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Among varietal vines, the species with the original structure or color of flowers attract the most attention from gardeners. Clematis Venosa Violacea not only meets these parameters, but also belongs to the low-demanding healthy varieties. This representative of the buttercup family serves not only for vertical gardening, but also feels great as a ground cover plant.
Description of Clematis Venosa Violacea
This beautiful variety was created by French breeders in 1883. It is not known exactly which varieties Lemoine and Son chose, but according to some assumptions, the parent species were purple clematis (Clematis vitalba) and flowery clematis (Clematis florida). Therefore, the flowers turned out to be very beautiful, interesting in their combination of a white background and purple veins. The originator of the variety is Lemoineet Fils, France. In the photo, clematis Venosa Violacea:
This variety belongs to the Viticella group of clematis, in which Clematis viticella or purple is used for breeding. Venosa Violacea is a climbing vine that can easily be supported on vertical natural or artificial supports.Therefore, gardeners plant clematis not only near arches or arbors, but also near shrubs or tapeworm trees. The plant decorates them perfectly. In addition, it is often grown on balconies or terraces in large containers. An excellent combination with plants with light foliage.
The length of the vine reaches 2-4 m. The length of the internodes on the shoots is from 12 to 20 cm. The leaves are imparipinnate and hold the supports well with their petioles.
The flowers are single, bicolor, with purple veins contrasting against a white background. The petals are simple, there are 4-6 pieces in one flower, the shape of each resembles an ellipse with a pointed tip. Dark purple anthers are held on by creamy green threads. The diameter of one flower varies from 6 cm to 14 cm.
It has several names - “Violet Stargazer”, viticella “Venosa Violacea”, “Violet Star Gazer” (US), viticella “Violacea”.
Clematis Venosa Violacea pruning group
Clematis are divided into pruning groups. Venosa Violacea belongs to the easiest group for gardeners to grow clematis. These varieties bloom longer (up to 3 months) and later than others. After all, buds begin to form on the shoots of the current year, so flowering is delayed. This characteristic affects the order in which clematis is pruned. For group 3, you need to completely cut out all the shoots, leaving stumps 1-2 buds high (about 15 cm). Varieties of pruning group 3 not only grow quickly, but also overgrow very quickly. If you neglect the pruning rules, you can end up with a non-decorative tangled bush with a large number of shoots. Flowering in this case is significantly reduced.It is easiest to prune clematis Venosa Violacea in the fall to make it easier to prepare for winter and cover the plant.
Planting and caring for clematis Venosa Violacea
Both activities should be carried out in accordance with the description of the clematis variety Venosa Violacea. It is not a new product, so each point has been tested by gardeners in practice and experience.
Planting can be done in spring or autumn.
The variety will bloom well and develop only in a suitable place. Venosa Violacea loves the sun, the absence of gusts of wind and stagnant moisture. The vine will like a place on the south, southeast or southwest side of the site.
If the groundwater lies high enough, then you should form a mound for planting clematis or select it from the natural landscape.
Autumn planting can only be allowed in warm areas. Where the climate is cool, clematis should be planted only in spring.
The landing algorithm is identical, the only difference is at the last stage:
- Prepare a cube-shaped hole with sides 60 cm.
- The first layer is drainage made of verticulite, crushed stone or small stone.
- The next layer is prepared from a mixture of fertile soil, humus, sand, sol and superphosphate. Acceptable acidity ranges from slightly alkaline to slightly acidic.
- The seedling is placed on the soil, covered, and lightly compacted.
- The root collar can be left at ground level or buried no more than 5 cm.
- Immediately water, mulch the clematis and shade for several days.
When planting in autumn, the plant is immediately covered. The distance between two Venosa Violacea vines should be at least 70 cm.
Caring for the variety depends on the period of the year.
In spring, clematis is watered abundantly at least once a week.The conditions that must be met are that water should not get on the leaves, the soil should remain moist without drying out. As soon as the first shoots appear, apply the first fertilizing with a complex mineral composition. The dose is calculated according to the instructions, as is the time for the repeated procedure. It is important not to forget to mulch the root zone with a layer of 3-5 cm. Water clematis with lime milk at the end of spring, but if desired.
In summer, planting clematis from pots is allowed. The best time is August. Such seedlings are planted with a depth of 7 cm below ground level. Continue to regularly water and feed clematis.
Preparing for winter
Clematis varieties of the third pruning group tolerate winter well. Venosa Violacea winters well at -34 °C, so in the southern regions gardeners do not cover the plants. If you want to play it safe, then after pruning you can pour dry peat (a bucket) into the center of the tillering and leave it until spring. Clematis is pruned in October to a height of 20-30 cm. Peat and spruce branches are used for shelter. In spring, the cover must be removed, but gradually. This will protect the vine from sunburn.
Reproduction
The most popular and accessible methods of propagation of the Venosa Violacea variety are vegetative:
- dividing the bush;
- rooting of cuttings;
- cuttings
Division is best done in the fall, in September. After flowering, clematis will tolerate the propagation operation well. The cuttings chosen are green; it is important not to take the apical part of the shoot; propagation by vodka is a favorite method of novice gardeners. It is very easy to perform and gives almost 100% results. At the same time, all the characteristics of the variety are completely preserved.A little more about cuttings:
Diseases and pests
Clematis variety Venosa Violacea is susceptible to fungal diseases. Of these, you should be most wary of fusarium, powdery mildew, brown spot, and wilt. The reason for the spread of problems is high humidity. In order not to fight the disease, gardeners need to pay enough attention to prevention. You can treat clematis with special preparations – fungicides, for example “Fundazol”. Gardeners also use treatments and root watering with a solution of this product for preventive purposes. Insecticides are used against pests. The most common ones are spider mites, nematodes, snails or slugs. For prevention against such pests, folk formulations are good.
Conclusion
Clematis Venosa Violacea is a very comfortable variety for gardeners. By performing a minimum list of agrotechnical measures, you can achieve an amazingly decorative appearance of the plant. Low demands on growing conditions, lush flowering and disease resistance are the main advantages of clematis.
