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An amazing bright waterfall of flowers of hybrid clematis Cardinal Vyshinsky will become a spectacular decoration of any site. Having studied the features of growing clematis of the 3rd pruning group, caring for the plant will not be difficult. A huge plus of clematis of the Polish selection Cardinal Vyshinsky is frost resistance and unpretentiousness to the landing site.
Description
Hybrid Cardinal Vyshinsky – compact, from 2,8 to 3,5 m liana. The roots of the shrub hybrid are well developed, extending up to 1 m to the sides. With the correct planting of clematis Cardinal Vyshinsky, many thin, densely leafy stems depart from the root. With the help of tendrils, the vine clings to any support: wood, metal bars, walls. Leaf blades are large, bright green, 7-8 cm long. Flowers are formed on the shoots of the current year. Peduncles are long.
The magnificent flowers of Cardinal Vyshinsky are usually 12-14 cm in diameter. With good care, they reach 20 cm. The color of the petals of the hybrid clematis Cardinal Vyshinsky is an elusive part of the palette from rich reddish to dark pink. When playing chiaroscuro gives the impression of a red or burgundy hue. The petals of the hybrid are large, with wavy edges. The tops of the petals often curve towards the peduncle. The center of the flower is expressively contrasting: the base of the stamens is white, the tops are burgundy.
Clematis Cardinal Vyshinsky, planted in a well-lit place, pleases with abundant flowering from June to September, from three to four months. Flowers open 10-20 days. The authors of the hybrid claim that any exposure is suitable for clematis Cardinal Vyshinsky – south, north, east or west. Although clematis is photophilous, in the sun in the southern regions the plant may partially lose its decorative effect due to the fact that the petals quickly fade and lose their color intensity. In the shade of the northern regions, flowering will open to half the potential of hybrid clematis.
The plant is frost-resistant, tolerates minus up to 34 degrees. Hybrid Cardinal Vyshinsky belongs to the third, strong pruning group, requires shelter for the winter. In summer, clematis needs abundant watering, then the root circle is mulched to maintain moisture. The advantage of a hybrid is good survival and unpretentiousness. In one place, clematis Cardinal Vyshinsky grows up to 15 years. A beautiful flowering vine is also grown in tubs.
Landing
Before purchasing a clematis seedling, Cardinal Vyshinsky is studying the conditions for planting a large-flowered liana.
Choosing a place and time for landing
Spring is the best time to plant clematis. A plant with open roots is best planted in April, before bud break. Hybrid seedling in a container – until October.
- A serious requirement for a place near clematis Cardinal Vyshinsky is one: protection from strong winds or drafts;
- If a liana is planted near buildings, a capital fence or to decorate the trunk of an old tree, they retreat from these supports at least 40-50 cm;
- Clematis should not be planted in an area where water accumulates after rain or snow melt.
Selection of seedlings
For better survival, buy clematis seedlings in containers. Creeper roots check:
- Roots 20-30 cm long, collected in a lobe, elastic;
- Shoots 40-60 cm tall, fresh, without damage.
Soil requirements
Clematis develop well on light, loose and fertile soil with an acidity reaction close to neutral.
- To alkalize acidic soil in autumn, the site is dug up, adding 200-300 g of lime per 1 sq. m;
- On heavy soils, a high, up to 10-15 cm, drainage is arranged at the bottom of the planting pit.
How is landing
For powerful clematis, Cardinal Vyshinsky is preparing a spacious hole 60×60 cm and 60 cm deep.
- Drainage is laid at the bottom;
- The fertile layer is mixed with humus or compost, wood ash and 60 g of superphosphate;
The root collars of young vines are deepened by 8-12 cm, the divisions from the old bush – up to 20 cm. With this planting, the roots of the plant form a large lobe and developed shoots. Bushy clematis with strong roots tolerate heat and frost more easily.
Care
Care for an unpretentious plant is not difficult, but for good development and powerful flowering, clematis Cardinal Vyshinsky requires some attention.
Additional fertilizing
In the first year of growth, the liana is enough of the fertilizers that were put in the hole. In subsequent years, clematis are fed starting in early spring.
- It is more convenient to use complex fertilizers, 1-2 tablespoons per bucket of water;
- Then two more plant supports are carried out, before and after flowering;
- Used for hybrid and organic top dressing;
- Apply potash fertilizers in spring and autumn.
Loosening and mulching
The root zone of the plant is loosened after watering, weeds are removed and mulched. They take humus, compost, peat for these purposes in the central regions. In the southern regions, sawdust is also used. Mulch protects the soil and clematis root coma from overheating. At the foot of the hybrid, undersized plants are also planted to protect from the sun: alissum, arabis, petunia.
Watering
The hybrid Cardinal Vyshinsky is watered regularly and plentifully. The jet is directed only at the base of the plant, without wetting the leaves of clematis. For a young liana, 10-20 liters is enough for one irrigation, for old bushes – up to 40 liters.
Trimming
The large-flowered hybrid annual vine Cardinal Vyshinsky is pruned in October, before wintering. Leave 3 buds, the height of the cut shoots is up to 30 cm.
Shelter for the winter
The cropped bush of the hybrid is mulched with humus, covered with spruce branches or agrotextiles. You can not fall asleep with sawdust for the winter, the roots can support.
Fighting diseases and pests
A bush planted in heavy soil can suffer from wilting, which is transmitted by spores. The affected parts are removed.
- Preventively, in March or April, the plant should be shed with a mixture of 200 g of lime or dolomite flour, diluted in a bucket of water;
- Sprayed with a 1% solution of copper sulfate or a mixture of 1 teaspoon of urea and 10 liters of water;
- If clematis fell ill with wilting during the growing season, use the drug “Trichoflor” according to the instructions;
- In the fight against powdery mildew and gray mold, fungicides are used on the hybrid.
Reproduction
Clematis is propagated by cuttings, dividing the bush and layering.
- Cut the green cuttings so that there is one knot on the fragment of the shoot. Rooted in the substrate, planted in autumn or spring;
- The roots of the bush are cut with a sharp tool;
- Drop a healthy shoot, leaving the top. Sprouts are transplanted already strong.
Application in landscape design
Clematis is a fertile material for garden design. The magnificent mantle of the creeper is used for vertical and horizontal spectacular colorful spots. Planted near fences, unsightly walls, decorate tree trunks and bushes. Liana is also popular as a tub plant.
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Conclusion
An unpretentious large-flowered hybrid of the 3rd pruning group blooms profusely when planted correctly. The place is chosen taking into account the climatic zone of cultivation. Watering regularly, they form a living curtain from a flowering liana.