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Clematis is distinguished by a variety of colors and shapes of flowers. Many species have a characteristic aroma of primrose, jasmine or almond. If you select varieties, their flowering in the garden can last all season. One of the first to bloom is Clematis Kakio, well known to lovers of decorative liana. It has been distinguished by its beauty and riot of color for a long time.
A stylish support in combination with a magnificent plant that can rise to great heights makes the garden, gazebo, pergola more comfortable.
Description of large-flowered clematis Kakio
Early flowering variety, developed in Japan. The time of the beginning of budding is from May 15 to early summer, re-flowering - in early September. Clematis Kakio has bright, fragrant flowers. Shades change, depending on the region of growth: from light pink to dark red and slightly lighter towards the center. The stamens are large, yellow. The diameter of the flowers is 20 cm, the number of petals is 6 - 8.
The stems of the plant are liana-shaped, long, up to 3 m. Liana is able to cling to any support with the help of leaf petioles. They can climb tree trunks or shrub branches, beautifully winding them with their vines.
Fox clematis varieties Kakio matte, bright green, trifoliate, opposite.
The roots of the culture are soft, long, spreading up to 2 m wide.
The plant loves sunny areas or light shade, but does not tolerate the hot sun. It can be grown on loggias, terraces, balconies in containers.
The soil should be slightly alkaline or slightly acidic, fertile and light: sandy loam or loamy, flavored with humus, is quite suitable.
The frost resistance zone of the Clematis Kakio variety is 4 - 9th, it is able to withstand a decrease in temperature to -34⁰oC, subject to the creation of a shelter in the winter.
Clematis Trimming Group Kakio
Clematis blooms longer and more abundantly when pruned correctly. Its type depends on the characteristics of the variety, the structure, the life cycle of the plant, the time of bud formation and flowering. The Kakio variety belongs to the second pruning group. On such clematis, flowers bloom for the first time in a season on overwintered shoots, the second time the buds are given by a young, one-year-old shoot.
The two-stage flowering scheme involves pruning in early summer and fall. The first time last year's shoots are cut out at the end of flowering. In the autumn, after the onset of the first frost, the shoots of the current year are shortened. If you want to get an earlier flowering of clematis of the Kakio variety, its shoots are shortened by a quarter. If the bush is thickened, it is worth cutting them out entirely.
Planting and caring for clematis Kakio
For successful development, clematis needs a sunny area, protected from drafts. It's good if it is a little shaded at noon. The soil must be drained, without stagnant water. Experts recommend planting Kakio variety clematis on a small mound. This will keep the root from rotting. Do not allow water from the roof to enter the leaves of the plant.
Planting can be done in autumn or spring. Summer planting is acceptable if the seedling is in a container.
The best time for the procedure is in spring, late April-early May. With a dried out root system, the plant is placed in water for several hours. After swelling of the roots, the seedling is ready for planting. This requires:
- Dig a hole 60 x 60 x 60 cm.
- Lay a drainage layer of perlite, broken brick 15 cm thick.
- Introduce a bucket of peat, 3 buckets of compost, sand, 150 g of superphosphate, 300 g of dolomite flour into the pit.
- Stir the mixture.
- Cover the soil with a mound.
- Place a seedling on it.
- Deepen the root collar by 10 cm.
- Fill the hole 10 cm to its edges.
- Drizzle with warm water.
- Mulch with peat.
- Install the support.
- Gradually fill the entire hole with soil over the summer.
When planting clematis of the Kakio variety, a distance between them of about 1 m should be observed.
In the southern regions, planting in the fall is possible. At this time, the seedling should have developed vegetative buds. The planting hole is completely filled with soil, the soil, together with the seedling, is abundantly covered with foliage and covered with non-woven material.
Further care for clematis varieties Kakio consists in timely pruning, watering in the summer, loosening, removing weeds, mulching and dressing.
Moisturizing is carried out at least once a week, more often in hot weather. One clematis bush requires at least 20 liters of water.
During the growth period, he should receive nitrogen fertilizers, in the process of budding - potash, and at the end of flowering - phosphorus.
Preparing for winter
Clematis of the Kakio variety is able to withstand small frosts, but he needs shelter for the winter. In late October or early November, after pruning, the bush is covered with soil 15 cm thick, making sure that the root collar is completely covered. The vines are carefully removed from the support and placed on pre-prepared boards. Close the top with spruce branches or a wooden box and non-woven fabric. Later, in winter, the clematis bushes of the Kakio variety are covered with snow.
In the spring, the shelter is removed gradually so that the plant gets used to the bright sunlight and does not get burned.
Reproduction
Looking at the magnificent photos of Kakio clematis, gardeners are often interested in the question of how the plant propagates.
Most often, experts recommend four options:
- by dividing the bush - with a pruner, knife or shovel, the lateral part of the roots is cut off and planted in the usual way;
- layering - clematis shoots of the Kakio variety with a powerful bud are pressed to the ground, fixed with brackets, covered with soil. Transplantation to a permanent place is possible for the next year;
- cuttings - cut parts of the shoots are rooted in water or soil in greenhouse conditions;
- vaccination - rarely used.
Seed propagation is inapplicable for large-flowered clematis species, since this method does not preserve their varietal qualities.
Diseases and pests
Amateur gardeners, giving a description of planting and caring for Clematis Kakio with a photo, indicate the main diseases of the ornamental plant and their symptoms:
- withering - a fungal disease, as a result of which the vine dries up and dies without treatment;
- gray rot - develops in rainy weather, manifests itself in the form of brown spots, spores and gray mycelium;
- powdery mildew - a fungal disease, the symptoms of which are the formation of a powdery coating on the aerial part of Kakio's clematis;
- rust - the formation of rusty spots on the shoots, which dry out as a result of damage;
- alternaria - necrosis of old shoots, ending with the death of the plant.
After determining the diagnosis, clematis is treated. Treatment with a solution of Fundazole helps from wilting, powdery mildew is treated with copper sulfate. Bordeaux liquid is effective against rust and alternaria.
The pests of clematis varieties Kakio include:
- aphid;
- slugs;
- spider mite.
Folk remedies and insecticides are used to destroy them.
Conclusion
Clematis Kakio is a variety that is distinguished by the brightness of flowers and looks great against the background of conifers in gardens. It is unpretentious in care, grows and develops rapidly. The liana looks and looks differently in different parts of the estate, the tone of its flowers changes, depending on the lighting. Clematis is a great decoration for any corner. The variety has been known for about 40 years, and during this time it has found its admirers.
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