clematis is known as the queen of fungus. It is easy to explode with large amounts of flowers, and most varieties bloom in spring and autumn. When it comes to clematis that can bloom in spring and autumn, many flower lovers may find it strange. Why do clematis grown by others bloom in autumn, but clematis grown by themselves still look half-dead?
The reason why clematis is about blooming in autumn
The growth characteristics of most clematis varieties are that they grow and bloom rapidly in spring, and they will enter a dormant state in summer. The leaves will turn yellow and wither, or there are a small number of half-green and half-yellow leaves. The overall look is half-dead. This state is a normal dormant look in summer, so there is no need to be nervous. Usually it will re-germinate and grow and bloom in autumn.
But if your clematis has not resumed growth in autumn, you need to check these two issues.
1. There is no pruning in autumn
. If clematis can bloom more flowers in autumn, it usually needs to be pruned once in autumn. In most areas, clematis pruning time is at the end of August, which is slightly earlier than rose in autumn.
Generally, Class II and F-type clematis need to be pruned when autumn begins. The pruning range varies depending on the size of the seedlings and personal requirements. You can prune 1/2 of the height of the branches, or you can prune them at a height of 20cm-30cm above the ground. After pruning
, the bud points of clematis will sprout quickly and grow branches, which will bloom in autumn. If it is not pruned in autumn, clematis will be more likely to continue to be dormant in summer, without new branches or blooming, or with very few new branches and blooming sporadically.
If you want clematis to grow into a flower wall and are reluctant to prune the branches, you can not prune them in autumn, and cut off the dead branches directly in winter, and just shape the full branches with buds.
2. Roots of water and rot
In addition to the reason why clematis does not bloom in autumn, root damage is also an important reason why clematis does not grow in autumn.
clematis is a fleshy root system and is not resistant to water accumulation, especially during the dormant period in summer. If watering too much water, clematis will easily rot. When the root rot is severe, the whole plant will wither. Clematis, whose root rot is not very serious, will obviously have a stiff seedling phenomenon in autumn. Even if pruning it in autumn, the new buds often cannot grow and will naturally not bloom.
Can clematis be trimmed now?
If the clematis is not pruned in autumn, can it still be cut now? This depends on the region. The temperature difference between the north and the south is too big. The northeastern region has entered winter. It is a little early to do winter cutting at this time, and it is too late to do autumn trimming. It is better to keep changing.
The temperature in Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas is gradually declining. At this time, pruning, although the branches of clematis can still grow for a while, it is also a question mark whether they can last until they bloom. So Blue Demon’s personal opinion is to let it go, and if you want to cut them next year, hurry up early.
The warm areas in the south have just cooled down now, so it is OK to prune. After all, winter is not cold, and flower buds can definitely bloom, so if you want to cut them, hurry up and start.
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