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Clematis is the most popular climbing perennial plant that can brighten up any garden. Distinctive features are considered an attractive appearance, a variety of shapes and colors. If we first consider the description and photo of Clematis Cloudburst and other varieties, it can be seen that all existing species are divided into 3 pruning groups, as a result of which the care process will differ significantly.
Description Clematis Cloudburst
Polish breeders were engaged in breeding the hybrid clematis Cloudburst on the territory of the Szczepan Marchinsky nursery. During the flowering period, flowers appear in a light pink-purple hue, the middle is white, while there are streaks of pink.
Flowers are able to reach a diameter of 10-12 cm, in total, from 4 to 6 petals of a rhombic shape can form. The petals have pointed wavy edges, from the bottom they are light pink, in the center there is a dark stripe. Anthers are located in the central part of the flower, as a rule, they have a rather dark violet-purple hue with a creamy stem.
Flowering is plentiful, continues from the second half of August, towards the end of September, flowering is already weaker. Young shoots of Cloudburst clematis have a green-purple color, the old ones turn brown. Clematis can grow up to 3 m.
Clematis Cloudburst is shown in the photo:
Growing Conditions for Clematis Cloudburst
The optimal conditions for growing clematis varieties Cloudburst is the choice of loose and fertile land. Clay or loamy soils with a neutral reaction are an excellent solution. Before planting clematis, you need to prepare a hole.
For flowering to be timely, bushes should be planted in a sunny place. The size of the pit should be 70x70x70 cm. It is recommended to add to the bottom of the pit:
- about 2-3 buckets of compost:
- humus;
- 3 art. l. granular superphosphate;
- 200 g wood ash.
For acidic soils, add 100 g of dolomite flour.
Planting and caring for large-flowered clematis Cloudburst
Before planting Clematis Cloudburst to a permanent place of growth, it should be borne in mind that it is not recommended to plant a crop in close proximity to the wall of a building. This is due to the fact that in rainy weather water will drip from the roof, causing significant damage to the root system of the plant. That is why it is recommended to indent from the wall by about 45-55 cm. If the planting process is carried out as correctly as possible, then care will not be difficult.
Planting should not be too deep, as excessive deepening significantly inhibits the growth of Clematis Cloudburst. In some cases, vines may even die. If light soil is chosen for planting, then in young plants the root collar should be deepened by 10 cm, in old plants by 15 cm.
Watering should be regular. As a rule, about 15 liters of water should go to each bush, while the soil should always be moist and necessarily loose. If the Cloudburst clematis is more than 5 years old, then watering should be plentiful so that water penetrates to a depth of up to 70 cm.
Since the root system of Clematis Cloudburst quite often suffers from abundant watering and overheating of the soil, it is recommended to mulch around the plant. During the season, the ground is mulched several times, while making a layer of about 5-7 cm. In this case, you can use chopped lawn, humus or sawdust. If necessary, low flowers can be planted around the bush.
Preparation for winter
In October, it is necessary to cut off the entire vine near clematis (cloud burst) Cloudburst, while about 2-3 knots up to 20 cm high should remain above ground level. After that, the plant must be sprinkled with a small amount of peat or humus. As soon as the work is done, it is recommended to cover the liana with a wooden box on top, upside down, and pour sawdust, peat or dry leaves on top. Such a layer should be 40 cm. A plastic film is laid on top of it. In order for the plant to have some ventilation, the film is not fixed on the sides. As practice shows, a similar method of shelter is used for clematis that bloom on the shoots of the current year.
Undoubtedly, clematis that bloom on last year’s shoots also need shelter for the winter. This will require highly developed shoots at a height of 1 to 1,5 m. Liana is carefully removed from the support and laid on the ground, you will first need to prepare a spruce branch. After the liana is laid on the spruce branches, it is covered again with spruce branches on top and covered with a layer of dry leaves by 20 cm, then again with spruce branches. On such a layer of shelters, you will eventually need to stretch the plastic film. This approach allows you to protect the clematis of the Cloudburst variety from dampness, and the spruce branches from the penetration of mice.
Reproduction
There are several ways in which Cloudburst clematis can be propagated:
- dividing the root system of an adult bush into several parts is the easiest and most popular option;
- reproduction by layering – you can get a fairly good result, but it takes much more time;
- cuttings – this method of reproduction must be carried out before the flowering period.
These methods are considered the simplest, as a result of which they are so popular among gardeners.
Diseases and pests
According to the description and reviews, Clematis Cloudburst is susceptible to fungal diseases if the crop is planted in open ground conditions. In the first half of summer, soil fungi infect plants that are 1-2 years old, and the process of wilting can be observed. In such situations, the plants begin to tie up abruptly, and the leaves and top of the clematis hang down. Infected shoots must be cut to ground level and burned.
Another rather dangerous disease is powdery mildew, which can affect the entire plant at once. In this case, it is recommended to use chemicals for processing, which can be purchased at specialized stores.
Conclusion
It is important to study the description and photo of Clematis Cloudburst before buying. This is due to the fact that each species has its own characteristics in cultivation and further care. In addition, existing varieties may differ among themselves in the pruning group. As a result, the pruning process for each variety will differ depending on the group assigned by the breeders. As practice shows, Cloudburst clematis will become a worthy decoration of any land plot, which is why many landscape designers prefer it.
