Content
Clematis is the most popular climbing perennial plant that can decorate any garden. Its distinctive features are its attractive appearance, variety of shapes and colors. If you first consider the description and photo of Cloudburst clematis and other varieties, you can see that all existing species are divided into 3 pruning groups, as a result of which the care process will differ significantly.
Description of Clematis Cloudburst
The hybrid clematis Cloudburst was bred by Polish breeders on the territory of the Szczepan Marchinski nursery. During the flowering period, flowers appear in a light pink-violet hue, the middle is white, and there are streaks of pink.
Flowers can reach a diameter of 10-12 cm; in total, from 4 to 6 diamond-shaped petals can be formed. The petals have pointed wavy edges, they are light pink at the bottom, and there is a dark stripe in the center. The anthers are located in the central part of the flower, as a rule, they have a fairly dark violet-purple hue with a cream-colored stalk.
Flowering is abundant and continues from the second half of August; towards the end of September, flowering is already weaker. Young shoots of clematis variety Cloudburst are green-purple in color, while older shoots become brown. Clematis can grow up to 3 m.
Clematis Cloudburst is shown in the photo:
Growing Conditions for Clematis Cloudburst
The optimal conditions for growing clematis of the Cloudburst variety are considered to be the choice of loose and fertile soil. An excellent solution is clay or loamy soils that have a neutral reaction. Before planting clematis, you need to prepare a hole.
For timely flowering, the bushes must be planted in a sunny place. The size of the pit should be 70x70x70 cm. It is recommended to add the following to the bottom of the pit:
- about 2-3 buckets of compost:
- humus;
- 3 tbsp. l. granulated superphosphate;
- 200 g wood ash.
For acidic soils, add 100 g of dolomite flour.
Planting and caring for large-flowered clematis Cloudburst
Before planting clematis Cloudburst in a permanent place of growth, it is worth considering that it is not recommended to plant the crop in close proximity to the wall of a building. This is due to the fact that in rainy weather water will drip from the roof, causing significant damage to the root system of the plant. That is why it is recommended to make a retreat from the wall of approximately 45-55 cm. If you carry out the planting process as correctly as possible, then maintenance will not be difficult.
Planting should not be too deep, as excessive deepening significantly inhibits the growth of Cloudburst clematis. In some cases, the vines may even die. If light soil is chosen for planting, then in young plants the root collar should be deepened by 10 cm, in old plants by 15 cm.
Watering should be regular. As a rule, each bush should require about 15 liters of water, and the soil should always be moist and always loose. If clematis of the Cloudburst variety is more than 5 years old, then watering should be plentiful so that water penetrates to a depth of 70 cm.
Since the root system of clematis Cloudburst quite often suffers from excessive watering and overheating of the soil, it is recommended to mulch around the plant. Throughout the season, the ground is mulched several times, making a layer of about 5-7 cm. In this case, you can use crushed lawn, humus or sawdust. If necessary, low flowers can be planted around the bush.
Preparing for winter
In October, it is necessary to cut off the entire vine of clematis (cloud burst) Cloudburst, while about 2-3 nodes up to 20 cm high should remain above ground level. After this, the plant must be sprinkled with a small amount of peat or humus. As soon as the work is completed, it is recommended to cover the top of the vine with a wooden box, bottom up, and sprinkle sawdust, peat or dry leaves on top. This layer should be 40 cm. A plastic film is laid on top of it. In order for the plant to have some ventilation, the film is not fixed on the sides.As practice shows, a similar method of shelter is used for clematis blooming on the shoots of the current year.
Undoubtedly, clematis that bloom on last year's shoots also need shelter for the winter. This will require highly developed shoots at a height of 1 to 1.5 m. The liana is carefully removed from the support and laid on the ground; you will first need to prepare the spruce branches. After the vine is laid on the spruce branches, it is covered with spruce branches on top again and covered with a 20 cm layer of dry leaves, then again with spruce branches. This layer of shelter will eventually need to be covered with plastic film. This approach allows you to protect clematis of the Cloudburst variety from dampness, and spruce branches from the penetration of mice.
Reproduction
There are several ways to propagate Cloudburst clematis:
- dividing the root system of an adult bush into several parts is the simplest and most popular option;
- propagation by layering - you can get a fairly good result, but it takes much more time;
- cuttings - this method of propagation must be carried out before the flowering period.
These methods are considered the simplest, which is why they are so popular among gardeners.
Diseases and pests
According to the description and reviews, clematis Cloudburst is susceptible to fungal diseases if the crop is planted in open ground. In the first half of summer, soil fungi infect plants that are 1-2 years old, and the process of wilting can be observed. In such situations, the plants begin to droop sharply, and the leaves and top of the clematis hang down. Infected shoots must be cut down to soil level and burned.
Another rather dangerous disease is powdery mildew, which can affect the entire plant at once. In this case, it is recommended to use chemicals for processing, which can be purchased in specialized stores.
Conclusion
It is important to study the description and photo of Cloudburst clematis before purchasing. This is due to the fact that each species has its own characteristics in cultivation and further care. In addition, existing varieties may differ from each other in pruning group. As a result, the pruning process for each variety will differ depending on the group assigned by the breeders. As practice shows, clematis of the Cloudburst variety will become a worthy decoration of any plot of land, which is why many landscape designers prefer it.
