Table of contents
- Location
- substrate & soil
- Fertilize
- Pour
- Cut
- multiply
- hibernate
- pests and diseases
- frequently asked Questions
The clematis called Texensis Princess Diana is also known under the name Princess of Wales common and in honor of members of the British Royal Family who have since died named. A fascinating pink-red of the flowers is characteristic of this clematis.
The flower of this clematis is between six and eight centimeters in size, so it is not only very impressive in terms of colour, but also in terms of its characteristics. Visually, the flower of the clematis resembles a bell and sometimes even a little like a tulip. It is very pleasant that the Princess Diana is very easy to care for and uncomplicated to keep, so that it is also suitable for less experienced hobby gardeners as an ornament for the garden.
Location
It is important for Clematis 'Texensis Princess Diana' to have a semi-shady location with little or no direct sunlight. When choosing a location, it is always important to consider the origin of this clematis - it lies between trees. When choosing a location, this always means a semi-shady location for the flowers and leaves and also a shady place for the roots. If the roots heat up too intensely, clematis wilt is encouraged. In order to create shade for the clematis, however, it is important that no perennials are placed directly in front of the clematis. A problem would then arise with the roots, which would compete. It is better to apply mulch to the plant substrate to shade the roots. When choosing a location, you should also consider that the plant can reach a height of two to four meters. For this it is dependent on the provision of climbing aids. Depending on the location, the climbing aids can of course also be provided by twigs and delicate branches of other plants. The Clematis 'Texensis Princess Diana' also accepts cords as climbing aids. If rods or posts are used as climbing aids, then it is important to attach the shoots of the plant.
Tip:
The shading of the root system can also be achieved with ground cover or perennials placed in front of the clematis, whereby possible competition with the root system should be taken into account.
substrate & soil
It is important for the Clematis 'Texensis Princess Diana' that it is provided with a nutrient-rich soil. In addition, the substrate should be loose and cool as well as humus-rich. The plant does not tolerate heavy soil that develops waterlogging at all and even reacts to it with diseases such as clematis wilt. If the soil conditions are rather unfavorable, drainage can help so that the water drains off the roots better. The soil may also be slightly sandy for the clematis. It is important for the plant to thrive that there must be about 10 centimeters of soil above the root ball. The plant should be placed about a hand's breadth deep into the soil with the roots as a benchmark.
The Clematis 'Texensis Princess Diana' requires
- a nutrient-rich soil
- loose, cool and humus-rich substrate
- under no circumstances waterlogging, as it reacts to this with diseases
- likes a slightly sandy soil
Fertilize
The clematis is fertilized in the spring before flowering with an organic or mineral multi-component fertilizer. In order to strengthen the plant during flowering, it should be regularly fertilized with commercially available liquid fertilizer for flowering plants throughout the spring. The fertilization should then be stopped during flowering, because in this phase the fertilization reduces the flowering time of the individual flowers.
Pour
Clematis 'Texensis Princess Diana' needs a lot of water and nutrients to grow optimally. Especially in the first year, it is very important for the young plant to water it regularly and thoroughly. But even the older plant is dependent on a good water supply - especially in the warm season.
Cut
Clematis 'Texensis Princess Diana' should be cut once a year. Pruning should take place in February to March. It is important that the cut takes place on a frost-free day. A cut back to about 30 centimeters above the ground is optimal. Depending on the condition of the plant, it can also be cut back to a height of 20 centimeters. This prevents older plants in particular from wilting. Thorough pruning means that the clematis sprout particularly beautifully and intensively, and even in the lower part of the plant a beautiful and dense growth can be achieved. If new shoots emerge from the ground after cutting, it is important to protect them against the late night frosts in spring.
It makes sense if faded flowers are regularly removed and in this context shoots are repeatedly tied to the trellis, because this is how the plant retains its flowering power.
Tip:
In the first year after planting, it is particularly important for the plant to thrive that it is cultivated intensively is cut back, because this serves as a build-up cut for the subsequent branching of the plant into the subsequent years.
multiply
The easiest way to propagate clematis is by cuttings. For this purpose, a planter is filled with potting soil and placed directly next to an old and already woody branch of the mother plant. Now the branch is freed from all leaves and bent so far that it protrudes into the cultivation vessel. There it is attached. The propagation is best in late summer, because the sinker has in the following spring sufficient root system developed to be separated from the mother plant and planted separately become. Over the winter, the sinker should be protected from frost by mats or mulch.
hibernate
Clematis 'Texensis Princess Diana' is a very hardy plant. Temperatures down to -17 °C are no problem at all for the clematis. Only when the winter temperatures drop even further does the clematis need some protection against the cold. It is particularly beneficial to take winter into account when choosing a location and to select a relatively sheltered location, in order to have the least possible effort for protection against the cold if you live in regions where the winters are regularly very hard stand out. Young shoots that break out of the ground in the very early spring need protection from late frosts and wet, cold snow so that they don't start to rot.
The clematis is
- extremely hardy down to -17 °C
- only needs a light protection against the cold at even lower temperatures
- needs protection from frost and snow on fresh shoots in spring
pests and diseases
If the clematis is affected by pests or fungi - for example by waterlogging - then the affected shoots should be cut out thoroughly. In the case of the so-called clematis wilt, a pruning down to the ground level is necessary, because with a little luck the plant will then sprout healthy again. It is important that plant parts that have been attacked by fungi or pests and that have been cut off are not placed on the compost in order to avoid the spread of diseases to pests. If there are regular problems with diseases in the clematis, then it is advisable to think about a different location for the plant. It is important to regularly check the Clematis 'Texensis Princess Diana' for lice when watering and fertilizing. The earlier a lice infestation is detected, the easier it is to free the plant from the pests without chemical aids. Especially with the Clematis 'Texensis Princess Diana' it can happen that chemical sprays lead to a discoloration on the delicate petals and the plant will then be slightly marked within the flower is.
frequently asked Questions
This type of clematis can also be kept in a tub on the balcony or terrace, provided the site requirements are met. It is important to use a sufficiently large bucket that is optimal for the development of the plant and offers the roots enough protection. It is important that the bucket can be protected from intense sunlight.
It is interesting that the Clematis 'Texensis Princess Diana' also works very well as a cut flower in the vase.
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