Hydrangea anabel planting and care in the open field in the urals

Hydrangea Annabelle is the most popular variety of tree hydrangea native to North America. This plant is appreciated not only for its spectacular flowering, but also for its beautiful bush shape. The advantages of the variety also include unpretentious care, high disease resistance and winter hardiness. Anabel is ideal for growing in central Russia, including the Urals and the Moscow region. It can take root even in Siberian gardens.

1 Description, varieties

Hydrangea arborescens Annabelle (hydrangea arborescens Annabelle) is a herbaceous perennial growing in the form of a compact bush no more than 1.5 m high and three meters wide. The crown consists of many large oval-pointed leaves 16–20 cm long. The dark green color remains until winter. The shoots, despite their thinness, are strong enough and practically do not break.

The culture blooms with lush spherical white inflorescences from June to September. With proper care and quality feeding, they can reach up to 30 cm in diameter. In one place, the bushes are able to grow without loss of decorative qualities for up to 40 years. In the description of hydrangea, one unique feature can be noted - the ability to absorb dyes from the soil, due to which the color of the colors can be changed. This property is used by many gardeners, introducing various colors into the water for irrigation.

There are 2 types of hydrangea Anabel:

• Strong, or Incredibl (Strong, Incrediball) - forms dense spherical bushes up to 1.5 m high and 1 m wide. It grows and develops rapidly, adding about 20 cm per year. It blooms with beautiful white flowers of a group collection on young shoots. At the beginning and end of the ripening period, they are greenish in color. The plant tolerates low temperatures well, so it does not need shelter for the winter. Rarely sick due to stable immunity. The variety prefers loose and enriched soil. Feels better in sunny areas, but does not die in the shade.
• Pink (Pink) - has inflorescences of pink shades. It has rigid, erect branches slightly more than 1 m high. A hybrid that is no less winter-hardy and stress-resistant to negative weather manifestations.

These varieties are massively used in landscape design, as they look spectacular both in single and mass compositions. When the bushes are planted in a row at a short distance, a hedge is obtained, which retains its decorative effect from the beginning of summer until the first frost.

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2 Landing

The best time for planting in open ground is early spring, when the buds have not yet blossomed, and the soil has already thawed. Late autumn is also suitable, when constant negative temperatures are established. When buying ready-made seedlings, the buds should not be in a loose state. The place is selected illuminated, protected from direct sunlight and through blowing by winds.

Planting next to other tall garden crops that can draw moisture from hydrangeas is unacceptable.With its lack, developmental retardation occurs and flowering is absent.

The soil is preferable to an acidic or neutral environment, loams are ideal. Drainage is required so that stagnant dampness does not arise, which adversely affects the root system. The site is immediately selected according to the requirements of the species, since it is not recommended to transplant.

Dig a hole no more than 0.5 m deep and of the same diameter. These indicators are strictly individual and are due to the size of the bush. The depth and diameter of the pit depend on the fertility of the soil, since with scarcity it is necessary to apply more fertilizers to it, which means it must be deeper. When planting, soil (humus or peat) and a mineral composition are added to each hole. You cannot add chalk, lime, wood ash to it. These substances create an alkaline environment, which is contraindicated in hydrangeas.

The bush is dug out, grabbing a clod of earth, and placed in a prepared hole. The root collar is not covered in order for the plant to develop correctly. After planting, the soil is well tamped and watered abundantly, achieving moisture to a depth of 0.5 m.To provide protection against overheating and prevent the growth of weeds, they fall asleep around organic mulch. It can be sawdust or wood chips, which are scattered in an even layer in a circle. When grown in Siberia and other cool climatic zones, it is advisable to build a canopy that will protect the young seedling from short night cold snaps.

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3 Care

Hydrangea is very sensitive to feeding and watering. In order for the plant to bloom for a long time, it is necessary to correctly apply organic and mineral fertilizers. They must include the following components:

• magnesium;
• iron;
• superphosphate;
• urea;
• saltpeter.

It is also useful to feed the plant with fermented chicken droppings and manure infusion. This is done repeatedly during the entire growing season. The first time is fertilized at the end of May, and then every 2 weeks. During flowering, nutritional supplements should not be overused so that the buds do not lose their snow-white color. Water it 2 times a week. For the first 2 years, potassium permanganate is dissolved in water, which will serve as prevention against insect pests. At the same time, the soil is loosened and weeds are removed.

An important part of plant care is annual pruning. The correct procedure can ensure large and lush flowers throughout the season. Each type of hydrangea is pruned in its own way, taking into account individual characteristics. Various configurations can be created depending on how the bush is formed. A similar procedure is resorted to from the first year of the plant's life. The central shoot is left, and the lateral ones are shortened by 15–20 cm. In the future, the growth rate is monitored and each time cut by 3–5 cm. Sanitary pruning involves the removal of damaged shoots after wintering. With rejuvenation, young processes are cut off by a third, and the old ones are completely sawed off.

Despite the frost resistance, some gardeners close the plantings for the winter. Specimens with flexible stems are bent to the ground, fixed and placed on top of any plant material. If the shoots are too hard, the bushes are wrapped in non-woven material, and the root space is mulched with sawdust or peat. In early spring, it is necessary to remove all protection so that the plant does not stifle.

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4 Reproduction

Hydrangea Anabel can be propagated by dividing bushes, cuttings and layering. The second method is the most common. To cut the cuttings, you need to choose a time when flowering will begin or take material after spring pruning. Choose annual shoots, of which there are usually many on each bush, and separate the tops 10-15 cm long.Then they are rooted in a substrate consisting in equal parts of peat, humus and river sand. The film is pulled from above for a period of 3-4 weeks. Once fully adapted, it is not necessary. During this entire period, the cuttings should be in a shaded place. Germination in a mobile box lasts about 2 years. For the winter period, he is brought into the house.

Reproduction by layering

For the branching method, the longest shoot is selected from the bottom. A deep cut is made approximately in the center and a chip or match is inserted so that it does not overgrow. Then they drop it into a shallow groove next to it, fixing it in one position. From spring to autumn, young root shoots will appear, but they should be cut off from the mother bush and transplanted only the next year.

Bush division is rarely resorted to. If young seedlings tolerate such a procedure well, then adult specimens cannot be propagated in this way without injuring the root ball. As a last resort, you can try to split the hydrangea when transplanting. They use a sharp tool, and old plants will need an ax. The damaged roots are completely removed, otherwise rooting will not occur in a new place. The first 2-3 weeks do not make any additional fertilizing, only water the hydrangea.

5 Pests and diseases

Hydrangeas rarely get sick, but mistakes in choosing a place and violations of the rules of care can cause a number of problems. With strong shading and iron deficiency, the production of chlorophyll in the leaves deteriorates, which contributes to the development of chlorosis. In such a situation, irrigation with ferrous water is required. Of parasites, aphids and spider mites are especially dangerous. Usually they are removed by hand, then the bushes are treated with insecticidal preparations.

The most common diseases:

Name	Signs and methods of struggle
Tracheomycotic wilting	It occurs as a result of the formation of pathogenic fungi in the soil. First, the roots are affected, acquiring a dark brown color. The foliage gradually begins to wither. Prevention is regular loosening and removal of dried leaves. The plant is completely sprayed with a fungicide
Gray rot	A fungal disease that causes rotting of the root system, leading to the death of shoots. The bush is dug up, the affected areas are removed. Treated with "Fundazol"
Powdery mildew	Off-white bloom and loose texture appear on leaf blades and stems. With strong localization, the plant is dug up and burned. At an early stage, treatment with "Fundazol" or "Vitaros" saves

6 Conclusion

Hydrangea Annabelle is one of the most popular ornamental plants among landscape designers. She decorates not only personal plots, but also city parks, alleys and other places of mass recreation of people.

This variety impresses with its abundant and long-lasting flowering combined with a pleasant aroma. The bushes are easy to shape, which allows you to create beautiful plant structures. It goes well with conifers and other perennial crops.

Hydrangea is still one of the most popular ornamental shrubs. The love of gardeners is primarily due to the stunningly lush flowering, huge leaves (up to 30 cm in length) and the relative simplicity of care. Most species still prefer a warm climate, which makes it difficult to grow shrubs, for example, in the middle lane or in the Urals. However, the Anabel variety is a rather frost-resistant hydrangea. Growing it doesn't cause a lot of hassle.

Description of the variety

When compared with other varieties and varieties, then Anabel has perhaps the most sprawling spherical bush. A lot of shoots are formed, which gives the impression of splendor. Height varies depending on natural conditions and can reach 1-1.5 m, and up to 3 m in width. Hydrangea flowers are small, only 2 cm in diameter.But the thing is that they are collected in spectacular spherical inflorescences, which can be up to 30 cm in volume. Flowering begins in mid to late June and lasts until September. Anabel is a long-lived hydrangea, and one bush can delight you for more than one decade, which is also an indisputable plus.

This variety is very versatile in terms of landscape design. A place for hydrangeas can be found anywhere. It goes well with conifers, irises, roses. If you wish, you can even make a real living wall out of it, which will be covered with fragrant white flowers from year to year.

There is another variety of this variety - this is the Pink Anabel hydrangea. It differs not only in a pink shade of flowers, but also in stronger and more wind-resistant shoots, increased frost resistance. The care is the same as for the Anabel hydrangea with white flowers.

How to choose a landing site?

To begin with, it is worth noting that planting Anabel hydrangea or any other variety should be carried out in the spring (in May) or in the fall (in September), with the first option being preferable. Buy seedlings in specialized stores, pay attention to the root system. Hydrangea at the time of planting may have buds, but should not bloom. The optimum age for seedlings is 2-3 years.

Choose a place for the bush, sheltered from drafts, in partial shade, where direct sunlight is only a few hours a day. There should not be too large trees nearby, as they will pick up moisture.

Hydrangea tree-like Anabel is not very demanding on soils, but still prefers acidic and with good water permeability, drained.

Preparing the landing site

After the landing site is selected, you need to dig a hole. The size depends on the seedling, approximately 50 x 50 cm and the same depth. The hydrangea has a superficial root system. If you are doing a group planting, then the distance between the seedlings should be about two meters.

It is recommended to pour several buckets of water (4-5) into the prepared hole and leave it overnight to absorb it. Further, a small drainage layer is poured onto the bottom, and then prepared nutrient soil (leafy earth, peat, humus and sand in equal quantities). In no case do not add lime and wood ash, the tree hydrangea Anabel does not like this.

Lower the seedling into a well-moistened soil and sprinkle it so that the root collar is at the level of the soil. The earth must be tamped tightly and watered again. The near-bore soil must be mulched after that. Use peat, sawdust, pine needles or spruce branches, and foliage. If you have a lawn, then you can apply grass that is in sufficient quantity after mowing it. Mulching protects the roots of hydrangea from overheating and limits the growth of weeds, in addition, organic matter over time decays and acidifies the soil, which is very beneficial for the plant.

Hydrangea Anabel: care

The shrub grows fast enough. Hydrangea care consists in timely watering, loosening and mulching the soil, pruning.

The plant is very moisture-loving, the fact that it does not have enough water will be evidenced by slightly wilted leaves. The best watering option is 1-2 times a week, 3-4 buckets for each bush. It is desirable that it be gradual and slow, for example, a drip irrigation system. Watering frequency can be reduced to one every 10 days if the soil is mulched. It is best to do this in the spring and several times over the summer, while not forgetting to slightly loosen the soil in the near-stem circle.

Anabel is a hydrangea that loves feeding, she needs them for long and abundant flowering. The first time fertilization is applied the next spring after planting. For one square meter, the following nutritional composition is recommended:

• 40 g superphosphate;
• 20 g of urea;
• 30 g of potassium sulfate.

You can use ready-made complex fertilizers, for example, "Kemira-flowers", while strictly following the instructions. At the moment when the hydrangea Anabel is gaining buds, the second feeding is carried out (50 g of superphosphate and 30 g of potassium sulfate). In addition, it is recommended to water the shrub 2-3 times over the summer with a weak (light pink) solution of potassium permanganate.

Anabel is a hydrangea that is quite resistant to various kinds of diseases, but sometimes it can be damaged by spider mites, downy mildew, chlorosis of leaves or aphids. All cases require special treatment.

Hydrangea bush formation

Only shrubs older than five years are subject to pruning, until that time they do not need to be touched. The best time is early spring. Adult shoots are cut 10-20 cm, and annuals can be shortened by 1/3 of the length. Broken, old and often growing branches are subject to removal. You should not cut off weak bushes, since spring is a time of active sap flow, and a painful plant may die.

Propagation of hydrangea

Hydrangea Anabel reproduces very successfully in a vegetative way - by cuttings and layering. In the first case, young shoots are used. Cuttings 10-15 cm long should be cut during the flowering of the hydrangea. Then slightly dry the cut, treat with "Kornevin" and root in light fertile soil. For the formation of roots, cuttings need high humidity and a temperature of 20-25 degrees. In the second case, a strong and healthy shoot is buried in the fall. Already next spring, he will give roots and form a separate bush.

The article will discuss a beautiful tree hydrangea plant. We will analyze in detail such questions as how best to choose a place before planting, the stages of the planting itself and the features of care when growing an interesting Anabel variety.

Description of the variety

Hydrangea Anabel - a magnificent decoration of the garden

Hydrangea Annabel, also called smooth hydrangea, is a shrub that originated in the United States on rocks and slopes.

If you are thinking of planting this variety in a garden or on a personal plot, then you should find out in more detail its features:

• on open ground it can grow up to 6 meters in height, at home it rarely even reaches two meters;
• the stem is upright, gives the impression of a spreading, lush plant;
• flowers are green at first, later turn white, form a ball. The beginning of flowering is the end of June, in this form it can stand until the first frost;
• Anabel tree loves a sunny, humid area, less often partial shade;
• has large smooth leaves of a dark green color, it takes a long time for their full development, they can grow up to 25 cm;
• almost any soil is suitable for hydrangea, the main condition is that it is constantly moistened;
• the plant is strong, especially if it is fed;
• unpretentious, has good winter hardiness.

It is important: when the hot days of summer come, it is imperative to monitor the moisture content of the soil, otherwise the plant will begin to wither and dry out.

Site and soil selection

Before planting hydrangeas, it is important to choose the most suitable place so that it does not get sick and bloom all summer. It should be borne in mind that the hydrangea does not tolerate prolonged shading, and in the scorching sun it will be necessary to constantly moisten the soil.

Without the right amount of moisture, the plant begins to wilt, the flowers become smaller, and the hydrangea stops developing.

Therefore, the best place to plant it is partial shade with moist and fertilized soil.

Note: Anabel hydrangea should not be planted next to trees and shrubs, as they can draw out all the moisture. The environment in the soil should be slightly alkaline or even acidic

Before planting, clearly determine the final location, as the plant does not like being transplanted.

Landing

Planting hydrangeas outdoors

Planting a hydrangea includes the following steps:

1. First you need to soak the seedling in warm water with the addition of manganese.
2. Dig a hole 45-50 cm deep, mix urea and superphosphate with the ground.
3. Place the seedling in the ground, sprinkle with the mixture and tamp the soil.
4. Drizzle with plenty of water.
5. As a safety net, you can build a greenhouse canopy to adapt the plant.

Care features

Due to its elegant flowering, hydrangea tree-like will decorate both a flower bed in the country and the window sill of a house. You can grow both heap and separately, it all depends on your imagination and the landscape concept of the site.

As with growing any other plant, certain rules should be followed in breeding hydrangeas:

1. The first time feeding is carried out in early spring, when the hydrangea begins to grow actively. For feeding and strengthening, irrigation with a solution of acidic manganese potassium is used. Such procedures are carried out up to three times per season.

Note: if the plant is healthy and developing correctly, it begins to bloom as early as the fourth year from planting.

1. Do not forget about loosening the soil. This procedure must be carried out at least three times over the summer to properly saturate the root system with oxygen.
2. Pruning is usually carried out before the beginning of winter or, in extreme cases, in early spring, before flowering begins. Pruning shoots gives excellent results: the stem becomes stronger, begins to actively grow and develop (you can read about the rules for pruning hydrangea paniculata here).

Spring pruning hydrangea tree

Trimming scheme

It is important to know: growing shoots must not be cut off, since injured buds, which have arisen since last year, will not bloom for a long time.

• Treelike hydrangea can be propagated by cuttings, it is better to do this in the middle of summer. The upper cuttings are cut, so that there would be a cut obliquely at the bottom, even on top, and one internode was present on the segment. The leaves should also be trimmed, leaving only a third. After rooting the cuttings in water, you can plant them in prepared soil.

Hydrangea cuttings

Since the hydrangea tree has a good immunity to diseases, it is very rarely sick, but there are exceptions. For prophylaxis, or if you still find an infection, treat the plant with Bordeaux mixture. You can read more detailed information about diseases and pests of hydrangea here.

An adult plant, which is already strong enough, does not require additional protection in winter, but if the hydrangea has been growing in your country not so long ago, it is better to play it safe and cover the shrub for the winter.

Preparing hydrangeas for winter

To prepare the hydrangea for wintering, you need to do the following manipulations:

• remove all dried leaves and branches;
• generously cover the ground around the bush with sawdust or hay;
• press the bush to the ground and cover it with boards;
• cover everything on top with oilcloth;
• can be fixed on top again with sticks.

If all the recommendations are followed, the hydrangea Anabel will bloom and delight with her elegant attire for many, many years in a row.

Hydrangea tree-like Anabel is an excellent bush plant, it looks impressive, resistant to frost, unpretentious in care.

For its successful cultivation, do not forget about its constant need for water and do not neglect the peculiarities of care, and then the plant, in turn, will thank you with its beautiful flowering.

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If you want to get a large and beautiful plant in your garden that will bring large and numerous inflorescences with a pleasant aroma, but at the same time do not require complex care for yourself, and also get along well in most climatic zones of the CIS countries, the tree hydrangea Anabel is exactly what, what you need and more. But first things first!

Description of the plant

The tree-like hydrangea "Anabel" was known to mankind 300 centuries ago, when the colonialists began to inhabit North America, and found this unusual and striking plant in the area of ​​the present state of Ohio. In general, the date of discovery of this variety is considered to be 1746. The plant was successfully shipped and propagated in the Gulf Stream nursery, which served as its distribution throughout the world.

The appearance of the plant is in the form of a large shrub, which is not always green, but sheds its leaves during cold weather. The crown of the shrub is large, domed and spreading, and its height can reach 1.5-3 meters.

At the same time, a shrub grows about 15 cm per year, which is a very good indicator for such a large perennial plant. The crown diameter can reach 3-5 meters, which means that when planting a hydrangea, you should expect that it takes up a lot of space.

Hydrangea tree has several varieties, the most common of which are as follows:

1. Hortense Annabelle or Annabelle, both versions of the name are correct. We will focus on it in the article;
2. Hydrangea Incredibol, this variety was bred from "Anabel" in the course of breeding work;
3. "Wild" tree hydrangea, as well as some other, lesser known varieties.

Hydrangea "Anabel" has a number of the following characteristics, listed below:

1. Hydrangea Annabel has several color variations, but the base color is considered to be light green, which changes to white as the inflorescences form. Also very beautiful is the pink color variation called "Pink". Some gardeners consider it a separate species of tree hydrangea;
2. It is characterized by its larger size, since it can grow up to 3 meters in height, with an incredibly large crown diameter;
3. Has a long flowering period. So, "Anabel" begins to bloom at the very beginning of summer, and ends almost at the very end of autumn;
4. The variety has large inflorescences (25-30 cm in diameter), and sometimes reaching a record 35 cm, which are even capable of bending young shoots to the ground. All over the world, there are no more than 10 types of flowers that can boast of such dimensions.

Hydrangea "Incredibol" is a more modest variety, as it reaches a height of 1-1.5 meters, but at the same time has inflorescences up to 30 cm in diameter. The inflorescences have a spherical shape of a lush structure, painted in white, less often pink.

Flowering occurs from June to September. In general, the variety is very similar to the basic form of hydrangea tree-like, but has larger inflorescences than "Anabel".

Landing conditions

Despite conflicting information as to whether it is worth planting the tree hydrangea "Anabel" in areas with open sun, or it is worth limiting ourselves to partial shade, most gardeners tend to the first option. Since the most lush flowering has always been observed precisely on the bushes located in an open area, washed from all sides by the sun's rays.

This feature is explained by the fact that the variety originally originated in the Ohio area, which is characterized by long and hot summers, as well as relatively short, but cool winters. Despite this, on the most abnormally hot summer days, the hydrangea can be covered with an awning so that the sun's rays do not burn the tips of the delicate flower petals, spoiling the appearance.

Remember, tree hydrangea does not tolerate soil with lime impurities, and if even a formed bush is planted in such soil, it will inevitably die. Hydrangea tree-like "Anabel" is unassuming to the soil, but it feels best in clay soil, or soil with high acidity.

Planting in soil with abundant admixtures of sand is also undesirable if lush flowering is important to you (sand does not retain nutrients necessary for the formation of large inflorescences poorly).

Hydrangea is planted in autumn or spring, depending on the climate.So, if you live in the northern regions, plant the tree hydrangea planting material in the spring, before bud break. In a warmer climate, it is possible to plant a hydrangea in early autumn, but in this case, planting should be carried out with a cuttings.

Given the large size of the inflorescences, they can easily be damaged by the wind. To avoid this situation, just plant a bush next to a fence, fence or wall.

Planting process, step by step instructions

Planting all varieties of tree hydrangea is simple, and consists of the following points:

1. Digging a hole, the depth of which will depend on the soil. In heavy soils with clay impurities, the hole should be 70 cm deep, with a diameter of 60 cm. On cultivated loamy soils, the planting hole should be about 60 cm deep and 50 cm in diameter. On light soils, the size of the planting pit should be 50 cm deep and 40 cm in diameter. The information is relevant only for cuttings 2-3 years old, since they are the best option for growing any sort of hydrangea, especially in the cool conditions of the CIS countries;
2. It is recommended to lay out a gravel drainage layer at the bottom of the pit. The layer thickness should be in the order of 10-15 cm;
3. The fertile soil, which we talked about above, is poured onto the drainage with a layer of 15 cm. The soil can be purchased in the store, if necessary, ordinary black soil is also suitable;
4. The stalk is acquired with an earthy clod on the roots, and is planted in such a way that its roots look strictly around the circumference, without bending up or down;
5. The cutting is covered with fertile soil in such a way that the root collar is immersed in the ground by only 2 cm. Tamp the soil tightly so that it does not sag in the future;
6. The planted cutting is watered with water in the amount of 20-25 liters;
7. Landing in the open field can be considered complete.

Many gardeners practice harvesting a hole 2 weeks before planting a cuttings in it, initially filling it with fertile soil, but this is important for more demanding varieties of hydrangea, since in such cases organic fertilizers are also added to the soil. Hydrangea tree-like "Anabel" can be successfully planted in any of two ways (not fundamentally).

Further care

A detailed description of the subsequent care of the cuttings and young plants is given below:

1. Hydrangea tree-like "Anabel" is able to withstand drought, but in this case it may not bloom this year. For abundant flowering, hydrangea is watered about 2 times a week if it is a young stalk, and once a week if it is an adult plant. During the hot summer, watering can be increased up to 2-3 times a week. It is necessary to water in such a way that the soil is always slightly moistened. If you do not know whether it is worth watering the hydrangea or not, you should deepen your finger into the ground near the bush to a depth of 3 cm, and if the soil is wet there, then watering is not required, if it is dry, water;
2. Loosen the soil at least 2 times a year, to a depth of about 5 cm, which will improve the supply of oxygen to the roots;
3. The first feeding of the planted cuttings is carried out next spring, adding organic fertilizers to the soil for the period of growth and development of foliage, mineral fertilizers during the formation of inflorescences, and optionally (organic or mineral fertilizers) in the middle and late summer. In the fall, feeding is stopped.

The need for spraying

Spraying hydrangeas is not required. Of course, after a hot day, the flowers will not be damaged by moisturizing with cool water from a spray bottle, but globally, hydrangea is indifferent to this. Moreover, it is very problematic to spray an adult bush, sometimes reaching the height of human growth, and even greater width.

Attitude to drafts

All varieties of hydrangeas do not tolerate drafts well, and with prolonged exposure, they begin to wither, and then die, regardless of the growing conditions. Draft is the worst enemy of any hydrangea!

Pruning

Pruning can be done in late March and early April, but skeletal branches should not be pruned at this time. In the autumn, when the bush has thrown off the leaves and entered the sleep phase, skeletal branches can also be cut off. Also, the hydrangea can be completely cut off in order to start forming the bush again, but in this case, this must be done when they reach the age of 4.

Branches cut in spring can be used as cuttings, even though they do not have roots, but in this case, caring for them will require more experience and strength.

Pests and the fight against them

Hydrangea tree-like "Anabel" is susceptible to attack by all types of aphids, spider mites, shiny leaf beetles, weevils, and all types of garden bugs. As for other pests, they can also infect hydrangeas, but most often they prefer food crops, and harm hydrangeas only in rare cases.

To get rid of parasites and pests will help store drugs, of which there are a great many at the moment. As for prevention, it should be carried out taking into account the following points:

1. Add 1 kg of dried alder leaves to 10 liters of water, and leave for 12 hours, then spray the bush once a month;
2. Place 500 grams of grated garlic in 3 liters of water, and leave for 5 days. After that, add 60 ml of this infusion to 10 liters of water, rub 50 grams of laundry soap there, and spray the bush once a month.

Conclusion

Today we have carried out a detailed description of the tree hydrangea "Anabel", as well as its varieties "Inkredibol", along the way having familiarized ourselves with their photos. However, be careful, as the tree hydrangea "Anabel" is very similar to the panicle hydrangea, because both are characterized by a white color.

Do not confuse this variety, as panicle hydrangea is a more spreading plant, but even easier to maintain. Hydrangea tree-like "Anabel" is not suitable for growing in conditions with short summers and long winters, while paniculata grows even there!