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For vertical gardening, climbing plants are used, so the elegant Clematis Honor is deservedly popular with landscape designers. If you properly care for an elegant vine, then there will be no problems during cultivation. Representatives of the variety easily adapt to cultivation conditions, but do not forget about small whims.
Description of Clematis Honor
The beautiful Clematis Honor is a large-flowered species native to New Zealand. It is a hybrid of Gipsy Queen, therefore it received the best characteristics of a relative. Shrub climbing plant reaches a height of three meters. On the branches of the liana there are large dark green leaves.
It is easy to recognize clematis of the Honor variety by their flowers. With proper care, the huge buds reach 15 cm in diameter. The petals with wavy decorative edges are painted in a rich purple hue, turning into violet. Short fluffy stamens are located around the miniature pistil.
Clematis Honor Pruning Group
In order to maintain the beauty of the weaving plant at home, it is necessary to properly organize the shortening of the shoots. Cultural representatives are divided into three types of branching, each of which needs an individual approach. Pruning branches stimulates the formation of vines, has a positive effect on the development of roots.
The Clematis Honor variety, like the mother plant Gipsy Queen, actively branches, therefore, it belongs to group 3. The culture forms inflorescences only on young shoots of the current year. The lashes are cut almost to ground level, bushes with 4 internodes, 20 to 50 cm long, are left above the surface. The procedure is carried out in the fall, from October to November.
Planting and caring for Clematis Honor
Liana prefers to grow in fertile sandy loam, loamy soil with a low acid and alkaline reaction. Clematis Honor develops well both in bright sun and light partial shade. Areas with a close occurrence of groundwater, not protected from drafts and near the house are contraindicated. The recommended distance from buildings and trees is 30 cm.
Planting a seedling of Honor clematis is carried out in autumn and spring. Dig a hole in advance according to the scheme 60 * 60 * 60 cm, sprinkle it on top with a thick layer of drainage (at least 15 cm) from expanded clay or broken brick. A mixture of:
- compost;
- sand;
- peat.
On the sides of the hole, they dig in supports for lashes, up to 2.5 m high. A hill of loose soil is formed above the nutritious "pillow". A bush is planted so that the neck is 5 cm above the soil level. Gently straighten the lower parts along the ground, bury and mulch. After the procedure, watered with plenty of water.
So that the flowers of Clematis Honor do not differ from the photo, it is necessary to organize competent care. Cultivation consists of irrigation at the right time and regular fertilization. In the first year, the plant lives on supplies from the "pillow", but from the next season it is fed in spring and summer every 2 weeks. Complex mineral preparations and humus alternate.
Lack of moisture negatively affects the appearance of the vine. In the heat, the buds of Honor's clematis become smaller, and the flowering period is shortened. In the heat, it is poured abundantly with settled warm water, trying to get on the foliage. The procedure is carried out after sunset, 3 times a week. 20 liters is enough for young specimens, and at least 40 for mature ones.They provide removal of excess moisture from the hole, regularly loosen the soil, mulch with peat and sawdust.
Weaving plants must be fixed on supports. In landscape design, trellises are used in the form of arches, fans and pyramids. The thickness of the slats should not be more than 1.2 cm in diameter, otherwise it is difficult for the bush to branch. The more greenery there is on Honor Clematis, the harder the culture after the rain. When choosing a material for a structure, preference is given to a strong metal mesh on the pipes.
Preparing for winter
An undemanding vine withstands low temperatures, but does not like cold without snow. When purchasing Clematis Honor for the Moscow region, you must definitely take care of a reliable shelter. In autumn, the plant is abundantly watered and fertilized. Before freezing, the lashes are cut off, the basal neck is treated with Bordeaux liquid.
A bucket of humus is poured around the bush of Honor's clematis, spud up to a height of 15 cm with a mixture of sand and ash. In November, the land is mulched with sawdust and pine needles. The plant is not afraid of low temperatures, but of spring damping. Protective structures are removed after stable warm weather is established.
Reproduction
Large-flowered species do not retain their characteristics when sown. In the description with a photo of the Clematis Honor variety, it is indicated that the hybrid is bred vegetatively. Young specimens up to 6 years old can be propagated by dividing the root. The overgrown liana is carefully dug up, cleaned of the ground and cut with a secateurs. Sprouts with buds on the root collar will take root.
In summer, a young plant is obtained by the removal method. A faded lash with a noticeable upper eye is fixed in pots with soil. Clematis is sprayed and watered with Kornevin solution. As development progresses, fresh soil is poured. By autumn, strong seedlings of Honor's clematis grow from the branches.
During autumn pruning, cuttings can be cut from the sturdy branches. The foliage is removed, the woody part is separated to the first living bud. They are laid in a ditch with peat, covered with earth, and covered with a thick layer of foliage and spruce branches for the winter. In the spring, the site is watered abundantly, mulched with humus and sawdust. In the fall, clematis cuttings are ready for transplantation to an infused growth site.
Diseases and pests
Clematis Honor is a tenacious vine that has strong immunity. If you regularly violate the rules of agricultural technology, then the culture weakens. Plants suffer from fungal diseases:
- fusarium wilting;
- powdery mildew;
- gray rot.
Diseases infect the roots, then destroy the aerial parts. You can notice the manifestations in early spring. To prevent clematis Honor from dying, it is necessary to treat the affected vines with fungicides ("Fundazol", "Azocene"). Fungal rust appears as brown spots on leaves and shoots. Diseased specimens dry out, the branches are deformed. A remedy based on copper chloride and 1% Bordeaux liquid will help to destroy the ailment.
In dry weather, Clematis Honor affects spider mites and scale insects, which feed on the intercellular sap of foliage. Migrating aphids are parasites on greenery and shoots. In the spring, slugs and grape snails are dangerous, and in winter, the roots are gnawed by mice.
Conclusion
Bright Clematis Honor is an original hybrid that will help decorate the area next to the house. The plant is not capricious when growing, so care is understandable even for novice gardeners. Liana is easy to propagate vegetatively at home.
