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Clematis is distinguished by a variety of colors and shapes of flowers. Many species have a characteristic aroma of primrose, jasmine or almond. If you pick varieties, their flowering in the garden can last all season. One of the first to bloom is Clematis Kakyo, well known to lovers of decorative vines. It is distinguished by beauty and a riot of color for a long time.
A stylish support in combination with a magnificent plant that can climb to great heights makes a garden, gazebo, pergola more comfortable.
Description of large-flowered clematis Kakio
An early flowering variety, bred in Japan. The start time of budding is from May 15 to the beginning of summer, re-blooming – in early September. Clematis Kakio has bright fragrant flowers. Shades vary, depending on the region of growth: from light pink to dark red and slightly lighter towards the center. Stamens large, yellow. The diameter of the flowers is 20 cm, the number of petals is 6-8.
The stems of the plant are liana-shaped, long, up to 3 m. Liana is able to cling to any support with the help of leaf petioles. They can climb tree trunks or branches of shrubs, beautifully twining them with their vines.
Fox clematis varieties Kakio matte, bright green, trifoliate, opposite.
The roots of the culture are soft, long, spreading up to 2 m wide.
The plant likes sunny areas or light shading, but does not tolerate hot sun. It can be grown on loggias, terraces, balconies in containers.
The soil should be slightly alkaline or slightly acidic, fertile and light: sandy or loamy, flavored with humus, is quite suitable.
The frost resistance zone of the Kakio clematis variety is 4 – 9th, it is able to tolerate temperature drops to -34⁰oC, subject to the creation of shelter in the winter.
Clematis pruning group Kakio
Clematis blooms longer and more abundantly if pruned correctly. Its type depends on the characteristics of the variety, structure, life cycle of the plant, the time of bud formation and flowering. Variety Kakio belongs to the second pruning group. On such clematis, flowers bloom for the first time in a season on overwintered shoots, the second time young, one-year shoots give buds.
The two-stage flowering scheme involves pruning in early summer and autumn. For the first time, last year’s shoots are cut out at the end of flowering. In autumn, after the onset of the first frosts, the growth of the current year is shortened. If you want to get an earlier flowering of clematis of the Kakyo variety, its shoots are shortened by a quarter. If the bush is thickened, it is worth cutting them out entirely.
Planting and caring for clematis Kakio
For successful development, clematis needs a sunny area, protected from drafts. Not bad if at noon it will be a little shaded. The soil must be drained, without stagnant water. Experts recommend planting Kakio clematis on a small mound. This will keep the root from rotting. Do not allow water from the roof to get on the leaves of the plant.
Landing can be done in autumn or spring. Summer planting is acceptable if the seedling is in a container.
The best time for the procedure is in the spring, end of April-beginning of May. With a dried root system, the plant is placed in water for several hours. After the roots swell, the seedling is ready for planting. For this you need:
- Dig a hole 60 x 60 x 60 cm.
- Lay a drainage layer of perlite, broken brick 15 cm thick.
- Add a bucket of peat, 3 buckets of compost, sand, 150 g of superphosphate, 300 g of dolomite flour to the pit.
- Stir the mixture.
- Pour the soil into a mound.
- Place a seedling on it.
- Deepen the root neck by 10 cm.
- Fill the hole 10 cm to its edges.
- Pour warm water.
- Mulch with peat.
- Install support.
- Gradually fill the entire hole with soil over the summer.
When planting clematis of the Kakyo variety, a distance between them of about 1 m should be observed.
In the southern regions, landing in the fall is possible. At this time, the seedling should have developed vegetative buds. The planting hole is completely filled with soil, the soil, together with the seedling, is abundantly covered with foliage and covered with non-woven material.
Further care for clematis of the Kakyo variety consists in timely pruning, watering in the summer, loosening, weed removal, mulching and top dressing.
Moisturizing is carried out at least once a week, in the heat – more often. One clematis bush needs at least 20 liters of water.
During the growth period, it should receive nitrogen fertilizers, in the process of budding – potash, and at the end of flowering – phosphorus.
Preparation for winter
Clematis of the Kakio variety is able to endure slight frosts, but it needs shelter for the winter. In late October or early November, after pruning, the bush is covered with soil 15 cm thick, making sure that the root neck is completely covered. Creepers are carefully removed from the support and placed on pre-prepared boards. Close on top with spruce branches or a wooden box and non-woven material. Later, in winter, clematis bushes of the Kakyo variety are covered with snow.
In the spring, the shelter is removed gradually so that the plant gets used to the bright rays of the sun and does not get burned.
Reproduction
Looking at the magnificent photos of Kakyo clematis, gardeners are often interested in the question of how the plant propagates.
Most often, experts recommend four options:
- by dividing the bush – with a secateurs, a knife or a shovel, cut off the lateral part of the roots and plant them in the usual way;
- layering – shoots of clematis of the Kakyo variety with a powerful bud are pressed to the ground, fixed with staples, covered with soil. Transplantation to a permanent place is possible the next year;
- cuttings – chopped parts of the shoots are rooted in water or soil in greenhouse conditions;
- vaccination is rarely used.
Propagation by seeds is not applicable for large-flowered clematis species, since this method does not preserve their varietal qualities.
Diseases and pests
Amateur gardeners who describe the planting and care of Kakyo clematis with a photo indicate the main diseases of an ornamental plant and their symptoms:
- withering – a fungal disease, as a result of which the vine dries and dies without treatment;
- gray rot – develops in rainy weather, manifests itself in the form of brown spots, spores and gray mycelium;
- mučnistaâ rosa – a fungal disease, the symptoms of which are the formation of a powdery coating on the aerial part of Clematis Kakyo;
- rust – the formation of rusty spots on the shoots, which dry out as a result of the defeat;
- blight – necrosis of old shoots, ending in the death of the plant.
After determining the diagnosis, clematis is treated. From withering, treatment with a solution of Fundazol helps, powdery mildew is treated with copper sulphate. Bordeaux liquid is effective for rust and alternariosis.
Clematis pests of the Kakyo variety include:
- aphid;
- slippery;
- spider mite.
To destroy them, folk remedies and insecticides are used.
Conclusion
Clematis Kakio is a variety that is distinguished by the brightness of flowers and looks great against the backdrop of conifers in gardens. It is unpretentious in care, grows and develops rapidly. The liana looks and looks different in different parts of the estate, the tone of its flowers changes, depending on the lighting. For any corner of clematis is a great decoration. The variety has been known for about 40 years, and during this time it has found its admirers.
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