Clematis Venosa Violacea

Among the varieties of liana-like plants, the attention of flower growers immediately focuses on varieties with unusual morphology, structure and color of flowers. Clematis "Venosa Violacea" is included in this group of vegetation, and also belongs to a little whimsical healthy species. The culture belongs to the Buttercup family, with the help of it, territories are landscaped in a vertical plane, and this flower can also be grown as a ground cover plant.

Clematis Venosa Violacea: description

Clematis Venosa Violacea: photo

An ornamental variety was bred by breeders from France in 1883. Scientists at Lemoine & Son supposedly crossed Clematis vitalba with Clematis florida and got the variety we are considering. Therefore, the flowers turned out to be very decorative, unusual, where a background of white coloring and veins of purple colors are combined. The originator of the variety is Lemoineet Fils, France.

This variety is part of the Viticella clematis group, in which Clematis "Violet" is used for breeding. Our variety is a vine that weaves and is easily held on straight natural or man-made supports. Therefore, the plant is cultivated near arches, gazebos, shrubs, tapeworm trees. Clematis decorates them perfectly. In addition, clematis is often cultivated on balconies or terraces in large containers. The flower goes well with vegetation with light leaves.

In length, purple clematis Venosa Violacea grows up to two to four meters. Internodes on the shoots reach a length of 12-20 cm. Leaves are pinnate, perfectly held by petioles for props.

The flowers grow one at a time, they have two colors: the background is white, on it there are veins of a purple hue. The petals are simple in shape, one flower contains 4-6 petals, the petal is elliptical in shape, its end is pointed. Anthers of dark purple color are held on threads of creamy green color. One flower reaches 6-14 cm in diameter.

The plant blooms for a long time, from June to September days, in some areas flowering continues until October days.

Names: "Violet Stargazer", viticella "Venosa Violacea", "Violet Star Gazer" (USA), viticella "Violacea".

Clematis Venosa Violacea: cultivar pruning group

Clematis violet Venosa Violacea: photo

Clematis are classified into circumcision categories. Purple Clematis Venosa Violacea has a third pruning group. This group is the simplest for flower growers when clematis is grown. The flowering of these varieties takes longer (up to three months) and comes later than the others. This is due to the fact that buds are tied on the shoots of this year, so the plant blooms later. This feature influences the order of clearing clematis. In plants of the third category, all shoots are completely cut out, only stumps remain in height for a couple of buds (about 15 cm). The regrowth of the varieties of the third group occurs quickly, as well as their overgrowth. If you cut the bush incorrectly, you get an untidy, tangled plant with many shoots. And clematis will bloom worse. Pruning is easiest during the fall season to help prepare the plant for the winter season and shelter it.

Clematis Venosa Violacea: planting and care

Planting and leaving are carried out according to the descriptive characteristics of clematis. The variety is not new, which means that each rule has long been tested and tested by flower growers.

• You can plant clematis violet Venosa Violacea in the spring or autumn season.
• The flowering and development of the plant will be normal if it is planted in a suitable area. The variety is thermophilic, it is necessary that there are no winds and water does not stagnate. The landing site should be located in the south, southeast or southwest of your territory.
• At 12 days, clematis needs a semi-shaded place.
• With a high passage of groundwater, it is necessary to make a small hill for planting a plant or find a natural elevation.
• In autumn, planting clematis is allowed only where it is warm. In cool climatic conditions, clematis is planted only in the spring season.

The planting process is similar to planting other plants, only the extreme stage differs.

• A landing pit is being prepared in the form of a cube with sides of 0.6 m.
• First, a drainage layer is laid at the bottom of the hole, it can be verticulitis, crushed stone or small stone.
• Next, a soil mixture is prepared containing fertile soil, humus, sand, ash and superphosphate. The substrate should have a slightly alkaline or slightly acidic level of acidity.
• The seedling is set on the ground, filled up, tamped down a little.
• The root collar remains flush with the surface soil layer or deepens by 5 cm, no more.
• The plantings are immediately watered, mulched and shaded for 3-4 days.
• If you plant clematis in the autumn season, then you need to cover it immediately. The interval between bushes should be 0.7 m, not less.

It is necessary to take care of Venosa Violacea clematis depending on the season of the year.

In the spring season, abundant watering is carried out once every 7 days. But water should not get on the foliage, the soil should remain moist and not dry out. When the first shoots appear, the seedlings are fed for the first time with a complex of minerals. The dosage is calculated according to the recipe, the same is done with the next feeding. Do not forget about mulching the root zone, the layer of mulch should be 3-5 cm. Watering the plant is carried out with lime dissolved in water, if desired.

In the summer, you can plant clematis from containers. The optimal time is the third summer month. These plants are deepened by 7 cm. Regular watering and feeding of the plant continues.

In the autumn season, two or three glasses of wood ash are introduced by the root method. Minerals are not applied at this time.

How to prepare a plant for the winter season

Clematis Venosa Violacea: photo

Cultivars of the 3rd pruning category have excellent tolerance to the winter season. The variety we are considering perfectly withstands temperatures up to -34 degrees, therefore in the south, growers do not use the shelter of plants. For safety net, after cutting, a bucket of dry peat is poured onto the center of tillering; in this form, clematis remains until the spring season. Pruning is carried out in the second autumn month to a length of 0.2-0.3 m. Clematis is covered with peat, spruce branches. In the spring season, the shelter is removed without fail, but gradually, do not rush. This is the protection of the creeper from sunburn.

Clematis Venosa Violacea: variety propagation

The most popular and affordable breeding methods: reproduction by dividing the bush, layering, cuttings.

It is recommended to divide the bush in the autumn season, namely, on September days. After clematis has faded, it is good to propagate it. Cuttings are selected in green, it is better not to take the top of the shoot, propagating clematis by layering is a great way for beginner flower growers. It is very simple, almost 100% effective. Moreover, all the characteristics of the new plant remain the same, similar to those of the mother.

Venosa Violacea: diseases and pests

Clematis violet Venosa Violacea: photo

Clematis Venosa Violacea has low immunity to fungal infections. Dangerous for clematis: fusarium, powdery mildew, brown spot, wilting. The fungus develops due to increased moisture. To avoid diseases, preventive measures are required. Clematis treatment is carried out with specialized means, for example, the fungicide "Fundazol". For prophylaxis, a solution of this drug is treated and watered under the root of the plant. Insecticides are used to control harmful insects. More often attacks can be from spider mites, nematodes, snails or slugs. Traditional preparations are used as prophylactic agents against insects.

Summary

Clematis Venosa Violacea: photo

Clematis violet Venosa Violacea is a very convenient variety for flower growers. Observing the rules of agricultural technology, you can grow very decorative clematis. Clematis is a little whimsical to the conditions of cultivation, it blooms luxuriantly, has immunity to diseases. For these qualities, he is so popular with summer residents and gardeners.

Clematis Venosa Violacea: variety reviews

Svetlana Anatolyevna, 50 years old, Samara region: “Clematis Venosa Violacea is my favorite flower. Although it will grow on one site for quite a long time, I still plant new varieties. This variety is very decorative. It has been growing on my territory for ten years, has not transplanted. After seven years of development, some species begin to bloom worse, but clematis Venosa Violacea blooms, like it did. It is necessary to observe the watering regime and the level of humidity. If this is violated, then harmful insects will appear, or the plant will get sick. The main thing is to try to follow all the rules, and then troubles and problems will be bypassed. "

Valentina Alexandrovna, 53 years old, Ryazan region: “Problems bypass the flowering of the variety in any summer season. This is the case in my case. Clematis Venosa Violacea is a very beautiful plant, and its decorative effect does not depend on weather moods. Without fail, I carry out the treatment with vitriol, in rare cases with the drug "Fundazol". I feed, for the most part, with organic fertilizers. Clematis Venosa Violacea is the most undemanding variety in my garden. He likes to be looked after, but not fussy. Looks great in a group and as a ground cover plant - very unusual. "