Abundant watering, timely pruning and proper feeding clematis - three components of the success of growing these plants. Each of them is very important in itself, but feeding should be discussed separately.
When to start feeding?
If the land was well filled with fertilizers before planting, then additional feeding begins only after two or even three years. But when the soil is poor, it is necessary to add manure humus or well-rotted compost mixed with wood ash- 1 - 2 handfuls per bucket. This is especially true of young specimens, whose root system is not yet sufficiently developed.
What and how to feed?
To feed clematis, experts recommend alternating mineral fertilizers with organics diluted to a liquid state. The only thing to remember is the timely and sufficient watering. Clematis are very fond of water and do not tolerate high concentrations. nutrients in the soil. Therefore, fertilizers are applied in small portions, and the plants should be watered abundantly before applying them.
All top dressing should be consistent with the periods of development of clematis. In the spring, at the end of May, when there is intensive growth and development of young shoots, they need to be given more nitrogen. Diluted mullein or bird droppings in concentrations of 1:10 or 1:15, respectively, will do. In the absence of organics, urea can be used - about 20 grams per square meter landing areas. Fertilizers must first be dissolved in water.
After the shoots grow back, clematis should also be given foliar nutrition - spraying with a weak solution of urea at a concentration of no more than 3 grams per liter of water.
During budding, nitrogen is also required by clematis, but phosphorus and potassium come to the fore. Here, a complex mineral fertilizer is suitable, such as Kemira Lux, Riga Mix or Nitroammophoska, which should be supplemented with a solution of fermented mullein or an infusion of weeded weeds. It is not excluded the use of traditional flower mixtures. But when choosing them, one must pay attention to the fact that there are no components containing chlorine, which is completely contraindicated for clematis.
The next stage of feeding comes when the plants have already faded. Unless, of course, for some reason it is not necessary to shorten the flowering period. In August, phosphorus-potassium mixtures are used, for example, Autumn Kemira. The flow of nitrogen to the roots of clematis at this time should already be limited so as not to cause an excessive increase in green mass, which is undesirable on the threshold of autumn.
In addition, it is very useful to spray all types of clematis with weak solutions of potassium permanganate and boric acid- 2 grams per bucket. This should be done throughout the summer, once a month.
By September, feeding stops completely. It remains only to fill the soil with wood ash, which is covered under the bushes in the middle of the month. About 2 glasses of well-sifted ash are spent on each plant.
In total, at least 4 top dressings must be done per season, not counting intermediate sprayings. And clematis will delight lush bloom, looking healthy and good growth.
It is distributed on almost all continents. Clematis blooms from late spring to late summer, and some species - before the onset of frost.
Clematis is perfect for decoration. personal plot. Alas, not everyone knows how to properly feed and how to fertilize this flower.
In this article you can find answers to your questions.
How to feed clematis
Clematis requires a lot of nutrients, due to the fact that it blooms a lot and for a long time, and also renews almost the entire above-ground part of the plants every year. But it is important to remember that the concentration of mineral fertilizers should not be high - apply them in small portions.
Some experienced gardeners they say: in the event that you have fertilized the soil well, then clematis should be fed only in the third year after planting.
Mineral and organic fertilizers needs to be alternated. Before fertilizing, clematis must be well watered.
Clematis are fed depending on the phase of plant development, but not more than 4 times per season.
In September, during preparation, apply bone meal (200 g / m2) to the soil. The fact is that it contains phosphorus, which is very necessary for clematis.
Without it, the leaves will begin to turn brown, the roots and shoots will develop poorly.
You can also add up to 24 kg of humus under each clematis bush immediately before planting.
Nitrogen is needed by the plant during its growth. Due to a lack of nitrogen, clematis shoots may decrease, the leaves turn yellow, acquire a reddish tint, the flowers will be small, with poor color. For this type of top dressing, organic fertilizers are used: slurry (1:10), bird droppings (1:15).
Organic fertilizers should be alternated with mineral ones: ammonium nitrate, nitroammophoska or urea (15 g / 10 l).
Potassium will help your plant bloom beautifully. Blackened peduncles and pedicels, brightened color of flowers indicate a lack of potassium. Use potassium nitrate in spring, potassium sulfate in August. Dilute in 10 liters 20 - 30 g.
During the flowering period, top dressing is stopped. By feeding the plant during this period, you risk shortening the flowering period.
Top dressing in the spring
Top dressing in the spring is carried out no more than twice a month.
After the growth of the shoots, it is time for the first feeding. Clematis during this period is best suited for foliar spraying with a weak solution of synthetic urea (up to 3 g per liter of water).
It is best to spray in the evening or cloudy weather. Moisture will last longer, and the fertilizer will be better absorbed.
In spring, clematis is watered with milk of lime to prevent acidification of the soil. Use 200 g of lime diluted in a liter of water per 1 sq.m.
For the prevention of the disease, you can dilute 50 g blue vitriol and pour the bush at the base with a solution.
Water clematis in the spring no more than once a week, but try to get the water to the roots of the plant (the roots of clematis reach 1 m in length). During irrigation, experienced gardeners use humus.
Fertilizers for clematis
Before planting clematis, the soil can be fertilized with the Omu universal organomineral preparation, which will not only nourish the plant, but also retain moisture inside the soil.
Mix the fertilizer itself with the soil and then cover the clematis roots with it.
During clematis transplantation, you can use the Zircon preparation, which will help the plant get used to the new habitat. Only use this drug strictly according to the instructions.
To prevent diseases, spray the soil under the bush with foundationol in early spring or late autumn (20 g per 10 l).
During the active development and growth of clematis, treat the soil under the bush with a fungicide. For one bush, use 3 - 4 liters. This will protect the plant directly from the fungus. Perform the procedure 2-3 times every 14 days.
As foliar feeding you can use the following drugs: "Master", "Avkarin", "Flower solution". Your plant will receive the necessary nutrients within 5 hours after spraying.
So, if we systematize all of the above, we can draw the following conclusions:
- you can feed clematis no more than 4 times per season;
- if when planting a plant you used special fertilizers for the soil, then you do not need to feed clematis this year;
- for different phases of plant development, there are various fertilizers. You can either buy them at the store or make your own;
- as a preventive measure various diseases you can buy special preparations in the store.
To make your clematis "pleasing to the eye", you should follow the simple rules for caring for this flower. Growing clematis is quite simple: clematis needs watering, tying shoots, pruning, loosening and mulching the soil, and feeding. However, the right place for planting clematis plays one of the main roles in growing this flower.
As you know, for planting clematis choose a sunny or slightly shaded location. Clematis does not like drafts or blowing winds, therefore, when choosing a place to grow this plant, consider this feature.
Speaking of soil, clematis needs well fertilized, friable, easy, well passing moisture, not sour, fertile soil. However, no matter how fertile the soil is, clematis will need to be fed.
Because Clematis blooms profusely and for a long time and annually renews almost all of its shoots and leaves, then, naturally, it needs strength and energy - nutrients. That's why it's so important to know what kind of fertilizer your clematis needs and when is the best time to fertilize.
Top dressing clematis
Already from the end of May - the beginning of June (during the period of active growth of clematis), clematis needs not only weeding, loosening and tying vines, but also feeding. Most often, during this period, gardeners use urea to feed clematis, mortar or liquid manure.
When clematis has not yet bloomed, but only plans to do so, it is worth taking care of the second feeding of the plant. During this period, clematis can be fed with fertilizer such as Agricola-7 (1 tablespoon of this drug + potassium sulfate is diluted into a 10-liter bucket of water).
During the period of lush flowering, clematis needs not only abundant watering, but also top dressing. During the flowering period, clematis is best fed with mineral fertilizers or liquid manure.
In August clematis most often they start to get sick, which is why during this period one should closely monitor their health. For better "well-being" clematis can be fed with mineral fertilizers and ash. Ash not only contributes to the ripening of vines, but also improves the winter hardiness of flowers.
When clematis fades, it needs the following top dressing: for 10 liters of water, you can dilute the same drug "Agricola-7" or "Flower". And when the growth of clematis comes to an end, it can be fed with Agricola for flowering plants + superphosphate and potassium sulfate (two tablespoons of Agricola + one tablespoon of superphosphate and sulfate each).
Preparing clematis for winter
At the end of September, clematis feeding stops and the preparation of the plant for winter begins. It is during this period that clematis can be transplanted to a more “safe” place if you made a mistake initially. In September, clematis care consists in loosening the soil and weeding.
In mid-autumn, clematis requires pruning. Pruning should be done very carefully and accurately. Make sure that the root collar of the plant is underground. If it is on the surface, sprinkle it with humus. When the air temperature starts to drop, the clematis will need to be covered. This can be done using dry peat or humus.
As for the wintering of clematis, it is still better to cover clematis than to leave it under a layer of snow. An excellent "insulation" for clematis will be crushed foam, brushwood or dry leaves. So that your “blanket” for clematis does not “clump” under a layer of snow, it is worth building a kind of rigid frame. For this purpose, a regular wooden box is perfect.
So, clematis are covered with a layer of drainage, covered wooden box and waterproof material (polyethylene or the like, but with holes for air), sprinkled with earth (a layer of at least 30 cm).
In the spring, shelter from clematis is removed gradually, in several stages. To begin with, a layer of snow is removed, later it makes holes for ventilation, and the polyethylene is finally removed only when the threat of frost has passed. The drainage layer (dry leaves) is also removed gradually so that the plant gets used to the coolness and the sun.
Spring is the time when nature awakens from its winter hibernation. After the snow melts, perennial care begins. flowering plants in the garden. Experienced clematis breeders know that it is important to know not only how to care for clematis in the spring in the country, but also when exactly to start doing it.
Spring problems of the buttercup family
All agricultural technology, including steps on how to care for clematis after winter, consists of the usual procedures: treatment, fertilizer, loosening.
After the plant is released from the covering layer, all visible parts of it should be carefully examined for infection. Vine perennials are susceptible to viral and bacterial infections, each with its own symptoms and treatment. 
- Rust infestation appears as scaly yellow-brown spots on the ground and growths on the roots. Treatment and prevention of rust - watering and spraying with copper-containing solutions, for example, Bordeaux mixture.
- The defeat of microscopic fungi, or wilt, can "dry" all young perennials. To prevent it in the spring, the plant is treated with a solution of foundationazole (2%). If it was not possible to get rid of this scourge in time, the damaged plants are disposed of so as not to infect the rest.
gray mold and powdery mildew can show up in summer time. When they are detected, the infected parts of the plants are destroyed, and the remaining ones are treated with foundationazole and Topaz or Skor preparations.
The formation of young clematis - growth features
It is more rational to breed clematis early autumn sometimes, giving the seedling the opportunity to acclimatize before hibernation.
During the first two years, the plant must be given the opportunity to develop a strong root system. To do this, the young bush is not allowed to grow strongly, periodically pruning new shoots. All formed buds are also removed. At the end of the period of root development, the bush will delight not only with numerous shoots, but also with abundant lush flowering. In one place, climbing perennials can live for more than 10 years, how to care for perennial clematis - later in the article.
It will be useful for beginner breeders of perennial vines to know how to care for indoor clematis in the first years of its existence in a pot. 
First you need to choose the right seedling. During visual inspection, you should pay attention to:
- on the root system (should be without damage and growths, which indicate a disease state of the plant);
- for the presence of three obligatory shoots, on which the kidneys are clearly visible.
Seedlings at the age of two or three years - best option for the first experience with perennial vines. The most problem-free varieties in agricultural technology are purple shades, the most demanding for care are snow-white. Rose-red representatives act as the golden mean.
How to feed clematis in spring and summer
Spring stagnant water is a considerable danger to the roots of perennials. The areas closest to the plants should be dried as soon as possible. Podushivanie around the bushes should be done no closer than half a meter. Clematis are undemanding to the composition of the soil. Prefer loose, slightly acidic soil. But still, how to care for clematis with regular feeding?
It is carried out in several stages:
- in the spring, a solution of slaked lime is introduced into the soil at the rate of 1 cup per bucket per square meter of plantings;
- during the period of active summer growth, they are fed with various mineral fertilizers, mullein - 1 time in 10 days;
- the remedy loved by all clematis is wood ash, it takes a glass for each bush (for a bucket of water).
An obligatory part of how to properly care for clematis at home is mulching a piece of soil near perennials with peat, sawdust with sand and ash. This will not only protect the roots from overheating, but also relieve the invasion of slugs and snails. For the same purpose, marigolds and calendula can be planted near climbing plants. Allocated by them essential oils they will scare away pests, and dense greenery will give the necessary coolness to the underground part of the vines.
How to distinguish clematis for an amateur gardener
Many would like to have this luxurious exotic miracle in their courtyard, but not everyone decides. Clematis have a reputation for being finicky, capricious plants. In fact, any interested person can learn how to plant clematis and care for it. Agricultural technology requires certain skills, but first of all, you should decide on a variety. There are about three hundred varieties of plants of the ranunculus family. Botanists classify species according to their scientific criteria. It is more convenient for gardeners to distinguish varietal varieties by the method of annual bush formation, and these are 3 pruning groups: weak, medium and strong. In each category there are bright representatives. You can learn how to grow clematis from seeds.
Perennial climbing plants that do not need pruning
The first group of plants practically does not need pruning. Flowering occurs on last year's shoots. A certain number of young branches are formed annually from the root points of growth, therefore, in order to avoid unnecessary density, at the end of summer, underdeveloped ones that have not proven themselves with better side parts of the bush.
Clematis Albina Plena has been decorating itself with delicate double flowers since the end of April. Abundantly flowering vines grow well on any soil, they prefer semi-shaded places well protected from the wind. The height of an adult plant is up to 4 meters. The snow-white flowers are several layers of holly bells. They hang beautifully on purple legs, hiding the golden core from the eyes. The originator of the variety is Sweden.
Formation of a bush according to the second type: representatives of the group
Varieties that form inflorescences both on the branches of the last season and on young shoots are formed depending on the age of the stems. This is the second trim group. Last year's lignified ones shorten the second bud, green young ones - by a third of the length. With the onset of warm days on overwintered vines in the spring, early flowering, the second wave of buds is formed on newly grown shoots in the middle of summer. Such a cycle guarantees a long flower abundance for 3-4 months.
Pink-red varieties of flowering vines
Cherry red clematis Westerplatte is a compact plant with branches up to 2 meters long. Suitable for decorating small vertical supports. Simple single flowers reach a diameter of 16 cm. The velvety surface of the petals in the center is decorated with three shallow grooves. The core is light pink in color, with a rich red border. The leaves are light green, three-toed. Flowering from July to September, on the shoots of the last season.
Large-flowered clematis Viva Polonia was bred in 2014. The name translates as "Glory to Poland", in honor of the homeland of the originator. A charming red variety is a worthy representative of the clematis genus. Wide lanceolate sepals with wavy, slightly lowered edges are decorated with a longitudinal strip of a light shade. The size of the flower in some cases exceeds 25 cm. The height of the vines is up to 3 meters. The flowering period lasts about 2 months in mid-summer.
Terry flowers of the clematis variety Vivian Pennel of the first wave have three shades at once: purple-red with outside sepals, purple-blue along the edge of the flower, lilac-blue in the middle. In summer, single flowers bloom on new branches. blue flowers with golden stamens. 
The length of the stems is up to 3 meters. Flowering is long, from May to August.
Zoned for most regions of Russia, clematis Ai Nor is classified as an early variety. It was released in the middle of the 20th century. Lush-flowering vines can stretch to a length of about 3 meters over the summer. Large flowers of a light pink shade up to 15 cm in diameter, the base is bluish-violet. Anthers are dark yellow. The peculiarity of the variety is the color change from rich pink to almost white as it blooms.
Clematis in the color of the summer night sky
The most advantageous position in which Clematis Wildfire looks like a fantastic guest of the rainforests is the light background of brick or whitewashed walls. Early variety Wildfire is decorated with huge, up to 20 cm in diameter, blue-violet flowers. From the edge of the petal to the center there is a wide longitudinal strip of purple hue. A simple flower consists of 8-10 sepals, partially overlapping each other. Red-burgundy stamens on white legs form a shaggy core. The length of the lashes is average - from 2 to 3 meters, early flowering - from May.
Compact Clematis Teshio bred Japanese breeders and serves wonderful decoration terraces, balconies and loggias. In the open air, lush garlands wrapping around small supports amaze the imagination with their unusual beauty. Strongly double blue-violet flowers 8-10 cm in diameter are collected from numerous narrow petals folded into a tube. When opened, the inflorescence looks like a slightly compressed sphere.
Exotic white - the most valuable varieties of clematis
White Clematis Duchess of Edinburgh blooms in the first wave in May-June, during this period terry inflorescences are formed with a pale green spot in the center. The second wave of flowering occurs in July-August, when semi-double flowers bloom on young vines. The diameter of the flowering part is -13-15 cm. Stems 2-3 meters long feel great both in open ground and in a large container in a spacious bright room.
New Zealand clematis Snow Queen is a representative of snow-white varieties. It blooms from May to October with large white flowers with a delicate lilac tint. The shape of the petals is oblong, with a sharp tip, 6-8 pieces each. Stamens are dark red. The length of the shoots is 2-3 meters. Looks amazing against a dark background, thanks to luminous flowers. The color of the leaves is dark green.
Polish Clematis Jean Pavel 2 is distinguished by the reddish-purple color of tender young shoots. An interesting feature of large white single flowers is the color of the longitudinal stroke in the center of each petal that changes during the season - from pale pink at the beginning of flowering to deep red at the end. Anthers on white legs of a contrasting dark red color, which gives the flower a special charm.
The third group of pruning - new shoots every year
The third group needs the strongest shortening of the stems, since the flowers are laid only on the young shoots of the current season. In autumn, all vines are cut almost to the ground, leaving the stems 25-35 cm long, or 2-3 knots. Interesting feature of this group - the shorter the vines are cut, the larger the flowers will be for next year.
The combination of two shades on one flower is a classic exotic
Bicolor clematis Vanguard from the end of June is covered with medium-sized flowers (5-7 cm). They seem to be made up of flowering parts of two different plants. The lower layer is rounded silky sepals of blood-red color with wavy edges. The second part is a spherical pom-pom made of lanceolate rose petals. The pistils and stamens form a sunny yellow center. The length of the shoots by the end of summer is 2.5 meters. Leaves are green and small.
Compact clematis Stasik forms shoots of 180-200 cm. Red large (up to 10 cm) star-shaped flowers have a light strip in the middle of a narrow sepal. The stamens are red on white stalks. Blooms from June to August.
Exotic Clematis Tango is a liana-like plant 200-300 cm long, covered with small flowers from June to September. They are light pink underneath. inner side from the bright red color of the edges smoothly turns to white, with dark streaks in the middle. In the center is a brown pistil, surrounded by purple stamens. The shape of the flower makes the plant unusual - it consists of 4 sepals with a wavy border.
Dark-flowered clematis - the most unpretentious care
Dark purple-violet or blue-violet flowers of Clematis Gypsy Queen are abundantly covered from June to October. Form - simple, from 6 ovoid silky monochromatic sepals, strongly open horizontally. On this velvety calyx, a delicate greenish-yellow hedgehog of anthers is comfortably located. The leaves are heart-shaped, light green. The length of the vines is 3-4 meters. The diameter of the flowers of the clematis variety Gypsy Queen is from 12 to 14 cm.
The long-known, purple, and therefore the most unpretentious clematis Victoria is famous for its non-capricious character. Abundantly blooming vines will decorate any shape landscape design. Suitable for all types of vertical gardening. On the light background will look more charming than on a dark one, due to its rich hue of the southern night sky. The average size of the flowers is offset by their abundance. The length of the stems is from 2 to 3.5 meters.
Late flowering clematis Viola is an Estonian representative of the buttercup family. The first buds open in June. Exotic large flowers - rich purple color, without shades. The core is a golden yellow anther hedgehog. Sepals - wide, partially overlap each other, 4-6 pieces. The edges are slightly wavy. Feature of the variety - prefers shady place. In the light, the inflorescences lose their bright shade, which reduces the decorative qualities.
Clematis Star of India lays large flowers at a height of 1 meter from the soil surface, so the place of application of the variety is high vertical forms. The variety has been known for a long time, reviews of Star of India clematis are replete with enthusiastic characteristics: frost-resistant, vigorous, unpretentious, charming. The longest shoots are stretched to a length of more than 4 meters. They are strewn with bright purple-violet large flowers from June to September. Anthers are white-beige, contrasting with the color of the petals.
The first description of Clematis Taiga appeared in 2016, when at the world exhibition this Japanese variety received public recognition as the best novelty. A spherical large double flower is assembled from purple-violet narrow petals with white-green tips. The height of the plant reaches 2.5 meters, in favorable conditions blooms from June to September.
- This beautiful flowers which belong to the buttercup family. In the people they are also called "lozinka", "grandfather's curls" or "clematis". They are used in the form of vines for landscaping arbors and arches, and also as a beautiful ornamental plant. In addition to the beautiful vines, clematis have a fairly long flowering period. They decorate with their bright colors garden for four months, until the very first frost. In order for clematis to develop well, they need appropriate care:
- abundant and regular watering;
- timely pruning;
- correct nutrition.
Without these basic requirements, cultivation beautiful flowers impossible. If, in principle, there is nothing complicated with watering and pruning, then fertilizing has its own rules.
top dressing
Blooming liana is beautiful appearance. It can reach up to four or more meters in height. It has succulent stems, green leaves and large flowers. All this, as well as a long flowering period, requires additional strength, which means that clematis must be regularly fed.
And you need to start even before landing. Before planting clematis in open ground, the soil must be fertilized, then the flowers will soon get stronger and grow. If the planting was done correctly and the soil was previously nourished, then fertilizer can only be applied in the second year of the plant's life. But with insufficiently nutritious soil, clematis can be fed already in the first autumn of his life. At this time, it is best to use organic matter in the form of humus or compost, which is mixed with wood ash. This composition fertilizes the root circle.
In addition to organic matter, it is possible and necessary to introduce mineral fertilizers into the soil. However, you need to be careful with them. Their high concentration harms the plant. Therefore, they should be made strictly, adhering to the desired proportions.
In order to achieve abundant flowering, fertilizing with organic and mineral fertilizers should be alternated. You also need to consider that when the soil is fertilized, it should first be watered abundantly. Clematis need moist and nutritious soil.
The time when fertilizers are applied should coincide with certain periods of growth and development of the vine. In total, four top dressings are carried out per season.
And so, starting from the second year of the life of clematis, in early spring a sufficient amount of organic matter must be introduced into the soil. At this time, there is an active formation of young shoots and flower stalks are laid. Therefore, the vine needs nitrogen. As a top dressing, you can use manure or bird droppings. Organics are diluted with water in a ratio of one to ten and applied under the root. Organic substances can be replaced by urea, which is diluted in water. The amount of dry matter is calculated based on the fact that twenty grams of urea is needed per square meter of soil.
In mid-April, root dressing is carried out and green weaving stems are sprayed. To do this, use a solution of three grams of urea and a liter of water. The spraying procedure is carried out exclusively in the evening or in cloudy weather.
In May, it is good to feed clematis with milk of lime, which prevents soil acidification. This is a solution of slaked lime (150 grams per 10 liters of water).
When the first buds begin to form, the vine simply needs additional nutrients. During this period, the plant simply needs phosphorus and potassium. It is best to use complex mineral fertilizers, which do not contain chlorine. Also, during the budding period, the soil is additionally nourished with cow dung tincture.
In summer, at the end of August, clematis need potassium and phosphorus. It is best to use potassium sulfate, which is diluted in water and fed to the vine. For ten liters of water, thirty grams of the substance is needed.
In the warm season, clematis love spraying with a weak solution of potassium permanganate and boric acid. Liana is sprayed once a month in the evening.
In autumn, the soil is not fertilized. During the season of active growth and vegetation, clematis received enough nutrients and now it needs to prepare for the winter season. At the end of September, the soil around the clematis bushes is covered with wood ash.
Fulfilling the above recommendations in full, clematis will develop perfectly and will delight gardeners with abundant and long flowering.
But in order for the decorative vine to be protected, she needs preventive measures. One of them is the treatment of clematis with a solution of copper sulfate, which is watered with flowers once a week, or with a solution of foundationol (twenty grams of the substance is diluted in ten liters of water). Also, to prevent the occurrence of fungal diseases, the soil is treated with fungicides every two weeks.
Preventive measures allow you to avoid many troubles when growing clematis in the garden and in the country.