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Campsis (Campsis) is a perennial flowering liana, which belongs to the Bignoniaceae family. China and North America are considered the birthplace of culture. The plant is ideal for vertical gardening, while it is undemanding to care and has a high frost resistance, which allows it to be grown in the middle lane. But planting and caring for kampsis in the Moscow region should be carried out taking into account the climate of this region and the requirements of the vine. Only in this case, the perennial will fully develop and delight with long flowering.
Campsis is also called bignoy
Features of growing kampsis in the Moscow region
The plant is characterized by creeping shoots, the length of which can reach 14 m, but in the middle zone does not exceed 8 m. Initially, they are flexible, but lignify as they grow. When growing Kampsis in the Moscow Region, the liana must be insulated for the winter, so this should be taken into account when planting.
It is necessary to remove the shelter at the end of April. When the timing is delayed, the shoots of the plant can undermine, and with early removal, they may freeze.
Suitable varieties
Not all types of kampsis are suitable for growing in the Moscow region, but only rooting and hybrid. For the conditions of the middle lane, varieties should be chosen based on them. They are characterized by increased resistance to frost and temperature extremes.
Suitable varieties for the Moscow region:
- Flamenco. The variety is distinguished by climbing shoots on which sucker roots are evenly located. Their length reaches 8-10 m. The annual growth is 1.0-1.5 m. The leaves are large up to 20 cm. The plates are of a rich green hue, and on the back are light. The flowers of this variety of kampsis reach a length of 9 cm, and their diameter is 5 cm.Their shade is bright orange.
Campsis Flamenco variety blooms at the end of July and continues until October
- Early. This variety, as the name implies, blooms a month earlier than the rest. The first buds on a vine in the Moscow region appear in the second half of June. The shade of flowers is bright red. Their length reaches 10-12 cm, and the diameter when opened is 8 cm.
The length of the shoots in the Kampsis Early variety is 6 m
- Flava. This type of liana in the middle zone grows no more than 8 m. The peculiarity of this variety is the light yellow flowers. Their length is 9-10 cm, and the diameter is 4-5 cm. The variety was obtained in 1842.
Flava won an award in 1969 by the English Horticultural Club
Planting and caring for Kampsis in the Moscow region
Campsis is an unpretentious plant that does not require the increased attention of the gardener. To obtain long-term and abundant flowering in the Moscow region, it is necessary to properly plant and provide minimal care, consisting of watering, fertilizing, pruning and shelter for the winter. Therefore, you need to familiarize yourself with the rules for these agrotechnical measures.
Recommended timing
It is necessary to plant Kampsis in the Moscow region when the soil warms up well and the threat of return frosts passes. The optimal period for this region is considered to be the end of May and the beginning of June.
An earlier procedure may cause the seedling to freeze out. And if the timing is delayed, this will lead to active vegetation of the vines, which will prevent rooting.
Site selection and preparation
It is necessary to prepare a site for planting a kampsis at least 10 days in advance. It is best to do this if possible in the fall. To do this, you need to dig it up and add it to each square. m. 10 kg of humus.
Then you should dig a planting hole with a depth of 70 cm and a width of 60 cm.Place a broken brick 10 cm thick at the bottom.And the rest of the volume should be filled by 2/3 with a nutritious substrate of turf, sand, peat and leafy soil in a ratio of 2: 1: 1 :one. And also add 40 g of superphosphate and 30 g of potassium sulfate and mix everything thoroughly. In this form, the pit must stand for at least 10 days for the soil to settle.
Landing algorithm
The landing procedure in the Moscow region is no different from other regions. Therefore, it must be carried out according to the standard scheme. It is best to purchase seedlings for this 2-3 years old, since they have already grown strong enough and have grown the root system, which will allow them to quickly adapt to a new place.
The procedure for planting Kampsis in the Moscow region:
- Make a slight elevation in the pit.
- Spread out the roots of the seedling and shorten them by 1/4 part.
- Place the seedling on an elevation without deepening the root collar.
- Sprinkle the roots with earth and carefully fill all the voids.
- Compact the soil surface at the base.
- Water abundantly.
The next day after planting, it is necessary to cover the kampsis root circle with straw or peat to keep moisture in the ground.
Watering and feeding schedule
Campsis does not tolerate a lack and excess of moisture. Therefore, watering is recommended only in the absence of rain in the Moscow region for a long time. Moistening is required when the soil dries up to 5 cm in depth. When watering, use water with a temperature of + 20 ° C.
Due to the abundant flowering of the Kampsis liana, fertilizing in the Moscow region should be carried out twice a season. The first time to fertilize is necessary in the spring during the active growth of shoots. During this period, you can use organic matter or nitrogen fertilizers. The second time is during the formation of buds. At this time, phosphorus-potassium mixtures should be used. These components improve the color intensity of flowers and increase frost resistance.
Installation of supports
When planting a kampsis in the Moscow region, you must immediately worry about the support for the vine. The peculiarity of this plant is that in the process of growth, its shoots grow firmly to the structure, and it is unlikely that they can be removed later. Therefore, it is necessary to select a support that can easily withstand the load. And at the same time it can be used as a frame for a shelter.
Weeding and loosening
During the season, it is recommended to remove weeds that grow in the root circle of the kampsis, as they take moisture and nutrients from the soil. It is also important to loosen the soil after each wetting to maintain air access to the plant roots.
Pruning
Liana needs to be pruned periodically to maintain decorativeness. In the conditions of the Moscow region, the plant should be formed in 2-4 shoots. They will perform the main function. And the rest must be cut at the base. In autumn, the lateral processes should be corrected, leaving them no more than 2-3 buds in length.
Throughout the season, it is recommended to mercilessly cut out all young growth at the base of the Kampsis.
Liana blooms on the shoots of the current year
Preparing for winter
In the Moscow region, the kampsis should be sheltered for the winter. It is important to remove young seedlings in late autumn from the support, lay them on the ground and cover them with spruce branches, and then with agrofibre.
Overgrown specimens must be sprinkled with earth at the base, compacting it.And after trimming, wrap the upper part with spandbody directly on the support in several layers.
Pests and diseases
Campsis in the Moscow region shows high resistance to diseases. The plant can only suffer from root rot when moisture stagnates. Therefore, you need to choose the right place and control watering.
Of the pests, only aphids can damage the plant. It feeds on the sap of young shoots and leaves. Therefore, when a pest appears, the liana should be treated with Confidor Extra.
Conclusion
Planting and caring for kampsis in the Moscow region have their own characteristics, due to the climatic conditions of the region. But growing a plant does not present any difficulties, even for gardeners who do not have many years of experience. Therefore, in the rating of climbing crops, Kampsis occupies a leading position, because few plants of this type combine unpretentiousness and long flowering.
