'Nelly Moser' is one of the stars in the extensive clematis family. Its rapid growth and abundant flowering delight even impatient gardeners every year. Numerous pink petals with a decorative purple-red central stripe stand out in a particularly contrasting manner from the green background of the leaves. With a few suitable care measures, it climbs high and conquers every climbing aid. It also gives dreary walls a colored sheen.
To free the clematis from their cramped housing after purchase, there are two options: a large container or the garden bed. The 'Nelly Moser' is extremely hardy and can stay comfortably outdoors all the time. When you have found a suitable location in the fresh air for the clematis, you can plant them out according to the following instructions:
Depending on the growth and flowering behavior, the different clematis require different cuts. Experts have therefore divided the clematis into three groups. The cutting recommendations should be followed so that the clematis develops and blooms well.
Tip: Powdery mildew can still be combated well naturally in the initial phase, as long as the spread is not very advanced. A mixture of one part whole milk and eight parts water works well for spraying the plant.
Growth and flowering
The clematis 'Nelly Moser' quickly climbs heights of up to 3.50 m with the support of a trellis. House walls and rose grids also give it the support it needs, because its tendrils are thin and do not offer enough support on their own. Every spring, fresh green leaves sprout and form an opaque plant. From May onwards, the beautiful flowers are added in almost lavish abundance. Their diameter is between 12 and 15 cm. From August onwards, good care will be rewarded with an encore: a second round of flowers will be heralded. In autumn the leaves and flowers gradually disappear and the bare, inconspicuous tendrils go into winter.Location
For lush flower growth it can be sunny, the more the better. Only the blazing midday sun should be avoided. 'Nelly Moser' is content with a partially shaded place. In the shade, the growth would be rather poor and flower formation would suffer. While the above-ground parts of this climbing plant enjoy the sun, sun rays in the root area are completely undesirable. When planting, this wish must be fulfilled right from the start. There are several solutions, some of which can be combined with one another:- Ground cover catch the sun's rays
- A mulch layer of 10 cm keeps the roots cool
- Plant the root ball about 10 cm deeper
- Place vegetal neighbors providing shade
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There are two reasons for a loose soil. First, the delicate roots of the clematis do not face as much resistance as they grow. In a deeply loosened soil they can quickly penetrate the deep layers of the earth to find water there even on warm days. A clematis that can take care of its own water balance saves the gardener a lot of work. Second, a loose soil allows excess water to seep away more easily. After all, wet roots don't like clematis. Ideally, a few pebbles should be added to the soil under the ball to avoid waterlogging. In addition, the soil can be rich in nutrients so that the flowers appear in the desired splendor. Incorporated compost ensures that the soil is ideally nutritious.plants
To free the clematis from their cramped housing after purchase, there are two options: a large container or the garden bed. The 'Nelly Moser' is extremely hardy and can stay comfortably outdoors all the time. When you have found a suitable location in the fresh air for the clematis, you can plant them out according to the following instructions: 1. First, provide the bale with plenty of water. It should stand in a bucket of water for at least 20 minutes.
2. Dig a planting hole, loosening the soil deeply.
3. Place a drainage layer made of stones in the planting hole.
4. Mix the excavated earth with compost to add nutrients to it.
5. Now you can free the clematis from their old pot without pulling on the tendrils. Hold the plant upside down and it can slide out.
6. Set the clematis about 10 cm lower so that the roots are better protected from the sun.
7. Fill the gaps with the soil enriched with compost.
8. Form a watering wall around the plant and water it.
9. Attach a climbing aid straight away, as the clematis grows upwards quickly.
Tip: Planting out the clematis is a good opportunity to preventively protect them from being eaten by mice. Plant the root ball together with a trellis that will keep voles at a safe distance.Bucket culture
If you don't have a garden space, you can make do with a large planter. As a container plant, however, the clematis makes some demands in terms of pots and care.- large pot with at least 25 liters volume is a must
- large holes in the bottom allow the water to run off
- a drainage layer helps against unwanted waterlogging
- high quality and nutrient-rich soil
- Roots need to be protected from sunlight
- stable support is required
- beautiful, branched shape is achieved by cutting back
- needs a winter quarters without frost as a container plant
- as a second choice: a protected stand and plenty of fleece
Fertilize
The clematis is a plant that needs a good supply of nutrients during the growing season. Only then will it sprout well and produce lots of flowers. Horn shavings can provide an adequate supply, provided they are spread early in spring. The microorganisms in the soil gradually release the nutrients so that they can be easily absorbed and used by the clematis. Rose fertilizer has also proven itself well for clematis and can be used during the flowering period. The fertilization time is over by August at the latest, as the winter rest period is approaching soon for the clematis.to water
Over the years, a clematis becomes more and more self-sufficient when it comes to its water balance. Their roots reach deep into the earth, where there is still residual moisture even on dry days. Nevertheless, it has to be watered from time to time.- on particularly hot days, additional watering is required
- young clematis have not yet developed enough roots
- water more often in the first few years
- the moisture evaporates faster from the pots
- Container plants therefore suffer from drought more quickly
- always pour carefully to avoid waterlogging
- prefer to provide more often with smaller amounts of water
Cut
Depending on the growth and flowering behavior, the different clematis require different cuts. Experts have therefore divided the clematis into three groups. The cutting recommendations should be followed so that the clematis develops and blooms well. - the twice blooming 'Nelly Moser' belongs to pruning group 2
- slightly cut back to about half
- Autumn is the right time for this pruning measure
- short shoots appear on the remaining wood in spring
- this is where the flowers are formed
Radical cut
In order to prevent the climbing plant from balding over time, it may be necessary to prune heavily.- every four to five years
- Cut back to 20 to 50 cm
- only in the following year the bloom is sparser
Cutting at wilt
A clematis that finds all the desired conditions is quite disease resistant. If the dreaded clematis wilt takes over you anyway, you have to quickly pick up the secateurs.- first thoroughly disinfect the cutting tool
- cut off all infected parts
- Pick up leaves from the ground as well
- Dispose of cut off in the residual waste
- Then disinfect the cutting tool again
Diseases and pests
A hot summer can bring powdery mildew. So that the damage to the clematis is kept to a minimum, the infected plant should be treated promptly with a suitable agent. An animal danger threatens the roots of the clematis from the voles. They love the roots of this clematis so much that they don't leave much of them. But the clematis cannot survive without its roots. If your garden is a playground for these pests, the clematis needs reliable protection. If the roots are protected with a mesh basket when they are planted out, the mice have no chance.Tip: Powdery mildew can still be combated well naturally in the initial phase, as long as the spread is not very advanced. A mixture of one part whole milk and eight parts water works well for spraying the plant.
Winter in the open
In autumn, 'Nelly Moser' strips her tendrils and begins her well-deserved rest period. It is extremely hardy and needs little help.- a covering of fir branches keeps out icy winds
- Mulch layer provides some warmth
- Freshly planted clematis are not yet sufficiently winter hardy
- It is essential to protect young clematis in the first few years
- fully grown clematis are more resistant to the cold
Hibernate potted plants
Container plants should not spend the winter outside, even if the clematis growing in them is considered hardy. The roots are not well protected against frost in the bucket.- a bright and cool room is ideal for winter
- Bring in clematis before the first frosts
- the bucket can be taken out again from mid-May
- alternatively, the clematis can overwinter outside
- the location should be protected from the wind
- Wrap the plant and the container with a lot of fleece
- Fleece can be removed again from May
