Clematis in the fall: planting, transplanting, leaving, pruning and preparing for the winter.

Clematis is a very famous garden vine. It is also called "Knyazhiki" or "Lomonosy". Recently, this plant has become very popular. And due to the fact that clematis is just a gorgeous plant with a lot of beautiful flowers, it becomes more and more popular every year. Although clematis is not a whimsical plant at all, she still needs proper care. Thanks to this beautiful plant, any, even gloomy area will sparkle with new colors. This perennial plant attracts the attention of absolutely any person from the very first sight. Its huge number of large or small flowers (it depends on the type of plant) is simply mesmerizing. After all, this vine looks very gentle and elegant. The beauty of clematis is worth planting on your site, and spending some of your time on simple caring for it.

Briefly about clematis

Clematis can be planted in open ground not only in spring but also in autumn. If you decide to plant in the fall, then you need to do it correctly and strictly at a certain time. It is necessary to plant clematis in the second half of September, before the first autumn frosts begin. At the very beginning of September, planting is in no way impossible, otherwise the plant will have time not only to take root, but also begin to grow actively, which can only harm the plant, because the risk of freezing during winter frosts is greatly increased. If you want your plant to grow healthy and beautiful, then you need to grow it correctly and take proper care. All the requirements of this plant must be fulfilled. One of the basic rules is the correct choice of the place where clematis will grow for many years, this condition must be met because this vine absolutely does not like transplants, and is capable of growing in the same place for decades. But this is natural if the place suits her in all respects. In the area where the liana grows, there should be a lot of light, but the sun's rays should not be direct, but scattered. Also, there should be absolutely no wind or draft on the site. You should not grow a liana next to any buildings, especially capital ones, as well as it, and any other perennial plants, is contraindicated to grow next to any metal structures. If you grow clematis next to some kind of buildings, then it can be either a summer wooden gazebo, or a wooden fence. Be sure to keep in mind that the soil on your site should not be acidic, otherwise the plant will not grow. The vine will grow best in any elevated place where water does not stagnate at all.

How to plant correctly in the fall

Basically, the pit for planting clematis should be at least half a meter both in depth and width. In general, the depth of the planting pit directly depends on how powerfully the root system of the seedling is. When planting several clematis seedlings, the distance between them should be at least 1 meter. It is necessary to fill the hole for planting clematis with humus, sand, peat and earth in a ratio of 1: 1: 1: 1. You can also immediately add complex mineral fertilizer and pure wood ash to this soil mixture.

Before planting, the roots of the seedling must be carefully examined. If the roots of the plant are too long, they can be trimmed with sharp scissors and treated with fungicides.After that, the seedling can be planted in the ground so that the root collar is buried by about 10 cm, and the lower pair of buds should also be in the ground. This is simply necessary for the plant to be healthy. In the hole, next to the planted plant, it is imperative to install a stake and tie the plant to it. it is simply necessary for the plant to have support. Do not forget that the seedling needs to be watered abundantly, and make sure that the ground around the seedling is always moist.

In the first three years of life, clematis will not be so beautiful that you can fall in love with it, but after this period the plant will become simply gorgeous.

In the first year of life, caring for clematis mainly consists of watering, it definitely should not dry out. For this, experienced gardeners recommend mulching. Peat, manure or rotted sawdust are best suited for this. Also, thanks to mulching, the roots of the vines will be protected from direct sunlight. With the onset of spring, it is best to sprinkle the plant with a little earth, carry out the so-called hilling. Thanks to this, the plant will start up more young and healthy shoots.

When exactly to plant

When exactly it is possible to transplant clematis to a new place, many gardeners, especially beginners, are very interested. As for the autumn, the transplant is best done in the second half of September, the transplant should take place before the first frosts begin and the plant has time to root properly. But in the spring, the end of April or the beginning of May is perfect. At this time, the ground will already be warmed up enough for the clematis sapling to feel great. Clematis itself does not like transplants. An adult plant can be transplanted to a new place only in one case, if the previous place was not chosen correctly. But still, the liana will not like it very much, therefore, after the transplant, she will need especially careful care in order for it to quickly restore its vitality. Another reason for transplanting can be for the purpose of rejuvenating the plant, and if the plant is sick, and can no longer grow in its old place. Moreover, before transplanting a diseased plant, a new place must be shed with a solution of such a drug as "Tricoflora", and after that the earth must be sprinkled with clean wood ash.

When transplanting vines in the fall, it must be cut off. The bush needs to be dug up and moved to a new hole along with a lump of earth on the roots. And if you want to propagate the plant, then you need to shake off the earthen lump and divide the bush into several equal parts, and plant them in a new place. if the roots are very long, then they can be shortened before planting, and after planting, be sure to water the plants well. When transplanting young plants, dividing the bush is not necessary, but starting from the 8th year of life, division into at least two parts is simply necessary. In principle, clematis is not whimsical, but nevertheless, care for it is necessary. To do this is quite simple, all that is needed for this is to water, loosen, remove all weeds and make all the necessary fertilizing in time. You also need to properly prune this wonderful plant. This is necessary in order to protect the vine from insects, diseases, and save it from winter freezing.

Clematis care

There is practically no need to water clematis in the fall. Once a week will be quite enough, and then this is only if there is no rain for a long time. Watering the plant too often can damage the root system and begin to rot. And also because of this, the risk of freezing in winter is greatly increased.

At the end of summer, clematis needs to be fed, it is at this time that the vine needs potassium and phosphorus. If for some reason you did not carry out summer feeding, then this can be done in the fall.Fertilize clematis with phosphorus and potassium, and after 10-14 days the plant should be sprinkled with wood ash. This will prevent the roots from rotting with excess autumn moisture. During this feeding, nitrogen should not be added, it will only harm your vine.

If in the fall your plant has any signs of a disease, then you urgently need to process the Bordeaux mixture, and you must also carry out competent pruning.

Correct pruning of clematis

If you are a beginner in gardening, then the question of pruning for the winter is very acute for you. This must be done, regardless of the variety and type. But pruning must be carried out correctly, and for this it is imperative to study all the information about it. In no case should the plant be deprived of flowering shoots. Clematis has three pruning groups: Group 1 - such clematis bloom on shoots that grew last year. On such shoots, the tops must be cut off by no more than 20 cm, diseased or simply weak shoots must be cut off completely. Thinning of clematis should be carried out no more than once every three years.

Group 2 - it is more difficult to prune such plants, because they bloom both on last year's and on young shoots. This group is characterized by autumn pruning, and the liana should be cut in half. Full pruning can be done no more than once every 5 years.

Group 3 - in such plants, flowering occurs only on young shoots. You need to cut the plants completely, leaving only 20 cm from the ground, on which a couple of buds will remain. Failure to do this will only harm your bushes.

If the clematis group is not known, then universal pruning is suitable for him. To do this, the cousse is divided into three parts and cut in different ways, and after that you will be able to determine the clematis group and the next year you will be able to properly cut your vines.

Preparing clematis for winter

Ready clematis by the winter it is necessary. It is also definitely necessary to carry out insulation. Most of all, the liana is afraid not of the frost itself, but of dampness and a cold, strong wind. It is not worthwhile to carry out the insulation too early, it is best if it is -3 and lower on the street. Before warming, you need to feed the plant on time. Remove old leaves and prune. Treat the bushes with the necessary preparations. Scare away mice from plants, which are capable of destroying the plant in spring and autumn. It is imperative to spud the plant before insulation.

Before warming, clematis must be twisted and covered with dry leaves or something similar. Twisting the vine must be done very carefully so as not to break the plant. on top of the twisted plant, it is best to install a wooden shelter and cover it on top with plastic wrap, or some other material that will not allow moisture to pass through.

The insulation can be removed only in the spring, and only when you are sure that the frost will not repeat itself. It must be removed gradually so that the plant gets used to the new conditions.

In general, plants are quite fragile, which do not like frosts very much, but overheating will not benefit them either. Any action carried out with this plant must be carried out competently and very carefully. It depends on any of your actions whether the plant will become stronger and will develop correctly, or, on the contrary, will suffer.

Despite all the unpretentiousness of this gorgeous plant, spend a little of your time doing proper care. Although it consists in watering, loosening, weeding, feeding, pruning and warming. But all these actions must be carried out strictly according to all the rules. Pruning must be carried out taking into account the group to which it belongs. The correct pruning of each group is indicated above. To find out which group your plant belongs to, you can find out when purchasing a seedling.If, for some reason, you cannot find out the group to which your plant belongs, to identify it, you initially need to carry out a universal pruning, which is also mentioned above, and the next year you can carry out pruning based on the needs of your vine. ... With a little effort, over time you will get a gorgeous plant that will decorate your site.