Clematis Ernest Markham

From the photographs and the descriptive characteristics of the clematis variety Ernest Markham, one can understand that this vine has a decorative appearance, therefore it is gaining more and more popularity among domestic florists. Clematis Ernest Markham ernest markham - frost-resistant, adapts well to harsh climatic conditions.

Clematis Ernest Markham: variety description

Clematis Ernest Markham Ernest Markham: photo

The group's creepers have spread globally Zhakman... The variety we are considering belongs to this category of plants. The variety was bred by the breeder E. Markham in 1936, now it is clear where this name came from. Recently, you can often see this spectacular perennial of low growth in Russian gardens. Photos and reviews of summer residents indicate that the plants of this variety bloom vigorously and often decorate the landscapes of summer cottages with them.

The variety is a perennial, part of the Buttercup family, its vine twists. But often the variety is grown in the form of a bush. The shrub grows up to 3.5 m, but in most cases up to 1.5-2 m. Because of this growth, the plant can be cultivated in a container.

The branches reach 2-3 mm in thickness. The top of the branches is ribbed, pubescent, has a brown-gray coloration. Shoots are flexible, strong branching and intertwining between each other. You can choose either artificial or natural support for them.

The leaves of the Clematis variety Ernest Markham are elongated, egg-shaped, pointed, consist of 3-5 small leaves, their length is 10-12 cm, width is 5-6 cm.The edges of the leaves are wavy, the top side is smooth, glossy, has a dark green color ... The leaves are attached to the shoots with elongated cuttings that allow the stems to climb on different supports.

The root system is strong, it includes a long and dense taproot, which has a large number of branches. Some roots can be 1 meter long.

The main decoration of Clematis Ernest Markham is large flowers of deep red color. Flowering occurs abundantly from the first summer month to October days. The width of the blossoming flower is about 15 cm. The flower is formed by 5-6 pointed oblong petals with wavy edges. The upper side of the petals is velvety and slightly glossy. The stamens are creamy brown in color.

The variety is used in landscape design to green fences and walls in a vertical plane, as well as to decorate gazebos. Shoots entwine and shade the building, thus creating comfort and coziness for enjoying a hot summer day. Lianas decorate terraces, arches, pergolas, borders, columns.

Clematis Ernest Markham: cultivar pruning group

Clematis Ernest Markham: photo

The Clematis variety Ernest Markham belongs to the third category of circumcision. This means that the appearance of flowers occurs on the shoots of the current season, and all old shoots are cut in the fall, leaving 2-3 buds (15-20 cm).

The best conditions for cultivation

The variety is a hybrid variety that adapts well to Russian climatic conditions. Liana is fixed even on rocky ground, thanks to its powerful root system. The bush belongs to zone 4 in terms of climatic conditions, it can withstand frost periods down to -35 degrees.

The plant should be in the sun for 6 hours a day, no less.

Clematis Ernest Markham is a light-loving plant, which means that it must be planted in a well-lit area. Swampy soil is not suitable for the variety. Because the root system can rot.

Clematis Ernest Markham: planting and care

Clematis Ernest Markham: photo

Clematis Ernest Markham is unpretentious, even a novice gardener can grow it, at least that's what the reviews of professional florists say. The main thing in agricultural technology is to regularly, abundantly, but not over-water the plant. During growth, clematis are tied to props.

How to choose and prepare a landing site.

How the vine will develop in the future largely depends on the site for planting. Clematis Ernest Markham is a perennial with strong, elongated roots, therefore, the planting site should be large in area.

How to choose a site for planting.

Although Clematis Ernest Markham is a light-loving plant, nevertheless in the south it must be shaded without fail, otherwise the root system will overheat.

For mid-latitudes, you can choose a place that is illuminated by the sun's rays all day or slightly shaded during the day.

The planting site must be protected from a draft, the reaction of clematis to it is bad, a strong wind can break the shoots and cut off the flowers.

Avoid placing the variety in low-lying areas or high elevations.

It is undesirable to plant clematis Ernest Markham near the walls, because in rainy weather, water will drain from the roof and the vines will flood.

Loose sandy loam or loamy, slightly acidic or slightly alkaline soil containing a large amount of humus is suitable for planting. Before planting, the earth is dug up, loosened and fertilized with humus.

How to prepare seedlings.

Saplings of the variety are offered for sale in a specialized garden nursery. Gardeners buy seedlings that have open and closed root systems. But clematis in containers will take root faster and better, plus everything, you can plant them in the soil whenever you want. You should purchase young annual seedlings. The growth of the bush has no effect on adaptation. Small seedlings are easier to transport.

When you buy a plant, be sure to check it well. The soil in the container must be clean and moist, no traces of mold infestation should be visible. A seedling with an open root system must be strong and healthy, it is impossible for the roots to rot and dry out, because these clematis most likely will not be able to adapt, and they will soon die.

A plant with open roots is immersed in warm water before planting.

How to plant clematis correctly.

The optimal time for planting is in the spring season or early in the fall. In the south, they are planted in the autumn season, and in the north - in the spring season, so that young seedlings take root until the first frost. Before planting in a permanent place, a support is installed in advance.

Planting progress.

• A hole is dug for planting. Dimensions: depth - 60 cm, diameter - 60 cm. When planting a group of clematis, the interval between them should be 1.5 m, not less.
• The soil that was dug from the hole is mixed with humus (3 buckets), peat (1 bucket), sand (1 bucket). Wood ash, lime, superphosphate (120-150 grams) are also added.
• At the bottom of the planting pit, a drainage layer is laid, consisting of small stones, pebbles or broken bricks. Drainage will save you from moisture stagnation at the roots.
• The seedling is placed in a planting hole, the lower bud is deepened by 5-8 cm.
• Good, abundant watering is carried out.

Watering and feeding.

Clematis Ernest Markham needs to be watered regularly. If the bush grows in the sun, then watering is carried out 1 time in 7 days with 10 liters of water. Make sure that there is no stagnation of moisture in the soil.

Top dressing begins to be applied after the seedling is finally rooted. After 2-3 years, when the bush is growing actively (in the spring), nitrogen-containing fertilizing is applied. When the buds form, the plant is fed with a complex of minerals. In the last summer month, it is forbidden to apply nitrogenous fertilizer, only phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are added.

How to mulch and loosen the soil correctly.

The soil near the plant is necessarily loosened, weeds are removed. When the night frosts begin, the trunk circle is mulched with a layer of humus, compost fertilizer or garden soil. The thickness of the mulch is about 15 cm.

Circumcision procedure.

After transplanting, for the first time, an active build-up of the root system occurs. The plant may rarely bloom during these years, or it will not bloom at all. The vine will develop well when pruning all buds without exception. Thanks to this, clematis will save labor costs and direct all its energy towards growing and rooting in a permanent place.

Pruning has a huge impact on how a plant will bloom. For the first season after transplanting, it is recommended to leave only one most powerful shoot, it is shortened in length to 20-30 cm. Due to pruning, the lateral shoots will actively develop and bloom next year.

To accelerate the growth of side shoots, you can pinch the top.

Further pruning is done in the autumn season. Old, dry, diseased shoots will be removed and pre-winter pruning will be carried out.

Recall that the variety belongs to the 3rd category of pruning, for this reason, the branches for the winter season are pruned almost to the root. Only small branches 12-15 cm long, with some buds, remain above the surface soil layer.

The universal way of trimming is through one. Thus, the first shoot is trimmed as indicated above, only the top of the second shoot is trimmed, and so on. This is a rejuvenating pruning, in addition, the buds will be evenly distributed on the shoots.

How to prepare a plant for the winter season.

To avoid fungal infections, the trunk circle, which is already mulched, is treated with a fungicide and sprinkled with ash. When the soil freezes and the temperature conditions drop to -5 degrees, the plant takes cover. For shelter, containers or boxes made of wood are used, on top of them they are covered with dry leaves or spruce branches, then covered with roofing material or burlap. If there is not enough snow on the container in winter, then a snowdrift pounces on it. If, all of a sudden, freezing of the covered clematis occurs in very severe frosts, then it will recover and bloom later.

Shelter for clematis is done when the weather is dry.

Clematis Ernest Markham reproduction

Clematis Ernest Markham: photo

Clematis Ernest Markham can be propagated by such methods: cuttings, branches, dividing the plant.

When determining the time of harvesting material for planting, they look at which method is chosen.

Propagation by cuttings.

This is the most popular method because it produces a large amount of planting material at once. The best time to prepare cuttings is before the buds open. Only young shoots are suitable for propagation by cuttings.

Work progress.

• The petioles from the middle part of the shoot are cut with a secateurs or a sharp knife. The length of the stalk should be 7-10 cm. The cut at the top is straight, and at the bottom it is located at an angle of 45 degrees. The petioles should have 1-2 internodes.
• The lower foliage is cut off all, the upper one - by ½.
• The cut material is placed in a container with a solution of a drug that stimulates root growth.
• Next, we prepare the soil. Petioles can be rooted both outdoors and indoors. They need to be planted up to the first buds, placed slightly at an angle in the surface layer of moistened sand.
• After planting the stalks, the bed is covered with polyethylene, this will maintain the temperature regime in the range of 18-26 degrees.
• The ridges are regularly watered and sprayed. The final rooting of cuttings occurs after 1.5-2 months. It is necessary to transplant clematis to the site after the plant has reached the bush form.

How to propagate clematis Ernest Markham layering.

Since the shoots are long and curly, this will facilitate propagation by layering. The optimal time for the procedure is in the spring season.

Algorithm.

• An adult plant is taken, the most powerful lateral shoots are selected on it.
• Furrows of shallow depth are dug near the bush, their length is equal to the size of the shoot.
• Shoots are placed in furrows and secured with wire or special braces. If not fixed, then the shoots will return to their original state.
• The shoots are covered with earth, only the top remains at the top.
• Throughout the period, the layers are plentifully watered, and the soil around them is loosened. After a while, the first shoots will break through from the shoot. The number of shoots depends on the number of buds on the shoots.
• Layers are separated from the mother in the autumn season or in the next spring season.

Reproduction by dividing the bush.

This method can only be used for mature 5-year-old plants. Divide the bush in the spring season. It is not necessary to dig up the plant completely, it digs up a little on one side, so the root system is freed from the soil. After that, with the help of a sharp knife or shovel, part of the roots is carefully separated, the sections of the cut are processed with wood ash. Then the plots are seated on the prepared plots.

Clematis Ernest Markham diseases and pests

Clematis Ernest Markham can be affected by various rot. The disease may appear due to excess water in the ground or due to the fact that the plant was not properly covered for the winter season. Other fungal infections: fusarium, wilt, they provoke wilting. Their development also takes place in waterlogged soil.

Harmful insects and other enemies: nematodes, - it is almost impossible to protect the plant from them, it remains only to remove the bush and burn it completely; thrips, ticks, flies - are removed by special insecticides, which are sold in specialized stores.

Summary

If you look at the photos and study the characteristics of the Ernest Markham clematis variety, you can understand that the vine is an exquisite decoration of any suburban area. Rich flowers will bring life to even the most unattractive area. Small bushes can be cultivated in pots on balconies or loggias.

Clematis Ernest Markham: variety reviews

Alena, 42 years old, Penza region: “I liked Clematis Ernest Markham, I bought the seedlings in a special nursery, planted it 3 years ago. The bushes have already adapted, over the summer season they have braided a small gazebo. I planted two bushes on one side and on the other. The flowering is profuse, but for this to be so, the branches need a lot of pruning in the first year after planting. "

Gennady Arkadievich, 57 years old, Altai: “My clematis, which I planted back in 2004, hit the wilt that season. Because the summer period was very humid, the showers did not stop. Barely saved. A neighbor advised me to spray the branches with copper sulfate along with a soapy solution. Let's wait and see how my clematis Ernest Markhembu will behave this year. "

Marina, 39 years old, Krasnodar Territory: “Ernest Markhemia fell in love with the clematis variety at first sight, there are already 4 bushes growing in the summer cottage, the plant is unpretentious to care for, I water it abundantly once every 7 days. I want to plant a few more clematis this summer. But I want to carry out reproduction myself, by cuttings. I sit in anticipation of stable warm weather, then I will start landing. "