Large-flowered clematis Kaiser - the most unusual variety

We can talk about the beauty of vines such as clematis for a very long time. A huge variety of varieties of bright and climbing crops, characterized by abundant and lush flowering, undoubtedly perform a decorative function in any area. And also near any building. Like, for example, clematis Kaiser.

These plants began to be bred many years ago. And the breeding of new varieties continues at the present time. The clematis variety that will be discussed below is one of the newest varieties. It began to be grown in Russia in 2010. The plant is distinguished by double flowers. They have a pronounced shade. In addition, the culture adapts well to winter weather in various regions of our country.

Clematis Kaiser: plant description

Clematis Kaiser: photo of the variety

The founders of this variety are breeders from Japan. They developed the variety in the 90s. More than 10 years later, the plant became popular in Europe. Gardeners have chosen Kaiser for its unusual double inflorescences. And also an unusual shade of flowers. And, of course, the frost resistance of clematis Kaiser is another advantage of this variety

Clematis variety Kaiser can grow in one place for up to 25 years. The culture begins to bloom very early - at the end of spring. Or at the beginning of summer. Depending on the growing region. Flowering ends in autumn, usually in October.

The height of the stems can reach one and a half meters. The leaves have a pronounced shade. Outwardly they resemble an ellipse. Due to the fact that the flower grows very much, it should be pruned regularly, using a gentle scheme.

The size of flowers of the clematis variety Kaiser can reach 14 cm in diameter. The type of flowers is double. Speaking of shade, you can see purple and pink here. Sometimes with elements of red or lilac colors. There are white spots at the tips of the petals. The Kaiser variety is distinguished by an abundance of flowers. They simply carpet the entire structure or structure underneath.

Origin and characteristics of the hybrid variety

The popular culture variety was developed in Japan in 1997, but came to Europe only 13 years later. The main characteristics of clematis are given in the table:

Characteristics of the variety

Clematis Kaiser: photo of the variety

Like all vines, clematis Kaiser simply needs support. Any buildings or trees can be used as it. Or you can build it yourself in the form of a sheathing or arch. With the help of this plant, various houses, plots, and terraces are improved and landscaped. They make hedges. Masking shortcomings. They are also included in landscape design compositions.

This variety, according to reviews from gardeners who have grown a plant on their property, requires quite a lot of attention. And also strength. But for your time, the bush will thank you with a beautiful blooming appearance for many years.

To grow this variety of clematis, you need to select special soil. Select the necessary and necessary batteries. It is also important to consider the landing site. And organize proper watering. All this will affect the development, growth and flowering of the bush.

Reviews from flower growers

Alena, 31 years old, Vladimir I have been interested in floriculture since my youth. But clematis of the Kaiser variety appeared on the site two years ago. The first year left no impressions. But last spring it was something incredible. Cascade of flowers from early June until September. And most importantly, there are already more than a dozen escapes. I hope the next one will also please you.

Yulia, 42 years old, Tver I have been growing the Kaiser variety for many years. What to say? Of course, it requires care, and a lot of it. And in winter you’re constantly worried. Our weather is either frosty or rainy. You never know how to cover a bush. But the result is stunning. Today my entire terrace is covered in flowers.

Clematis Kaiser: growing rules

Clematis Kaiser: photo of the variety

Planting material must be purchased at special fairs. Or in stores that specifically sell quality crops. It is very good if this is a place where you have already purchased seedlings several times.

The optimal time for planting is spring. After the snow and the soil beneath it melt. In the absence of return frosts. Clematis should be planted in the morning or afternoon in the absence of direct sunlight. You must choose an open place. Illuminated by the sun during the afternoon. And closed from drafts. It is very good to plant clematis on a small hill.

Reproduction

Choose a strong side shoot. Place it in the furrow, pin it with staples, and sprinkle it with a mixture of garden soil, sand and peat. A year later, the rooted shoots are cut off from the mother bush and replanted.

Once every 6-7 years, Kaiser clematis bushes are rejuvenated. The perennial root is dug up and divided into several parts, leaving 1-2 basal buds on each. During budding, cuttings are cut from the middle part of the cut shoots.

Root the cuttings in the substrate. To accelerate the formation of roots, greenhouse conditions are created:

• air temperature 18-22 °C;
• air humidity 90%.

In autumn, clematis Kaiser is propagated by woody cuttings. They are rooted in boxes. They are transferred to school in the spring.

Landing technique

The soil for plants should be alkaline. Or neutral. Acidic and clayey soils will not allow the plant to fully grow and develop. It is necessary to make a sufficiently deep, spacious hole for planting the seedling. Dimensions approximately 50 cm by 70 cm.

If you are planting several crops, then you must maintain a distance of 1.5 m. In addition, if the groundwater is shallow, it is necessary to organize a sufficient drainage layer of 15 cm. Crushed brick or crushed stone is ideal for drainage. Before planting the plant in a hole, clay and 20 liters of rotted humus are placed there. You also need to add superphosphate.

When planting clematis, it is necessary to deepen the root collar by about 7 cm. In order for the plant to send out additional stems. Then, after a year, additional soil is poured into the hole until a small mound is formed. Which will rise 15 cm above the ground.

Rules and terms of landing

Autumn planting of clematis of the Kaiser variety is possible only in areas with mild climatic conditions. Tender seedlings do not tolerate even minor frosts, so unfavorable conditions can have a detrimental effect on the development of the vine. In central Russia, clematis Kaiser is planted only in spring. In a few warm months it will have time to grow stronger and develop strong roots. The plant has a negative attitude towards transplantation, so it is better to immediately place it in a permanent place and not replant it again.

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Clematis is planted in dry, warm weather. If the day promises to be hot, it is better to plant early in the morning. The planting hole should be spacious (60*60 cm), because the handsome man will have to grow in it for several years. The depth of the seat is 50-60 cm. At the bottom of the recess it is necessary to place a drainage mixture consisting of broken bricks, crushed stone and sand. The layer thickness should be at least 15 cm. This is important because the plant does not tolerate stagnation of water and can quickly rot.

The next step is to install the support. This is best done when planting the vine. The structure will be securely fixed in the ground and will serve as a support for the seedling in the first days. The substrate, consisting of humus and garden soil, is prepared in advance. Ash and superphosphate are added to the planting mixture

The hole is half filled with fertile soil. If the soil in the garden is acidic, dolomite flour is added to the soil. The substrate is raked a little towards the center of the hole, forming a small hill. The pre-soaked seedling is taken out of the water and placed on the top of the mound. Having carefully straightened the roots of the plant, fill the remaining space with soil. The root collar is buried 5-7 cm. The vine shoots are shortened, leaving 2-3 buds above the ground surface.

If the groundwater in the area is close, you can make grooves through which excess water will flow. After the procedure is completed, the young plant must be watered and shaded from the harsh rays of the sun. In addition, it is important to protect the roots of the seedling from drying out. Bark or peat are suitable as mulch. In the first year of clematis life, all flowers are mercilessly removed. The liana must direct its energies to developing the root system and growing strong shoots.

Clematis are rarely replanted. Reasons for relocating a handsome man could be overgrown “neighbors,” redevelopment of the garden, or construction of a flower garden on the territory. Work is carried out in the spring, after the onset of stable heat.

Clematis Kaiser: rules of agricultural technology

Clematis Kaiser: photo of the variety

Having planted a young Kaiser clematis plant, it must be immediately trimmed, leaving no more than 2 or 4 buds. This will help direct all the plant’s forces to the development of a powerful root system. And, accordingly, reduce the period of adaptation to the new soil.

Next, the plant is pruned again, leaving four buds. After planting, clematis is properly watered. It is best to make a groove around the trunk. To prevent water from spreading during watering. The water temperature should be room temperature. Water the seedling generously for the first time. Next, you should limit the watering regime.

Nuances of cultivation

Clematis cannot be called unpretentious flowers - reviews from flower growers only confirm this. But all the work will pay off entirely, because a real flower tree will appear in the garden, which will delight the eye for about a quarter of a century.

Important! The clematis variety Kaiser needs a certain soil composition, puts forward its own requirements for fertilizing, the degree of illumination, the level of humidity - the viability of the plant and its aesthetics depend on this.

Large-flowered Kaiser should be grown in accordance with the following rules:

1. It is recommended to buy seedlings only in specialized stores with a good reputation. Kaiser clematis planting material is not cheap, so it is better to be confident in its quality.
2. It is better to plant clematis in the spring, when the soil is well warmed up and frosts are behind us. The optimal planting time is early morning or cloudy day.
3. The best place for Kaiser is an area well lit by the sun and protected from the wind. It’s great if there is a small hill or mound - that’s where you need to plant clematis.
4. Alkaline or neutral soils are preferred. Heavy clay soils are not suitable for planting flowers.
5. The planting hole should have a depth of about 50-70 cm (depending on the density of the soil on the site). The distance between neighboring clematis bushes is at least 1.5 meters. If groundwater lies close to the soil surface, a layer of gravel or broken brick is poured onto the bottom of the planting hole - Kaiser does not tolerate excess moisture.

6. The holes before planting flowers are filled with a nutritious soil mixture: fatty clay, 1-2 buckets of well-rotted humus, about 100 grams of superphosphate.
7. It is necessary to bury clematis seedlings Kaiser into the ground at a depth of 6-8 cm. Next year, add a little more soil around the plant - the height of the mound should be 10-15 cm.
8. Immediately after planting, the seedling is pruned. Kaiser should have 2-4 buds left, then the flower will take root well and quickly take root in a new place. After a while, the pruning is repeated, also leaving no more than four buds.
9. Planted and trimmed clematis need to be watered. To prevent water from spreading, you can make a small groove around the seedling. Kaiser should be watered with settled water at room temperature. The first watering should be plentiful; subsequently, clematis will have to be protected from excess moisture.

10. To protect the roots from overheating, prevent the growth of weeds, and the appearance of an earthen crust, mulch is placed around the clematis seedlings. Sawdust and peat are most suitable for these flowers.
11. After planting, clematis will have to be shaded from too hot sun. Mature plants do not like shade - Kaiser will bloom only in the sun.
12. For a climbing plant, which is clematis Kaiser, supports are vital. These can be arches made of any material, special decorative sections sold in specialized stores, fences, gazebos, rope structures, etc.
13. The flower grows very quickly, so you need to regularly tie up its young shoots (every 2-3 days). If you do not tie up a flower in time, even a slight wind can damage it. To tie delicate stems, use fabric strips or special flower staples.

Advice! It should be borne in mind that the Kaiser bush will reach its full height only by the end of summer. Therefore, supports for clematis should look aesthetically pleasing and without a green carpet of leaves.

How to protect clematis Kaiser?

It is optimal to organize a layer of mulch on the soil where clematis grows. This is done so that moisture remains in the soil longer. And so that the roots are protected from direct sunlight. This will also help reduce the amount of weeding. Sawdust and peat can be used as mulch. And also straw.

If the summer is too hot and the place is subject to overheating from direct sunlight, it is better to shade young plants or create partial shade. When clematis Kaiser is already a fairly mature plant, then, on the contrary, it will need a lot of sun for good flowering.

Application in landscape design

If the design of a garden or personal plot requires a bright accent, you should pay attention to clematis Kaiser. The plant tightly entwines vertical buildings, fences, arches, and gazebos.

Clematis Kaiser flowers densely cover the fence, almost completely covering it

You can also place the plant in the center of the flowerbed, providing it with a decorative column for support.

Due to its small size, clematis Kaiser is also grown in flower pots, forming lush bouquets.

In summer, clematis in pots are installed near park and garden buildings, decorating benches, gazebos, and paths

Clematis support and garter

As mentioned above, Kaiser, like any variety of clematis, needs to install or construct some kind of support. You can use your imagination here. Because clematis will climb over any structure you create. Be it an arch, a lathing. And also some other hedge or fence.

Due to the very strong and rapid growth of the plant, it is necessary to constantly tie up the stems. To prevent them from being damaged by bad weather. You can tie it with ropes made of material. Or with special staples that are sold in stores.

Reviews from summer residents

Ekaterina, 33 years old, Moscow region

I bought a two-year-old seedling of this variety 4 years ago. Unfortunately, this year the summer was rainy, and the soil on my plot was clayey. I had to save the clematis from excess moisture by digging drainage grooves. But the next season the bush pleased me with its first flowers. Under shelter, clematis overwinters well, and every year it blooms more and more luxuriantly. There is a lot of fuss with this variety, but, in principle, I am happy with it.

Vladimir, 47 years old, Voronezh

So far I have more problems with Kaiser than joy. I bought it 3 years ago, but the soil in the pot was contaminated with something. I thought that was it - the flower was gone. The seedling was very sick and could not take root. Only last summer the stems began to grow noticeably. Now I will wait for flowering. I hope my worries will not be in vain.

Tatyana, 54 years old, Saratov

I have had this variety for 8 years now. I bought it at a nursery. There have been no problems yet. True, I treat it against diseases, feed it regularly, and cover it for the winter. I am very pleased with the clematis: it blooms every summer, and the flowers are exactly as the seller promised. It is clear that the variety is not for beginners, but an experienced gardener should be able to cope, especially when grown in a climate that is not too harsh. So, I recommend it.

Rules of care

Clematis Kaiser: photo of the variety

In order for the plant to grow well and bloom very beautifully, you must follow simple rules of care. Otherwise, if you let the development of the plant take its course, it may die. And also its appearance will no longer be attractive.

Care here is no different from caring for other plants. It is only important to pay attention to a few points.

Watering the plant

Clematis needs to be watered correctly. Because this plant variety needs rare but abundant watering. During watering, moisture should reach the tips of the roots. And do not spread around the stem. If you loosen the soil immediately after watering, you can achieve greater moisture retention and deeper penetration.

When the top layer of soil dries, and the soil at a depth of about 10 cm also dries, then the next watering can be done. If the summer is rainy and there is too much precipitation, this variety may die from stagnation of water. To avoid this, it is necessary to organize some kind of recess where excess moisture will drain.

How to feed clematis Kaiser

Like any clematis, this variety needs regular and proper feeding. After all, not only the growth, but also the flowering of the bush will depend on this. It is necessary to feed clematis once a week.

ort is very responsive to various mineral complexes that are designed specifically for climbing plants. It will be organic matter, ash, and others. All fertilizers should be applied at the root, according to the instructions and diluted with water first.

Clematis Kaiser: pruning group

Pruning clematis Kaiser: photo

The Kaiser variety belongs to group 2 of clematis pruning, that is, it should be gentle. In detail, the first pruning of clematis of the Kaiser variety is performed immediately after planting the plant. Then, at the beginning of summer, root shoots and shoots are removed. And then the formation of the bush occurs.

If possible, then around January in the second year of the plant's life, the old stems should be removed, leaving only the strongest buds. In mid-spring, stems that bloomed last year are cut off. They also shorten all the young shoots and form a bush.

Reproduction methods

Clematis variety Kaiser is a plant that is not yet very common in our latitudes. Most likely, you will have to buy the first seedling. Prices for planting material are not democratic. It will be all the more offensive to discover a completely different variety on the site. This is one of those cases when it is better to overpay, but purchase the rhizome from a trusted seller or nursery.

Already existing clematis of the Kaiser variety can be propagated by layering, cuttings or dividing adult plants.

Attention! Clematis cuttings of the Kaiser variety, when creating a greenhouse effect, take root perfectly within two months.

The easiest way to propagate clematis of the Kaiser variety is to bury one of the shoots in the spring, leaving its end above the surface of the ground. Excellent planting material will be ready for next season.

Preparing for winter

Like all clematis, this variety must be carefully prepared for the winter. In late autumn, when the air temperature is already zero or minus, you should leave the plant without shelter for a certain period of time so that the bush hardens a little. Then the middle is covered with sawdust, dry leaves, and sand. And also with ash or pine needles.

After pre-winter pruning of the bush has been carried out, it is necessary to cover the plant with some special material.

If the winter is harsh and the frosts are very severe, you should additionally cover the flower with boxes or spruce branches. Someone builds a small frame, which is covered on top with various covering materials and leaves. And also sawdust. Whatever shelter you make, you need to make sure there are holes through which air can freely pass.

How to care for a flower

Clematis Kaiser requires proper planting and regular care - without the qualified help of a grower, the fragile plant will die. In principle, Kaiser needs the same care as other flower crops. It is important to take into account the nuances of the “character” and requirements of clematis.

Important! When purchasing clematis seedlings, you need to pay attention to the labeling. For example, the mark “marque” on Kaiser packaging indicates that the root system of the seedling has been cooled for better preservation and is located in a moist substrate.

Watering

The beautiful flowering of clematis largely depends on proper watering of the bushes. Kaiser needs to be moisturized generously, but infrequently. The main condition for high-quality watering is that the water must wet the soil to the depth of the flower’s roots. Immediately after moistening, it is recommended to loosen the soil - this will help retain water.

The next time the flowers are watered is when the soil has dried out not only from above, but also at a depth of 7-10 cm. In rainy summers, Kaiser is in danger of dying from waterlogging. To protect the plant, you need to make a small ditch near the bush to collect excess water.

Attention! Overheating is dangerous for clematis, so it is better to cover the ground around the bush with sawdust or peat chips.

Fertilizer

You will have to feed the flowers regularly - clematis respond very well to high-quality fertilizers. The optimal feeding schedule for these plants is every seven days.

Fertilizers such as mineral complexes for climbing flowers, organic matter, and wood ash are perfect for Kaiser. It is recommended to dilute any fertilizers with water and apply them under the bushes as watering.

Trimming

Large-flowered clematis, including Kaiser, belong to the second group of pruning, that is, weak. The second type of pruning is as follows:

• shortening the shoot immediately after planting;
• removal of root shoots in May-June;
• bush formation;
• in the middle of winter of the second year, old shoots are cut out, leaving a few of the strongest buds;
• April-May is the time to shorten last year's faded shoots, trim young growth, and form a bush.

Advice! Do not neglect pruning clematis, because the abundance of their flowering and the size of the inflorescences depends on this.

Wintering

Clematis can wither away under shelters, so preparing these flowers for wintering should be carried out in several stages. When the temperature drops to +1- -3 degrees, the plants are left to harden for a while. Later, 10-15 cm of pine needles, sawdust, dry leaves, and a mixture of sand and ash are poured into the base of the bush. After winter pruning, clematis can be covered with polypropylene bags.

If serious frosts begin in the region, you will need to cover the clematis even better. To do this, use wooden boxes or build a special frame on which bags of straw, sawdust, and leaves are placed.

Attention! You cannot make a shelter for flowers completely airtight - there must be holes for ventilation.

Pests and diseases

The most common pests that pose a threat to Kaiser are snails and slugs, nematodes, spider mites, and beet aphids. These pests must be controlled using special means. Sometimes the affected bushes have to be completely removed and burned. To prevent this, prevention must be carried out.

Among the diseases, Kaiser, like all clematis, is threatened by fungal infections of the root system and leaves, as well as various rots. Only proper temperature and humidity conditions can protect flowers.

Diseases and pests

The Kaiser variety may be affected by pests or common diseases. Most often, the plant is affected by pests such as slugs, snails, spider mites, nematodes, and aphids. There are special remedies against all these insects - insecticides that destroy them. It happens that it is impossible to get rid of pests, as a result of which the plant will have to be disposed of.

To avoid these misunderstandings, it is necessary to engage in timely prevention methods. The same applies to common diseases that arise as a result of the pathogenic effects of microorganisms. Most often, clematis is harmed by various fungal diseases and other rots. As preventive measures, only compliance with the rules of care, as well as monitoring soil moisture, will help here.

Characteristics of the group

A distinctive feature of clematis is the ability to form buds both on last year’s growth and on young vines, while in most species this division does not in any way affect the quality of flowering, but requires a special approach to the formation of the bush. This is especially important for varieties that have two flowering periods: they are characterized by the appearance of buds first on last year’s branches, and then, with a short break, on young growth. Some hybrids do not have such a distinction in time and bloom continuously, smoothly transitioning from old branches to annual ones, while others are distinguished by longer and more abundant flowering in the second season.

To maintain the neat appearance of the plant and the size of the flowers, it is necessary to carry out light pruning annually and regularly. It is done twice per season:

• in the summer, after the first wave of flowering, they cut off the faded part of last year’s branches or cut them out completely if the bush is too dense;
• in the fall, after the second wave of flowering, the faded young shoots are shortened by ¼, leaving no more than 1.5 m.

It goes without saying that all diseased, twisted and growing branches inside the bush are subject to mandatory complete removal.

Today, there are a huge variety of clematis varieties of the second group, and sometimes it is very difficult to make a choice in favor of one species or another: one hybrid is striking in its size, the second “takes” with double buds, and the third has an amazing color. We have tried to collect for you the most beautiful varieties of clematis that have earned recognition and love not only among gardeners, but also in the “professional field,” and we are in a hurry to introduce you to them. So, let's begin.

Replanting clematis: step-by-step description

Let's look at all the stages of work.

Choosing a good place

Choose a suitable place for the plant - well-lit by the sun (light partial shade is acceptable), protected from cold drafts, without groundwater coming close (1.5 m or less) to the surface. The best substrate is loam or sandy loam, combining fertility with looseness, the acid-base balance is neutral or slightly acidic.

Clematis blooms longest and most abundantly when it receives enough warmth and sunlight.

Dig a hole with a depth and diameter of 0.5–0.7 m (the older the plant, the larger it should be). Fill the bottom with a layer of 10–12 cm of any drainage material.

A drainage layer at the bottom of the planting hole will prevent water from stagnating at the clematis roots

Place a support nearby. Fix it securely in the ground.

Any support is installed before planting clematis - otherwise it is easy to damage the roots of the plant

Prepare a mixture for filling the hole by mixing fertile turf extracted from it (top 10–15 cm) with humus (8–10 l), sand (3–5 l) and complex nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium fertilizer (80–100 g).

Fill the hole about a third full. If the transplant is planned for spring, preparations are carried out at the end of the last season, for autumn - at least two weeks before it.

Nitrogen stimulates the growth of green mass, so it is completely unnecessary for autumn planting.

How to dig up a bush and transplant it to another place

1. Trim all shoots of the transplanted plant, shortening them to 10 cm (1-2 growth buds). Pruning clematis before transplanting will help reduce the load on the root system damaged in the process.
2. Stepping back at least 0.5 m from the base of the stems, dig the clematis in a circle to a depth of about one and a half spade bayonets.
3. Try to loosen the plant. If you can’t get it out of the ground this way, cut off the roots with the same shovel.
4. Treat all cuts on the above-ground and underground parts of the plant with fungicides. We will carefully transfer the dug up clematis to a new place, trying not to shake off the soil from the roots
5. Together with the earthen ball, move the clematis onto a sheet of plywood, a piece of burlap or durable polyethylene. Move him to the new hole.
6. Plant the clematis by filling the hole to the brim with soil. The root collar of a plant under three years of age is deepened by 10–12 cm, in adults - by 15–18 cm. During the process of replanting clematis, constantly monitor the position of the root collar
7. Water the clematis (15–20 liters of water), mulch the soil.

If you need to divide the root ball

Clematis aged 8–10 years and older during the transplantation process are divided into:

1. Wash the roots of the plant removed from the ground.
2. If possible, unravel them with your hands. If you cannot divide the plant in this way, cut them with a sharp knife into 3-4 parts with 5-7 growth buds on each. Also trim off any dead, dried out, rotted areas back to healthy tissue.
3. Disinfect all sections by washing them with Fitosporin solution, or sprinkle them with crushed activated carbon, chalk, or ash.
4. Transplant the divisions into prepared holes as quickly as possible. Clematis does not tolerate overdrying of roots.

When dividing clematis, do not forget that any cut is a “gateway” for all kinds of infections, so be sure to disinfect them

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Features of plants and agricultural technology

This is a shrub vine with large, double flowers, which are distinguished by their refined shape and an extraordinary variety of colors. By nature, the variety is better suited for growing in warm climates, but it also takes root well in central Russia. The bushes reach a height of 1.5-1.7 m (sometimes up to 2 m) and produce a large number of lateral shoots bearing dark green leaves with pointed ends.

Clematis "Kaiser" blooms twice a season. The first buds appear in mid-to-late May on shoots that overwintered last year. The second “wave” of flowering (on young stems) in temperate climates begins around mid-July and continues until early October. The flowers are large (up to 14 cm in diameter), multi-layered, double. The shape of the petals varies from oblong-rounded on two or three outer rows, to needle-shaped closer to the center of the flower, generally reminiscent of a luxurious sea actinidia. The color of the petals can be pink-scarlet with large white splashes, lilac and purple, and much less often bluish. The hearts of the flowers are bright or greenish-yellow. In cool weather, the color of the petals may change and become light green. The flowering bush emits a pleasant smell, quite strong, but unobtrusive.

Clematis "Kaiser" is planted according to the same rules as other clematis. The plant prefers windless, well-lit places with southern, southeastern or southwestern exposure. It is advisable to position the bush so that it is not in direct sunlight all day. The culture does not like acidified soils and is afraid of stagnation of moisture at the roots. Therefore, a layer of drainage material is usually poured onto the bottom of the planting hole, and the composition of the soil with which it is filled is adjusted as necessary using alkalizing additives

It is important that the “tillering center” is 10-15 cm deep when planting

Clematis grows very quickly, and even at a very young age it needs support. A trellis for a plant has to be built simultaneously with its planting.

When arranging a Kaiser seedling, the owner must take into account one important circumstance: when preparing for winter, the vine stems will not have to be cut, but removed from the support, being careful not to damage them. Therefore, mesh or lattice trellises are not suitable for this variety of clematis. According to experienced gardeners, in this case, the optimal support consists of pieces of cord or twine stretched vertically or obliquely onto a wooden frame

In autumn, the upper part of the ropes can be easily cut off, and the shoots intended for wintering can be carefully lowered to the ground

According to experienced gardeners, in this case, the optimal support consists of pieces of cord or twine stretched vertically or obliquely onto a wooden frame. In the fall, it is easy to cut off the top part of the ropes, and carefully lower the shoots intended for wintering to the ground.

Caring for an adult plant consists of timely watering and fertilizing, weed control, shading of the root zone by planting low-growing annuals, as well as protection from pests and diseases. The Kaiser variety is considered quite “tender”. It can be affected by powdery mildew, wilt, various rots and Alternaria, so when cultivating, you should not neglect preventive treatments.

Judging by the photo of clematis “Kaiser” and reviews from summer residents, flowering that fully corresponds to the varietal characteristics is observed only when the plant receives the most competent and intensive care. A decrease in the level of agricultural technology immediately affects the decorative quality of the vine: the flowers become smaller and largely lose their “doubleness”, their color becomes less varied and refined.

Description

Clematis "Kaiser" is unusually short: even the longest shoots rarely grow to 1.5 m. The leaves are relatively light, trifoliate

Theoretically, clematis blooms twice, but in our conditions the cold comes before the second flowering. The first usually occurs at the end of May or beginning of July and lasts about a month. The flowers of clematis "Kaiser" are large, 10...14 cm in diameter, always double, consisting of 120...200 sepals. The sepals along the edge are elliptical in shape with a pointed tip; closer to the middle of the branch they become increasingly narrow; the central ones can be almost needle-shaped. The color of the sepals at the base of the flower is deep pink, almost red, closer to the center - lighter. All sepals have a richer color along the edge; the central sepals have an almost white middle. In some flowers, only 8 outer sepals are elliptical, the rest are needle-shaped. The central needle-shaped sepals of such flowers are often light green.