Clematis does not bloom. Causes and solutions

This article will focus on clematis. This is a perennial that belongs to the Buttercup family. Many gardeners plant these plants. Because they look very good and attractive. They also perform a decorative function. Clematis climbs well. It can be used for vertical gardening of fences and verandas. As well as other buildings. In addition, the loach also blooms very beautifully. But it happens that this plant cannot bloom. Or the flowers appear very rare and inconspicuous. How to cope with this problem, and why clematis does not bloom, can be found in this article.

Clematis does not bloom: the main reasons

In general, there are many reasons for the lack of flowers in clematis. This list will also include the location where the plant is planted. And compliance with the rules of agricultural technology. And following the rules of care. If we highlight the main reasons, they will be the following:

During planting of clematis, the conditions for its successful growth were not met.
Clematis will not bloom in very acidic or waterlogged soils.
You may have purchased initially damaged planting material.
Failure to follow the rules of care leads to a lack of flowering.
There is a deficiency of nutrients in the soil.
Untimely weeding affects the flowering of the plant.
Perhaps the plant is too old and can no longer bloom for physiological reasons.
Clematis has been affected by pests or common diseases.
The plant was pruned incorrectly.
Also, if the plant is planted for the first year, then the lack of flowering is a normal process.
There may be several reasons at once.

In order for the plant to grow and develop well, you must follow the rules of care. Then the root system will be well established, and the stems will be healthy and strong. In general, clematis blooms 2 years, and sometimes 3 years after planting.

Peony propagation

The culture is propagated by dividing the bush, both green and root cuttings, layering, and even seeds.

Propagation by seeds

This method is more often used by breeders, since plants obtained from seeds do not have the varietal characteristics of their parents. Seed collection begins in August and ends in mid-September.

They are immediately sown in the ground, buried 5 cm. Thus, the seeds go through 2 stages of stratification:

warm - when the daytime temperature rises to 30 degrees Celsius and at night drops to 15;
cold - for 2 months the seeds are exposed to a cold temperature of 5-10 degrees Celsius.

This technology guarantees a high probability of germination, but some seeds will germinate only in 2 years.

The purchased planting material has a dried out hard shell, which greatly complicates germination. Before sowing, it is necessary to soak the seeds in warm water for 2 days, then sow in September-August using the above technology.

Peonies - propagation by root cuttings with a bud

The preparation of root cuttings begins after flowering is completed - at the end of June:

choose a young shoot with adventitious roots and a replacement bud;
cut the stalk with a sharp knife and shorten the top, leaving a few leaves;
the root is placed in a growth stimulator for 12-14 hours;
The cuttings are planted in a shaded place, deepening by 10 cm.

Around September it will take root, and before wintering it will need to be cut off, and the rhizome with a replacement bud will need to be covered for wintering. Propagation of peonies by cuttings is a long process; the first flowering will occur only in the 5th year.

Propagation of peonies by stem cuttings

It is necessary to prepare a large number of cuttings, since not all will take root. Cutting is carried out a week before flowering:

choose bushes 5-7 years old;
selected internal shoots (inside the bush) are cut at the root;
then they are cut by cuttings so that each segment has 2 internodes (one cut is made under the leaf itself, and the second is 2-3 cm above the top leaf);
the cuttings are soaked in a root stimulator solution for 8 hours;
planted in the shade of trees: a bed filled with compost is sprinkled with a layer of sand, the cuttings are deepened 3 cm at an angle, at a distance of 0.15 m from each other;
the planting is covered with a portable greenhouse;
plants need high humidity, so generous spraying is carried out 2-3 times a day;
after 3 weeks, the greenhouse begins to be ventilated, increasing the time every day;
In late autumn, rooted cuttings are cut off and the rhizomes are covered for the winter.

Reproduction of peonies by vertical layering

In early April, the base of a 5-year-old bush is dug up, exposing the vegetative buds. The bush is covered with a box 0.5 by 0.5 m without a bottom, and covered with fertile soil to a height of 0.2-0.3 m. The soil in the box should always be moist. The buds developing on the shoots must be pinched, then the plant devotes energy to the development of the root system.

At the end of summer, the shoots can be cut off, and the resulting roots with new vegetative buds can be separated and planted in a permanent place.

Mandatory transplantation and propagation of peonies by dividing the bush

Propagation by division is suitable for bushes that have reached 5-7 years of age. The procedure is carried out from August 15 to September 15. For this:

the bushes are dug up, washed with water, and left in the shade for a while (dried roots become elastic and do not break);
all shoots are cut 10-15 cm from the root;
the rhizome is divided into parts so that each of them contains 3 or more renewal buds;
the divisions are soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate for 2-3 hours;
diseased and growing roots are removed, and the sections are treated with an ointment made from ash and clay;
Then the cuttings are planted in new places; they will have time to take root before frost.

It is necessary to divide and replant peonies, which are grown and cared for in the garden according to all the rules, every 5-7 years. This promotes plant rejuvenation.

The root collar of adult bushes (over 10 years old) ages and becomes hollow, and ants, worms and slugs settle in it. And over time, vegetative buds are laid deeper and deeper, which negatively affects flowering.

Violation of cultivation rules

To ensure stable and lush flowering of this plant, it should be planted in an open sunny area. But there should not be severe overheating here. Since clematis is a vine, the optimal place is where the sun is present in the morning until lunch. And also in the afternoon. For most of the day, clematis should be in partial shade. The plant should not be exposed to a draft. This can negatively affect growth. The loach will grow best near a fence. As well as other buildings. Because they will not only serve as a support. But they will also create the conditions necessary for growth. Namely: absence of drafts and partial shade.

The second necessary factor for good plant growth is the optimal soil composition. It should contain enough healthy nutrients. But the soil should not be heavy. Light, loose soil will allow air and moisture to pass freely to the root system. Loams are ideal. The acid reaction in the soil should not be high. If this is present, then lime should be added. Or dolomite flour. The best option would be neutral soil or slightly alkaline soil.

Beautiful examples in the garden landscape

Beautifully flowering clematis are in great demand in garden landscaping. They are used to decorate fences, gazebos and other buildings. Clematis are very popular for decorating flower beds and creating stylish landscape compositions. These vines are distinguished by thin, long stems, so all parts of the plant are used in garden decoration. The crop blooms abundantly from June to September, and clematis has the property of clinging to any support that gets in its way.

With proper growth management, this plant easily reaches a height of 2.5-3 meters, and some varieties even grow up to 7-8 meters.

In vertical gardening, clematis are popular for arranging terraces, arches and walls. Each plant lives for 30-40 years, so such clematis become constant companions of the beautiful exterior of your garden plot.

By properly guiding the shoots and regularly pruning, you can create real masterpieces that will delight the gardener for many years.

Why clematis does not bloom, see below.

Rules for planting clematis

It is necessary to dig a spacious hole where the seedlings will be placed. And also in accordance with the requirements for growing clematis. So, the depth should be at least 0.7 m. The roots should feel free and comfortable.

You should also ensure good drainage at the bottom of the hole. Brick fragments work well for this. And also crushed stone. In addition, during planting, fertilizer complexes should be added. As well as ash and dolomite flour. If you have several plants planted at once, you should maintain a distance of at least half a meter. Because in the future the plant will grow very quickly and well.

If we talk about the rules for planting clematis, then it is important to plant the plant in such a way that the root collar is located below ground level. At least 10 cm. If suddenly the root collar comes out of the ground, then the plant must be earthed up. Since clematis is a perennial, it can grow and develop in the same place for a long time. Until about 40 years old. And if the plant is already quite mature, one might say old, then the natural process of physiological aging affects the plant. As a result, flowering becomes small and inconspicuous. Or it may be completely absent.

Clematis not blooming? Apply fertilizer

To preserve the youth of the bush as long as possible, the plant must be constantly pruned and fed. As a last resort, you can transplant it to another suitable place. If clematis is young and still does not bloom or blooms poorly, then you should think about feeding the plant.

Already 2 years after the plant is planted, you should think about adding mineral complexes. And also fertilizers. The feeding process must be done in the spring, at the very beginning of the growing season. It would be correct to initially apply fertilizers containing nitrogen. Because it is this element that promotes the rapid growth of stems. And also leaves. The more greenery a plant has, the more strength it will have. They will be needed during the flowering period.

When clematis begins to bloom and buds appear, a complex of fertilizers should be added. Which must contain phosphorus and trace elements. It is phosphorus that stimulates the formation of good and lush buds and inflorescences. It also affects the flowering period of plants. After the plant has flowered, it should be fed with organic fertilizers to thoroughly prepare it for the winter months. Additionally, for better nutrition and soil composition, peat mixtures should be scattered around the bushes. This can be done in any month.

It is necessary to remember about timely weeding of plants. Because with very frequent plantings, the nutrition will be insufficient. And lack of nutrition directly affects the quality of flowering.

Reviews from flower growers

Alina, 28 years old, Simferopol

Arriving at the dacha after a week’s absence, I discovered a dead large-flowered “Kaiser”, which had entwined our gazebo for almost 4 years. In just a few days, all the shoots dried up and the flowers withered, while only a small sprout remained intact. By all indications, this is wilt - a disease caused by a whole complex of different fungi. It is almost impossible to fight wilting; very often the plant dies immediately. There is no effective fungicide yet. She cut off all the bad lashes near the ground and burned them. I looked after the sprout, watered it (avoiding waterlogging), fed it with phosphorus-potassium fertilizer (according to the instructions), loosened the soil around the plant and mulched it with wood chips. In late autumn I covered it so that it would overwinter well. In May-June next year I will carry out preventive treatment with a 0.2% solution of polycarbacin. I think I will be able to save my beloved clematis, I hope for the best.

Zoya, 36 years old, Saratov

The most beautiful variety “Red Cardinal” has stopped blooming on our site. The neighbors at the dacha suggested that we had planted it in the wrong place - near the pigeon house, where water from the roof was constantly dripping onto the clematis. This plant does not tolerate stagnant water and, unfortunately, the plant died. There is no suitable place on our site for new seedlings, which over time will turn into powerful, tall vines. We decided to choose compact varieties of clematis, which are in no way inferior to their vigorous “relatives”, either in decorativeness or in ease of care. I'm going to plant Piila in the fall. The variety is compact, but with large double flowers in the first wave of flowering on last year's shoots. There will be a holiday on my street too!

Andrey, 38 years old, Ivanteevka

Several years ago, neighbors in the country gave my wife a clematis seedling “Niobe”. She planted it near the terrace with the expectation that over time it would beautifully entwine the supports. In the first two years, the bush normally gained green mass, in the fall I shortened all the shoots radically, leaving no more than 3 nodes above the ground, but it did not want to bloom. In the third summer, several flowers appeared, after which complete disappointment set in. But in the fourth year, the bush abundantly entwined the supports and was so densely strewn with whip flowers that the leaves were not visible. The spectacular festival of colors lasted for a month and a half. I thought that the reason for the late “ignition” was our not very favorable climate, but it turns out that this is a feature of this hybrid variety (I was interested in the forums of amateur flower growers).

Insect pests

Any plant can be attacked by pests. Clematis can be attacked by insects such as nematodes, bugs, aphids, and mole crickets. And also small rodents. All of the above insects harm plant roots. And also his escapes. If you notice signs of pests, you should take decisive action immediately. Because the plant will bloom poorly if this is not done.

Special nematicides will help protect against nematodes. They must be added before the plants are planned to be planted. Against insects such as aphids and bedbugs, foliar treatment of the plant should be carried out using insecticides. Or use a solution of tobacco dust here. Slugs are also destroyed using insecticides. Among other methods, copper sulfate helps. They can also be destroyed mechanically. To rid clematis, as well as other plants, of rodents, it is necessary to place various traps and traps around the area.

Clematis does not bloom due to disease

This plant can also be affected by common diseases. These are rust, gray rot, alternaria, fusarium, yellow mosaic. To protect plants from these diseases, lay out a layer of mulch. It should consist of sand and ash. If the plant is already sick, then you should use drugs against diseases - fungicides.

Among other things, climate can also influence the absence or quality of flowering. Namely the temperature in winter. If your region has a mild climate and warm winters, then you do not need to cover clematis in winter beforehand. In any other regions it is necessary to create a shelter. Moreover, it must be done even before the first frost occurs. Namely, after the formation of the bush.

The cover should be removed only with the onset of spring. After which the shoots should be brought back to the supports.

General information

Clematis is the Latin name by which the flower is known throughout the world. In our country it is also called clematis or vine. About 300 species grow in nature. Habitat is the subtropics and temperate zone of all continents, with the exception of Antarctica.

Settles in river valleys, on the slopes of hills, mountainous areas and steppes. Clematis are liana-like, herbaceous and tree-like.

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Selection of planting material

Before you start growing clematis on your site, you should carefully consider the choice of planting material. You need to choose only a strong and healthy-looking seedling. No signs of any diseases. The seedling should be approximately 1-2 years old. The root system should appear healthy and developed. There should be buds on the roots. The shoots are also worth checking out. They must be healthy and young. Approximately 20 cm in length. You should also pay attention to the presence of healthy green leaves without signs of disease.

It is important to pay close attention to the plant variety in order to then properly care for it. This is an important condition. Because different types of clematis should be shaped differently. If plants are planted near supports, they must be planted keeping a distance of at least half a meter from the wall. And then he needs to organize a direction.

When does it bloom?

The flowering of clematis directly depends on the age of the plants. As a rule, after planting for 2 years, the bush builds up its root system, and only when it becomes powerful and well developed does it bloom in full force. This usually happens after 3 years, and if the plant throws out a peduncle earlier, it is advisable to remove it so that the clematis can create a strong and beautiful base. As a rule, flower growers try to plant different varieties of clematis on their site, since the appearance of flowers can begin at different times during the growing season , from spring to autumn, creating a riot of colors in the garden.

In May-June the varieties “Pilu”, “Barbara Jacquemman”, and also “Miss Bateman” .

“Biz Jubilee” and “Roger Cardinal” delight with their flowering . At the very end of summer, buds appear on the clematis “White Burning” and “Multi Blue” . Some varieties are distinguished by a long flowering period, for example, from June to September the clematis varieties “Ballerina”, “Nelly Morez” and “Madame le Cultre” .

Feeding

Like all other plants, clematis needs constant fertilization. To grow well and bloom beautifully. The scheme by which the plants are fed consists of applying fertilizers at intervals of 2 weeks. The first feeding should be done in mid-spring. When active growth of shoots begins. Mullein solution is used as fertilizer here. Or a solution of bird droppings. Each bush will need about 10 liters of solution.

Next time you can use saltpeter. When clematis enters the flowering stage, ash and superphosphate should be used as fertilizer. And also potassium salt. In this case, fertilizers should be applied at a short distance from the stem. If the soil is acidic, additional lime solution should be added.

Currently, various synthetic preparations have been developed that promote good flowering. These products are recommended to ensure that the plant blooms magnificently and beautifully. And the petals had a bright, pronounced shade. Tools such as humates are popular for these purposes. As well as such drugs as “Bud”, “Zircon”, “Epin”. These preparations can be applied several times while the plant is blooming.

How to stimulate flowering?

It happens that even with high-quality care, the clematis still does not bloom, the reason for this is the slow growth of the plant. In this case, the weed must definitely be helped - for this, in the summer, the flower is sprayed with solutions of stimulants. “Epin” and “Zircon” are highly effective; they have an anti-stress effect on the plant. After treatment, clematis easily tolerates external weather conditions, begins to quickly gain strength and blooms.

Experienced gardeners use ammonia as a stimulant. To treat the plant 3-4 tbsp. l. dilute the ammonia solution in a bucket of water and water the clematis, always on wet soil. After 2 weeks, foliar feeding is carried out, in this case the concentration of the drug is reduced - only 1 tbsp is taken per bucket of water. l. ammonia. The resulting composition is sprayed on clematis branches in the evening or morning, preferably in calm weather. Thanks to this feeding, increased growth of shoots and budding of the plant begins.

Some experts have developed their own technique for pruning clematis, which allows them to achieve almost continuous flowering - it is suitable for a wide variety of varieties. To begin with, select 3-4 shoots and cut them at a distance of 1 m from the ground. The next 3-4 shoots are cut off already at half a meter, and the last ones are shortened at the level of two buds. All remaining shoots are cut off completely.

Then the lashes are laid on the ground, sprinkled with dry grass and left in this form for the winter. With the onset of spring, the shelter must be removed and the branches carefully tied to the supports.

The trick here is to ensure that the pruning is not carried out equally, which means that this clematis will bloom unevenly. Moreover, such a clematis will produce flowers not at one point, but along the entire length of the bush.

When the first vines fade, you need to cut them at the level of 3 buds from the ground. By the way, the resulting cuttings are quite suitable for further rooting and propagation. The remaining vines will continue to bloom, while the cut ones are actively growing and will bloom again by the end of August. Using such stimulating pruning will allow you to get an almost continuously flowering bush, of course, only if you take good care of your pet.

Clematis does not bloom: watering

Like any living creature, clematis need moisture. Watering should be done in a timely manner. At least once every 2 weeks. If the summer is too hot and dry, the watering regime should be changed. Plants should be watered so that the moisture reaches about half a meter deep into the soil. If you do the math, an adult plant will need about 3 buckets of water. Watering is not done at the root. And around the stem about 30 cm from it.

To ensure that moisture reaches the roots, some people dig in several plastic water pipes. And watering is done directly through them. To retain moisture in the ground as long as possible, you should lay out a layer of mulch. Straw and hay are good for this. Or dry leaves. If there is no mulch, it is necessary to loosen the soil after each watering.

Trimming and shaping

It is very important to form a clematis bush in a timely manner. And you need to do this while following the rules. Because this directly affects the quality and quantity of flowering. Clematis are divided into three varieties. The first variety is all plants whose flowers appear on old shoots. The second variety is those whose flowers ripen on old and current shoots. The third variety is the one that blooms only on current shoots. Therefore, if you cut off the shoots on which clematis bloom, then, naturally, there will be no flowering.

As for the first variety of clematis, before the winter period it is necessary to remove it from its support. And also cut at about a height of one or one and a half meters from the ground. Old, diseased and dry branches should be cut out. The remaining shoots must be collected in a bunch and carefully placed on spruce branches. Use them to cover the top. Instead of branches, you can use dry leaves and sawdust. And also peat. Everything is covered with roofing felt on top. In which holes are pre-made for good ventilation.

For the second variety of clematis, pruning should be done at a height slightly lower than in the first case. All old, diseased and dry branches are completely removed. The bush is tied and laid. And cover the top in the same way.

The third variety of clematis is cut shorter. Approximately 15 cm from the ground. In this case, you can simply hill up the bush. Cover it with sawdust, sand, leaves or peat. Cover the top with roofing felt with holes.

Proper care

Caring for clematis includes many agrotechnical measures, but the most important of them is pruning. By pruning crops correctly, you can achieve the development of powerful, abundantly flowering plants.

There are varieties of clematis that absolutely cannot be pruned. Flower buds of these plants are formed on ripened shoots of the previous year. Thickened plantings are thinned out after flowering, leaving shoots of at least 1 m.

Clematis pruning

Pruning of the second group of plants (varieties with large flowers that bloom in spring on last year's shoots and then repeat flowering on the current year's growth) is carried out at the age of 1 year to a height of up to 30 cm; in two-year-old shoots it is allowed to remove up to 1.5 m of bushy shoots .

Clematis varieties that bloom in late summer (Viticella; Late Large-flowered) are subject to severe pruning. They are pruned low above the ground, no higher than 20-50 cm from the ground.

Important! Before pruning the plant, it is useful to know what species the clematis is. Caring for plants during the growing season comes down to loosening and mulching the soil, weeding, and fertilizing

Regular watering is important (in hot weather it is necessary to water abundantly)

Caring for plants during the growing season comes down to loosening and mulching the soil, weeding, and fertilizing. Regular watering is important (in hot weather it is necessary to water abundantly).

Mulching the soil around a clematis bush

In hot weather, plants suffer from overheating of the soil, so it is very important to mulch the soil on top of the planting holes. To support plants, it is important to install supports that can support the weight of the plant.

The supports must be installed at such a height that the plant can freely climb up the support.

To support plants, it is important to install supports that can support the weight of the plant. The supports must be installed at such a height that the plant can freely climb up the support.