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