Clematis “Ashva” is a representative of the family of perennial compact vines. The length of an adult plant is 1,5 – 2 m. Gardeners and landscape designers are happy to use the very decorative appearance of Ashva clematis to decorate plots (see photo):
Variety description
Climbing plants are a special kind of decorative landscapers. In addition to the weaving stem, the bush attracts attention with beautiful flowers. The description of clematis “Ashva” indicates that a flower can produce up to 100 buds in one growing season. The color of large inflorescences is very bright and varied. According to reviews, clematis “Ashva” is found with flowers of pink, blue, raspberry, purple, white color. Combining different tones, you can perfectly decorate buildings or terraces.
The popular name for clematis is clematis. The structural features of plants are the presence of strong leaf petioles, with the help of which the shoot is held on a vertical plane. Clematis varieties “Ashva” refers to light-loving plants, so with sufficient lighting, the vine grows very quickly. And in the shade gives weak flowering and growth.
Flowers are the decoration of “Ashva”. They are large, bright, rounded.
The plant forms buds on the shoots of the current year, which, according to the international classification, refers the large-flowered clematis “Ashva” to group C. The variety blooms during the summer until mid-September. The whole season on the site is a riot of color. The flower consists of 5 wavy petals. Each petal has a vertical stripe of a different color (red).
In addition to the description of clematis “Ashva”, gardeners are helped to make a choice of varieties by high-quality plant photos.
Gardening Tips
Some of the nuances inherent in the plant should be known before planting it on the site:
Liana varieties “Ashva” grows in one place for 20-25 years. If plants are planted in groups, then the distance between the bushes is maintained at least 1 m.
The site is chosen sunny and protected from the winds. With gusts of wind, the shoots are confused and broken, the flowers are damaged, and the decorativeness of the plant is significantly reduced.
In order for the clematis to develop normally, bloom profusely for a long time, it is necessary to choose the right support. Choose one that is comfortable for the plant and attractive to the owner.
Overheating of the root system of the flower is unacceptable. To protect it from the south side, the plant is blocked by other low shrubs, perennials or a fence. To protect the roots of “Ashva” from the sun, low flowering species can be planted in the near-stem zone – marigolds, calendula. This technique will help protect clematis from pests.
According to gardeners, clematis of the Ashva variety shows its peak of decorativeness at the age of 3 to 7 years. The roots then become highly intertwined and require increased watering and nutrition.
The most thorough care is needed for young bushes at the age of 2-3 years. Twice a year (spring and autumn) they are fed with rotted manure with the addition of ash and phosphorus-potassium fertilizer.
The main stages of growing clematis varieties “Ashva” are planting and care.
Clematis planting
Gardeners propagate clematis themselves or purchase seedlings of elite varieties. Clematis large-flowered marque “Ashva” is the pride of Dutch breeders. Plant seedlings are bought in a specialized store and stored until planting at a temperature of 0 to +2⁰С. If it is noticed that the buds begin to germinate, the plant is transferred to a cool, but well-lit place. This must be done so that the shoots do not stretch.
Clematis prefer loose, loamy fertile soil. Naturally, with a slightly alkaline or neutral reaction. An acidic environment for clematis “Ashva” is unsuitable, just like heavy and damp soil.
According to the description of the variety, a distance of 15-20 cm must be maintained between Ashva clematis and the wall. This requirement is due to the fact that there is dry soil near the buildings. Therefore, clematis in this zone grow slowly, bloom very weakly and often die. Near a residential building, the space between the wall and clematis is increased to 30 cm. It is required to ensure that water from the roof does not fall on the shoots.
The best time for planting clematis “Ashva”, according to the description and reviews of gardeners, is the end of May. It is important to avoid the danger of a return frost.
A landing pit for clematis is dug in the form of a cube with sides of 60 cm. The top layer of earth from the pit is cleaned of weeds, mixed with:
- humus or compost (2-3 buckets);
- peat and sand (1 bucket each);
- superphosphate (150 g);
- complex mineral fertilizer for flowers (200 g);
- bone meal (100 g);
- chalk (200 g);
- wood ash (200 g).
For light soil, increase the amount of peat, add clay. Give the soil time to settle. This takes 2-3 days. A drainage layer is placed at the bottom of the pit – sand or perlite.
If the roots of the Ashva seedling have dried up a little, then it is soaked in cold water for 3-4 hours. If the plant is purchased in a container, then it is immersed in water for 20 minutes. When the substrate is saturated with moisture, you can start planting.
Clematis hybrid “Ashva” is planted with a deepening of the root collar by 7-10 cm. From the soil level, the seedling is deepened by 3-5 cm in heavy soil, and in sandy loam by 5-10 cm. The distance between the bushes of “Ashva” is left at least 60- 70 cm. Immediately water and mulch the near-stem zone. In the first 10 days, the bushes are shaded from the scorching sun.
What to do if you managed to purchase Ashva seedlings in late autumn? They are placed in a basement with a temperature not exceeding +5°C. The roots are covered with a moistened mixture of sand and sawdust. Be sure to pinch the plants to prevent the shoots from growing. Repeat pinching after 2-3 weeks.
Bush care
Basic care for clematis consists of:
Glaze. It must be timely and complete. The exactingness of clematis to moisture is known to flower growers. Lianas “Ashva” need abundant watering during the growth period. However, swampy and constantly wet places are completely unsuitable for growing clematis “Ashva” (“Ashva”). Of particular danger is the period after the snow melts. At this time, it is necessary to ensure the outflow of moisture in order to avoid waterlogging of the root system. Variety “Ashva” does not need frequent watering. It is important to monitor the condition of the soil and prevent it from completely drying out. When watering, make sure that the water jet is not directed to the center of the bush. In the spring, the bushes are watered with lime milk, prepared from 200 g of lime and 10 liters of water. This volume is spent on 1 sq. m area.
Top dressing. If the plant was planted last year, then the bushes are fed at least 4 times per season and only after watering. Clematis do not like the increased concentration of nutrients in the soil. For top dressing “Ashva” use organic and mineral compounds. It is recommended to alternate them. In summer, monthly watering with a solution of boric acid or potassium permanganate (2 g per 10 liters of water) works well, sprayed with a solution of urea (0,5 tablespoons per bucket of water). When the plant blooms, top dressing is stopped. Excessive nutrition will shorten the flowering period.
Weeds. An important step, you should not neglect it. Weeds can seriously deprive the plant of moisture and nutrients, so they must be fought and the soil mulched.
Pruning. The buds of the plant are laid on the young shoots of the current year. This suggests that clematis “Ashva” belongs to the plants of the 3rd pruning group. Therefore, there is no point in keeping the old shoots. Pruned clematis “Ashva” every spring. Young plants planted in spring must be formed in autumn (October – early November) in the same year. This will help the seedling to take root well and overwinter. In the spring, all old shoots are cut into 2 buds.
If the shoot is frozen, then it is removed to the ring. They also do with two-year and three-year-old clematis lianas.
Shelter for the winter. Before shelter, clematis must be cut off, old leaves are removed. If the event is carried out correctly, then clematis “Ashva” can withstand frost up to 45 ° C. But the main danger is waterlogging of the soil in early spring or autumn. At night, the water can freeze and the ice damages the roots. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully cover the soil around the bush.
Shelter is carried out in November, when the soil begins to freeze, and the air temperature is set within -5 ° С … -7 ° С. They cover with earth, weathered peat, add spruce branches on top. In the spring, the shelter is removed gradually.
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Clematis “Ashva” finds the greatest application in projects of landscape design of sites. Lush arches studded with large flowers can decorate any area. Ashva brings particular benefit when decorating walls, terraces, arbors or supports.
Not only the description and photo of Ashva clematis, but also the reviews of those who are already growing a flower, are of great help to gardeners.