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Clematis is considered a favorite plant of designers and owners of private houses. A beautiful climbing flower is planted near a gazebo, a fence, near the house, and even covers the entire yard with an arch. The ancient French hybrid Nelly Moser is a worthy representative of the clematis of the Patence group, which has spread throughout the vastness of our homeland.
Description
In France, clematis was bred back in 1897. The liana grows to a height of more than 3.5 m. A distinctive feature of the hybrid is the intensive formation of shoots. On a bush during the season they will grow up to 17 pieces. The gap between the nodes reaches 18 cm. Up to about the 10th node, the leaves on the vine shoot grow in a complex shape in the form of a tee up to 21 cm long. Higher up the stem, simple foliage is formed, a maximum length of 11 cm. The shape of the clematis leaf is oval with a pointed tip. The root is powerful and wide.
Buds appear on the shoots of vines from the past and current season. The shape resembles a pointed elongated egg. The length of the bud reaches 16 cm. The flowers bloom large, with a diameter of up to 18 cm.Under different weather conditions and care, the flower can grow small - up to 14 cm or large - up to 20 cm in diameter. The opened peduncle resembles a star. The flower consists of 6 or 8 petals in the shape of a pointed ellipse. The length of the sepals is on average 10 cm. The inner surface of the petals is purple, the outer side is slightly pale. The petal is divided lengthwise by a pronounced red stripe with a purple tint. The length of the stamens is about 2 cm. The color is closer to white. The anthers are slightly reddish, sometimes purple.
Last year's vine shoots produce buds earlier. The time of the first flowering occurs in June. Young shoots of clematis begin to bloom in July. Occasionally, the formation of individual peduncles is observed before the onset of cold weather. Each vine shoot produces up to 10 buds.
Hybrid clematis is winter-hardy and is rarely affected by fungi. In the middle zone, it is better to plant the vine on the south or east side near the wall of the building. In such conditions, the flower is not afraid of even frost. The hybrid is popular for landscaping. The liana is planted together with climbing roses. You can even grow clematis in a separate container.
Video review of the hybrid form of Nelly Moser:
Landing
A beautifully flowering hybrid vine can only be obtained by following basic planting rules.
Choosing a place and time for landing
When planting several bushes of the Nelly Moser hybrid, it is necessary to maintain a minimum distance of 1 m. The optimal place is considered to be an area where the sun shines in the morning, and shade appears at the peak of the heat at lunchtime.For a warm region, it is optimal to choose the eastern side of the site.
The roots of clematis are wide and grow almost on the surface. They need to create shade, otherwise the root system will suffer from overheating in the sun, which will end in the death of the vine. The selected landing site should not be exposed to strong winds. The shoots of the vine are very fragile. Gusts of wind will simply break them. Lowlands are not the best area for vines. The accumulation of precipitation and melt water will lead to rotting of the roots.
The time for planting clematis is chosen individually depending on the climatic conditions of the region. In the northern regions and central zone - this is the end of April - beginning of May. You can plant a seedling in September. For the southern regions, the optimal time for planting clematis is considered to be early October.
Selection of seedlings
You can choose a strong clematis hybrid seedling based on the following characteristics:
- the developed root system consists of five branches at least 30 cm long;
- roots of equal thickness without growths;
- the stem has at least 2 developed buds.
If the vine seedling is weak, it is not advisable to plant it in open ground. It is better to grow this clematis in a container or greenhouse, and then transplant it outside the next season.
Soil requirements
The hybrid form of the vine loves fertile soil rich in humus. The root develops well in loose soil.If the site is not located on sandy or loamy soil, add sand when planting a clematis seedling.
The young plant is planted in holes 60 cm deep and wide. Part of the hole is filled with a 15 cm thick drainage layer of small stone. A nutrient mixture prepared from the following components is poured on top:
- humus - 2 buckets;
- peat - 2 buckets;
- if the soil is heavy, add sand - 1 bucket;
- ash – 500 g;
- mineral complex fertilizer for flowers – 200 g.
The prepared mixture is used to fill the hole a month before planting the clematis seedling. During this time, the soil will settle and be processed by earthworms.
How to plant
The hybrid seedling is planted so that the root collar is in the ground at a depth of up to 12 cm. Under such conditions, a strong bush will grow, and the roots will be protected to the maximum from frost and excess moisture. The process of planting a clematis seedling consists of the following steps:
- from the prepared hole, select part of the filled fertile mixture, trying on the size of the roots of the vine seedling;
- a mound is formed from the earth in the center of the bottom of the hole;
- a clematis seedling is lowered into a hole along with a lump of earth, and if the plant was sold with bare roots, then they are spread over the mound;
- water the hole generously with water at room temperature;
- Nelly Moser clematis root is sprinkled with a thin layer of sand, and on top with a fertile mixture.
When planting a vine seedling in the center of the hole, it is advisable to install a peg to secure the plant. The plant covered with soil is watered again, and the soil in the hole is mulched with peat.
Care
The French hybrid requires standard care, including regular watering, fertilizing, pruning, and mulching the soil.
Top dressing
The initial starting feeding of the Nelly Moser hybrid is done with organic matter. An infusion is made from chicken droppings or mullein. Dilute 1 liter of liquid into a bucket of water and pour it under the root. The next fertilizer for clematis is mineral. With the beginning of the formation of buds, 60 g of potassium and phosphorus fertilizer are added. The last third feeding of the vine is applied at the end of flowering. Use the same proportions of potassium and phosphorus fertilizer.
Loosening and mulching
After each watering, the soil under the clematis bush is loosened to a shallow depth so as not to damage the roots. The soil around the vine stem is covered with peat or sawdust mulch to prevent moisture evaporation and protect the roots from overheating in the sun.
Watering
If there is no drought, clematis is watered once a week. The hybrid does not need a large volume of water, since the roots grow from above. It is better to water the bush in the morning. During the day, the moisture will be absorbed, and the soil can be mulched in the evening.
Trimming
The Nelly Moser hybrid belongs to the second group of clematis pruning. For the winter, shoots are removed only up to half the height of the bush. Liana pruning is carried out in two stages:
- at the end of the first wave of flowering, the faded part of last year’s shoots is cut off from the clematis bush;
- after the second flowering from the Nellie Moser hybrid bush, young faded areas of shoots are cut off.
The second pruning of hybrid clematis can be done in three ways:
- The growing point is removed. Pruning the bush promotes early flowering for the next season.
- Trim the shoot to the first full leaf. The method allows you to achieve uniform flowering of the bush.
- Cut off the entire shoot. This action is resorted to when necessary to thin out a clematis bush.
After pruning the bush at the first stage, new shoots of the vine grow in about 1.5 months and form new flower buds.
Shelter for the winter
Clematis hybrid form Nelly Moser is prepared for wintering when the soil freezes to a depth of 5 cm. The root system of the vine is covered with peat, forming a mound. Clematis lashes are rolled into a ring, bent to the ground, and covered with pine branches or agrofibre.
Disease and pest control
The Nelly Moser hybrid is susceptible to wilt fungus, which causes the bush to wilt. The infected plant is only removed, and the ground is disinfected with copper sulfate or copper oxychloride.
When gray rot appears, hybrid clematis is saved by spraying and watering with a solution of the drug Fundazol. The fight against rust is carried out by treating clematis with a 2% solution of Bordeaux mixture.
Against powdery mildew, the Nelly Moser hybrid is sprayed with a soda solution or 30 g of copper sulfate and 300 g of laundry soap are dissolved in a bucket of water.
Among the pests of clematis Nellie Moser, mites and aphids cause harm. The means of control are insecticides.
Reproduction
If a Nelly Moser hybrid bush is already growing on the site, it can be propagated in three ways:
- Dividing the bush. The liana is dug out of the ground at the age of 6 years. Using a knife blade, divide the root of the bush so that each seedling has buds on the root collar.
- From last year's woody shoots. At the point where the node is formed, the old shoot of the vine is pinned into a container with nutrient soil. First, the pot is buried in the ground. When the hybrid clematis shoot begins to grow, soil is periodically added as a mound. Already in the fall, a new vine seedling is transplanted to another place.
- From autumn cuttings. In October, foliage is removed from the vine bush until it reaches a strong bud.The shoot can be rolled up or laid flat in a prepared groove with peat. The cuttings are covered with fallen leaves from trees or hay. In spring, water abundantly. By autumn, a full-fledged clematis seedling will grow from the cuttings.
The second and third methods are considered the most gentle propagation of a hybrid vine. If division of the bush is unsuccessful, clematis may die.
Application in landscape design
The easiest way to decorate your yard is to plant the hybrid Nellie Moser vine near the lilac or viburnum. Clematis combines beautifully with coniferous trees. The liana is planted to weave a gazebo, a pillar, a house wall, or a yard fence. An old dried tree can serve as a support for the bush. The creation of an alpine slide is considered an art of craftsmanship. Clematis is allowed to weave among stones and other flowers.
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Conclusion
A hybrid of French origin, Nelly Moser, has long adapted to the conditions of our climate. Even a beginner can grow clematis, you just need to make an effort and have the desire.
