Clematis mountain pink: planting and care, reviews, photos

Clematis refers to flowering plants. In the translation from Greek, the name of the flower means "curling". In our country this plant is usually called a clematis, or warthog. Clematis has much in common with hellebore, delphinium, garden anemone and buttercup. This plant grows on the territory of almost all continents. An exception in this case is Antarctica. To grow clematis mountain pink it is possible and on the personal plot, using special supports.

We buy seedlings

It is not necessary to acquire clematis seedlings from untested sellers. It is better to buy planting material in the nursery, from collectors. Otherwise, unscrupulous sellers can deceive you. Here are a few basic rules that must be observed when planting this plant:

1. The seedlings are best bought in spring or autumn.
2. Do not buy clematis mountain pink in early summer, because during this period the plant is very vulnerable. Saplings will take a long time to get accustomed.
3. When planting a plant it is worth picking the perfect place. It should be sunny or be located in the penumbra. It should be remembered that the flowers of clematis have one feature: they always turn to the sun.

Clematis planting

So, how correctly to plant the seedlings of this plant? First of all, prepare the ground. It should be loose and fertile, and also have good drainage. This plant loves moist lime soil.

In the selected place, make a small depression, about 30 centimeters. If clematis mountain pink will grow, leaning on a lattice, then its roots should be buried to a depth of more than 100 millimeters.

After planting, the plant stem should be strengthened by hooking it or tied to the support. Then clematis must be watered. If necessary, you can mulch. For this, it is better to use grass.

Features of landing

It is not necessary to plant close to other plants clematis mountain pink. Planting and caring for this plant does not require much effort. However, other trees and shrubs should be located from the clematis at a distance of 60 centimeters. First of all, it will impede the growth of lianas, as well as contribute to the early heating of the soil. And this can negatively affect the development of clematis. After all, this plant loves a cool and moist soil around the area where its root system is.

Mulching

As the reviews of gardeners show, clematis refers to those lianas that love moist soil. That is why throughout the summer period you need to mulch the soil. As a basic material, a pine bark or a woodchip is perfect. If clematis is located among other perennials, then they will be a little shade.

How to feed

Clematis mountain pink, photo of which amaze with its beauty, periodically need to be fed. In the first year after planting, fertilizer should not be applied. To begin better with the second. As fertilizer suitable mineral fertilizers. Under the roots of the plant should make a depression of 10 centimeters and put a teaspoon of the mixture into it. Such fertilizing will be enough clematis for about a season. If the financial situation does not allow you to purchase expensive mineral fertilizers, then you can use a mixture for flowers, as well as an organic solution. To make such feeding is necessary at least once a month. You can start from May until the first of August.

Irrigation and reproduction

Clematis mountain pink, reviews about which are always positive, multiplies by several methods, among which:

1. Division of the bush.
2. Layering.
3. Green cuttings.

As for irrigation, the plant in question is not too capricious in this respect. Humidify the soil only once a week. Of course, if the air temperature is not too high. If there is unbearable heat, the amount of water should be increased threefold. Watering the plant is best from a watering can, but without a nozzle. In this case, the water should not fall on the flowers.

Clematis support

When growing this plant, you can use almost any support. It can be metal or wooden slats, twine, wire or synthetic mesh. In this case, the support should be very strong, as, for example, Clematis mountain pink Rubens has a very fragile base. In addition, the plant can be put on adjacent bushes. Between them you can pull a few lines. It should be remembered that such structures are very mobile. Therefore, it is better to choose a place for planting clematis where there is practically no wind.

If this kind is left without support, then in the end you can get an original and simply delicious green carpet with bright colors.

Pests and diseases

Clematis, like other plants, can get sick. But most often its fragile parts are affected by pests. If the plant has a fluffy coating or brown spots, then this is a sure sign of gray rot. Especially often this phenomenon occurs in rainy periods.

To overcome gray rot, it is necessary to remove all damaged parts of the plant, and then burn them. After that clematis should be treated with foundation.

Also, the plant may be affected by the mealy race. In this case clematis is completely covered with white coating. The tissues of the plant gradually begin to die off. What to get rid of the misfortune, you need to remove all the damaged areas and treat clematis with drugs "Skor" or "Topaz".

Often young seedlings just fade and die because of improper planting. Therefore it is very important to observe all the rules for clematis care.

Reviews about the plant

As evidenced by the reviews of gardeners, clematis mountain pink is an unpretentious plant. It is very easy to grow. In this case, the plant can become a real decoration for the home garden and an extraordinary highlight in the design of landscape design.

Many people say that this species feels best on fertile soil, requires a rare but abundant watering, as well as a sufficient amount of light. In a darkened place clematis will not bloom.