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Clematis Stasik belongs to the large-flowered varieties of clematis. Its main purpose is decorative. Mostly plants of this type are used for braiding various surfaces or structures. Clematis is considered one of the most unpretentious plants that can be grown in central Russia. Next, the description of clematis Stasik will be considered and his photos are given.
Description of the variety of clematis Stasik
Clematis hybrid Stasik is a classic shrub vine with climbing stems about 4 m long. Like most shrub vines, Stasik clings to obstacles and supports using leaf stalks.
The plant is capable of braiding obstacles up to 2 m in height. Vine stems are thin and very strong. They are brown. The leaves are simple, which is common in the Buttercup family. Occasionally there are trifoliates, but this is most likely the result of accidents, depending on environmental conditions, rather than some hereditary trait.
The flowers of the plant are quite large, their diameter is from 10 to 12 cm, which immediately catches the eye, given the very thin stems. The flowers open very wide, with the sepals partially overlapping each other, which further enhances their showiness and impression. It seems that almost the entire surface of the climbing shrub is covered with flowers.
The shape of the flowers is star-shaped, they have six sepals. Sepals are oval-elongated, slightly pointed at the ends. The sepals are velvety to the touch.
The color of the flowers is cherry at the beginning, later it becomes lighter, turning into a violet-red. On the underside of the flower, clear white stripes are visible in the center.
The anthers of clematis flowers are dark, with a purple tint.
Flowering time is early July.
There are several classifications of clematis. According to the standard biological classification, Stasik belongs to the Buttercup family. In addition, there are other classification methods in the gardening environment based on how these flowers are grown. According to this "intraspecific" classification, the Stasik variety belongs to late-flowering large-flowered varieties or to the flowers of the Zhakman group.
The author of the variety is Maria Sharonova, a famous botanist and florist. The variety was bred in 1972 by cross-crossing Ernest Mahram with other large-flowered varieties. The name comes from the name "Stanislav", that was the name of M. Sharonova's grandson.
Clematis trimming group Stasik
All varieties and types of clematis, depending on the peculiarities of the formation of generative buds of shoots of this or the previous seasons, are also classified according to pruning groups.
Clematis Stasik belongs to the third group of pruning, which is conventionally considered "strong". It includes the most densely branching clematis, as well as those in which flowering occurs quite late. This type involves pruning shoots above the second or third pair of buds, which approximately corresponds to a height of 0.2-0.5 m above the soil level.
Such pruning is used for almost all types of clematis that bloom in summer (which include Stasik). The main purpose of such pruning is to limit their growth.
In addition, all dead shoots are cut off in the immediate vicinity of the plant root, as well as shoots at a height of 5-10 cm.
Optimal growing conditions
Clematis Stasik needs moderate lighting. Although it is a light-loving plant, there should not be too much sun in its life. In temperate and northern latitudes, it is recommended to plant it on the sunny side, but in the southern regions, partial shade is best suited for it.
The plant does not like drafts and open spaces. Moreover, this factor plays a much more important role in winter than in summer. The snow blown off by the wind from the plant is able to bare the generative buds, they can freeze out, and the clematis will not bloom next year.
Soil for clematis Stasik should be nutritious and relatively light, with good aeration. The use of heavy clay or loam is highly undesirable. The acidity of the soil is from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline (pH from 6 to 8).
The plant does not like excess moisture, so you should not plant it in lowlands. In addition, it is desirable that the groundwater level at the clematis planting site is not higher than 1.2 m. If it is problematic to find such a site, you should take care of draining the clematis planting site.
If it is necessary to "cover" some rather large area with a carpet of lianas, it is best to plant the plants in a straight line with a distance of at least 70 cm from each other. In this case, it is necessary to arrange the vines on the support so that all the leaves are more or less evenly illuminated.
When "covering" the walls of buildings, plants should be planted no closer than 60-70 cm from them. In this case, the support can be located directly on the wall.
Clematis is a frost-resistant plant. According to the scripture of the variety, it can tolerate wintering in frost-hardiness zones from 9th to 4th (that is, from -7 ° C to -35 ° C). Such a wide range of temperatures is most likely due to a different approach to preparing a plant for winter. Be that as it may, the plant can be grown even in some northern regions of the middle lane.
Planting and caring for clematis Stasik
Stasik is planted in the off-season - in spring or autumn.
Spring planting occurs in late March or early April. In this case, the buds should not bloom. In addition, clematis flowering is not recommended in the year of transplantation. In order to prevent it, the buds that form are cut off from the plant.
Autumn planting is done at the end of August or September. It must be done before the first serious cold snaps, so that the seedlings have time to take root, and in the spring the development of the root system begins. If rooting does not occur, then the gardener will lose a whole year, and flowering can occur only 1.5 years after planting. Therefore, it is recommended not to delay planting in the fall.
Selection and preparation of the landing site
The preparation of the planting site consists in the preliminary application of fertilizers. It is carried out 2-3 months before disembarkation. In the case of spring planting, fertilizer is applied before winter. Humus should be used as fertilizer. No additional preparation is required.
Seedling preparation
For planting, it is recommended to use one- or two-year-old seedlings. Seedlings should first be carefully examined and rejected according to the following parameters:
- they must have at least three roots from 10 cm in length;
- on seedlings, the presence of at least 2 strong stems is necessary;
- on each stem - at least two unblown buds (in spring) or three developed buds (in autumn).
For seedlings, the roots are dried before planting, and then they are placed in a bucket of warm water for 6-8 hours. A few ml of rooting agents (Kornevin, Epin, etc.) are added to the water.In the case of small seedlings, growth stimulants can be added. Immediately before planting, the root system should be treated with a 0.2% solution of potassium permanganate.
Landing rules
Under the clematis, a hole is dug in the form of a cube with an edge of 60 cm.If there are several plants, then a trench of the required length with a section of 60x60 cm is pulled out.A drainage (brick, pebble, crushed stone, expanded clay, etc.) with a height of no more than 15 is laid at the bottom of the hole or trench. cm.
Next, the pit is half filled with soil mixture.
If the soil is loam, then this mixture consists of the following parts, taken in equal proportions:
- loamy soil;
- sand;
- humus.
If the soil is sandy loam, then the composition will be as follows:
- the soil;
- peat;
- humus;
- sand.
The components are taken in equal proportions.
The soil is preliminarily mineralized with 1 liter of wood ash and 100 g of slaked lime per plant.
Further, a mound is made in the center, on which a seedling is placed, the roots of which are straightened. The height of the mound should be such that it does not reach the top layer of the soil 5-10 cm for small seedlings and 10-15 cm for large ones.
After that, the pit is filled up, the soil is leveled and lightly tamped. A support is immediately installed next to the plant.
Watering and feeding
The first watering is done immediately after planting. Further watering is done every 2-3 days in hot weather and every 3-5 days in cool. Watering clematis should be done carefully, pouring water under the root. Watering rates depend on the composition of the soil; after watering, the soil should be slightly damp. Important! Watering is best done in the evening.
Clematis Stasik is fed 4 times per season. At the same time, organic and mineral fertilizers alternate. The first feeding is done in early spring. The second - during the formation of buds. The third - immediately after flowering. The fourth is in early or mid-September.
Mulching and loosening
So that the roots of the plant do not overheat, as well as for weed control, it is necessary immediately after planting (or in early spring for an adult plant) to mulch the soil within a radius of 30-50 cm around it.
Straw, bark, sawdust or cut grass are used as mulch. On poor soils, peat mulching is recommended.
Pruning
Stasik belongs to the third group of pruning, so it must be pruned quite intensively. In autumn, the faded stems are cut off and the first 30 cm of the strongest shoots are left on the plant.
In order for the plant to branch more strongly, it is recommended to pinch the shoots at the beginning of the year. In the first year, this is done immediately after planting and at the beginning of summer.
In order to accelerate the onset of flowering, when pruning the shoots, their length is left not 30, but 50 cm.
Preparing for winter
For the winter, it is recommended to insulate clematis with sawdust, dry foliage or humus. Sometimes spruce branches or straw can be used. The height of the protective layer is at least 30 cm. In the spring, in order to avoid overtaking the plant, the shelter should be removed at the end of February.
Reproduction
The following methods of reproduction of clematis Stasik are mainly used:
- Division of the bush. To do this, divide the bush with a shovel, transferring the plant with part of the root system with an earthen clod to a new place. Despite such a "barbaric" method of transplanting, in a new place the plant adapts perfectly and quickly begins to bloom.
- Reproduction by layering. In the spring, the side layers are pressed to the ground with staples. The main thing is that there should be at least one bud on the extension of the stem after the staple. It is sprinkled with earth and the next year, when a new stem grows, it is cut off from the mother plant. Then it, along with a lump of earth and its own root system, is transferred to a new place.
Since Stasik belongs to large-flowered clematis, seed propagation is not used for it.
Diseases and pests
The main diseases characteristic of clematis are fungal diseases (powdery mildew, gray rot, etc.). The methods of their treatment and prevention are standard: treatment with copper-containing preparations once a week until the symptoms disappear.
Conclusion
Clematis Stasik is one of the most popular ornamental plants used for braiding large surfaces and large objects. Caring for him is not difficult and is available even to novice gardeners. The plant feels great in the middle zone, it can be grown even in climates with frosts down to -35 ° C.
