Many florists are interested in the question, what are the ways of reproduction of the kampsis. One only knows generative reproduction, others know several ways of growing young plants from shoots or parts of the root system. In order for you to know and be able to use all the available methods of flower reproduction, we have compiled this article.
The division of the bush Kampsis: rassazhivaniya root shoots
Reproduction of the kampsis in a vegetative way is to start with planting the root growth. This is one of the simplest methods that allows you to get a huge number of new plants from the mother bush.
It is worthwhile to sit down during rest, when the movement of the juices in the flower is slow (end of autumn or early spring).
Important! In winter, campsis cannot be transplanted so that the plant does not freeze.
To separate the root growth, you will need a construction knife or a sharp enough blade, which is pre-treated with an antiseptic. The shoot is separated along with part of the root so that the young plant has at least 10-15 small roots, otherwise the bush will not take root.After cutting, the shoots with the root are immediately planted into the ground without any treatments or growth in growth stimulants. When planting, it is desirable to use soil with the same composition that was under the parent plant.
After planting a young Kampsis we do not forget about watering and regular inspections.
Rooting camber of the campsis
Many gardeners use rooted layers for breeding Kampsis.
A very simple way that involves planting the shoots of a plant without separating them from the mother bush.
To get a new flower from the layering, you need to choose a few basal shoots, which will become new bushes. When choosing a layer, it should be understood that the dry or diseased shoots will not take root, therefore we select only healthy branches. Next, bends them to the ground, fix it with wire or press it with stone and drop it down with earth. Only the middle of the stem is covered with soil, the place of attachment to the parent plant and the tip are not buried.
After this, it is very important to water the priked part of the shoot frequently so that roots will appear at that place.
After a month, you can gently remove the soil and see whether the roots have escaped or not. Even if a massive rhizome has formed on a layer, it can be removed from the main bush no earlier than the next spring.
In early spring, before the movement of the juices, the cuttings are cut 5-8 cm above the buried part and transplanted to another place.
Due to the fact that the vine (Kampsis) gives a lot of root growth, breeding layering is very popular among florists.
Did you know? North American species of Kampsis from the XVII century, cultivated in the parks of Europe.
Reproduction of Kampsis by cuttings
More time-consuming method of reproduction, but having its advantages. So, when planting cuttings, you can not worry that because of bad weather, young plants will die, because the initial period of rooting takes place indoors.
Planting lignified cuttings
Reproduction of the kampsis with lignified cuttings has one huge plus: the survival rate of young plants is 100%. Therefore, despite the troublesome cutting and planting cuttings, this method is used everywhere.
To obtain the right cuttings choose last year's shoots. They are cut in early spring. Use sharp disinfected tools to prevent infection from cutting.
Use only healthy branches that are slightly covered with cracks. After cutting, leave 2-3 leaves and about three buds. Shorten the length of the cutting to 30 cm and plant in boxes with fertile soil. For 2-2.5 months, the cuttings will take root, and they can be planted in open ground.
We do not recommend planting the cuttings immediately into open soil for the reason that the slightest whim of weather will kill all young plants at once.
Did you know? Campsis can reach a height of 15 meters.
Rooting of green cuttings
Young bushes of Kampsis are grown not only from woody cuttings, but also from green ones. It should be noted that out of ten green cuttings, nine will surely take root, therefore, many gardeners use reproduction of green creeper by green shoots.
To get the desired cutting, one should cut several shoots from the middle of the bush at the beginning of summer. The resulting branches are shortened from above and below, leaving at least three sheets (that is, the cutting is made from the central part of the shoot). The remaining leaves on the handle are shortened by half. After that, the lower part of the cutting is treated with a root growth stimulator and planted in a fertile loose soil. Place for planting is chosen in the penumbra, so that direct sunlight does not fall on the sapling.
Important! Planting in the soil as lignified and green cuttings is carried out at an angle of 45 °.So that it would not be necessary to water the seedlings twice a day, the soil around them can be mulched with leaves, sawdust or agrofiber. This litter will retain moisture in the soil and will save young flowers from weeds.
Planting a seed campsis
We proceed to the most difficult method of flower reproduction - growing Kampsis from seeds. Very few hosts use this breeding method for the following reasons:
- Climate conditions may not be suitable for seeds.
- Campsis is producing viable seeds only in the eighth year after planting.
- Troublesome landing and care.
In early spring prepare boxes for landing. In the form of a substrate used purchased soil mixed with peat. The soil should have a neutral reaction, be crumbly and retain moisture well.
Did you know? The name of the genus Campsis has a Greek etymology and literally means "kamptein" - bend, twist or bend, it is given in the form of a long, winding trunk.Seeds are placed in small holes up to 1 cm deep and watered abundantly. The temperature in the room should not be below 22 ° C. If conditions are optimal, the seeds will emerge in 3-4 weeks. After that, watering combined with dressing. When the third true leaf appears on young sprouts, the seedlings can be transferred to the open ground.
Thus, with a certain effort, a copy of the mother plant can be obtained from the seeds of the kampsis, as well as propagating the flower with parts of shoots or rhizomes.
