Clematis is a perennial vine of the Buttercup family. Different varieties of clematis (taking into account the climatic zone) are a real decoration of the garden.
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Reproduction of clematis
Cuttings are considered the most effective for propagation of vines in the autumn. In autumn, the plant is pruned and lignified cuttings can be prepared for rooting. When using this method, the characteristics of the variety are well preserved, the root system of the mother plant is not injured.
Terms of cuttings
The best time to prepare clematis cuttings is at the end of August and can last throughout September, depending on the climate. In the northern regions, you can start this work early, in early August
Soil preparation
The soil for rooting cuttings is prepared in advance; it must be alkaline, sufficiently loose and breathable. It is imperative to disinfect the soil mixture with a solution of potassium permanganate.
Soil composition:
- equal parts of humus, sand, peat;
- one part of garden land, peat and black soil, 0.5 part of sand. Add 20 g of superphosphate to 5 kg of the mixture
Preparing cuttings
For the preparation of cuttings, bushes 3-4 years old are used. After the autumn pruning of clematis, strong healthy twigs are chosen. For cuttings, use the middle part of the shoot about 10 cm long, with two buds. Dry side shoots are removed. It is better to cut the lower part under the internode at an angle of 45 ° with a sharp knife or pruner, the upper cut is made even.
For better root formation, cuttings should be held in a solution of a root formation stimulator.
Rooting cuttings
Prepared cuttings for rooting are placed in a bowl with soil, deepening 3-4 cm. In order for the root system to grow actively, they maintain t + 19 ° C - + 22 ° C, water and spray.
The root formation process can be carried out in water. To do this, use dishes with a wide neck. Prepared cuttings are placed in a bowl so that the lower internode is in water. Store at room temperature away from light. The roots appear after a month. When their length reaches 5-6 cm, the cuttings are transplanted into the ground.
You can plant the cuttings in individual dishes: use plastic cups, cut plastic bottles, pots. Containers with cuttings must be closed with plastic bags or the top of a cut plastic bottles to maintain humidity and create a microclimate, periodically open for spraying and airing.
For the winter period, containers with cuttings can be placed in the basement or greenhouse, covered with a covering material, spruce branches. It is not recommended to use a film that prevents air exchange for covering.
With the onset of spring, the seedlings are examined and the surviving cuttings are planted in a permanent place along with a lump of earth so as not to damage the roots.
Pros and cons
The advantages of this method of breeding clematis include:
- the mother plant is not injured or weakened;
- the material is used after the autumn pruning of the bush;
- varietal characteristics of vines are preserved.
Minuses:
- cuttings may freeze.
Autumn pruning of clematis is required annually, and the opportunity to use this process to reproduce the most beautiful liana is very attractive for flower growers.
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