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Many novice flower growers, having seen the lush flowering of the king of lianas - clematis, are already convinced in advance that such beauties will not survive in their harsh and unpredictable climate. Meanwhile, there are many varieties and hybrids of clematis, the care of which in summer differs little from most garden perennials, and at the same time they do not require special shelter for the winter. Clematis Mazovshe belongs to such a group, although its luxurious flowering gives him the right to be treated in a special way.
Description of clematis Mazovshe
Clematis Mazowsze is a fairly new variety, bred in Poland by the famous breeder Stefan Marczynski in 2006 and named after one of the regions in central Poland - Mazovia. In the same year, this variety received a silver medal at an exhibition in Warsaw called "Green is life". The award is well-deserved, because, judging by the photos, descriptions and reviews on the flower lovers forums, Clematis Mazovshe is a welcome guest on any personal plot.
One of the parents of Mazovsha is the William Kennett variety.
Plants of this clematis have good vigor and their shoots can grow up to 3.5 m in height. The Mazovshe variety belongs to large-flowered clematis for a reason. Flowers with velvet petals of a deep rich burgundy hue can reach 15-20 cm in diameter. 6 wide petals are folded very elegantly and at the beginning of flowering form a capacious bowl with deep cutouts. In length, the petals reach 6-6.5 cm, in width - 4.5 cm. At the ends, they are effectively narrowed. In the center of the flower, gently yellow pistils and creamy pinkish coffee-colored dust particles form a kind of fluffy spherical pompom. With age, the shade of the upper petals of Mazovshe clematis may fade slightly and become pale burgundy, and the flowers themselves become flatter, as can be clearly seen in the photo.
Below, on the petals of flowers, a wide white stripe is visible, turning into a pale pink color along the edges.
Despite the fact that the flowers sit on long pedicels, they do not bend down, but all, as one, are directed upwards. The flowering is plentiful; under good conditions, sometimes green leaves can not be seen at all behind the flowers. But do not expect it in the first years after planting. Clematis must first root well and develop a sufficient number of shoots, which is aided by strong annual pruning.
Plants of the Mazovshe variety bloom quite late, in the last days of June. But they are able to delight with their flowering until mid-September.
In addition, Clematis Mazovshe refers to a rather unpretentious plant. It can withstand a wide variety of light growth conditions, except perhaps deep shade and the north side of the site.
It is also a fairly frost-resistant variety, it can be safely planted in climatic zones from 4 to 9. The advantages of this clematis include its resistance to various diseases.
Clematis trimming group Mazovshe
Plants of the Mazovshe variety belong to the most stable and easy-to-care pruning group - the third. For them, an annual strong pruning is provided in the fall, at the end of the growing season. They are cut at a level of 15-20 cm from the ground, leaving literally two or three buds on the bushes.Thus, the above-ground part of the plant is easy to cover for the winter, and the roots that are underground are able to withstand significant frosts, up to -35-40 ° C.
A feature of clematis of the third pruning group is their bud tying only on young shoots of the current year. Naturally, they are almost always characterized by strong growth vigor. Therefore, such a strong pruning is not able to harm them. On the contrary, it will contribute to the better development and flowering of clematis. Therefore, even when planting in warm regions where frost is not so terrible for clematis, one should not leave their shoots without pruning. This can lead to weakening of their growth and cessation of flowering. Only for earlier flowering with adult bushes is it allowed to carry out experiments and leave 1-2 shoots for the winter, about 1-2 m long.
Planting and caring for clematis Mazovshe
It is advisable to plant this variety of clematis in spring or autumn. In summer, only container-grown plants are allowed, and for this you need to wait for cool rainy weather.
If the plants already have buds or, especially, young shoots, then they can be planted only when the threat of recurrent frosts has passed in the region. If the seedlings were purchased earlier, then it is advisable to store them in a cool place, at a temperature of about + 5 ° C. When shoots appear before planting, it is necessary to provide good lighting so that the shoots do not stretch out and do not weaken from the lack of light.
Clematis are capable of growing and blooming in one place for 10-15 years, so the place for them must be chosen carefully. Moisture should not stagnate in it, it should be ventilated, but at the same time protected from strong winds.
The distance to the fence, wall or neighboring plants should be at least 60-70 cm. A rather large hole is dug, at least 50x50x50 cm, so that drainage and a sufficient amount of fertile land can fit in it.
The planting mixture is prepared from high-moor (with a neutral reaction) peat, humus (or compost) and a small amount of sand with wood ash.
Clematis do not like overheating and excessive drying of the root zone very much. Therefore, after planting, the seedlings must be well shed and covered with a layer of mulching organic material: rotted sawdust, straw, bark, compost. The neighborhood of small-sized annual flowers, especially marigolds and calendula, will be good. They will be able to scare off a variety of parasites that can annoy clematis.
Care consists in regular and abundant watering, as well as feeding. You need to feed at least 2 times a season, using organic or complex mineral fertilizers. But it is also important not to fill the clematis. If the weather is rainy and humid, then there is no need for watering at all.
Young plants must be tied up to supports at first. In the future, the leaves themselves will be able to cling to any lattice, and form a whole green flowering wall. These flowering vines are most often used to decorate gazebos, flowering hedges, arches, pyramids and columns.
Reproduction
Clematis Mazovshe can be propagated in one of the following vegetative ways:
- The easiest way is to simply split the bush. True, for this you need to wait for its good growth, so you should not do this before the plant is 4-5 years old.
- Clematis is propagated by cuttings before flowering, also using fairly mature bushes. Cuttings with two buds are usually cut from the middle shoot. They take root in a light and moist peat mixture under the cover of a film.
- Layers are another simple breeding method, in which the selected shoots are placed in grooves up to 10 cm deep, leaving only the very end sticking out from the outside. It is best to separate the rooted plants next year.
Diseases and pests
Although Clematis Mazovshe is comparatively resistant to disease, in high humidity it can suffer from verticillary wilting. In this case, all affected parts of the plant (dried and withered) must be cut off and burned. Then they are treated with foundation.
Of the pests, spider mites, various types of aphids, slugs, as well as underground inhabitants - mice, bears can be dangerous for him. It is necessary to fight against them with the help of insecticides or special traps.
Conclusion
Clematis Mazovshe will not be able to leave anyone indifferent during its flowering period. Meanwhile, landing and caring for him will not cause any particular difficulties.
Reviews about Clematis Mazovsha
Reviews of the large-flowered clematis Mazovsha are extremely positive and convey all its charm and attractiveness.
