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Among clematis, late-flowering varieties are valued, which decorate the garden for a long time. "Princess Diana" is a strong and very beautiful flower.
This is the most famous representative of the Texas group for gardeners. To grow on the site "Princess Diana", be sure to familiarize yourself with the nuances of planting and caring for clematis.
Description
Clematis of the "Princess Diana" variety was bred in 1984 by British breeders, as you can easily guess from the name of the plant. Differs in ease of care, unpretentiousness, long flowering and extraordinary beauty.
Flowers are the pride of clematis.
For their sake, gardeners are constantly growing new items to enrich the site with unexpected colors. "Princess Diana" has bright pink flowers with yellow stamens of different shades, from cream to bright rich yellow. The diameter of one liana flower is 5-7 cm, the shape is funnel-shaped in the form of tulips directed upwards. Each flower has 4 pointed petals. The flowers look original and unusual, so gardeners are happy to use the "Princess Diana" variety for decorating gazebos, terraces, fences, pergolas.
In addition, clematis flowers exude a light delicate aroma that very gently saturates the air.
A very interesting feature of the clematis variety - in the autumn and winter period, it is decorated with decorative seedlings.
Liana "Princess Diana" keeps well on supports and grows well.
The height of the bush is 1.0 m - 1.5 m. The plant is compact and versatile. It is completely undemanding to the composition of the soil. Often grown in containers.
The duration of flowering is from June to September, all summer in the plots there is a riot of color of the original luxurious clematis flowers.
"Princess Diana" prefers a place protected from the wind for planting, with good lighting and moisture permeability. For "Princess Diana" you need to provide enough sunshine - at least 6 hours a day.
Variety of liana "Princess" belongs to perennial plants. Therefore, in addition to the usual care measures, it is necessary to maintain the regularity of pruning and cover the bushes for the winter. After competent pruning of vines, the number of shoots increases annually.
Gardeners like clematis of this variety for the convenience of pruning.
Landing
For any plant, planting is a very important event. Liana "Princess Diana" is no exception. The intensity and duration of the flowering of the variety depends on the conditions in which clematis is placed.
Choosing a place and time for boarding
It is best to plant clematis of the "Princess Diana" variety in the place that suits this variety best. Liana needs a sunny place where there are no gusts of wind and stagnant moisture. The "Princess Diana" variety is very fond of the southern, southwestern and southeastern sides of the site. Especially if the sun illuminates the area for at least 6 hours a day. At noon, the flower should be in partial shade so that the leaves do not get burned.
It is advisable to plant a variety of clematis on a small mound, natural or self-formed. This will protect the roots of the vine from the effects of groundwater.
Clematis "Princess Diana" is planted in warm regions in autumn (October), spring planting is suitable for areas with cool climates.The landing algorithm is identical in both cases, but there are some differences:
Autumn | Spring |
At the time of planting the vines, fill the hole to ground level | Fill the hole to the top gradually, over several days |
Mulch the landing site and cover | Shade the root system of the creeper by planting ground cover without further loosening |
Selection of seedlings
There are two options for buying clematis seedlings.
- Cuttings with dormant buds. They are sold in bags with peat or polyethylene with an earthen ball. These semi-finished seedlings are stored in the refrigerator on the bottom shelf. After the stalk of the "Diana" creeper starts to grow, the clematis is transplanted into a container and left in a cool, lighted place (for example, a windowsill). The capacity is chosen such that it can then be easily cut when transplanting clematis into the ground.
- Sapling with shoots and leaves. Caution is needed here. You can safely buy such material if 1-2 weeks are left before disembarkation. It must also be stored in a cool place. It is better not to take such clematis seedlings if transportation is planned. Liana "Princess Diana" quickly stretches, breaks during transportation.
Soil requirements
The soil for the vine needs fertile, with good drainage. The structure is loamy and slightly alkaline. Of course, it is not easy to find ideal conditions, but it is quite possible to correct the existing ones. To improve the nutritional value of the soil, you need to add superphosphate (150 g), dolomite flour (400 g), 2 buckets of a mixture of humus, compost and garden soil.
How is landing
General requirements for planting clematis "Princess Diana":
- Dig a hole 60 x 60 x 70 cm. There should not be a fence in the form of a fence or a wall nearby. The minimum distance from the vine to the fence is at least 30 cm.
- Lay a drainage layer 20 cm thick (crushed stone, broken brick).
- Fill with a layer of soil (10 cm).
- Cover up fertile soil.
Be sure to prepare a support for the Princess Diana liana with a height of at least 1.5-2 m.
At first, the flower needs shading so that the root system can take root.
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Care
To grow a beautiful clematis "Princess Diana" you will need not too difficult care. The plant needs to provide a classic set of activities so that it delights the gardener with its flowering.
Top dressing
In the first year, do not abuse Clematis “Princess” dressings. The plant is still weak, an overdose of nutrients will lead to root rot. From the second year, the following scheme has been followed for "Princess Diana":
- spring - nitrogen fertilizers and watering with milk of lime;
- budding phase - potash compounds;
- after flowering - phosphorus;
- after summer pruning - complex complete mineral fertilizer.
During the rainy season, it is necessary to sprinkle the trunk of the vine near the ground with ash.
Loosening and mulching
Mulching for Princess Diana partially replaces the plant's need for watering and loosening. As a mulching material, it is good to take humus or rotted manure and sprinkle it on top with a layer of peat. After watering and rain, moisture is better retained in the soil, and humus will provide additional nutrition to the vine. Also, mulching clematis contributes to the structuring of the soil due to the reproduction of worms in it. In winter, mulch serves as a shelter for the root system of the vine from freezing.
When there is no mulching, then the gardener will have to loosen the near-stem zone of the vines every other day and weed weeds.
Watering
"Princess Diana", like all clematis, loves moisture. With insufficient watering, the flowers become smaller, the leaves wither and fall off. The frequency of watering clematis varies depending on weather conditions and the age of the flower. Young vines are watered once a week.In dry and sunny weather, it is necessary to increase the frequency to once every 5 days.
The need for the "Princess" creeper for irrigation is determined by the condition of the soil at a depth of 20 cm. Dry land is an indicator for abundant irrigation of clematis. In order for the moisture to penetrate deeper, it is recommended to dig flower pots around the clematis, which are filled with water when watering. This technique improves the quality of watering, from which clematis blooms longer and more abundantly. After watering, the soil is loosened if there is no layer of mulch.
Pruning
"Princess" belongs to the third group of pruning. This is a handy group for gardeners. Shoots are pruned several times during the growing season. In the fall, everything is cut off almost to ground level, leaving 10-15 cm. In the spring, there are more shoots, and the "Princess Diana" bush is more magnificent. If you leave strong shoots uncircumcised, the lignified vines will bloom 20 days earlier than the cut ones.
Shelter for the winter
Preparations for the shelter of clematis begin as soon as the night frosts begin. First, they spud the base of the bush with a layer of 10-15 cm. Garden soil, humus or compost will do. Then be sure to spray the ground around the bush with a solution of any fungicide and sprinkle it with wood ash. Metal buckets are not used for shelter.
Disease and pest control
Clematis of this variety is resistant to powdery mildew, but is unable to resist wilting.
The onset of the disease occurs in the root system, therefore, adherence to the watering schedule is an important condition for prevention. It is recommended to remove the affected areas in May, this must be done together with a part of the soil. If the disease is poorly expressed, then it is necessary to carry out root watering "Fundazol". Preventive treatment of vines against lesions with powdery mildew and gray rot is done by "Azocene".
Spraying with copper oxychloride or Bordeaux liquid helps prevent the appearance of rust on clematis.
The end of summer is the time of the possible defeat of clematis by ascoticosis, necrosis and cylindrosporiasis. Treatment of liana is mandatory, in this case, a solution of copper sulfate is used.
Among pests for clematis "Princess Diana" nematodes are dangerous. They damage the root system of the vine and lead to the death of the flower. To prevent the appearance of nematodes, you need to properly prepare the soil when planting and not disrupt the watering schedule.
Reproduction
There are several ways in which a luxurious variety can be propagated:
- By dividing the bush. The root system of the bush is divided with a knife or secateurs. After planting, the shoots are cut to two buds.
- Rooting cuttings. The most simple and reliable. Term - early spring, when the plant is tied to the supports. A high-quality vine shoot fits into a groove 7 cm deep and nestles to the ground. It is not immediately sprinkled, you need to wait until the shoots grow to a length of 10 cm. The top of the creeper is left without soil. During the growth period, new shoots are pinched. Young lianas are separated from the mother bush next spring.
- By cuttings. The best time is the budding phase, which occurs in late May or early June. One internode and two well-developed buds are left on the clematis cuttings. The length of the stem under the knot is 4 cm, above it - 2 cm. The material is rooted in plastic cups or immediately in the ground, having prepared a nutrient mixture. Greenhouse conditions must be provided for the Princess Diana liana.
Application in landscape design
Clematis varieties "Princess Diana" are used on the site for decorating gazebos, terraces, pergolas. But besides, as for beauty, liana is also used for practical purposes. It perfectly disguises an unsightly wall or part of a farm building, an old fence or an unfinished fence. A very interesting solution is to use the vine as a ground cover plant.
If this is not done, then the flower will disrupt the drainage system or prevent sunlight from entering the room.
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Conclusion
"Princess Diana" is a clematis variety that is suitable for growing even for novice gardeners. If you follow the care points regularly, then during the summer it will delight with its flowering. With the help of vines, you can create an unusual composition, add coziness to a gazebo, or decorate an unsightly place.
