Clematis Kaiser

It is difficult to overestimate the beauty of clematis: exotic creepers with colorful large flowers can decorate any, even the most disadvantaged parts of the garden. In culture, clematis has been grown since the eighteenth century, every year new varieties and hybrids of these wonderful flowers appear on sale. One of the newest hybrid clematis is Kaiser, which appeared in Our Country only in 2010. The Kaiser variety is famous for its large terry inflorescences of a bright shade and its ability to tolerate the winter of the middle lane well.

A description of the Kaiser clematis variety with photos and reviews of real flower growers is given in this article. After reading the material, even a beginner will understand how to properly plant and grow such an exotic flower as clematis.

Characteristics of the hybrid

Clematis Kaiser was bred by Japanese breeders, and this happened back in 1997. The variety came to Eastern Europe much later – after 13 years. Flower growers fell in love with Kaiser for very lush multi-layered inflorescences of complex colors and its frost resistance (which is important for the climate).

The description of Kaiser clematis is as follows:

• perennial plant – clematis live for about 20-25 years;
• flowering in the Kaiser variety is medium early – from mid-May to June (the exact timing depends on the climate);
• flowering time from May to October;
• powerful creepers reach a length of 100-150 cm;
• leaves ellipsoid, pointed, dark green, medium size;
• active formation of lateral processes – the Kaiser bush must be formed;
• the trimming scheme for the second type is gentle;
• inflorescences are complex, terry;
• flowers are large – 10-14 cm in diameter;
• petals can be purple or pink, with pinkish-red or lilac-violet flowers being more common;
• the shape of the petals in one inflorescence is different – from wide to almost needle-shaped;
• white blotches are clearly visible on the petals;
• the centers of clematis are yellow;
• the number of flowers on the vine is very large – the bush is literally strewn with large inflorescences.

The photo does not convey all the beauty of clematis: the fragrant large-flowered vine of the Kaiser variety will become a real decoration for a suburban area. These flowers can be used for landscaping blank walls, hedges, masking unsightly outbuildings, decorating arbors, arches and pergolas.

The nuances of growing

Clematis cannot be called unpretentious flowers – the reviews of flower growers only confirm this. But all the work will pay off completely, because a real flower tree will appear in the garden, which will delight the eye for about a quarter of a century.

Large-flowered Kaiser should be grown in accordance with the following rules:

1. It is recommended to buy seedlings only in specialized stores with a good reputation. Clematis Kaiser planting material is not cheap, so it’s better to be sure of its quality.
2. It is better to plant clematis in the spring, when the soil warms up well and the frosts are left behind. The optimal landing time is early morning or cloudy day.
3. The best place for the Kaiser is a well-lit and wind-sheltered area. Well, if there is a small hill, a mound – there you need to plant clematis.
4. Soils are preferred alkaline or neutral. Clay heavy soils for planting flowers are not suitable.
5. The landing pit should have a depth of about 50-70 cm (depending on the density of the soil in the area). The distance between adjacent clematis bushes is at least 1,5 meters. If groundwater lies close to the soil surface, a layer of gravel or broken bricks is poured into the bottom of the planting pit – Kaiser does not tolerate excess moisture.
6. The pits on the eve of planting flowers are filled with nutrient soil mixture: greasy clay, 1-2 buckets of well-rotted humus, about 100 grams of superphosphate.
7. It is necessary to bury clematis Kaiser seedlings in the ground by 6-8 cm. The next year, a little more earth is poured around the plant – the height of the mound should be 10-15 cm.
8. Immediately after planting, the seedling is pruned. Kaiser should have 2-4 buds left, then the flower will take root well and take root faster in a new place. After a while, pruning is repeated, also leaving no more than four buds.
9. Planted and trimmed clematis must be watered. In order to prevent water from spreading, you can make a small groove around the seedling. Kaiser should be watered with settled water at room temperature. The first watering should be plentiful, subsequently clematis will have to be protected from excess moisture.
10. To protect the roots from overheating, to prevent the growth of weeds, the appearance of an earthen crust, mulch is laid near clematis seedlings. Sawdust and peat are most suitable for these flowers.
11. After landing, clematis will have to be shaded from too hot sun. Adult plants do not like shade – Kaiser will only bloom in the sun.
12. For a climbing plant, which is Clematis Kaiser, supports are vital. These can be arches made of any material, special decorative sections sold in specialized stores, fences, gazebos, rope structures, and so on.
13. The flower grows very quickly, so you need to regularly tie up its young shoots (every 2-3 days). If you do not tie up a flower in time, even a small wind can damage it. To tie delicate stems, use fabric strips or special staples for flowers.

How to care for a flower

Clematis Kaiser requires competent planting and regular care – without the qualified help of a grower, a fragile plant will die. In principle, Kaiser needs the same care as other flower crops. It is important to take into account the nuances of the “character” and the requirements of clematis.

Watering

The beautiful flowering of clematis largely depends on the proper watering of the bushes. Kaiser needs to be moistened abundantly, but infrequently. The main condition for high-quality irrigation is that water should wet the soil to the depth of the flower roots. Immediately after moistening, it is recommended to loosen the soil – this will help retain water.

The next time the flowers are watered when the soil dries out not only from above, but also at a depth of 7-10 cm. In a rainy summer, Kaiser is threatened with death from waterlogging. To protect the plant, you need to make a small groove near the bush to collect excess water.

Fertilizer

You will have to feed the flowers regularly – clematis respond very well to high-quality fertilizers. The optimal feeding scheme for these plants is every seven days.

Fertilizers such as mineral complexes for climbing flowers, organics, wood ash are perfect for Kaiser. Any fertilizer is recommended to be diluted with water and applied under the bushes in the form of irrigation.

Trimming

Large-flowered clematis, including Kaiser, belong to the second pruning group, that is, weak. The second type of pruning is as follows:

• shortening the shoot immediately after landing;
• removal of basal processes in May-June;
• bush formation;
• in the middle of winter of the second year, old shoots are cut out, leaving some of the strongest buds;
• April-May – the time of shortening last year’s faded shoots, cutting young shoots, forming a bush.

Wintering

Clematis can rot under cover, so the preparation of these flowers for wintering should be carried out in several stages. When the temperature drops to +1–3 degrees, the plants are left for hardening for a while. Later, 10-15 cm of needles, sawdust, dry foliage, a mixture of sand and ash are poured into the base of the bush. After winter pruning, clematis can be covered with polypropylene bags.

If serious frosts begin in the region, it will be necessary to cover the clematis even better. To do this, use wooden boxes or construct a special frame on which bags of straw, sawdust, and leaves are placed.

Pests and diseases

The most common pests that pose a danger to Kaiser are snails and slugs, nematodes, spider mites, beet aphids. These pests need to be controlled with the help of special means. Sometimes the affected bushes have to be removed completely and burned. To prevent this, preventive measures must be taken.

Of the diseases, Kaiser, like all clematis, is threatened by fungal infections of the root system and leaves, as well as various rot. Only a competent temperature and humidity regime can protect flowers.

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Conclusion

Flowers such as clematis simply cannot be ignored: long creepers with beautiful carved leaves and large inflorescences of exotic shape, variegated colors. The Kaiser variety is relatively young, but is very popular with flower growers. Such success is explained, first of all, by the size of the inflorescences and their doubleness. In addition, Kaiser is frost-resistant, it tolerates winters better than other varieties of clematis.