difficult to care for an already planted plant. Periodically, clematis must be watered as the soil dries out. The root system should not be deficient in water.

In autumn, a young plant should be cut at the level of the soil surface. In this case, you need to leave strong kidneys in the amount of several pieces. After that, you need to cover the remaining parts of the plant with fallen leaves and a mulch layer.

It is worth noting that the Tudor bloom occurs when the plant is three years old. After that, it needs to be cut in a special way. Vines need to be shortened a little in the fall. The height should be left about one meter from the soil surface. After that, the plants are insulated with spruce branches, spunbond. For the same purpose, you can use frame lutrasil. In the second year of the plant's life, it is necessary to add nutrients. This is done from April until the end of summer.

In the fall, the area of ​​the trunk circle should be covered with a layer of mulch. For this purpose, you can use humus, peat, fallen leaves. After the lashes were cut off in October, you need to remove them from the support structure and use them as insulation. Covering material may be required at a temperature of -4 degrees. Vines sometimes fold, thus forming a ring. But there is a risk that lesions form on the surface of the cortex. It is best to simply lay the vines on a mulching layer, spruce branches or coniferous litter.

Clematis Tudor: photo

Before laying a layer of mulch in the area of ​​the clematis trunk circle, you need to water the plants very well. Clematis must have a supply of water for the winter.

It should be noted that the mulching layer must be made thicker than in the spring or summer. It should be at least fifteen centimeters. It will not be superfluous if you treat the plants by irrigation for prevention purposes. For example, you can use the drug Fundazol. This procedure is done before laying the covering material for planting.

As for the reproduction of clematis Tudor, this procedure can be carried out in different ways. The Tudor shrub can be divided, clematis can be propagated using cuttings or layering. As for the seedling cultivation of clematis by the seed method, it is worth knowing that the characteristics of the variety cannot be transmitted at the same time.

To propagate Clematis Tudor by dividing it, you need to know about some rules.

• Separation of an adult plant should take place during the autumn transplant period. Typically, this time falls in September.
• To this end, it is necessary to dig in the bushes around the circumference. The blade of the shovel that you use for this purpose must be well sharpened so as not to injure the root system.
• From the rhizomes, you need to gently shake off the soil, and then divide the shrub into several separate plants. These parts of the main bush should have healthy shoots and buds.
• Saplings must be immediately planted in a new habitat. In this case, the root collar should be deepened.
• After planting, the zone of the near-trunk circle is well watered with water, and a mulching layer is laid on top.

As for the cuttings, the segments need to be cut at the beginning of summer, the first half of June is ideal for these purposes. Young stems with a lignified structure take root best. One shoot, which was cut at ground level at the top of the bud, can produce several good lengths that will have two to three internodes. Cuttings take root, as a rule, in greenhouse conditions. At the same time, the humidity level must be high enough, and the temperature must be maintained at a level not lower than +23 degrees.

In addition to the above propagation methods, you can use the propagation method using layering. This is perhaps the easiest way. To this end, in the spring, it is necessary to dig a groove near the plant, the depth of which should be no more than twenty centimeters, and up to one meter long. You need to fill it with well-fertilized soil with a loose structure. Humus and vermicompost can be added to the ground. After that, a healthy, powerful and sufficiently long shoot is selected, bends down and fits into the groove. After that, soil is poured on top. For reliability, you need to secure the shoot with wooden slingshots. Throughout the summer, you need to water your cuttings, and also apply nutrients on the same schedule as for the main bush. The separation of planting material, which has already formed its root system, occurs, as a rule, in the spring or autumn period of the next year. Then the plants are transplanted to a new habitat.

In order for Clematis Tudor to please you with its appearance from year to year, you need to periodically inspect the plants for signs of disease or the work of harmful insects.

Among the most dangerous harmful insects that can damage clematis are slugs, aphids, and spider mites. In winter, rodents pose a danger to shoots. To keep mice out of the planting, you can use a variety of deterrents. Slugs are collected by hand, and in order for aphids and spider mites not to annoy your plantings, you can use Fitoverm or other special insecticidal preparations.

As for diseases of fungal origin, as a rule, clematis are affected by rust, gray rot, wilt, powdery mildew. To prevent such problems from arising on your plantings, it is necessary to periodically carry out preventive work using fungicidal agents.

Clematis Tudor: photo

clematis Tudor is not too tall a plant that can delight from year to year with beautiful large inflorescences. The decorative appearance of the Tudor variety is able to decorate any site. For the winter period, it is necessary to use a covering material. In the fall, you need to trim the clematis. Caring for Tudor clematis is not too difficult, but some rules must be followed. Not bad, such clematis survives low temperatures, is rarely attacked by pests and diseases.