What you need to know about a successful autumn planting of clematis?

Clematis - it will be the perfect flower for all lovers of vines. This beautiful flower can also be called Clematis or Knyazhika.
Clematis are perennial climbing herbaceous plants, which are decorated with large bright and incredibly beautiful flowers that appear in large numbers during flowering. Flowers have different shades, which depend on the variety and species. The color of clematis petals can be white, blue, purple, red and pink. These flowers can make every corner of the garden beautiful. If you are interested in the timing, rules, planting schemes for this flower in the autumn, as well as the features of further care in an open garden area, then this article will be useful to you.
You should know that the plant will demonstrate maximum decorativeness during flowering in the fourth year of life, and in the first years it will accumulate strength in order to thank you for your patience with the beauty of its flowering for many years to come.

Autumn planting of clematis: timing

What is the most suitable autumn month for planting clematis?
The best option would be the month of September or early October. Meeting these deadlines is considered very important. In case of premature planting, the plant will begin to grow and will not be able to survive the winter. If planted later, then the seedling will not have enough time for rooting and it will freeze during frosts, which will lead to death.
When choosing a date for planting in the autumn season, you need to focus on what climatic conditions in the region where the culture will grow:

If these are the southern regions of the country, then planting should be carried out in early October;
If this is the middle zone of Russia, then you can plant plants in the garden in the first half of September;
If it is Siberia, the Urals, the North-West region, then the landing should be carried out in late August or early September.

It is recommended to plant clematis in a garden in the Siberian regions, in the Urals, the Leningrad region and in the middle lane in the spring. Autumn will be a suitable option for landing in the regions of the Krasnodar Territory and the North Caucasus.
But if all planting activities are carried out correctly and on time, and then follow the rules for care, then planting can be carried out in the fall and in colder areas.

Gardeners very often resort to the help of the lunar calendar, but it is not the only truth when planting, the main thing is to pay attention to the weather conditions. The lunar calendar of 2019 says the following landing dates:
Auspicious days are considered: from 2 to 6 August and from 17 to 28 of the same month;
From 1st to 5th September and from 7th to 24th September;
From 4th to 12th October, from 19th to 25th and 27th October.
Unfavorable days are: August 15-16 and 30-31; September 13-15 and 28-29; October 14 and 28.

Choosing a seedling for planting in the fall:

A seedling that is selected for planting in the fall must necessarily be zoned, which means suitable for the climatic zone where cultivation is planned.

It is worth noting that a seedling purchased in advance must be properly stored, which should be taken care of in advance. Below we will talk about exactly how to store the seedling before planting in the garden.

The purchase of a clematis seedling must be taken responsibly.Only proven and reliable nurseries, garden centers with a good reputation and reviews, as well as specialized stores, can become a guarantor of good quality planting material. Attempts to buy cheaper seedlings in unverified places or from private owners will lead to the purchase of low-quality goods.

When buying a seedling, it is important to pay attention to whether the climatis belongs to one or another pruning group. It can be 1, 2 and 3 groups. This information will help you properly care for the plant and prune it.

There are two types of planting material:
These can be seedlings of the first year of life with a closed root system. As a rule, they are put up for sale in pots protected by cardboard.
It can also be rooted annual shoots with an open root system. They are usually displayed in packets and their roots are sunk into the peat soil.

It is recommended to purchase seedlings with a closed root system for the following reasons:
Better tolerate storage periods before planting in the ground;
Adaptation to new conditions and rooting occurs in a shorter period;
Landing in the holes is much easier and faster.
However, their price is slightly higher than those with an open root system.

Planting clematis in the garden in the autumn:

In order for the planting procedure to be complete, it is necessary not only to correctly lower the seedling into the hole, but also to properly prepare the site, the planting hole and the seedling.
This can be done using step-by-step instructions.

Having planted a plant in a place that will be most suitable and comfortable for it, it will be possible for many years to enjoy the beautiful and lush flowering of this perennial plant. If you do not take into account its needs, then flowering will be nondescript, and growth will be poor and slow.

Things to consider when choosing a location:

Clematis loves diffused lighting, which means partial shade is the most suitable place. It should not be touched by direct sunlight, especially when it comes to a variety that produces bright flowers, as they will noticeably fade under the bright sun.
The site should be protected from northerly winds and drafts, but the air should not be stagnant. It is necessary to create conditions for natural air circulation.
Wetlands, lowlands where water accumulates and those where groundwater is located close to the surface of the earth, or rather closer than 1.2 meters, are not suitable for clematis. Such places will badly affect the root system, and will cause rot that can lead to the death of the entire bush.
It is better to grow plants in elevated areas or in high beds. In such conditions, the roots will not be afraid of rot.
Metal fences and other metal objects will be bad neighbors for clematis, as they will have a bad effect on the plant during hot days.
When preparing the planting holes, it is important not to forget to maintain a distance of 50 centimeters or more from the fence or any buildings.
If the bush is planted next to the house, then there should not be a drain near this place.
A good idea would be to plant a plant close to a wooden fence, a wooden gazebo or an arch. Here they will look very beautiful.

When choosing a place, remember that clematis is a climbing plant, which means it will need a support that will need to be installed next to it.

Clematis prefers nutritious, loose, light, neutral soils with a pH of 6.7 to 7. Loam is an excellent option. Clayy, heavy and acidic soils are not suitable for this plant.
It is important to immediately determine the place where clematis will grow, since it is not tolerant of transplants. That is why it is necessary to take seriously the choice of the site, choosing the wrong place, the plant will have to be transplanted, which will have a bad effect on it.

Site and pit preparation

The preparation of the site and the planting hole is an important stage in order to properly plant clematis. Preparatory activities must take place 21 or 31 days before boarding.
If there is no area in the garden where there was suitable soil, then you can influence the composition yourself by improving it:
If the soil is heavy and clayey, you need to dig up the area by adding 1 sq. meter one bucket of sand In addition, you will need to add low-lying neutral peat in the same proportions as sand.
If the soil is poor, infertile, you need to fertilize it. For this, compost or humus is suitable. For 1 sq. meter consumes 1 bucket of organic matter. You will also need the use of mineral fertilizers: 40 gr. phosphate, 20 gr. potassium per 1 sq. meter. Further, the site is well dug up.
If the soil is too light and sandy, then you will need to use low-lying peat and compost or sod land. For 1 sq. meter 1 bucket is used.
In the case of a high level of acidity in the soil, it is necessary to carry out deoxidation measures. For this, you can use wood ash or dolomite flour. For 1 sq. meter is used 200 grams. The earth must be dug up. In order to reduce acidity, you can use special deoxidizers sold in nurseries or garden centers. The drugs must be used in accordance with the instructions.

Whatever the above actions are used to improve the composition of the land, in all cases after the end of the work, it is necessary to loosen and level the site with a rake. This will help distribute all the ingredients evenly. After that you need to water well.

After the general preparation of the site has ended, you need to make a hole in which clematis will be planted in the fall:

First of all, a landing hole is dug 60 centimeters wide and deep. The top fertile soil layer is deposited separately.

At the bottom of the hole, a drainage layer 15 centimeters thick is laid out of broken brick, expanded clay, gravel or pebbles. It is especially important in those areas where the soil is heavy and clayey.
Next, the planting hole is refueled with a drink of special soil and fertilizers by 2/3. A mixture of the top fertile soil layer is used (turf soil can be used instead), compost or humus, low-lying peat and sand. All ingredients are well mixed in equal proportions. Since this mixture will come in handy during planting, it is important not to forget to leave it.

Watch out for groundwater. If they are close to the surface of the soil, which makes it too wet, then planting should be on an artificial hill. To do this, the well must be completely filled with the nutrient mixture.
If minerals were not introduced while digging up the site, then they can be added directly to the hole at the rate of 30 grams. phosphate and 15 gr. potassium per bush. If they have already been introduced, then wood ash-1 glass is added to the hole.
After the fertilizer and mixture are laid out in the hole, they must be mixed.
After the holes are abundantly watered, allowing the earth to settle.

The question is often asked about the distance between plants in the garden. When preparing the holes, it is necessary to do it at a distance of 1 meter, but if a tight landing is planned, then a gap of 30 centimeters will be sufficient.

Preparing the seedling before planting.

The preparation of the seedling is carried out on the day of planting it in the hole. Thanks to the preparatory measures, the adaptation of clematis will take place faster and it will be easier for it to take root.
Clematis with an open root system is planted according to the following rules:
First of all, very long roots are cut by a third.
If mold or rotting is noticed on the roots, then the diseased areas must be cut to a healthy area using a sharp and disinfected knife. Further, the roots are placed in a fungicidal solution as a preventive measure.
It will be very helpful to soak the root system in a root growth stimulating solution.These products can be obtained from your nursery or specialty store. It must be used in accordance with the instructions in the instructions.
If leaves have grown near the root collar, then they are removed.
A seedling with a closed root system does not need preparation before planting in open ground. Light loosening of the earthen coma is all that is needed.

Carrying out the correct planting of clematis:

After the place and planting material have been prepared, as well as the optimal time has come, you can plant climatis bushes in the garden.

In order for the autumn planting of clematis seedlings with an open root system to be correct, you can use the following scheme:
A small mound is made in the center of the hole. For this, the same land is used with which the landing pit was filled. If the groundwater is close to the surface of the earth, then the mound must be made much higher, to create an elevation on which the flower will grow.
Gently spreading the roots of the seedling, it is placed on a hill, so that the roots hanging down are directed on different sides. It is important to check that they are in a level position and there are no kinks.
The roots are covered with the previously deposited top layer of earth or the same soil that was used to fill the hole. The root collar should go underground to a depth of 12 centimeters, and with it the first pair of buds are sprinkled. By planting a plant at this depth, we influence the strengthening of the plant's immunity, as well as protect areas from frost that affect the development of the bush.
A support in the form of a wooden peg is installed near the plant, so as not to touch the roots.
Around the bush, the earth is compacted with your hands.
Around the seedling, at a distance of 10 centimeters, a trench is made 10 centimeters deep. It will serve for watering.
Next, watering is carried out using at least 3 buckets under the bush.

It is important to pay attention to the soil covering the root collar after watering. If it settles, then you need to sprinkle it again to the same level.

After the clematis seedling is tied to a support.

The soil around the plant must be mulched with a 7 cm layer of peat, humus, compost or rotted sawdust.
Planting clematis with a closed root system should be exactly the same, except that you do not have to spend time straightening the roots and making a mound.

How to properly care for clematis after an autumn planting:

What is needed for the plant to adapt more easily and take root well after planting? Of course, this is the right care. In the first year of life in the garden, the plant needs quality care and satisfaction of its needs.
What is included in caring for climatis and how to properly carry it out after an autumn planting, let us consider in more detail:

During the first 14 days after the plant has been planted in the garden, watering must be carried out regularly. It is necessary to ensure that the earth is constantly moistened, but at the same time there is no stagnation of water, as they lead to rotting of the roots and fungal diseases. Watering is important for the roots to grow. The liquid should be poured into special trenches made during planting. After two weeks, watering can be completely stopped, since there will already be enough rain.
It is important, after the cessation of watering, to make a drainage in the trenches, which will not allow moisture to linger, which means that rot will not develop.
The root collar should be monitored both after the first watering, and subsequently carrying out subsequent ones. It is important that she is not naked. If the ground shrinks, it is necessary to sprinkle the plant to the desired level each time.
If after planting a plant in autumn, the weather is warm and sunny, then you should create a small shade for the plant, this will help it quickly adapt and take root.

The care also includes mulching the trunk circle of a plant planted in the fall. Thanks to this procedure, moisture will stay in the soil longer, which is very good for the root system. In addition, it will protect against hypothermia of the roots. Mulch can be made from peat, rotted sawdust, compost and straw. The layer should be 7 centimeters thick and located five centimeters from the trunk.

So that clematis does not freeze and does not die during the winter cold season, it is necessary to protect it with a shelter. This should be done especially on the territories of the Moscow region, Siberia, the Urals and the North-West region. It is necessary to carry out covering measures when the first frosts begin. Before applying the covering material, cover the ground with mulch with a layer of 15 centimeters, and then cover the clematis with agrofibre or spruce branches.

Clematis is a beautiful flower, the beauty of which can be enjoyed over and over again, and the cultivation process is very interesting. The plant can be propagated in several ways: using cuttings, dividing the bush, layering and, of course, using seeds. Having such opportunities, each gardener will be able to choose the most convenient option for him. Planting and caring for clematis is quite simple and does not require special skills and experience. It is important to adhere to the correct agricultural technology and this will be enough to admire the plant for many years.