Hydrangea panicled seed planting and outdoor care

Panicle hydrangea is a perennial shrub with a powerful root system. Hydrangea roots spread far beyond the crown, located above the ground. The shrub can reach a height of 10 m. The elliptical leaves are up to 12 cm in length, the size of the flowers is up to 2.5 cm in diameter. The flowers are sterile, at the beginning of flowering they have a greenish light shade, gradually turning pink with the growth of the flower. Plants begin to bloom after 4 - 5 years. Hydrangea produces fruits in the form of small boxes filled with seeds. After ripening, the capsule cracks.

Types of hydrangea

Plant varieties are distinguished by the form of flowering and the color of the petals:

• Flowering - spherical, racemose;
• Possible shades of petals - white, red, pink, lilac, two-color.

In a rather cool Russian climate, hydrangea takes root well. The photo of the plants shows that the flowering is painted in delicate shades, looks good in open areas. Hydrangea blooms for a long time.

Popular varieties

Garden hydrangea has become widespread, many varieties have been selectively bred:

• Limelight. A neat shrub of medium size (up to 2 m in height), keeps its shape without additional supporting devices. If the hydrangea grows in an area where partial shade remains most of the time, the flowers have a delicate lime shade. In the bright sun, the bloom becomes white.
• Matilda. Sprawling shrub, crown projection reaches 3 m in diameter, height up to 2 m. During flowering, hydrangea changes the shade of petals from cream to pink with a green tint.
• Floribunda. The height of the shrub reaches 2 m, the inflorescences are very lush, creamy. Hydrangea has elongated pedicels.
• Kyushu. Hydrangea reaches 3 m in height, the crown is spreading, in shape it resembles a fan. The peculiarity of the variety is fragrant flowers.
• Grandiflora. The bloom is large, in the form of pyramids, blooms late, in the second half of summer. During the flowering period, the shade of the petals changes in stages: cream, white, pink

The listed varieties were bred for a long time and are actively distributed in public front gardens. There are dozens of newer varietal varieties of panicle hydrangea.

Landing conditions

On the open ground, hydrangea behaves unpretentious, requires minimal maintenance. The ideal planting material is seedlings 4 - 5 years old. When using such seedlings, the plant will bloom in the first year after planting. The right time for planting is early spring, when the soil is still high in moisture. In the autumn, planting is also possible, but only in warm regions with non-severe winters.

Pick-up location

Hydrangea feels equally well in the sun and in partial shade, but it is recommended to select well-lit locations for landing. In the morning hours, hydrangea loves the sun, in the late afternoon it prefers shade. The eastern side of the site and a small shade on the western side will help the hydrangea to take root well, grow and give a bright flowering.

Perfect ground

Hydrangea paniculata loves acidic soil, rich in humus with a clay structure. In soil with a pH level of up to 6.0, the inflorescences become brightest. It is also important that the plants consume enough moisture. Loose, heavy soil with high acidity is ideal for the growth and flowering of hydrangeas.

Sandy or alkaline soil is not suitable for shrubs. Do not add compounds containing lime, chalk or wood ash to the soil.

About landing step by step

When planting hydrangeas, it is recommended to observe the distance between seedlings 1.2 - 1.4 m. So the root system of each shrub will successfully grow and get stronger. To achieve early flowering, you can reduce the distance between seedlings to 0.7 - 0.8 m, after a few years, thinning the grown bushes.

Step-by-step instructions for planting:

• Dig holes for seedlings at least 2 weeks in advance (30 days before planting). Hydrangeas require spacious planting pits, on average 50 cm in diameter and 60 cm deep. If the seedlings are adult, large, the pit should be made larger.
• Potting mix is ​​added to the pit. For the preparation of the soil mixture, humus, peat, and black earth are used. Urea (25 g), potassium sulfate (29 g), superphosphate (70 g) are added in small amounts.
• On the day of planting, a pit is dug again, but of a smaller size. A hydrangea seedling is placed inside. It is important to gently spread the roots of the sprout. The seedling should be held in the desired position, the hole should be covered with soil, compacting it to the desired state.
• The bush must be watered with plenty of water (8 - 12 l). Sawdust, tree bark or peat are applied to the surrounding soil. The area of ​​application is about 20 cm around the trunk, the height of the top dressing cover is 6 - 8 cm.
• Until the moment when the hydrangea is accepted, it should be covered from the wind and daytime sunshine. This can be done using large sheets of polyethylene.

It is recommended to prune the root system of the seedlings a little. You can determine the desired planting depth by the root collar. This area should rise 1 to 2 cm above the general ground level.

Growing in the garden and care

Hydrangea care is standard. It is necessary to ensure that the soil near the shrub does not overgrow with weeds, organize regular watering and feed the hydrangea with the introduction of substances useful for it.

Growing

In the first few years after planting, it is recommended to trim the hydrangea inflorescences. So the plant will not waste energy on feeding the flowers, but will build a developed root system.

Top dressing, fertilizers

For the first 2 years, hydrangea, planted in prepared soil, does not need feeding. Subsequently, the plant should be fed as follows:

• In spring, compound fertilizers are applied under the bush (they must contain phosphorus, nitrogen, potassium);
• When the first inflorescences appear, secondary feeding is carried out for the season (superphosphate and potassium sulfate);
• Twice a year, from spring to autumn, it is necessary to fertilize the hydrangea with cow or chicken droppings diluted with water.

Hydrangea paniculata loves an acidic environment and reacts well to lactic acid. Once a month, you can add kefir, sour milk, milk whey to the ground.

Watering hydrangeas

Without enough moisture, the plant may not survive wintering. Recommended rules for watering panicle hydrangea:

• In dry, hot summer periods, 15 - 20 liters of water are brought under the bush every week;
• In less dry periods, watering is carried out every 15 days in the amount of 15 - 25 liters of water;
• In rainy seasons, watering is carried out 4-5 times with a volume of 15-25 liters.

Apply water in portions of several liters closer to the trunks of the bush.

General recommendations for the care of hydrangea

Like most garden plants, hydrangeas need additional care measures:

• To maintain soil moisture around the hydrangea, mulching with needles, peat chips, sawdust and leaves is recommended.
• In the first few years after planting, it is unacceptable to expose the plant to drafts. Subsequently, the hydrangea may not be covered from the wind.
• Top dressing is unacceptable more often than 1 time in 10 days. An excess of nutrients leads to a change in the color of the foliage, a decrease in winter hardiness.
• Loosening the soil around the bush is carried out as needed. Strong compaction of the soil should not be allowed.

The addition of potassium permanganate will help protect the hydrangea from pests and parasites. Potassium permanganate will not have a detrimental effect on the perennial itself.

Transplanting and pruning hydrangea paniculata

You can transplant hydrangea, taking into account its love for moisture, in early spring. Pruning is carried out according to the following rules:

• In late autumn, I cut off all the inflorescences so that the stems do not break and damage under their weight with a layer of snow;
• In spring, cutting off weak shoots provides more lush flowering;
• Dying, weak inflorescences are removed completely;
• Shoots damaged in winter are cut to the woody base.

With the help of pruning, you can achieve a lush, bright flowering of paniculate hydrangea.

Propagation of hydrangea

Hydrangea is a perennial shrub, reproduction is carried out in a vegetative way. For reproduction, cuttings, bush division, seeds, layering are used.

Seedlings obtained from cuttings take root best of all. They are cut at the beginning of summer when the stems contain a lot of moisture. The material for the cuttings is the shoots in the lower part of the shrub, close to the ground. They should be removed by hand without using cutting tools. Cuttings should reach 10 cm, have 3 - 5 buds.

Preparation for wintering

Hydrangea paniculata, being a perennial shrub, survives winter periods well. Despite this, the plant should be prepared for wintering:

• Throughout the year, do not allow an excess of fertilizing with nitrogen, soil alkalinity;
• In late autumn, the soil around the shrub is covered with peat or dry leaves with a layer of 20 cm.

Such insulation will keep the root system intact.

Features and possible problems

Hydrangea paniculata is susceptible to the following diseases:

• Gray rot. It appears as a result of fungal formations of a brown color. It is necessary to fight the fungus immediately after detection.
• White rot. With the disease, the root system of the plant is affected. The stems of the shrub do not receive nutrients from the soil, as a result of which the hydrangea dries up.
• Powdery mildew.The disease affects the leaves of the plant, provokes the death of stems and inflorescences.
• Tracheomycotic wilting. Fungal infection, in which the root system of the plant is infected first, then the entire shrub.

For the treatment of these diseases, fungicidal preparations are used, which are sold in gardening stores. Panicle hydrangea can also be affected by pests: snails, aphids, bugs, weevils, etc. To combat them, insecticidal preparations are used.

Lush hydrangea inflorescences cannot be overlooked. They add flavor to any garden. There are shrubs, vines and trees. All varieties are united by their appearance: a spherical shape of inflorescences and large green leaves. There are several ways of propagation of hydrangeas: by seeds, cuttings and layers. Seedlings from seeds grow no worse than from cuttings or layers.

Preparing seeds for planting

Lat. Hydrángea

The large-leaved hydrangea varieties are better propagated by the seed method. This is a shrub that grows up to four meters under appropriate conditions.

The color of its flowers can vary from blue to pink. Large-leaved hydrangea is common in the southern and western parts of Russia. In the north and east, it is grown as a pot culture. The seeds can be bought both in garden stores and online.

The highest germination rate is obtained from seed from Japan or China. These countries are the natural habitat of hydrangeas. You can collect seeds from fertile flowers. They are small and inconspicuous. Lush inflorescences are sterile, they do not form seeds.

The viable seeds are intact, there are no dents or other damage on them. If the ordered material is damp or does not match the color, then it is dried in the oven. The seed material of all tree-like perennials needs preliminary preparation.

It accelerates germination, improves the number of sprouts, and reduces the risk of diseases. For disinfection, the seeds are soaked in potassium permanganate or a solution of copper sulfate.

Planting seeds and growing seedlings indoors

The seeds are planted in February. Before planting, they are germinated. The material is placed on damp cotton wool or gauze, and after swelling, they begin to work. To prepare a nutritious substrate, you will need leaf earth, peat and sand in equal parts.

The container is filled with earth, and the seeds are laid out on top, without burying them. Sprinkle them on top with a layer of sand. The container is covered with glass or transparent film.

The seed is periodically moistened, but instead of a watering can, a spray bottle is used for irrigation. Excess moisture will lead to seed rot. The first shoots appear a few weeks after planting. Hydrangea can be planted in separate pots with the appearance of the second leaves. Caring for a plant is no different from caring for other indoor flowers. The pots are placed in a lighted place; direct sunlight should be avoided. The land is periodically loosened, often watered and complex fertilizers are applied.

Pruning hydrangeas in the fall

In order for the sprouts to quickly develop to the size of seedlings, they need to create a certain microclimate. Factors that affect the growth and development of young hydrangea:

• Bright diffused light. If the sun is not enough, then the delicate foliage will fade, and the plant itself will stop developing.
• Direct sunlight will cause burns. It is better to put the pots on the south window, after covering it with tulle.
• Heat. In summer, the thermometer should not drop below twenty degrees. For wintering, seedlings are sent to a dark, cool place.
• High air humidity. Young plants grown from seeds are regularly sprayed with a spray bottle. If there is no time for this, then you can put saucers of water next to the pots or use a humidifier.
• Fertilizers. During the growing season, feeding is applied 2 times a month.For hydrangeas, use Agricola, Iskra Zolotaya, Agrovita or a special fertilizer for azaleas, hydrangeas and rhododendrons. By autumn, the amount of dressings is reduced, and in winter they are not required.
• Soil acidity. Once a month, plants should be watered with slightly acidified water.

If these conditions are met, the seedlings grow strong and disease-resistant.

Choosing a place and soil in the garden

Hydrangea from seeds is planted in open ground two years after germination. This time is enough for the plant to fully acclimatize. Correctly selected soil affects the development of seedlings and the shades of future inflorescences.

The main conditions are:

• acidity;
• nutritional value;
• water permeability;
• ease.

Blooming white hydrangea

The plant thrives best on slightly acidic soils. Before planting, the soil must not be deoxidized, that is, lime must be added.

Soil with a low pH level is spilled with a citric acid solution. 10 liters of water requires a teaspoon of acid. Sour high-moor peat is added to the planting pit. Some fertilizers affect acidity: ferrous sulfate, ammonium sulfate and potassium sulfate.

The planting hole is dug up, humus and superphosphate are added. Drainage from sand and gravel is poured to the bottom. The roots of young plants are covered with a mixture of black soil, sand and peat. Then a layer of earth around the hydrangea is mulched. The mulch retains the moisture that hydrangeas need so much.

The distance between seedlings should be at least one meter. The shrub loves diffused light. Under the scorching rays of the sun, tiny and nondescript flower stalks will form. The best option is the east side.

Hydrangeas grown from seeds require a lot of feeding. The first application is carried out in the spring, before the beginning of the growing season.

The next portion of fertilizer is applied during the bud formation period. In summer, seedlings and mature shrubs are fed every 14 days.

Care

A young plant, which was recently a seed, requires special attention after planting in a permanent place.

The main factor affecting growth is abundant watering. The soil in the trunk circle must be constantly moistened. Periodically, the soil is loosened to retain moisture and oxygenate the soil.

Hydrangea decoration of the road area

To prevent seedlings from fungal and bacterial diseases, they are spilled with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

The procedure is carried out once a month. Mulch is required to protect the roots. Peat, bark and wood chips have worked well. The thickness of the mulch is 10 cm.

In order for the hydrangea to grow quickly, it needs nitrogen-potassium fertilizers at the beginning of the season. A tablespoon of urea and potassium sulfate is diluted in a bucket of water. One bush requires two liters of working solution.

Hydrangea blooms in the third year after planting. From this moment, the bushes begin to feed with slurry. Fertilizers are applied carefully: due to its excess, large inflorescences develop, which can break thin branches. With the onset of frost, young bushes bend down and sprinkle with earth. From above, the bush can be covered with lutrasil.

How to make a hydrangea bloom quickly

Flowers form on last year's shoots. The buds are laid in late autumn. To admire the inflorescences every year, you should cover well both young seedlings and lignified bushes. In addition, it is necessary:

Protect hydrangea from frost. In early autumn, in the late afternoon, the bushes are covered with lutrasil so that it does not come into contact with the tops of the shoots.

Water the bushes abundantly in dry autumn. Before leaving for the winter, the plant must receive the maximum amount of moisture.

• Do not open bushes immediately after snow melts. Geotextiles are removed as soon as the risk of frost disappears.
• Do not skip top dressing. The hydrangea must take whatever it takes to bloom next season.
• Do not cut off young bushes.You can shape and remove dried inflorescences as soon as the hydrangea is 3 years old.

The path from seed to flowering perennial takes about five years on average. In an apartment, the plant will bloom much earlier.

While watching the video, you will learn about growing hydrangeas.

This is not to say that growing hydrangeas from seeds is a troublesome business. The range of varieties that the stores offer are pleasing to the eye, and the hydrangea itself is undemanding to the conditions of detention. All that is required from the gardener is patience and time.

Flowers and flower beds

Hydrangea is an amazingly beautiful flower that will certainly become a decoration of your garden. Taking care of her is not so difficult - only basic recommendations must be followed. It is much more important to know how to plant a hydrangea with seeds. This is what will be discussed further.

Choosing hydrangea seeds for planting

Garden hydrangea is a flowering plant that is characterized by three methods of reproduction. If you do not have the opportunity to get cuttings or layering, then it can be grown from seeds.

When buying planting material, give preference to only trusted manufacturers. It is advisable to purchase grains that were brought from Japan or China. It is in these countries that the flower is found in natural habitat.

Before planting hydrangea seeds, you need to know how they look, otherwise you can run into a fake. High-quality planting material must meet the following requirements:

• the seeds must be whole, without any spots, marks or damage;
• not to have traces of the disease, not to be frozen and lethargic.

The hydrangea seeds themselves are dark brown in color, very small in size and oblong in shape. Do not forget to ask the seller if the grains meet the varietal characteristics. For growing on the territory of Russia, such varieties of hydrangeas as Macrophila, Panicle, Treelike and Pereshkovaya are perfect.

Hydrangea from seeds can be easily grown at home. This is a fairly effective method that flower growers often use. Next, we will tell you how to plant hydrangea in open ground and special boxes at home.

Planting seeds in open ground

Before sowing, you need to choose a suitable planting site and prepare it. Hydrangea loves cool and shady places. It should not be placed in direct sun, otherwise it will burn and hurt.

In open ground, seeds should be planted in late April - early May. The landing instructions are as follows:

1. Dig up the ground, remove all vegetation and weeds.
2. Fertilize the soil with peat, humus, or compost.
3. Form a tall bed and carefully level the soil with a rake.
4. Next, scatter the seeds in a chaotic manner and lightly press down with your finger. No need to bury it.
5. Sprinkle the sowing site with sand, which will act as a drainage.
6. Spray gently on top with a little water.

The first shoots of hydrangea will sprout in a month. During this time, make sure that there are no weeds, water and feed. In case of frost, cover the seeds with paper.

Planting seeds in boxes at home

This is a more time consuming method of growing hydrangeas from seed. You can sow in containers already in winter. The landing stages are as follows:

1. The seeds must be germinated before planting. Put tousled cotton wool in a low saucer, carefully lay out the seeds and cover with a second layer of cotton wool. Pour in a small amount of boiled water and leave for a couple of days. If mucus or an unpleasant odor suddenly appears, rinse the grains under running water and soak again. As soon as the seed swells or a root appears, you can start planting.
2. The soil for planting should contain sand, leafy earth, sod land, humus and peat in a ratio of 12: 1: 1: 1: 12. If you do not have such components, then collect from the mole or dig up forest soil. Wooden boxes are ideal for planting.
3. When everything is ready, sow the seeds in prepared boxes with soil mixture, press down a little, sprinkle with water and cover with foil or glass. Try to keep the temperature at 14-20 degrees. So the seeds will give good germination.
4. The film should be removed when the first shoots appear. Before that, periodically ventilate the ground and monitor the moisture content of the soil.

The laboriousness of seed breeding in boxes is that hydrangea seedlings must be dived 2 times. This procedure consists in transplanting seedlings into separate pots or large containers at a great distance from each other.

The first dive is performed in the phase of cotyledonous leaves. The second pick takes place in May, when sunny and warm weather sets in.

Plant pots should be taken outside during the day to temper them. Make sure that there are no drafts and direct sunlight does not fall on young seedlings. Bring the pots home at night.

Seedlings obtained in this way should be grown in pots for 2 years. When the first buds appear, they must be cut off immediately so that the nutrients go to the roots and the plant takes root properly. Flowers in open ground can only be planted in the third year.

Instructions for planting seedlings in open ground

Hydrangea cuttings are planted both in early spring, even before the leaves bloom, and in autumn and summer. The distance between the bushes should be at least 1 m.You need to plant like this:

1. Dig a shallow hole that is 2-3 times the diameter of the root system.
2. Pour a fertile mixture at the bottom and mix it with the soil. Potting soil for hydrangea, which contains the top acidic layer of peat, can be purchased at the store.
3. Place the seedlings so that the roots are not above ground level. Cover with soil and tamp lightly.
4. Water the bushes liberally and mulch the soil.

Hydrangea seedlings care

After planting, the seedlings need to be cared for. To grow a strong and flowering shrub, young plants need to be regularly fed, watered, weeded and treated for pests.

Hydrangea loves moisture very much, so always keep the soil moist. If the topsoil dries up, irrigate it immediately with water, otherwise the flower will wither. Be careful not to overgrow the plants. Watering should be done regularly, especially in hot and dry weather. If it rains, watering stops.

Another important component of hydrangea care is feeding. Fertilizers are applied until June. If your soil is fertile and rich, then you do not need to feed the flowers. In light and sandy soil, plants need to be fed in late winter or early spring.

To accelerate the growth of seedlings, you need to apply mineral and organic fertilizers to the soil. It is advisable not to add substances that contain nitrogen, since the winter hardiness of the plant may deteriorate.

After planting hydrangea seedlings, pruning must be done. Weak and damaged branches must be completely removed. This is done to form the main stems and give the hydrangea shrub a decorative shape.

With proper planting and proper care, hydrangeas are unlikely to be damaged by any diseases and pests. However, some precautions still need to be followed:

• avoid scorching sunlight;
• add fertilizing on time and using the correct technology;
• try to follow the watering regime;
• do not thicken, give the hydrangea freedom.

Finally, we will reveal one secret how to turn a shrub of the same color into an amazing pink-blue plant. in the spring add sulfate, aluminum salts or sulfur to the soil. To ensure a smooth color transition, enrich the ground unevenly.

Garden hydrangea also reproduces well by seeds. There are 2 ways to plant them. In both cases, gorgeous shrubs can be grown.Subject to all the necessary rules for planting seeds, the plant will delight the eye with the splendor of its flowering all season. Huge inflorescences give a special charm to the garden.

Lush hydrangea inflorescences cannot be overlooked. They add flavor to any garden. There are shrubs, vines and trees. All varieties are united by their appearance: a spherical shape of inflorescences and large green leaves. There are several ways of propagation of hydrangeas: by seeds, cuttings and layers. Seedlings from seeds grow no worse than from cuttings or layers.

Preparing seeds for planting

Lat. Hydrángea

The large-leaved hydrangea varieties are better propagated by the seed method. This is a shrub that grows up to four meters under appropriate conditions.

The color of its flowers can vary from blue to pink. Large-leaved hydrangea is common in the southern and western parts of Russia. In the north and east, it is grown as a pot culture. The seeds can be bought both in garden stores and online.

The highest germination rate is obtained from seed from Japan or China. These countries are the natural habitat of hydrangeas. You can collect seeds from fertile flowers. They are small and inconspicuous. Lush inflorescences are sterile, they do not form seeds.

The viable seeds are intact, there are no dents or other damage on them. If the ordered material is damp or does not match the color, then it is dried in the oven. The seed material of all tree-like perennials needs preliminary preparation.

It accelerates germination, improves the number of sprouts, and reduces the risk of diseases. For disinfection, the seeds are soaked in potassium permanganate or a solution of copper sulfate.

Planting seeds and growing seedlings indoors

The seeds are planted in February. Before planting, they are germinated. The material is placed on damp cotton wool or gauze, and after swelling, they begin to work. To prepare a nutritious substrate, you will need leaf earth, peat and sand in equal parts.

The container is filled with earth, and the seeds are laid out on top, without burying them. Sprinkle them on top with a layer of sand. The container is covered with glass or transparent film.

The seed is periodically moistened, but instead of a watering can, a spray bottle is used for irrigation. Excess moisture will lead to seed rot. The first shoots appear a few weeks after planting. Hydrangea can be planted in separate pots with the appearance of the second leaves. Caring for a plant is no different from caring for other indoor flowers. The pots are placed in a lighted place; direct sunlight should be avoided. The land is periodically loosened, often watered and complex fertilizers are applied.

Pruning hydrangeas in the fall

In order for the sprouts to quickly develop to the size of seedlings, they need to create a certain microclimate. Factors that affect the growth and development of young hydrangea:

• Bright diffused light. If the sun is not enough, then the delicate foliage will fade, and the plant itself will stop developing.
• Direct sunlight will cause burns. Better to put the pots on the south window, after covering it with tulle.
• Heat. In the summertime, the thermometer should not drop below twenty degrees. For wintering, seedlings are sent to a dark, cool place.
• High air humidity. Young plants grown from seeds are regularly sprayed with a spray bottle. If there is no time for this, then you can put saucers of water next to the pots or use a humidifier.
• Fertilizers. During the growing season, feeding is applied 2 times a month. For hydrangeas, use Agricola, Iskra Zolotaya, Agrovita or a special fertilizer for azaleas, hydrangeas and rhododendrons. By autumn, the amount of dressings is reduced, and in winter they are not required.
• Soil acidity. Once a month, plants should be watered with slightly acidified water.

If these conditions are met, the seedlings grow strong and disease-resistant.

Choosing a place and soil in the garden

Hydrangea from seeds is planted in open ground two years after germination. This time is enough for the plant to fully acclimatize. Correctly selected soil affects the development of seedlings and the shades of future inflorescences.

The main conditions are:

• acidity;
• nutritional value;
• water permeability;
• ease.

Blooming white hydrangea

The plant thrives best on slightly acidic soils. Before planting, the soil must not be deoxidized, that is, lime must be added.

Soil with a low pH level is spilled with a citric acid solution. 10 liters of water requires a teaspoon of acid. Sour high-moor peat is added to the planting pit. Some fertilizers affect acidity: ferrous sulfate, ammonium sulfate and potassium sulfate.

The planting hole is dug up, humus and superphosphate are added. Drainage from sand and gravel is poured to the bottom. The roots of young plants are covered with a mixture of black soil, sand and peat. Then a layer of earth around the hydrangea is mulched. The mulch retains the moisture that hydrangeas need so much.

The distance between seedlings should be at least one meter. The shrub loves diffused light. Under the scorching rays of the sun, tiny and nondescript flower stalks will form. The best option is the east side.

Hydrangeas grown from seeds require a lot of feeding. The first application is carried out in the spring, before the beginning of the growing season.

The next portion of fertilizer is applied during the bud formation period. In summer, seedlings and mature shrubs are fed every 14 days.

Care

A young plant, which was recently a seed, requires special attention after planting in a permanent place.

The main factor affecting growth is abundant watering. The soil in the trunk circle must be constantly moistened. Periodically, the soil is loosened to retain moisture and oxygenate the soil.

Hydrangea decoration of the road area

To prevent seedlings from fungal and bacterial diseases, they are spilled with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

The procedure is carried out once a month. Mulch is required to protect the roots. Peat, bark and wood chips have worked well. The thickness of the mulch is 10 cm.

In order for the hydrangea to grow quickly, it needs nitrogen-potassium fertilizers at the beginning of the season. A tablespoon of urea and potassium sulfate is diluted in a bucket of water. One bush requires two liters of working solution.

Hydrangea blooms in the third year after planting. From this moment, the bushes begin to feed with slurry. Fertilizers are applied carefully: due to its excess, large inflorescences develop, which can break thin branches. With the onset of frost, young bushes bend down and sprinkle with earth. From above, the bush can be covered with lutrasil.

How to make a hydrangea bloom quickly

Flowers form on last year's shoots. The buds are laid in late autumn. To admire the inflorescences every year, you should cover well both young seedlings and lignified bushes. In addition, it is necessary:

Protect hydrangea from frost. In early autumn, in the late afternoon, the bushes are covered with lutrasil so that it does not come into contact with the tops of the shoots.

Water the bushes abundantly in dry autumn. Before leaving for the winter, the plant must receive the maximum amount of moisture.

• Do not open bushes immediately after snow melts. Geotextiles are removed as soon as the risk of frost disappears.
• Do not skip top dressing. The hydrangea must take whatever it takes to bloom next season.
• Do not cut off young bushes. You can shape and remove dried inflorescences as soon as the hydrangea is 3 years old.

The path from seed to flowering perennial takes about five years on average. In an apartment, the plant will bloom much earlier.

While watching the video, you will learn about growing hydrangeas.

This is not to say that growing hydrangeas from seeds is a troublesome business.The range of varieties that the stores offer are pleasing to the eye, and the hydrangea itself is undemanding to the conditions of detention. All that is required from the gardener is patience and time.

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Flowers and flower beds

Planting garden hydrangeas and care have their own characteristics. To admire the beautiful and lush flowering, we will learn how to properly care for this plant.

Garden hydrangea - species and varieties

There are many types and varieties of this ornamental shrub. Most of them prefer to grow in partial shade, but there are some that do well in sunny areas. The height of the bushes and the flowering period are very different and depend on the variety.

The most common types:

• Large-leaved. It blooms in the second half of summer with lush inflorescences in the form of balls. Flowers can have different shades. Height - 2 m.Requires shelter in winter, maximum tolerates temperatures up to - 10 ° C
• Pereshkovaya. Variety of creepers. It blooms with white-pink inflorescences. Requires support, otherwise it will creep along the ground. A good option for arbors and arches.
• Tree-like. The flowers are snow-white. Height - up to 3 m. It looks very impressive, but freezes in winter. The plus is that the plant recovers quickly. Requires strong spring pruning.
• Paniculata. It blooms from July to late autumn with dense panicles 30 cm long. The shade of the inflorescences varies from white to greenish. The height of the bush is 3-4 m. An unpretentious and frost-resistant variety.

On the basis of these species, many different varieties have been created, each of which is beautiful in its own way. Depending on the type, hydrangeas can be deciduous or evergreen, but in our area they are most often grown in the first version.

Growing features

Interestingly, the shade of the inflorescences can be adjusted independently by adding certain fertilizers to the soil. On neutral soil, the flowers will have a beige or cream shade. A soil with a high alkali content gives flowers a pink or lilac color, acids - a blue one.

Bright lighting is very important for the shrub, but the scorching rays of the sun are destructive for it, as well as deep shadow. Therefore, it is best to plant a flower where there is shade at lunchtime, and the rest of the time - the sun.

It is important not to overfeed the seedlings with organic matter. They will grow green mass, but are unlikely to bloom.

Landing in open ground

Hydrangea is a demanding flower. Therefore, before landing, you need to think carefully about all the nuances.

Site and soil preparation

The landing site must be prepared in advance - about 2 weeks in advance. The soil should be acidic and well moisturized. Acidity can be adjusted independently with the help of special preparations. Depending on the variety, the flowers can grow in partial shade or in the sun. The best place for planting is light partial shade; plants will not bloom in a strong shade.

The hole should be small: 40 cm deep and 40 cm wide. If a group planting is planned, then the distance between the bushes should be at least 90-100 cm. Sand and fertilizers are added to the pit, mixing well with the ground. The next layer is poured a little peat.

How and when to plant?

Planting is done in early spring or autumn. It depends on the climate of each region. In cold areas, it is better to plant the bushes in the spring so that they can give new roots, get stronger and be able to survive the harsh winter. In warmer regions, planting can be done in the fall. If planting is done in spring, then annual shoots should be shortened by at least 3 buds.

It is advisable to shorten the roots of the seedling a little. When planting, you need to ensure that the root collar is not covered with earth. The planted bush is abundantly watered and mulched with peat. When watering, care must be taken that a strong jet of water does not erode the soil near the roots.

As soon as new leaves appear on the plant, this indicates that the process of the formation of new roots is in full swing.

Phantom hydrangea care

Hydrangea Phantom is one of the most beautiful of the paniculata family. It blooms magnificently throughout the season with long panicles and exudes a pleasant aroma. The variety is resistant to root diseases and frost, quickly recovers after freezing. The bush can grow in one place for many years without requiring a transplant.

Watering and feeding

"Hydrangea" translated from Latin means "yearning for water." The flower is very hygrophilous, therefore, in no case should the soil dry out. Watering should be regular and abundant. As soon as the topsoil dries up a little, the plant needs to be watered again. If the ground around the bush is mulched with peat, you can water less often, since the soil does not dry out so quickly. In the first years, 7-8 liters of water are poured under each seedling, in subsequent years - at least 18 liters.

Watering is the best time to feed. In early spring, the plant needs nitrogen fertilization, during the budding period - in potassium and phosphorus.

It is useful to water the bushes with acidified water once every 2 weeks. For 10 liters of water, you need to take 1 tbsp. l. citric acid. The solution is poured directly under the roots. In addition, in the spring-summer period, once every 3-4 weeks, you need to loosen the ground in order to improve aeration.

How to transplant and prune?

The plant tolerates pruning well. If you do not cut it, the bush will lose its decorative effect, and the flowering will be weak. It is best to do this procedure in the spring, when the buds are swollen. If the bushes are too old, they can be easily renewed by cutting them almost to the root.

All types of hydrangeas can be divided into two groups:

• To the first category includes those species and varieties, the flowers of which are formed on the shoots of the last year (petiole, prickly, large-leaved, serrate). They do not need special pruning, it is enough to remove old, dried and improperly growing branches.
• To the second category includes species that form flowers on the shoots of the current year (paniculate and tree-like). These bushes require strong pruning, all shoots should be shortened in early spring to 2-3 pairs of buds.

When the hydrangea is going to bloom for the first time, you need to immediately cut off all the buds so that the plant gains strength and can bloom profusely next year. Formative pruning of the bush within 5 years will produce a beautiful little tree.

It is necessary to transplant Phantom hydrangea only in extreme cases. It grows well in the same place for years. Therefore, transplanting is justified if an adult bush needs to be divided into parts and planted in other places.

Flower care in autumn

Caring for a garden hydrangea in autumn consists in pruning the inflorescences, while removing at least 3 buds from the top of the shoot. This must be done so that suddenly falling wet snow does not freeze on them and break fragile branches. The base of the bushes must be highlighted, and the ground around them must be well mulched. This will protect the superficial root system from frost.

How does hydrangea winter?

In the middle lane, the shrub tolerates winter well. But for a safety net, it is still better to cover it with spruce branches. In the northern regions, the flower is taken to a room with a positive temperature for the winter, since severe frosts can destroy it.

Sometimes the bushes are neatly tied, wrapped in spunbond and a mesh frame is erected near them. The space between the covering material and the mesh is filled with dry foliage. With the first breeze of heat, the leaves are removed, but the spunbond is removed only after a constant positive temperature is established.

How does garden hydrangea reproduce?

The easiest way to propagate a hydrangea is cuttings. They are cut in the spring from annual green shoots. It is necessary to cut at right angles. The length of the cuttings is no more than 12 cm. Leaves are removed from the bottom, treated with preparations to stimulate growth and planted in a greenhouse or boxes.

A good option is to multiply the flower by dividing it. This can be done both in spring and autumn.The bush is carefully dug up and divided into 3-4 parts, so that each one has several renewal buds. The workpieces are planted in pre-marked places.

Also, without much effort, you can propagate the hydrangea by layering. Young shoots are gently bent to the ground, fixed and buried in the ground, leaving the top (about 20 cm). As early as the next spring or autumn, the root cuttings can be separated from the mother plant and transplanted.

Sometimes the shrub is propagated by seeds or grafting, but these are too laborious methods. Knowing how the garden hydrangea reproduces, you can choose the appropriate method in advance and do it in a timely manner.

Protection against diseases and pests

Hydrangeas rarely get sick, while the lion's share of the disease is transferred with seedlings. For this reason, you only need to buy new plants from proven nurseries. Other causes of diseases are called plantings thickening, lack of nutrients and high air humidity.

Many fungal diseases can be fought with copper oxychloride.

One of the most common diseases is chlorosis. Due to the lack of iron, the leaves turn yellow, while the veins remain green. For treatment, drugs Agricol, Brexil are used. As a preventive measure, plants need to be fed with iron-containing fertilizers in a timely manner.

Use in landscape design

Hydrangea looks great both in single plantings and in group plantings. You just need to design in advance its location at a decent distance from other plants. Over time, the bushes grow strongly and require a lot of space.

The flower can be planted as a soloist in the front garden if it is located on the north side of the house. When choosing hydrangea companions in a mixborder, you need to take into account their features. Similar requirements for moisture, lighting and soil acidity in astilbe, hosts, cuffs. If the site is large, you can plant a composition of several bushes. Their sprawling shape will create an expressive accent in the garden. These shrubs are often used to restrict areas of the garden.

Hydrangeas work well with a variety of garden styles, so anyone can grow them.

The hydrangea plant belongs to the Hortensia family. It grows in the form of a liana or a compact tree. Hydrangea is widespread in Europe, Asia, China. The most popular type is garden hydrangea. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. Some summer residents prefer to grow vines. Hydrangea includes evergreen and deciduous species. In the conditions of central Russia, deciduous are cultivated.

1 Botanical description

The leaves of the plant are large, oval in shape. Garden culture blooms before the onset of frost. In spring, it forms flowers, the shade of which depends on the acidity of the soil. If the soil is neutral, the plant produces beige inflorescences. Lilac or pink flowers grow on alkaline soil. The acidic soil is saturated with aluminum, therefore it is unsuitable for growing hydrangeas. Horticultural crops form fruits - small boxes with seeds.

In Central Russia, the following types of hydrangeas are cultivated:

• garden;
• ground cover;
• tree-like;
• oak-leaved;
• serrated.

The botanical description indicates that hydrangea has low winter hardiness. It is necessary to cover it for the winter.

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2 Rules for growing hydrangea

This culture loves moisture. If she does not have enough water, flowering is disturbed. Insufficient watering can lead to the death of the plant.

Hydrangea places high demands on the quality of lighting. It is recommended to place it in partial shade.The plant reacts well to sunlight, but aggressive sunlight should not be allowed to burn out delicate petals. In order for the bush to grow well, you need to cut it off and add organic matter.

If you fertilize a crop abundantly, it will grow strongly, as a result flowering will be disrupted. Garden culture needs to be covered for the winter. She does not tolerate frost. Frozen hydrangea is restored during the growing season. The advantage of culture is that it is resistant to diseases and pests. It can be safely planted in the south of Russia and the Moscow region.

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3 How is boarding carried out?

Seed propagation is practiced by breeders. It allows you to breed unique varieties. Growing hydrangeas from seeds is a painstaking process, summer residents choose the seedling method.

Sowing of seeds is carried out in the middle of autumn. They are placed in loose soil. For hydrangea, a substrate consisting of 4 parts of leafy soil, 2 parts of peat and 1 part of sand is ideal. The seeds are buried in small holes, covered with soil and water is added from a spray bottle. It is recommended to keep them under a transparent film. It must be removed periodically, so the seed will be saturated with oxygen.

The flower develops favorably at temperatures from + 16 to +19 degrees. Seedlings appear 30 days after planting. At this time, the covering material is removed. The pick is carried out 2 times. The plant is transplanted when it forms several cotyledonous leaves. The second pick is carried out in May. The flower is placed in a 6-8 cm pot.

It is recommended to harden the plant, that is, to take it out into fresh air. Garden culture does not tolerate drafts - it is important to take this feature into account. In the evening, the seedlings must be brought back into the room.

During this period of time, the formed buds should be removed. If this is not done, flowering will be disrupted. Home-grown seedlings are planted in the ground after 2 years. The flower takes root in a neutral or slightly acidic soil. For acidification of the soil, use "Asid plus". Before planting a flower, weeds must be removed from the site. The plant is placed at a distance of 2.5 m from other crops.

If you do not keep this distance, plants will take away moisture and nutrients. The trench should be 2 times the size of the earthen coma. The soil can be mixed with peat and enriched with organic matter. The seedling is carefully removed from the pot, the roots are cleaned. The root ball should be 1.5 cm above the ground. After planting, mulching is performed; for this, bark is used.

4 Pruning plants, propagation by cuttings

Hydrangea care must be correct. The plant is pruned when it is three years old. Species blooming on last year's shoots are corrected in early spring, before bud break. Pruning must be done before sap flow, otherwise the plant will die. Adjustments should not be made too early.

Large-leaved crops need a rejuvenating haircut. Every fourth shoot should be removed annually. It is also necessary to remove dry leaves and branches.

To propagate a hydrangea by cuttings, you need to cut off the shoots. Pieces with 2-3 knots are obtained from them. The cuttings are planted in a container filled with a peat-sand mixture, deepened by 3 cm. After planting, water is added from a spray bottle. The soil with cuttings should be moist. When the planting material takes root, it will need to be planted in open ground.

Planting garden hydrangeas and care have their own characteristics. To admire the beautiful and lush flowering, we will learn how to properly care for this plant.

Garden hydrangea - species and varieties

There are many types and varieties of this ornamental shrub. Most of them prefer to grow in partial shade, but there are some that do well in sunny areas.The height of the bushes and the flowering period are very different and depend on the variety.

The most common types:

• Large-leaved. It blooms in the second half of summer with lush inflorescences in the form of balls. Flowers can have different shades. Height - 2 m.Requires shelter in winter, maximum tolerates temperatures up to - 10 ° C
• Pereshkovaya. Variety of creepers. It blooms with white-pink inflorescences. Requires support, otherwise it will creep along the ground. A good option for arbors and arches.
• Tree-like. The flowers are snow-white. Height - up to 3 m. It looks very impressive, but freezes in winter. The plus is that the plant recovers quickly. Requires strong spring pruning.
• Paniculata. It blooms from July to late autumn with dense panicles 30 cm long. The shade of the inflorescences varies from white to greenish. The height of the bush is 3-4 m. An unpretentious and frost-resistant variety.

On the basis of these species, many different varieties have been created, each of which is beautiful in its own way. Depending on the type, hydrangeas can be deciduous or evergreen, but in our area they are most often grown in the first version.

Growing features

Interestingly, the shade of the inflorescences can be adjusted independently by adding certain fertilizers to the soil. On neutral soil, the flowers will have a beige or cream shade. A soil with a high alkali content gives flowers a pink or lilac color, acids - a blue one.

Bright illumination is very important for the shrub, but the scorching rays of the sun are destructive for it, as well as deep shadow. Therefore, it is best to plant a flower where there is shade at lunchtime, and the rest of the time - the sun.

It is important not to overfeed the seedlings with organic matter. They will grow green mass, but are unlikely to bloom.

Landing in open ground

Hydrangea is a demanding flower. Therefore, before landing, you need to think carefully about all the nuances.

Site and soil preparation

The landing site must be prepared in advance - about 2 weeks in advance. The soil should be acidic and well moisturized. Acidity can be adjusted independently with the help of special preparations. Depending on the variety, the flowers can grow in partial shade or in the sun. The best place for planting is light partial shade; in a strong shade, the plants will not bloom.

The hole should be small: 40 cm deep and 40 cm wide. If a group planting is planned, then the distance between the bushes should be at least 90-100 cm. Sand and fertilizers are added to the pit, mixing well with the ground. The next layer is poured a little peat.

How and when to plant?

Planting is done in early spring or autumn. It depends on the climate of each region. In cold areas, it is better to plant the bushes in the spring so that they can give new roots, get stronger and be able to survive the harsh winter. In warmer regions, planting can be done in the fall. If planting is done in spring, then annual shoots should be shortened by at least 3 buds.

It is advisable to shorten the roots of the seedling a little. When planting, you need to ensure that the root collar is not covered with earth. The planted bush is abundantly watered and mulched with peat. When watering, care must be taken that a strong jet of water does not erode the soil near the roots.

As soon as new leaves appear on the plant, this indicates that the process of the formation of new roots is in full swing.

Phantom hydrangea care

Hydrangea Phantom is one of the most beautiful of the paniculata family. It blooms magnificently throughout the season with long panicles and exudes a pleasant aroma. The variety is resistant to root diseases and frost, quickly recovers after freezing. The bush can grow in one place for many years without requiring a transplant.

Watering and feeding

"Hydrangea" translated from Latin means "yearning for water." The flower is very hygrophilous, therefore, in no case should the soil dry out. Watering should be regular and abundant. As soon as the topsoil dries up a little, the plant needs to be watered again.If the ground around the bush is mulched with peat, you can water less often, since the soil does not dry out so quickly. In the first years, 7-8 liters of water are poured under each seedling, in subsequent years - at least 18 liters.

Watering is the best time to feed. In early spring, the plant needs nitrogen fertilization, during the budding period - in potassium and phosphorus.

It is useful to water the bushes with acidified water once every 2 weeks. For 10 liters of water, you need to take 1 tbsp. l. citric acid. The solution is poured directly under the roots. In addition, in the spring-summer period, once every 3-4 weeks, you need to loosen the ground in order to improve aeration.

How to transplant and prune?

The plant tolerates pruning well. If you do not cut it, the bush will lose its decorative effect, and the flowering will be weak. It is best to do this procedure in the spring, when the buds are swollen. If the bushes are too old, they can be easily renewed by cutting them almost to the root.

All types of hydrangeas can be divided into two groups:

• To the first category includes those species and varieties, the flowers of which are formed on the shoots of the last year (petiole, prickly, large-leaved, serrate). They do not need special pruning, it is enough to remove old, dried and improperly growing branches.
• To the second category includes species that form flowers on the shoots of the current year (paniculate and tree-like). These bushes require strong pruning, all shoots should be shortened in early spring to 2-3 pairs of buds.

When the hydrangea is going to bloom for the first time, you need to immediately cut off all the buds so that the plant gains strength and can bloom profusely next year. Formative pruning of the bush within 5 years will produce a beautiful little tree.

It is necessary to transplant Phantom hydrangea only in extreme cases. It grows well in the same place for years. Therefore, the transplant is justified if an adult bush needs to be divided into parts and planted in other places.

Flower care in autumn

Caring for a garden hydrangea in autumn consists in pruning the inflorescences, while removing at least 3 buds from the top of the shoot. This must be done so that suddenly falling wet snow does not freeze on them and break fragile branches. The base of the bushes must be highlighted, and the ground around them must be well mulched. This will protect the superficial root system from frost.

How does hydrangea winter?

In the middle lane, the shrub tolerates winter well. But for a safety net, it is still better to cover it with spruce branches. In the northern regions, the flower is taken to a room with a positive temperature for the winter, since severe frosts can destroy it.

Sometimes the bushes are neatly tied, wrapped in spunbond and a mesh frame is erected near them. The space between the covering material and the mesh is filled with dry foliage. With the first breeze of heat, the leaves are removed, but the spunbond is removed only after a constant positive temperature is established.

How does garden hydrangea reproduce?

The easiest way to propagate a hydrangea is cuttings. They are cut in the spring from annual green shoots. It is necessary to cut at right angles. The length of the cuttings is no more than 12 cm. Leaves are removed from the bottom, treated with preparations to stimulate growth and planted in a greenhouse or boxes.

A good option is to multiply the flower by dividing it. This can be done both in spring and autumn. The bush is carefully dug up and divided into 3-4 parts, so that each one has several renewal buds. The workpieces are planted in pre-marked places.

Also, without much effort, you can propagate the hydrangea by layering. Young shoots are gently bent to the ground, fixed and buried in the ground, leaving the top (about 20 cm). As early as the next spring or autumn, the root cuttings can be separated from the mother plant and transplanted.

Sometimes the shrub is propagated by seeds or grafting, but these are too laborious methods. Knowing how the garden hydrangea reproduces, you can choose the appropriate method in advance and do it in a timely manner.

Protection against diseases and pests

Hydrangeas rarely get sick, while the lion's share of the disease is transferred with seedlings. For this reason, you only need to buy new plants from proven nurseries. Other causes of diseases are called plantings thickening, lack of nutrients and high air humidity.

Many fungal diseases can be fought with copper oxychloride.

One of the most common diseases is chlorosis. Due to a lack of iron, the leaves turn yellow, while the veins remain green. For treatment, drugs Agricol, Brexil are used. As a preventive measure, plants need to be fed with iron-containing fertilizers in a timely manner.

Use in landscape design

Hydrangea looks great both in single plantings and in group plantings. You just need to design in advance its location at a decent distance from other plants. Over time, the bushes grow strongly and require a lot of space.

The flower can be planted as a soloist in the front garden if it is located on the north side of the house. When choosing hydrangea companions in a mixborder, you need to take into account their characteristics. Similar requirements for moisture, lighting and soil acidity in astilbe, hosts, cuffs. If the site is large, you can plant a composition of several bushes. Their sprawling shape will create an expressive accent in the garden. These shrubs are often used to restrict areas of the garden.

Hydrangeas work well with a variety of garden styles, so they can be grown by anyone.