Clematis jan paul 2 why doesn't it bloom. The best varieties of clematis. When is the best time to plant clematis?

Indeed, it is now on sale a large number of cultivars

But, unfortunately, not all of them are suitable for our climate.

Many are suitable only for regions with a mild climate, some, although they grow here, do not have time to bloom, others develop well and bloom profusely in middle lane.

Based on literature data and my own 15 years of experience in growing clematis in the Moscow region, I would like to evaluate the varieties that can now be found on sale.

Gardeners divide varietal clematis into large-flowered (flower diameter 10 cm or more) and small-flowered (diameter less than 10 cm).

Flowering time is essential.


Some varieties bloom in April-May, others in June, a large number of clematis bloom in July-August, and finally, there are those whose buds bloom from August to October.

Plants that bloom in April-May lay flower buds in the summer-autumn of the previous year, that is, they bloom on last year's shoots, so in preparation for winter their vines are not cut off.

Such varieties belong to the first pruning group.

The second group of pruning includes clematis, which bloom both on last year’s shoots and on the current year’s shoots.

Mass flowering occurs in June-early July in the upper third of young shoots.

In autumn, the faded part of the shoots is removed, and the remaining 2/3 is saved for early flowering.

The third group of pruning includes clematis that bloom from July to October on the shoots of the current year. These shoots are cut off completely in the fall.

VARIETIES BLOWING ON LAST YEAR'S SHOOTS

"The President" ("The President", a variety of foreign selection).

Shoots are 2-2.5 m long, star-shaped flowers, 15-18 cm in diameter, blue-violet, with a purple stripe on the petals. It blooms profusely in June on last year's shoots, and in July-August on current year's shoots.

A very beautiful and unpretentious variety.

"Rassvet" (variety created in the Nikitsky Botanical Garden, originator M. Beskaravainaya).

The shoots are about 3 m long, the flowers are 16-18 cm in diameter, white-pink with a purple spot at the base of each petal.

It blooms in June on last year's shoots, and in late August-September on current year's shoots. Light-loving variety.

"Fair Rosamond", a variety of foreign selection).

The shoots are 2.5-3 m long, the flowers are white-pink, 15-18 cm in diameter, the middle of the petal is lighter, the edges are pink.

In June it blooms on the shoots of the previous year, the flowers can be semi-double, in August-September it blooms again on the shoots of the current year.

Light-loving variety.

"Ball of Flowers" (originator M. Beskaravainaya) - shoots 2.5-3 m, disc-shaped flowers, 16-21 cm in diameter, the edges of the petals are corrugated, blue-violet with a purple-violet stripe on the petals.

Abundant flowering in June on last year's shoots, in August-September - on current year's shoots.

"Joan Picton" ("Joan Picton", a variety of foreign selection). Shoots are 2.5 m long, disc-shaped flowers, 14-16 cm in diameter, blue-lilac with a lighter stripe on the petals. It blooms profusely in late May-June on last year's shoots, and in July-August on current year's shoots.

A very beautiful, abundantly flowering and unpretentious variety.

"Dr Ruppei", a variety of foreign selection. Shoots are 2-2.5 m long, disc-shaped flowers, 15-18 cm in diameter, light purple with a bright red stripe on the petals.

Abundant flowering in June-July on last year's shoots. Individual flowers appear until autumn. Spectacular variety.

"Jeanne d"Arc" ("Jeanne d"Arc", a variety of foreign selection).

Shoots are 2.5-3 m long, disc-shaped flowers, 18-20 cm in diameter, white.

The first flowering is abundant at the end of May on the shoots of the previous year, and again in August-September on the shoots of the current year.

"Nelly Moser" ("Nelly Mosef, variety of foreign selection").

Shoots are 2-2.5 m long, star-shaped flowers, 14-20 cm in diameter, white-violet with a red-purple stripe on the petals, the edges fade.

Flowering in June on last year's shoots, in July-August - on current year's shoots, individual flowers appear before frost.

Develops relatively slowly.

"Minister" ("Minister", variety created in Estonia, originator U. Kivistik).

The shoots are 1.5-2 m long, the flowers are star-shaped, 17-20 cm in diameter, blue-violet with a red-purple stripe on the petals.

Flowering in June on last year's shoots, in July on young shoots.

By pinching the shoots, you can achieve longer flowering. Unpretentious variety.

"Radishchev" (originator M. Sharonov). Shoots are 1.5-2 m long, disc-shaped flowers, 18-20 cm in diameter, blue-blue with a darker stripe on the petals.

Flowering is abundant in May-June on last year's shoots; in August - on the shoots of the current year.

"Miss Bateman", a variety of foreign selection. Shoots are 2.5-3 m long, disc-shaped flowers, 16-18 cm in diameter, white.

Flowering on last year's shoots in June, in August-September - on the current year's shoots. A winter-hardy variety, vines on supports can withstand frost down to minus 20°C.

"Multi Blue", a variety of foreign selection). Shoots are 2-2.5 m long, flowers are round, double, 14-16 cm in diameter, purple.

It blooms profusely in June, the second time in July-August, almost without interruption. There are 2 varieties of this unpretentious variety.

VARIETIES FLOWERING ON THE CURRENT YEAR'S SHOOTS

"Ville de Lyon", a variety of foreign selection.

Shoots are 2.5-3 m long, disc-shaped flowers, 14-16 cm in diameter, red, with a lighter stripe on the petals. Blooms from July to autumn. A beautiful, bright and unpretentious variety.

"Gipsy Queen" ("Gipsy Queen", a variety of foreign selection). Shoots are 3 m long, flowers are 10-15 cm in diameter, dark purple-violet, velvety. Abundant flowering from August to October. An unpretentious, fast-growing variety.

"Cuba" (original by M. Sharonov). The shoots are 1.5-2 m long, the flowers are star-shaped, 15-21 cm in diameter, red, the middle of the petals is brighter, but can also be lighter. Flowering from the second half of June to September. A beautiful, bright and unpretentious variety.

"Cosmic Melody" (variety created at NBS, originator A. Volosenko-Valenis). Shoots are 3 m long, flowers are 8-12 cm in diameter, dark red-violet. Blooms profusely and continuously from July to October. An excellent variety for decorating walls, high fences, unpretentious, winter-hardy.

"Luther Burbank" (originator A. Volosenko-Valenis). Shoots are 2-2.5 m long, disc-shaped flowers, 16-20 cm in diameter, purple, slightly fade in the sun. Flowering from mid-June to autumn. The first flowers may be double. A beautiful, very abundant and unpretentious variety.

"Nikolai Rubtsov" (original by M. Beskar-vainaya). Shoots are 2-3 m long, flowers are 10-14 cm in diameter, purple-pink, with a lighter stripe on the petals. Blooms profusely from July to October, unpretentious.

"Victory Salute" (original by M. Beskaravai-naya). The shoots are 2.5-3m long, the flowers are 10-16 cm in diameter, the flowers are lilac-purple, the middle of the petals is brighter. Flowering from August to October.

"Silver Brook" (original by M. Sharonova). Shoots are 2-2.5 m long, flowers are 12-16 cm in diameter, disc-shaped, pale purple, with a light stripe on the petals. Blooms profusely and continuously from July to October. An excellent variety for decorating walls and fences, unpretentious and winter-hardy.

"Elegy" (originators A. Volosenko-Valenis, M. Beskaravainaya). Shoots are 2.5-3.5 m long, flowers are 10-14 cm in diameter, purple with a purple stripe on the petals. Blooms profusely and continuously from July to October. An excellent variety: unpretentious, winter-hardy, grows and blooms quickly.

"Tuchka" (originator M. Sharonova), Shoots 2.5 m long, flowers 8-12 cm in diameter, dark purple-violet, velvety. Blooms profusely from July to October. Unpretentious, winter-hardy variety.

"Hagley Hybrid", a variety of foreign selection. The shoots are 2-2.5 m long, the flowers are disc-shaped, 12-16 cm in diameter, pink-purple, the sepals have a wavy, jagged edge, and there are purple-violet dots in the center and at the base of the petals. Blooms profusely in July-August. Unpretentious, winter-hardy variety.

"Jadwiga Valenis" (original by A. Volosen-ko-Valenis). Shoots are 3 m long, flowers are 12-16 cm in diameter, white-pink, later white. Abundant and long flowering from July to October. An excellent variety for decorating walls, high fences, unpretentious and winter-hardy.

More varieties

Sinee Plamia" ("Blue Flame")
Velvety, deep purple-blue flowers (12-15 cm) have a bright yellow center. There is white pubescence on the underside. It blooms very impressively and for a long time - from mid-summer to frost. During drought, the foliage may turn yellow.

Kosmicheskaia Melodiia" ("Cosmic Melody")
Cherry-purple velvety flowers (10-14 cm) fade over time. It blooms very profusely and for a long time - from June to August. The variety was named after the flight of cosmonauts Sevastyanov and Nikolaev in 1970. For its decorative qualities it was also highly appreciated by foreign gardeners, for example, English ones.

"Rouge Cardinal"
The flowers are like velvet, dark, red-purple with a bright center of a lighter tone. This clematis blooms profusely from mid-summer to September. A spectacular vine for solitary and group plantings against the background of a lawn. An excellent contrast combination is obtained against the background of light walls and shrubs with white-variegated and silver foliage.

"Elegia" ("Elegy")
The rich blue-purple flowers (10-15 cm) of this profusely flowering clematis when opened fade in the sun. The sepals bend outward. It blooms for a very long time - from June to October, most spectacularly in open sunny places. Not only the flowers are decorative, but also the annual reddish-brown shoots. This is one of the most reliable clematis

Clematis John Paul II-Clematis "Jan Pawe II"(JOHN PAUL II)

A stable, vigorous-growing, long-flowering (June-September) Polish variety. The flowers are large, alabaster-white, with a light pink stripe, especially expressive during autumn flowering; the stamens are dark red. Used for growing fences, walls, gazebos, pergolas, trellises. Can climb on natural supports, small trees, large deciduous shrubs. Particularly good with low bushes, covering 100 cm from the base. Flowering time vl-lx, height 3-4m.

Clematis Warszawska Nike-Clematis "Warszawska Nike"(WARSAW NIKE)

A stable, medium-growing, abundantly flowering Polish variety. The flowers are dark, purple-violet with golden stamens, open from June to September. Ideal for planting near fences, walls, arbors, pergolas, trellises, etc. Can climb natural supports, e.g. small trees and shrubs. Particularly good for growing in large containers on balconies and terraces. Flowering time vl-lx, height 2-3m.

The oldest and most popular, abundantly flowering variety. Reaches 3 m. Flowers are purple, 13 cm in diameter, VI-IX. Needs heavy pruning. It is recommended to plant near walls, arbors and other supports, or between shrubs and perennials. herbaceous plants. A good plant for growing in containers.

Comtesse de Bouchaud(Comtes Deboucheaux). Jacqueman's group (F. Morel - F. Morel. Until 1906).

Shrub vine 2-3 m long with brown shoots. The leaves are compound (opipirpinnate), of 5 pointed-ovate leaflets, dense. The pointed elliptical buds look upward. The flowers are open, cup-shaped, 10-16 cm in diameter, on long peduncles (up to 18 cm). There are 6 sepals, they are pointed-elliptical, with slightly wavy edges, pink with a purple tint (or violet-pink), with brighter purple veins. The anthers are cream (light yellow). Blooms profusely in summer (July-August) on the shoots of the current year. Sets single seeds. Needs pruning. Recommended everywhere for vertical gardening.

Ernest Markham (Ernest Markham) . Jacqueman's group (E. Markham - E. Markham. 1936 c).

A shrub vine 2.5-3.5 m long. The leaves are trifoliate with whole, less often dissected, oblong-ovate leaflets. The buds are directed upwards. The flowers are open, 12-14 cm in diameter. There are 5-6 sepals, they are wide, often elliptical with wavy edges, overlapping each other, red-crimson. The anthers are light (light brownish). Blooms from the second half of summer until frost. Sets single seeds. Shoot-forming ability is good.

"Blekitny Aniol"(BLUE ANGEL), Stefan Franczak, Poland, 1987 -1988

Healthy and moderately growing Polish variety, profusely flowering, 2-3 meters high. The flowers are 8-12 cm in diameter, light blue, with wavy edges and yellow-green stamens, bloom from July until frost. Petals 4-6. 3rd trimming group.

Particularly good for growing near fences, walls, gazebos, pergolas, trellises, etc. Can climb natural supports, e.g. small trees and shrubs. Perfect for growing in large containers on terraces and balconies, it goes well with dark-colored clematis and climbing red roses.

Planting and care

Clematis can be planted almost throughout the growing season, but it is still preferable to do this in early spring or autumn.

Buy better two-year-old seedlings, with a well-developed root system (at least 4-6 strong roots 10-15 cm long), obtained from cuttings or separated from an adult bush and grown in an area similar in climate.

Clematis brought to us from Holland take root worse, abundant flowering they start later.

It is better to plant such plants in the fall.

When purchasing seedlings with an open root system, you should choose specimens with a large number of dormant buds; the roots should be moist, without rot or thickening.

Unfortunately, when selling clematis, you cannot do without re-grading.

Therefore, many people prefer to buy plants with flowers to avoid mistakes.


However, only varieties of the 1st and 2nd pruning groups can bloom in spring.

If you bought a seedling with dormant buds, it can be planted in the ground in April-May without fear of frost.

The plant with shoots and leaves will have to be kept indoors until the onset of stable warm weather and gradually accustomed to the conditions open ground

Over time, a tillering center is formed from the buried buds, and strong, profusely flowering bushes that do not suffer from frost and overheating subsequently develop.

However, weak seedlings should not be deeply buried, as this will hamper the development of young shoots.

The bush becomes mature and blooms profusely 3-5 years after planting, depending on the variety and growing conditions.

O. ASTAKHOVA "Clematis: reliable and beautiful"// "Floriculture.

Name: The name "clematis" comes from the Greek word klema, which once meant any climbing plant. Of the many folk names (lozinka, grandfather’s curls, warthog, etc.), “clematis” is most often used in Russia. This vine was probably named so because of the strong smell of the dug up roots or because its seeds have a curved outgrowth.

Description: belongs to the ranunculaceae family. In nature, there are about 300 species that can be found on all continents (except Antarctica) - in forests, steppes, along river banks, in gorges and on rocky outcrops.

Types of clematis vary greatly. In herbaceous perennials (C. mandshurica [Manchurian], C. recta [straight], C. texensis [Texas]) shoots die off towards the end of the growing season. Subshrubs (C. heracleifolia [hogweed], C. integrifolia [whole-leaved]) have a lignified lower part, which persists for several years, and an upper part that dies off annually. Shrubs (C. fruticosa f. lobata [shrub f. lobata]) have completely lignified wintering shoots. Most species (C. tangutica [Tangut], C. vitalba [grapeleaf], C. viticella [purple]) belong to the group of leaf-climbing vines that use supports, climbing along them with the help of leaf petioles.

The root system of clematis is of two types: taproot (C. tangutica [Tangut], C. serratifolia [serrate]) and fibrous [C. recta [straight], C. viticella [purple]). It must be remembered that clematis with a taproot system do not tolerate transplantation well. It is better to plant them immediately in a permanent place.

Clematis has thin, 2-5 mm in diameter, shoots of the current year. In herbaceous species they are round, green, in woody species they are four-hexagonal, light or dark reddish-brown in color. They develop in spring from dormant buds on the underground part of the plant or from aboveground buds of overwintered shoots.

Clematis leaves are paired, simple or complex, consisting of three, five or seven leaves; in addition to the usual green ones, there are forms with a purple color.

Clematis flowers are usually bisexual, solitary or collected in inflorescences of various shapes (scutellum, panicle, semi-umbrella). The role of petals in clematis is played by sepals, numbering from four to eight, in terry varieties - up to seventy. In the center of a simple flower there is a so-called lush “spider” (many pistils and stamens), it often has a different color than the “petals”, which gives the flower a special charm. delicate flowers very whimsical: white, yellow, all the nuances of transitions from pale pink and pale blue to velvety shimmering shades of red and blue. And this charming picture pleases more than just one day - the life of a flower lasts a week or two, and a double one - almost three. By choosing the right varieties, you can achieve clematis flowering in the garden from spring to autumn. After all, the early species are covered with flowers already two months after the spring awakening, and the late ones - at the end of summer. Their flowering will be interrupted only by persistent frosts. Short-term drops in temperature at night (up to -2...-7 °C) and light snow are not scary for clematis - after warming, the buds open. Flowers of some species exude the aroma of jasmine, primrose, and almond.

The fruits of clematis are numerous achenes with short or long pubescent columns and fleecy beaks, collected in fluffy silky heads.

From the history: The beginning of the cultivation of clematis in Western Europe dates back to the 16th century, and in Japan the culture of clematis has an even longer history. In Russia, clematis appeared at the beginning of the 19th century as greenhouse plants. Active work on the cultivation and introduction of clematis in our country began to develop only in the middle of the 20th century. And as a result of breeding work, beautiful varieties and forms were created, which further emphasize the unique charm of these magnificent plants.

Photo by Anna Petrovicheva

Classification: With all the variety of species, varieties and forms of clematis, there is a classification that is convenient for gardeners, allowing not only to easily group plants according to the shape and color of flowers, but also to choose the appropriate agricultural technology. All varieties are divided into groups.

Jacquemin- large shrubby vines with shoots 3-4 m long and a well-developed root system. The flowers are large, blue-violet-purple tones, odorless. They are distinguished by abundant and long-lasting flowering on the shoots of the current year. For winter, shoots are cut to soil level or the bases of shoots with 2-3 pairs of buds are left. The ancestor of the varieties of this group is the large-flowered variety "Jacmana" ("Jackmanii"), or K. x Jacqueman (Jackmanii = Clematis x Jackmanii), when crossed with varieties of other groups.

Viticella- shrub vines 3-3.5 m long. The flowers are open with a predominance of pink-red-purple velvety tones in color. They are characterized by lush and long-lasting flowering in summer on the shoots of the current year. For winter, shoots are pruned. The varieties were obtained by crossing C. viticella with forms and varieties of other groups.

Lanuginosis- shrubby vines with thin shoots up to 2.5 m long. The flowers are large, wide open, mostly light in color (white, blue, pink). They are distinguished by massive flowering on the shoots of the previous year. When pruning shoots in the fall of the next year, flowering begins in the second half of summer on the shoots of the current year.

Patens- shrubby vines 3-3.5 m long. Flowers are open, solitary, up to 15 cm in diameter or more, color from light to bright blue-violet-purple, deep purple tones. Many varieties have double flowers. Flowering on last year's shoots. Shoots in the fall should only be shortened, removing the faded part, and covered until spring. Varieties from spreading clematis (C. patens) with varieties and species of other groups.

Florida- shrub vines with shoots up to 3 m long. The flowers are open, of various colors, but predominate bright hues. Flowering on last year's shoots. They should be shortened to 1.5-2 m in length and stored under cover during the winter. If you cut them off completely, then rather weak flowering occurs only in the second half of summer on the shoots of the current year. The varieties were obtained by crossing clematis florida (C. florida) with species and varieties of other groups.

"Miss Bateman" and Yasenets
Photo by Marina Prikhodko

Integrifolia- vigorous, climbing subshrubs up to 1.5 m high. The flowers are half-open, bell-shaped, up to 12 cm in diameter, of various colors. They bloom profusely in summer on the current year's shoots. For winter, shoots are pruned. Varieties obtained from clematis wholeleaf (C . integrifolia) when crossed with other species and varieties. Many interesting abundantly flowering hybrids of this group were created in the Nikitsky Botanical Garden by A. N. Volosenko-Valenis and M. A. Beskaravainaya.

Depending on the size of the flower, there are small-flowered (up to 5 cm in diameter) and large-flowered (more than 5 cm in diameter) clematis. Large-flowered climbing clematis include varieties and forms from the Jacqueman, Vititsella, Lanuginosa, and Patens groups. To bush large-flowered clematis- varieties and forms from the Integrifolia group. Large-flowered clematis are considered especially beautiful and graceful, but small-flowered clematis are no less good, moreover, they are very undemanding to growing conditions, produce a lot of greenery and are easily propagated by seeds. Small-flowered clematis are unusually elegant, they bloom profusely, and the original seed heads adorn the plant in the fall.

For planting in the Northwestern regions of the European part of the country, Siberia, and the Far East, where summers are relatively short and frosts in winter are severe, it is better to choose early and mid-early varieties from the Jacqueman, Vititsella and Integrifolia groups, which bloom profusely on the shoots of the current year: Ville de Lyon , Japsy Queen, Victoria, Star of India, Luther Burbank, Hagley Hybrid, Madame Baron Vilar, Blue Flame, Alexandrite, Golden Jubilee, Alyonushka, Silver Stream, Polish Varshavyanka, Victory Salute. Anastasia Anisimova. Cosmic Melody. Huldin, Rouge Cardinal, Gray Bird, Cloud, AnEre Le-roy. Lilac Star, Niobe...

However, there are hybrids from the Jacquemman group that are more suitable for the south: Elegy, Mountaineer, Teal. Openwork. In the north, these varieties bloom less and less over the years, although the mass of shoots increases. Clematis of the Lanuginosa group, Patens, Florida (their first flowering occurs on last year's shoots) are less winter-hardy and require shelter from vines even in the middle zone. However, the varieties Madame Van Hutte, Losoniana, Nellie Moser, Stone Flower, Ramona, Lazurshtern, Ball of Flowers, Nadezhda, V.E. Gladstone, Mrs. Hope, Mrs. Cholmondeley even in such inhospitable conditions flaunt the sophistication of shapes and colors. In the southern regions, clematis with double flowers bloom profusely: Madame Bajun, Daniel Deronda, Joan of Arc, Lord Neville. In the middle zone, only the first flowers on last year’s overwintered shoots will be double flowers of these varieties.

"Multi Blue"
Photo by Svetlana Sotnikova

Location: Clematis are light-loving plants. If there is not enough light, not only will you not achieve good flowering, you may not even get it at all. Therefore, in the middle zone, it is best to plant them in sunny or slightly shaded areas during the midday hours. Only in the southern regions, where clematis often suffer from overheating of the soil, are they planted in partial shade. When planting in groups, each plant should receive enough light, and the distance between bushes should be at least 1 meter. The wind is a terrible enemy of clematis not only in summer, but also in winter: it breaks and confuses shoots and damages flowers. Where snow blows away in winter, planting clematis is not a good idea. And in the lowlands, where cold air accumulates, clematis feel uncomfortable. Clematis are very demanding of moisture: during growth they need abundant watering. At the same time, wet, swampy areas with high standing groundwater(less than 1.2 times are not suitable, even if the water stagnates only for a short time. Overmoistening of the soil is dangerous not only in summer, but also in early spring during and after the snow melts. When planning to plant clematis, you need to think about the natural outflow of water from the bush: add soil, plant bushes on ridges or dig ditches with a slope.

The soil: Clematis prefer fertile sandy loam or loamy soil, rich in humus, loose, slightly alkaline to slightly acidic.

Landing: Since clematis can grow in one place for more than 20 years, the soil is prepared very deeply in advance. Usually they dig holes measuring at least 60x60x60 cm, and for group plantings the area is prepared over the entire area. To the top layer of soil, removed from the hole and cleared of the roots of perennial weeds, add 2-3 buckets of humus or compost, 1 bucket each of peat and sand, 100-150 g of superphosphate, 200 g of complete mineral fertilizer, preferably 100 g of bone meal, 150 -200 g lime or chalk, 200 g ash. On light soils, add more peat, leaf humus and clay. If the soil on the site is wet, dense or clayey, then a 10-1 5-centimeter layer of crushed stone, broken brick or coarse sand is poured onto the bottom of the pit. The thoroughly mixed earth mixture is poured into the hole and compacted. In the southern regions, it is preferable to do this in the fall (from late September to early November; in the middle zone best time- September (in warm weather - and later); even further north, clematis are planted in spring (late April - May) or early autumn. Plants in containers can be planted whenever you want (except in winter, of course).

A strong, rigid support is installed in the center of the pit. A tight rope is not suitable here; it will not protect young fragile lashes from gusts of wind. Having filled the hole about halfway with soil, make a mound on which to spread the clematis roots to the sides and down. Holding the plant with your hand, add the mixture to the roots, making sure that the clematis is planted deep. Only then will it develop a tillering center, on which new buds are subsequently laid and shoots and roots are formed. Such bushes tolerate harsh winters better and suffer less from heat. Clematis planted level with the surface are short-lived: they do not bush, grow in 1-2 stems, and their root system suffers from getting wet. The larger the seedling, the deeper the planting should be. Young one- and two-year-old plants are buried by 8-12 cm and the lower pair of buds, more mature and divided bushes - by 12-18 cm. If clematis is planted in the spring, then landing hole They do not fill it to the brim with earth, but leave 5-8 cm uncovered so that the “new arrival” does not “suffocate.” As the shoots become lignified, this space is gradually filled with soil. After planting, clematis is watered abundantly, shaded from the sun, and the surface of the earth around the plant is mulched with peat. When planting in the fall, the soil is filled to the edges, the entire above-ground part is cut off to the soil level or slightly higher.

Requirements. for planting material: When planted in autumn, clematis must have developed vegetative buds, and when planted in spring, at least one shoot. Seedlings must have at least 3 roots less than 10 cm long. Plants with a weak root system are placed in a “school” for growing. Use only healthy planting material(the roots of the seedlings should be elastic, without visible damage, swelling or thickening).

Supports: are of great importance for the normal development, abundant and long flowering of clematis. It is important that they are not only practical and convenient for the plant, but also beautiful. Galvanized pipes with a diameter of 3/4 inch are used as the supporting structure. Wooden gratings impregnated with drying oil or stain, a tightly stretched mesh made of nylon rope or thick fishing line with a mesh of 15x15 cm, go well with them. Bushes of weigela, mock orange, and forsythia often serve as supports for clematis. The vines cling to them, rise up, hang freely, and in the second half of summer the bushes are hidden under garlands of flowers. Traditionally, screens and arches are considered excellent supports. Clematis look very impressive on horizontal surfaces. for example, on mesh-covered hoops with a diameter of about 1 m, attached to a galvanized pipe at different heights. All supports are made removable and put away for the winter.

Care: In spring, clematis are shed with lime milk (200 g of lime per 10 liters of water per sq.m.). In dry weather, clematis are watered not often, but abundantly, making sure that the stream of water does not fall into the center of the bush. Feed clematis at least four times a season after watering with complete mineral fertilizer with microelements at the rate of 20-40 g per 10 liters of water or diluted fermented mullein (1:10). Mineral and organic fertilizers alternate. In summer, once a month, plants are watered with a weak solution. boric acid(1-2 g) and potassium permanganate (2-3 g per 10 liters of water), and also spray the bushes with urea (0.5 tablespoon per 10 liters of water). Since clematis can suffer from overheating and dry soil, in the spring, after the first watering and loosening, the plantings should be mulched with peat or humus (in the northern regions) or sawdust (in the southern regions). To protect the soil from overheating and cover the lower part of the shoots, clematis are “knocked out” with summer leaves. In the spring, only for the first time, the vines are directed along the support in the desired direction and tied up. Otherwise, the growing shoots will become so intertwined that it will be impossible to untangle them by any means. Only in the varieties of the Integrifolia group do the shoots and leaves lack the ability to wrap around supports, so they are tied up as they grow all summer. In the fall, before sheltering for the winter, clematis bushes are pruned and thoroughly cleaned of old leaves. The first two to three years, young specimens require especially careful care: in the fall or early spring, well-rotted manure mixed with any potassium and phosphorus fertilizer, as well as wood ash (a handful of each per bucket of humus) is added to the bushes; liquid fertilizing is done every 10-15 days in small doses.

"Ballerina"
Photo by Vasily Tarutin

Trimming: The beauty of clematis largely depends on how correctly the pruning is done. The first time the shoots are shortened during planting, this is important for the formation of the above-ground part and the development of the root system. From the lower pair of buds left during planting, one or two shoots grow, which must be pinched in the summer. Regulatory pruning is carried out in summer. To prolong flowering, some of the shoots are cut off in the spring. At the beginning of summer, the vines can be shortened again to the first vegetative buds, which will give rise to new shoots with buds. In tall varieties, such as Gypsy Queen, Luther Burbank, Stone Flower, Ernest Markham, the flowers are located in the upper part of the bush. Here it is worth cutting several vines at a height of 0.7 to 1.5 m, then they will be covered with buds more evenly. Now about pruning for the winter. In varieties of the Jacqueman and Vititsella groups, the flowers of which are formed on the shoots of the current year, before sheltering for the winter, the entire aerial part is cut off to the true leaf or to the soil level. The same is done with varieties of the Integrifolia group and some small-flowered clematis: Manchurian, straight, Texas and six-petalled. In varieties belonging to the Lanuginosa, Patens and Florida groups, flowers are formed both on the shoots of the current year and on last year's shoots. Their first flowering occurs in early summer on overwintered shoots. The second is on the shoots of the current year, from mid-summer to autumn. Small-flowered clematis Armand and mountain belong to the same company. In the fall, before covering the bushes of these groups for the winter, the vines are removed from their supports, all dry, weak, broken shoots are cut out, and the most developed, strong shoots are shortened to 1-1.5 m, bent to the ground or rolled into a ring and placed at the base of the bush.

"Prince Charles"	"Emilia Plater" Photo of Shakhmanova Tatyana	Clematis GOLDEN TIARA "Kugotia" Photo of Shakhmanova Tatyana
"Kacper" Photo of Shakhmanova Tatyana	"Andre Devilliers" Photo of Shakhmanova Tatyana	Clematis "Eriostemon" Photo of Shakhmanova Tatyana

Wintering: with proper shelter, clematis bushes can tolerate frosts down to 40-45°, however, the main danger in winter and early spring is not frost, but waterlogging of the soil. In addition, after frequent thaws during the day and frosts at night, layers of ice can form above the soil, which can break the roots and destroy the center of tillering. Therefore, it is important to completely prevent water from entering the soil surface and the base of the bush in winter. Cover the bushes when frosty weather sets in, the air temperature drops to minus 5-7" and the soil begins to freeze. In the middle zone this occurs in November. Bushes of the Jacquemand groups are pruned to one or two pairs of buds (10-15 cm) or to ground level , Viticella and Integrifolia are covered with dry soil or weathered peat, a mound with a diameter of 60-80 cm is formed above the plant. Approximately 3-4 buckets are needed for each plant. Together with snow, such a shelter will reliably protect the root system of clematis from freezing. If you need to preserve the vines of the varieties groups Lanuginoza, Patence and Florida, in addition to dry soil, the bushes are covered with boards, spruce branches, and on top - with pieces of roofing material or sheets of old iron. If the frosts are too strong or there is not enough snow, it is added to the bushes additionally. In the spring, the shelter is removed gradually, part of the peat is left until night frosts will disappear.

Reproduction: small-flowered clematis are usually propagated seeds . Large-flowered plants are bred exclusively vegetatively. The easiest way to do this is by dividing the bush. In varieties with a high tillering ability (Anastasia, Anisimova, Joan of Arc, Hagley Hybrid, Madame Baron Villar, Cosmic Melody), bush division is used for rejuvenation, since very dense bushes, even with good care, often lose their decorative appearance. Clematis can be divided both in autumn and spring, until the buds begin to grow or just begin to swell. However, if in the fall this operation is almost painless for plants, since the buds are only designated and small, then in the spring it is necessary to meet an extremely short time frame (from the moment the soil thaws until the start of growth), since it is easy to damage the rapidly growing shoots. Clematis divided in the spring will lag behind in growth compared to its autumn counterpart by about 2-3 weeks. In an adult 5-8 year old plant that has a sufficient number of shoots, the above-ground part is cut off, leaving only 2-3 pairs of buds below. The bush is carefully dug up with a lump of earth, trying not to damage the long cord-like roots. If the soil does not shake off easily, wash the roots with water from a hose. Then, using a knife, it is divided through the center of the bush into independent plants. They work without haste, carefully, making sure that each division has enough roots and at least one shoot with buds. However, you can do without digging. On one side of the bush, a trench 50-70 cm deep is torn off, and the bayonet of the shovel is buried into the soil radially towards the center of the bush in order to damage as little roots as possible. From a half-dug bush, shoots with roots are separated with a tool, each of which will become an independent plant. Before planting, the cuttings are inspected and only healthy ones are used. The roots are trimmed and disinfected in a pink solution of potassium permanganate.

Clematis Pope John Paul II
Photo by Irina Kuzmina

It is quite easy to propagate your favorite variety by layering. There are several techniques. Here is the first one. Spud the bush with peat or humus up to the lower 2-3 pairs of leaves. Within a year or two, the lower nodes of the shoots are overgrown with their own roots. After removing the added substrate, the rooted shoots are cut off from the mother plant and planted. This method is good because the bush itself is not injured. The second method requires some free space. At the end of summer or autumn, grooves 8-10 cm deep are dug around the bush in a radial direction. Clematis shoots with well-formed buds are removed from the support, laid out in the grooves one at a time, pressed to the ground with thick wire staples, and sprinkled with loose nutritious soil. The tip of the shoot (20 cm) is brought out. You can do the same with a vine rolled around the base of the bush and covered for the winter. In the spring, when the plant is freed from shelter, one or more of these lashes are placed in a groove. The cuttings are regularly watered and fed during the summer. Vertical shoots begin to grow from almost all buried buds, and rooting occurs at each node. It is best to separate rooted shoots from the bush in the fall of next year or in the spring the year after. By this time, each new shoot will have a good root system. From one sprinkled lash, in a year or two you can get up to 10 seedlings that do not need growing, and the bush itself does not suffer. Another method of vegetative propagation is green cuttings.

Usage: for vertical gardening. You can achieve a wonderful effect by planting several plants on one side of the garden path (the color scheme is a matter of taste). The resulting screen, about two meters high, will divide the space and help create a secluded place to relax. In the ground part of the garden, trellises and arches entwined with clematis are appropriate. An important point is the height of the support. The clematis shoots should hide it, and then the colorful carpet of flowers and leaves seems to hang in the air. A gazebo built in a sunny place can be made elegant and shady by planting around it two or three contrasting colors, for example, alternating pink and purple or white, red, blue. It is good to decorate the entrance with an arch entwined with small-flowered C. fargesiodies or fragrant C. paniculata. To plant near the house, take eastern, southern or western exposure. Violet, crimson, purple varieties look great against the background of light walls. In a red brick house, white, blue and pink varieties are more impressive. In rockeries you can use more low-growing varieties: "Ryytel" with red-purple velvety flowers, "Georg Oto" with beautifully shaped blue-violet flowers, lavender-blue "Taktica".

Partners: By planting clematis near forsythia, spirea, mock orange or lilac, you can prolong or supplement the flowering of the bush. Low trees are also decorated with tall species of clema-yew, which rise upward, forming long luxurious garlands in the crown.

"Princess Alexandra"
Photo of Natalia Kleimenova

In containers: Plants in containers are now in great fashion. On the other hand, clematis settle in a new space for themselves: on open terrace or in the loggia. In addition, they begin to bloom much earlier. For growing on the window, varieties that bloom on the shoots of the previous year are suitable (Daniel Deronda, Lazurshtern, Joan of Arc, President, Barbara Dibley, Losoniana, Stone Flower). Seedlings with a well-developed root system are selected, obtained either by dividing an adult plant or grown specifically for 2-3 years.

Planting begins in the spring. Take a tall pot with a diameter of at least 30 cm or a wooden box. The container is filled to 1/8 of the height with gravel, then with a substrate of turf or garden soil (4 parts), compost or rotted manure (2 parts), sand (1 part), peat (1 part), half a glass of superphosphate and lime are added. At the same time, a trapezoidal support 1-1.5 m high is installed, on which growing shoots will be fixed every 15-20 cm. A pot of clematis is placed in the garden or dug into the ground to the brim. By autumn, the seedling takes root well and forms developed shoots. In late autumn, the pot is dug up, the upper part of the shoots where the flowers were is cut off, the vines are left tied to a support and the pot is placed in a cool cellar with a temperature of 0...+2.

At the beginning of January, the plant is transferred to the room and placed on a bright window, where budding takes place at + 8-12°. If the temperature is higher, buds may not appear. But as soon as they have formed, the temperature is raised to 15-18°, and already in late February - early March clematis will bloom.

The plant is watered moderately, from a tray, and systematically fed with minerals and minerals diluted in water. organic fertilizers. Irrigation with the complex organomineral preparation HUMAT +7, containing a set of microelements (1 teaspoon of the preparation per 10 liters of water), is extremely useful. Lack of light at this time can change the color of the flowers. So, instead of lilac-pink ones, white-green or milky pink ones will bloom. Additional lighting and fertilizing of the plant with calcium nitrate will correct this deficiency. After flowering, clematis is sent back to the garden in early summer, providing good care. You can “drive out” the same seedling for no more than 2-3 years in a row: the plant is severely depleted and needs “rehabilitation” in the soil.

Clematis integrifolia f. nanum
Photo by Mikhail Polotnov

There are some nuances to growing clematis on a balcony or loggia. First of all, the southern, western or eastern side and a place protected from the wind are suitable. In this regard, the loggia, of course, wins, since the air currents here are weaker, however, you can also arrange a shelter on the balcony. To plant clematis, wooden boxes measuring 65 (height) x 45 x 30 cm are knocked down, two 3 x 5 cm bars are nailed along the entire length along the bottom so that the boxes are raised above the floor and water does not accumulate at the bottom. Pallets must be placed under them, and the boxes themselves are placed at the rear and side walls of the loggia, small containers are hung on the walls or placed on racks. In this case, the sun should not fall on the surface of the earth in the container. You should think through the support system with great care, because at the beginning of summer, even on a balcony, the daily growth of the vine can be 10 cm. If you use an old fishing net with 10x10 cm cells or weave a similar canopy and place it 15-20 cm from the ceiling, then At the beginning of summer, a whole waterfall of flowers will fall from it. Place several varieties of different colors next to each other: pink, deep crimson, lilac, violet, then the spectacle will be especially colorful. For planting on a balcony or loggia, medium-sized and low-growing varieties belonging to the Lanuginosa, Patens and Florida groups, as well as Jacquemana, Vititsella, Integrifolia (the latter require more intensive pruning to reduce the height of the plant and increase the number of flowers), as well as small-flowered clematis are suitable : six-petalled, serrate-leaved, Tangut, Armanda, Manchurian.

Clematis songorica
Photo by Alexander Naumenko

Clematis planted in a container require more frequent watering and fertilizing than in open ground, careful and timely staking of shoots, mandatory mulching and loosening of the soil. Usually 3-5 liters of water are poured onto one plant; if it is not absorbed, carefully make holes in the corners and perimeter of the box with a wooden peg. When the vines along the ceiling reach the edge of the loggia, it is advisable to turn them back and tie them so that the flowers are grouped at the top of the wall or hanging from the ceiling. In glazed loggias, where the temperature in the sun in early spring can reach 30-40°, ventilation is necessary: ​​stagnation of air, elevated temperature and humidity in a confined space contribute to the appearance of pests and the development of diseases. Already in April, clematis of the Lanuginosa, Patens and Florida groups will bloom in the glassed-in loggia, and by mid-May, varieties that bloom on the shoots of the current year will bloom. Clematis are replanted every 2-3 years, usually in the spring (April-May), replacing “tired” bushes with new ones from the site. There is nothing complicated about covering containers with clematis for the winter. If the temperature in the glazed loggia in winter does not drop below minus 10-12, then the vines are cut according to the group to which the variety belongs, removed from the supports, shortened and placed on top of the box, covered with peat or sawdust, covered with an old blanket, coat, newspapers, placed clematis wrapped in a large plastic bag must be removed from the floor of the loggia and placed on a raised platform - a shelf or box. It is quite difficult to reliably cover clematis in an open loggia or on a balcony, so the container is placed in a basement, subfloor, unheated greenhouse, or buried in the ground until next spring.

materials used:
Nina Trubina “Small-flowered clematis” // “Garden and Kindergarten” - 2007 - No. 6

A plant like clematis can charm everyone. Blooming vines, entwining the walls of a house or a gazebo, create a unique look. Despite the fact that clematis is a native of the subtropics, it has taken root well in Russia. Today there are over 300 varieties of this crop. The flower is actively used in landscape design. What is clematis and a description of the most popular varieties - this article will tell you about it.

Clematis is perennial plant. Belongs to the Buttercup family. It grows in different forms. These can be herbaceous shoots, reaching a height of 40 centimeters, or subshrubs, shrubs, growing up to 1.5 meters. There are also leaf-climbing vines. Their height is about 10 meters. The leaves of vines are compound and simple, odd-pinnate and pair-pinnate, doubly trifoliate and trifoliate, purple and green. Much depends on the type of crop.

The inflorescences add beauty to the climbing plant. The flower size varies from 4 to 25 centimeters. Wide enough and color palette. There are clematis yellow, white, purple, blue, deep blue, pink, scarlet, red. In the center of the bud there are pistils and stamens of contrasting shades. Clematis blooms for several months.

What is a prince like?

Many gardeners prefer to plant large-flowered ones. However, not all such varieties can boast of abundant flowering. It is difficult to predict how many buds will form during the season. But the princely clematis varieties are distinguished by the formation of many flowers. True, the inflorescences are small in diameter. However, there are so many of them that the leaves are practically invisible. The varieties of princelings look fascinating.

Among the advantages of princes are the following:

1. Inconsistency in cultivation.
2. Winter hardiness.
3. Having immunity to wilt.
4. Vigor. The height of the shoots reaches 5 meters.
5. Earlier, more abundant flowering.
6. The foliage is beautiful, openwork.

But, despite the presence of a number of advantages, princelings are not yet as popular among gardeners as clematis.

What varieties of clematis exist today?

Summer residents who plan to landscape the area around their house using climbing vines, are thinking about choosing a variety of this plant. After all, you want the crop to look beautiful and be easy to care for. Therefore, it makes sense to consider the most popular types of clematis among gardeners.

Clematis Rouge Cardinal

Clematis Rouge Cardinal is a hybrid form. The shrub looks impressive and very expressive. Medium in height. Gardeners fell in love with this variety for its bright and lush flowering, good winter hardiness and resistance to pests and diseases.

Culture has received awards more than once and taken first places in prestigious international exhibitions. Let's look at the description of clematis Cardinal in more detail. The root system is powerful. It goes almost a meter deep. It also diverges in breadth. Shrub type liana. Its shoots grow up to 3 meters. The inflorescences are quite large, up to 15 centimeters in diameter. They have a purple color. The plant is widely used in vertical gardening.

Clematis Ernest Markham

Let's consider the description of clematis Ernest Markham as one of the varieties popular among domestic gardeners. This is a shrub whose height is about 3-4 meters. The inflorescences are bright crimson with brown stamens. Their diameter varies from 12 to 15 centimeters. The buds open in the second half of the summer season. Luxurious flowers delight the eye right up to the onset of severe frosts.

Clematis Hegley

Many summer residents are also interested in the description of clematis Hegley Hybrid and its distinctive features. This is a large-flowered type. Fast growing and very resilient. Reaches two meters in height. Light pink flowers with brown stamens form on the shoots. Their diameter is approximately 13 centimeters. Flowering occurs in July-September. Hegli is distinguished by its unpretentiousness to the composition of the soil. However, in sunny places flowers tend to fade.

Clematis Miss Bateman

This is a shrubby type vine. Its height reaches 2.5 meters. It produces beautiful, white flowers with a greenish stripe in the middle of the petals. The diameter of the blossoming bud reaches 15-20 centimeters. The variety is winter-hardy and has immunity to fungal infections. Not susceptible to insect pests. Drought resistant. Gardeners value Miss Bateman for her ability to bloom twice per season. Having studied the description of Miss Bateman's clematis, we can safely say that such an unpretentious variety is ideal for beginning gardeners.

Clematis Anna Carolina

This crop grows up to 3 meters in height. Clematis Anna Carolina blooms with beautiful white inflorescences with purple anthers. They are quite large in size. Moreover, flowering is abundant and occurs twice a year: in spring and at the end of summer. No special care required. However, it is very picky about the composition of the soil. The soil should be loamy, neutral or slightly alkaline, permeable, fertile, loose and well fertilized. Then the plant will develop and grow quickly and bloom profusely. Liana is actively used for vertical gardening.

Clematis Beata

Beata is the result of the work of Polish breeders. The variety appeared on the market in 1986 and immediately became popular. Clematis Beata is different large flowers, with a diameter of 18-25 centimeters. Inflorescences are semi-double or simple. Their color is bluish-pink. A pink stripe is visible in the center of each leaf. The liana grows up to 3 meters in height. It blooms intensively, especially from June to July.

Clematis Ashwa

The culture grows up to 1.5-2 meters. Produces medium-sized flowers of purple-violet color. There is a red stripe in the middle of each petal. Blooms profusely from June to September. Up to 100 buds are formed on one bush per season.

Ashwa is widely used in landscape design. Usually this vine is planted near garden supports, trellises, and bushes. Terraces and gazebos are decorated. However, the crop is also great for growing in containers. Most reviews about clematis Ashwa are positive.

Clematis Yukiokoshi

Japanese clematis Yukiokoshi is characterized by large double inflorescences. The color of the buds is white and light green. The diameter of each flower reaches 14 centimeters. Flowering is abundant and lasts from June to September. Yukiokoshi is planted on verandas, balconies in containers, next to the gazebo, trees, on flower beds. The plant reaches two meters in height. The culture loves moist, fertile soils with good drainage. It is better to plant in cool but sunny places. The variety is frost-resistant.

Clematis Yukiokoshi

Clematis Justa

This is an Estonian variety. The culture is very compact; clematis Yusta grows up to 1.5 meters in length. Although the plant is small in size, it clings well to natural and artificial supports. Therefore, this variety is chosen by many owners of summer cottages. Light bluish-pink flowers form on the vine. At the base of the bud there is a light purple stripe. The diameter of the inflorescence varies from 6 to 8 centimeters. Flowering is long and abundant, lasting from June to September. Frost resistance is not bad.

Clematis Jan Pavel 2

This is a Polish variety that was created in 1980. The variety is recognized as the most original and popular in the world. Clematis Jan Pavel 2 is valued for its colorful, long-lasting and abundant flowering. Just one bush can transform the area around the house. The height of the shoots is 2.5-3 meters. The flowers are large, white and pink. There is a pink stripe running down the middle of the petal. The liana is able to climb small trees and deciduous shrubs. Jan Pavel 2 is often planted near walls, gazebos and garden fences.

Clematis Jan Fopma

Clematis Jan Fopma grows up to 1.5 meters. The flowers are small, only 5-6 centimeters in diameter. They are painted in lilac-violet shade. They have a bell shape. Flowering begins in July and continues until September. Each inflorescence emits a pleasant, soft chocolate aroma. The variety has good frost resistance. Does not require shelter for the winter. The plant is unpretentious and grows quickly.

Clematis purpurea Plena elegans

The variety was developed back in the 19th century, but is still very popular. Having studied the reviews of clematis Purpurea Plena Elegance, it must be said that the plant is highly valued by summer residents. The liana is resistant to diseases and low temperatures. Flowering is abundant. The buds are double and red. The shade can vary greatly: from scarlet to burgundy. The edges of the petals are wavy. There are purple anthers in the middle of the bud. The bush reaches a height of 4 meters. The buds begin to open in June and are pleasing to the eye until September.

Clematis Snow Queen

Quite a rare and valuable variety. Brought out by breeders from New Zealand. The liana grows up to 3 meters. Clematis Snow Queen got its name from its large white flowers. During flowering, the bush is literally strewn with snow-white flakes. The opened bud has a diameter of 15-18 centimeters. There is a slight purple haze on the petals. The foliage is dark green, trifoliate. The variety is very winter-hardy. Blooms from May to August. For planting, it is better to choose semi-shaded places protected from the wind.

Clematis Toki

This is a Japanese variety. The height of such a vine is 2 meters. Clematis Toki is distinguished by pure white flowers with yellow stamens in the middle. This is a large-flowered, early variety. The buds begin to bloom from mid-May until June. Repeated flowering occurs in July-August. Toki looks great against a dark background. It is advisable to plant in a place where there is partial shade. The variety is suitable for decorating walls, gazebos, and fences.

Clematis Toki

Clematis White Elephant

Clematis White Elephant grows up to 2 meters. The flowers are very large, 30 centimeters in diameter. They have a white color. Flowering is very abundant and long lasting. The plant blooms for the second time at the end of summer. However, during this period the flowering is already weaker. White Elephant is recognized as the best variety that has been bred in recent years.

Clematis Xerxes

The abundantly flowering clematis Xerxes is particularly popular among gardeners; the variety was bred in Great Britain in 1877.

Description of the flower: bright flowers of non-standard color are formed on the vine. They have a lilac-pink tint. The diameter of the blossoming bud is 14-23 centimeters. The bush is medium in height. However, this does not prevent him from intertwining with others deciduous plants and coniferous bushes.

Having considered the description of the clematis variety Xerxes, it should be noted that the plant is actively used as a ground cover. Beautiful, large inflorescences can create a real flower carpet. Flowering continues from June to July. The vine blooms for the second time from August to September. A peculiarity of Xerxes is that the petals tend to fade in the sun. Therefore, experts recommend planting the crop in partial shade.

Clematis Dark Ice

Clematis Dark Ice is characterized by dark purple-violet flowers, small in size. The opened buds do not exceed 6-8 centimeters in diameter. The liana grows up to 2 meters. It blooms profusely from June to July, and then moderately until September. Dark Ice looks charming, intertwined with other vines and shrubs. It also looks very good against a light background. The variety is suitable for growing in containers.

Clematis Dutches of Albany

Domestic gardeners fell in love with clematis Dutches of Albani for its interesting tulip-shaped flowers. The buds are colored pink. There are dark pink stripes along the petals. Flowering occurs in the period July-September. In autumn and winter, clematis is covered with decorative fruits. Duchess of Albani is widely used for planting near gazebos and along fences. Grows well in warm, sunny places. The height of the bush is 2-3 meters. The variety has good frost resistance.

Clematis Beščady

This is a new Polish variety. Appeared on the market in 2006. Clematis Beščady reaches 3 meters in height. The flowers are quite large - 14-20 centimeters in diameter. The shrub blooms from June to September. The buds have a pink tint. The variety contrasts well with darker plants. And especially with deciduous or coniferous trees. Clematis is used in vertical gardening and also as a ground cover crop.

Clematis Gisela

Polish clematis Gisela is characterized by the formation of velvety flowers of a dark purple color. The diameter of the opened buds is approximately 10 centimeters. The shrub blooms in June-July. The height of the vine is from 2.5 to 3 meters. This variety is often chosen for growing near gazebos and other garden supports. Clematis is also capable of climbing natural supports - coniferous and deciduous shrubs.

Clematis Gisela

Clematis Ivan Olsson

This is a large-flowered hybrid form. The variety was developed in Sweden. Clematis Ivan Olsson grows up to 2 meters. It produces large flowers - about 15 centimeters in diameter. It blooms twice per season: from mid-May to July, from August to September.

Ivan Olsson is an excellent choice for decorating nets, gazebos, fences, walls; they also decorate arches and garden fences.

Clematis Roco Colla

Large-flowered clematis Roco Colla belongs to varieties with a late flowering period. The opened buds reach 13 centimeters in diameter. They are single row. The petals are colored creamy white. There is a greenish-yellow stripe in the middle. Flowering is abundant. It starts in mid-summer and continues until late autumn.

The liana grows on average up to 2 meters. Capable of intertwining with coniferous plants, bushes. It has proven itself well when grown in containers. The variety is winter-hardy.

Conclusions about different varieties of clematis

Clematis are actively used in landscape design. There are different varieties that differ in height, color and shape of buds, period and abundance of flowering. For example, there are also varieties that were not described in the article: Piilou, Ville de Lyon, President, Mazuri, Nellie Moser, Multi Blue, Niobe, Comtesse de Boucheau, Jacqueman, Andromeda, Tudor, Solidarity, Alyonushka, Stasik, Yulka, Red Star, Angel Wings, Etoile Violet, Innocent Blush. Each summer resident can easily choose the appropriate option for himself. The main thing is to understand the types of plants and grow them correctly.

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Article Classification of clematis and pruning groups

AKAISHI

ALENUSHKA (Aljonushka)

ALBINA PLENA

ARABELLA

BALLET SKIRT

BLUE LIGHT (Blue Light)

WALENBURG (Walenburg)

VIVA POLONIA

VISTULA

Grunwald

DANUTA

Jenny

KAISER

COLUMELA (Columella)

COPERNICUS (Copernicus)

KRAKOWIAK

LAGOON

LEMON DREAM

MAZOWSZE

Morning Sky

NIGHT VALE (Night Veil)

NELLY MOSER

Paul Farges

Rhapsody

ROKO-KOLLA

ROMANCE (Romantika)

SEN-NO-KAZE

TESHIO

HANIA

SHIN-SHIGOKU (Shin-shigyoku)

Jan Pawel II

clematis that smell

Clematis are guests from the tropics that have taken root well in the climate of the Russian Federation. The flower is thermophilic, but favorable conditions capable of blooming profusely and beautifully. Today, about 300 species of clematis of various colors are known, and some of the varieties are adapted to the cool conditions of the Moscow region. The article contains photos, characteristics, reviews and descriptions of the process of growing these flowers, as well as video tips from experienced gardeners.

Species description of clematis

Clematis grows on almost all continents in completely different conditions: in dense forests and among the steppes, on rocky gorges and fertile river banks. Wild clematis - climbing or bush - has small flowers. Gardeners, as a rule, cultivate hybrids with large flowers. The color of the petals can be blue, deep blue, purple, red, pink, etc. Particularly popular climbing plants. Other characteristics of clematis:

• flowers solitary or collected in inflorescences;
• flower shape - semi-umbrella, shield or panicle;
• foliage - complex (3.5 or 7 leaves), paired or simple;
• root - taproot or fibrous.

Attention! Clematis with a rod system do not tolerate replanting and require permanent place Location on.

It should be understood that the first variety you come across will not grow normally in the climate of the Moscow region. Clematis does not like the local cool climate with short-term winter frosts. Gardeners advise choosing plants with early flowering. Those that can form inflorescences on branches that grow in the spring.

Attention! Terry varieties of clematis that bloom on overwintered shoots will produce flowers without a fluffy covering.

The best varieties clematis for the Moscow region: TOP-10

• Nellie Moser. The variety is time-tested. The petals are white and pink with bright lines in the center. They fade in intense sun. Flowering on old shoots begins in late spring and continues on new branches until frost.

Nellie Moser

• Ville de Lyon. Very bright flower with deep red, unevenly colored petals. It blooms all summer on young shoots.
• Gypsy Queen. The flowers are purple-violet, large. They grow on new shoots. The variety is especially valued by summer residents near Moscow, since it can develop normally in a slightly shaded place, is resistant to frost and many diseases, and blooms very luxuriantly.

Gypsy Queen

• Ballerina. A climbing, long-flowering plant up to 3 m long. The flowers are solitary, reaching 15 cm in diameter, the color is white. Blooms profusely on young branches.
• Niobe. It blooms throughout the summer with purple-red velvety flowers. Tolerates winter well under cover.

• Hope. A representative of the Soviet selection with large pastel-burgundy petals. Blooming flowers resemble stars. The variety blooms twice a season: from May to June and from mid-July to October.
• General Sikorsky. The flowers are blue-lilac, iridescent. It blooms profusely, is not picky about care, and is resistant to fungal diseases and moderate cold.

General Sikorsky

• Rouge Cardinal. A variety with red-purple velvety petals. Blooms on spring branches throughout the summer. Copes well with moderate cold.
• Nikolay Rubtsov. It has purple, outlined large flowers (up to 17 cm). This clematis blooms continuously from May to September.

Nikolay Rubtsov

• Luther Burbank. The peculiarity of this variety is the large length of the vine, which has many shoots, as well as especially large flowers, up to 25 cm in diameter. Color - purple. Blooms from May to mid-autumn.

Attention! Even those varieties that are adapted to cold weather must carefully prepare for winter. The shelter partly saves the flowers, but sometimes the bush freezes and then recovers throughout the next season.

Features of planting clematis in the climate of the Moscow region

In the climate of the Moscow region, clematis are usually planted in early autumn or spring, after the last night frost. A place on the site for shrubs should be selected that is well-lit and without drafts. True, it is better not to plant clematis in the sun; they also do not tolerate heat well. Also, do not plant the plant close to a wall or fence.

The planting site should be deeply dug and loose, with good drainage. Acidity - neutral or close to it. During the growing season, starting from planting, the plant needs regular feeding. However, you should not add fresh organic matter or peat: you will only make it worse.

Advice. Damp, heavy, too saline or acidic soil is unacceptable for the crop. Clematis are planted so that next season they can be deepened even further by adding a little soil.

A couple of hours before starting the process, soak the roots in water. Place a small mound in the hole for the seedling and distribute the roots evenly over it. After planting the plant, it must be pruned. A little later the procedure should be repeated. Also, a young plant needs a net or lattice as a support - it will cling to it with leaf petioles and will soon decorate the area with a kind of green mat. The height of the support is about 2 m.

Reviews of clematis varieties for the Moscow region

• In summer, when it’s hot, water the bush at least once a week;
• do not forget to loosen the soil after each watering;

Be sure to build a support for clematis

• Maintain cleanliness by removing weeds. This is important for the size and abundance of flowers;
• preparing a plant for winter cannot be done without trimming the stems in late autumn;
• Watering should be regular and plentiful, it is better to support it with mulching, otherwise the flowers will be small even in large-flowered varieties.

It is effective to fertilize clematis according to the following scheme:

• in spring - nitrogen-containing fertilizers for active flowering;
• in May - ash or other potash fertilizer;
• at the end of summer - phosphorus fertilizer.

Among the characteristic diseases of clematis is wilt, wilting of the apical leaves. To prevent the death of the plant, get rid of diseased shoots and water the bush with a solution of potassium permanganate. Treatment with nematicides at the rhizome helps against pests. Get ready for fall copper sulfate, which may be needed to treat dark gray leaf necrosis.

Gardeners prove by deeds: with proper care, clematis take root well in dachas in the Moscow region. With their help you can create a cozy decor in your garden.

Clematis varieties: video

Summer residents who love clematis are very lucky! The variety of varieties of this beautiful plant is stunning; their photos in magazines and in stores are mesmerizing.

But you can also sympathize with them, and for the same reason - to choose one favorite clematis variety simply impossible...
What to do? Browse catalogs, compare photos and descriptions of clematis. And choose the best!

It is believed that clematis in blue and purple shades are easier to care for than blue, pink, purple and especially large-flowered white ones.

The first thing that novice clematis growers should find out when buying a plant is how winter-hardy the variety (or species) they like is and which pruning group it belongs to.

Classification of clematis and pruning groups

Don’t know which group clematis, bought, for example, at the market, belongs to? Do a combined pruning. Divide the plant vines into three parts. Shorten the first greatly, the second by half, the third a little. And next year compare where the flowering is best.

Photos and descriptions of clematis varieties

AKAISHI Blooms on shoots of last and current year. Flowers with a diameter of 15-20 cm. Petals with slightly wavy edges, violet-purple with a bright red wide stripe in the middle. It is better to plant in light shade where the color does not fade. Height 2-3 m.

ALENUSHKA (Aljonushka) A domestic variety that blooms on the shoots of the current year. The flowers are bell-shaped, lilac-pink, 5-7 cm in diameter. The height of this clematis is 1.5-1.8 m. It is considered an excellent partner for roses; it can also be planted in containers.

ALBINA PLENA A princeling with vines that can rise to a height of up to 2.8 m. It blooms on last year's shoots in May-June. The flowers are densely double, 6-8 cm in diameter, creamy-white-green.

ARABELLA Flowering is abundant and long lasting on the shoots of the current year (plant height 1.5-2 m). Moreover, this clematis does not cling to a support, it only rests on it, and if it does not find a suitable one, it spreads along the ground. The flowers are 6-8 cm in diameter, bluish-violet with white stamens. It is considered an unpretentious variety, suitable for growing in containers.

BALLET SKIRT Clematis blooming on last year's shoots. The flowers are semi-double, pink, 5-7 cm in diameter, reminiscent of a ballerina’s tutu, which is reflected in the name of the variety. Hardy variety 2-3 m high.

BILL MACKENZIE A giant 4-5 m high, very tall and unpretentious. In summer, the vine is strewn with bright yellow “bells” with a diameter of 6-8 cm, in autumn - with fluffy fruits. Drought-resistant and generally undemanding, retaining green foliage until snow falls.

BLUE LIGHT (Blue Light) Double flowers, reminiscent of blue dahlias, bloom on the shoots of the previous and current year. Plant height up to 2 m.

BLUE EXPLOSION The flowers are double, blue with pink pigmentation on the upper part of the petals. Flowering is abundant. Flower diameter 12-14 cm. Second group of pruning. Height up to 2.5-3 m.

BEAUTIFUL BRIDE (Beautiful Bride) Huge white flowers up to 28 cm in diameter. Petals with slightly wavy edges and a sharp tip. Flowering is abundant on the shoots of the previous year in May-July, and then on new ones. This beauty (a prize-winner of several exhibitions) should not be planted in windy areas or in the scorching sun. The height of the vine is 2-3 m.

WALENBURG (Walenburg) The flowers, 4-6 cm in diameter, are bright, red-violet with a white vein in the middle of the petals. The variety is considered very impressive, although not double. It blooms on the shoots of the current year, which manage to grow 2-3 m over the summer.

VIVA POLONIA The buds are tied on the shoots of the previous and current year. The flowers are 12-15 cm in diameter, red-purple with a white stripe in the middle, which then takes on a lemon tint. The petals have slightly wavy edges and the reverse side is pink. Height up to 2 m.

VISTULA Light purple-blue flowers with a diameter of 15-20 cm appear on shoots that have grown since spring. They consist of six oval petals with sharp tips and slightly wavy edges. Against this background, the light yellow stamens stand out effectively. Height 2.5-3 m.

Grunwald Third group of pruning. Height 3-3.5 m. Flowers with a diameter of 10-12 cm. Petals are dark, violet-purple. Quite an unpretentious variety.

Guernsey Cream Light cream flowers with a diameter of 12-14 cm. There is a thin greenish stripe in the middle of the petals. Blooms on shoots of last and current year. Height up to 2.5 m.

DANUTA Third group of pruning. Flowers are 15-16 cm in diameter, pink petals with slightly wavy edges, creamy-greenish stamens. Height 2-2.5 m.

Jenny Clematis blooming in May on last year's shoots. Height 2-3 m. Variety with semi-double, slightly drooping pink bell-shaped flowers up to 7 cm in diameter. Tolerates partial shade.

Innocent Blush Second group of pruning. Height up to 2 m. Flowers with a diameter of 10-12 cm, light pink with a darker blush around the edges and the same stripe in the middle. On last year's shoots the flowers are double.

KAISER Second group of pruning. Plant height is 1-1.5 m. Double flowers, 8-12 cm in diameter, initially violet-pink, then lighten.

COLUMELA (Columella) Clematis blooms on last year's shoots up to 2-2.5 m long. Flowers are 7-10 cm in diameter, the petals are pink-purple on the outside with a cream border, pink-cream on the inside. Tolerates partial shade.

COPERNICUS (Copernicus) The buds are tied on the shoots of the previous and current year. It can twine a support up to 2 m high. Flowers are 10-12 cm in diameter, usually semi-double, with slightly wavy bright blue petals. The yellow stamens stand out brightly against their background.

QUEEN JADWIGA (Krolowa Jadwiga) Second group of pruning. Flowers up to 16 cm in diameter, silky, white. Petals with slightly wavy edges and a noticeable ridge in the middle. The stamens form a purple “crown” in the center of the flower. The height of the vine is 2-2.5 m.

KRAKOWIAK Scourges up to 3 m high. Bright pink flowers with a diameter of 10-12 cm with a red-pink stripe in the center of the petals are formed on new shoots. The variety has awards.

LAGOON A prince blooming on last year's shoots. Height 2.5-3 m. Flowers 5-6 cm in diameter, semi-double, blue with pale blue stamens. It is considered an undemanding variety.

LEMON DREAM Clematis with vines up to 3 m high, first pruning group. The flowers are double, 10-12 cm in diameter. At first they are greenish, then light lemon, and when fully bloomed they turn white.

LITTLE MERMAID (Little Mermaid) A Japanese variety with an unusual salmon-pink color of flowers with a diameter of 8-12 cm. The buds are tied on the shoots of the previous and current year. The height of the vine is up to 2 m.

MADAME JULIA CORREVON The flowers are 7-10 cm in diameter, wine-red with yellow stamens. They appear on the shoots of the current year, which can grow 2.5-3.5 m.

MAZOWSZE Flowers with a diameter of 15-20 cm, burgundy, velvet. The center with yellow stamens stands out effectively against a dark background. Plant height is 2-3.5 m.

MARIA Sklodowska Curie Magnificent white double flowers with a diameter of 12-15 cm. In cold weather, a greenish tint appears, more intense at the base of the petals. Golden stamens add a special charm. Flowering in June-July on last year's shoots. Plant height is 1.5-2 m. The variety has awards.

MRS. Cholmondeley Second group of pruning. The height of the vine is up to 3.5 m. The diameter of the flowers is 18-23 cm, they are lavender-blue with a lilac tint, sometimes semi-double. The stamens are light brown. With light pruning, it blooms almost without interruption from May to August.

Morning Sky The flowers are 8-10 cm in diameter, light, pink-violet, with a light center and pinkish veins. Third cutting group Height 3 m.

NIGHT VALE (Night Veil) Japanese variety. The flowers are 7-8 cm in diameter, the petals are purple-violet with a light, almost white stripe in the middle at the base. It blooms in June-September on the shoots of the current year. Height 2-2.5 m.

NELLY MOSER The flowers are 14-18 cm in diameter, light pink-lilac with a bright pink stripe in the middle of the petals and red stamens. Second group of pruning. Does not like planting in hot sun. Height 2-3 m.

Paul Farges Small-flowered, profusely blooming, unpretentious and fast-growing. The lashes can grow up to 4-5 m. It blooms on the shoots of the current year. The flowers are white with a cream tint.

PURPUREA PLENA ELEGANCE ( Purpurea Plena Elegans) Terry, in purple tones. The diameter of the flower, according to some sources, is up to 12-15 cm, according to others – only 5-8 cm. Flowering is very abundant. Height 2.2 - 3.5 m, pruning group third.

Rhapsody The flowers (diameter 12-14 cm) are bright sapphire blue with yellow stamens. Flowering is long and abundant, on the shoots of the current year. The height of the vine is 1.5-2 m, so it is suitable for growing in containers.

ROKO-KOLLA Cream-white with a greenish stripe in the middle of the petals, yellow-cream stamens. Flower diameter 15-20 cm, plant height up to 2 m, pruning group third.

ROMANCE (Romantika) The flowers are 9-12 cm in diameter, almost black at first, then dark purple, with light pink stamens. Blooms profusely on the shoots of the current year. Height 2-2.5 m.

SEN-NO-KAZE A fantastic variety of Japanese selection, translated as “A Thousand Winds”. The buds are light green with pink tips, which turn white as they bloom. Double flowers with a diameter of 11-14 cm, bloom on last year's shoots from June. The height of the vine is 1-1.5 m.

STOLWIJK GOLD Clematis blooming on last year's shoots. Its “trick” is its golden-yellow leaves. Violet-blue, bell-shaped, wide-open flowers with a diameter of 5-6 cm contrast effectively with them. The variety is frost-resistant and unpretentious. Tolerates partial shade, but the foliage is brighter in color when there is sufficient light. Height 2-3 m.

TESHIO An original Japanese variety that blooms on last and current year's shoots. The flowers are double, slightly flattened, in a bluish-lilac color scheme. The blooming ones look like little hedgehogs or pin cushions. The height of the vine is 1.5-2 m. Suitable for growing in containers.

HANIA Second group of pruning. The petals are velvety, red with a pink border. The diameter of the flowers is 14-16 cm, in the first wave of flowering they are double. The height of the vine is 2.2-2.8 m.

CHANGE OF HEART Abundantly and long-flowering variety of the second pruning group. The flowers, 10-13 cm in diameter, are initially purplish-red, becoming reddish-pink when fully bloomed. The edges of the petals are light pink, there is a light stripe in the middle, turning white at the base. Suitable for decorating a 2 m high support.

SHIN-SHIGOKU (Shin-shigyoku) Some people call this terry variety marble, and for good reason. Dark purple flowers with a diameter of 10-12 cm with numerous, asymmetrically curved petals, which are silvery on the underside. The contrast is extraordinary! The second pruning group, the height of the vine is 1.5-2 m.

ERNEST MARKHAM Flowers with a diameter of 14-16 cm bloom on the shoots of the current year. They are red-purple and slightly velvety. This is a large liana; catalogs indicate that it can grow to a height of 2.8-4 m.

Jan Pawel II Second group of pruning. The flowers, depending on the weather and growing conditions, are pure white or with a pink stripe expressed in the center. Height 2-2.5 m. Clematis Jan Paul II is named after John Paul II. But in Poland, where the variety was bred, its name is pronounced “Jan Pavel.”

Large selection in the online store of seeds and seedlings:

Clematis varieties do not have a pure red hue, only with an admixture of purple. And pure blue remains a dream while clematis lovers are content with varieties mixed with purple.

Sometimes they ask if there are clematis that smell? It depends on what is considered a scent. A pleasant smell that you can feel when you get close to the flower? There are some. On sunny, windless days their aroma is stronger.
Clematis grape-leaf and pungent smell is quite strong, but, as they say, it’s not for everyone. Not everyone likes him.

Clematis - varieties for the Moscow region and Siberia photo

Various types of clematis have long conquered the hearts of Russian flower growers. This “Western” flower blooms profusely and luxuriantly, but at the same time is highly sensitive to temperature changes and demanding care.

Growing a lush liana and achieving long flowering is not always possible even for experienced gardeners; the main mistake is the wrong choice of clematis variety, which is not suitable for certain climatic conditions. The weather conditions of Russia vary too much throughout its territory, so when planting it is necessary to focus on proven varieties that are resistant to frost and temperature changes and are undemanding to care.

The best varieties of clematis for the Moscow region

When choosing beautiful flowering plants for your suburban area You should pay attention not only to the bright coloring and splendor of flowering, but also to the ability to tolerate the climatic conditions of the Moscow region. In the section you will find suitable varieties of clematis, photos with names, and General characteristics flowering vines.

Ballerina (lat. Balerina)

One of the longest-blooming clematis, the vine blooms from May to September. White clematis, variety Ballerina, is a real find for gardeners who prefer vines with large flowers, up to 15 cm.

White clematis varieties Ballerina are distinguished by large flowers

Flowering occurs on young annual shoots with single but frequent flowers. The height of the vine reaches three meters.

Variety Nadezhda (lat. Nadezhda)

A Soviet variety with light burgundy flowers of large size, reaching 14 cm. The petals have a pointed shape, so the open flowers resemble stars and are clearly visible.

Clematis variety Nadezhda blooms twice per season

The height of the vine reaches 2.5-3 meters. The flowering of the plant begins in May and ends in early June, then in mid-summer the clematis variety Nadezhda blooms again.

Nikolay Rubtsov (lat. Nikolaj Rubtzov)

The variety is distinguished by lilac flowers, on the petals of which the contour is repeated with streaks of the same color. The height of the plant does not exceed 2.5 meters, the flowers are large, up to 17 cm in diameter. Clematis varieties Nikolay Rubtsov bloom from May until the end of summer, continuously replacing one flower with another.

Clematis variety Nikolay Rubtsov

Clematis Ville de Lyon (lat. Ville de Lyon)

One of the brightest clematis, the flowers of which are painted in a rich red color with a fuchsia tint. The petals are ovoid and unevenly colored, giving the flowers an exotic tropical plant look.

Clematis variety Ville de Lyon reaches three meters in height

The height of the vine reaches three meters. It blooms from the end of May and all summer on the shoots of the current year.

Clematis varieties for Siberia

In the harsh climate of Siberia, preference should be given to those varieties of clematis in which flowering occurs on overwintered shoots. This is enough large group varieties, among which you can choose plants in any color scheme. There are also varieties that bloom on the shoots of the current season, suitable for the conditions of northeast Russia. Such clematis, varieties with photos and descriptions are given below in our article.

Variety Anastasia Anisimova (lat. Anastasija Anisimova)

Soviet variety, tested for almost half a century. Pale, heavenly, medium-sized flowers with a diameter of 10-14 cm adorn a low vine, up to 2 meters.

Clematis Anastasia Anisimova has been grown in Russia for over 50 years

Flowering from July to October, abundant and constant. Suitable for landscaping balconies and growing in flowerpots.

Clematis Luther Burbank (lat. Luther Burbank)

An old variety of Soviet selection with large dark purple flowers, ranging in size from 15 to 25 cm. The height of the vine reaches 2.5 meters, flowering begins in July and ends at the end of October.

Clematis variety Luther Burbank is not afraid of fungal diseases

Clematis variety Luther Burbank is very resistant to frost and disease. For the winter, it is recommended to cut off all shoots at the root. One of the most common varieties of clematis in Russia.

Clematis variety Miss Beymen (lat. Miss Bateman)

Representative of the clematis group white with silky petals. The height of the vine is up to 2.5 meters. Flowers appear on last year's shoots in mid-June. This year's growth blooms later, but the flowers do not fall off until frost.

White clematis variety Miss Beymen blooms until frost

The flowers are 10-15 cm in diameter, clearly visible against the dense greenery of the plant. Shoots should not be cut before sheltering for the winter.

Comtesse de Bouchaud (lat. Comtesse de bouchaud)

One of the most popular varieties Pink colour. Small flowers, 10-15 cm in diameter, adorn a vine 2-2.5 meters high. The sepals are slightly wavy at the edges, slightly raised, which makes the flower very graceful.

Clematis Comtes de Boucho is very popular due to its delicate pink flowers.

Flowering from June to August or September. The variety has increased resistance to frost.

Winter-hardy terry varieties clematis

Among the huge number of varieties of clematis, the terry group stands out - their unique decorative qualities set them apart from other flowers and make them the most noticeable plants in the garden. Let's consider the most winter-hardy and unpretentious varieties that are suitable for growing in the harsh climate of the Moscow region and Siberia.

Purpurea Plena Elegans

A variety of French selection, very popular among gardeners over the last century. Double flowers of burgundy color with a diameter of 5-6 cm without stamens and pistil literally shower shoots up to 3.5 meters high from July to September.

Terry clematis - variety Pourpois Plena Elegance

It is unpretentious to the soil, grows quickly and is very winter-hardy. Suitable for container gardening; Before sheltering for the winter, the shoots are cut off.

Variety Avant-Garde (lat. Avant-Garde)

The liana is up to three meters high, blooms with not very large, up to 5 cm, but very beautiful red flowers. The terry center is pink.

Terry clematis variety Avangard for Siberia, photo

The small size of the flowers is compensated by their large number on the shoots. Flowering lasts from June to September-October. The variety is winter-hardy, but pruning is required before sheltering for the winter.

Variety Lemon Dream (lat. Lemon Dream)

A variety completely different from all other clematis. The flowers are large drooping double bells of light yellow color, with a faint bitter aroma.

Terry clematis variety Lemon Dream is suitable for the Moscow region and Siberia

The height of the plant is about 3 meters, the first flowering is in May, then again from July to September. It can be used not only as a liana, but also as a ground cover plant.

Bottom line

Clematis can become a lush flowering decoration for your garden, balcony or terrace. Before planting, you just need to study the varieties of clematis and choose the ones that are most suitable for your region.