Hydrangea planting and care in the open field in the Urals

For many hundreds of years, hydrangea flowers have delighted people with their incredible beauty. The homeland of this exotic beauty is America and East Asia. And today, people do not lose interest in this wondrous beauty. Below, we will talk about how the garden hydrangea is grown in the Urals, as well as all the secrets of caring for this wonderful flower.

How to choose a variety

Many garden flower lovers are interested in what types and varieties of hydrangeas for Russian gardens are the most optimal, given the climatic conditions. First of all, this plant has more than 300 varieties of varieties, but not all of them are suitable for our area.

The following varieties are considered the most resistant:

• serrated hydrangea bluebird;
• pink hydrangea;
• hydrangea sargent;
• hydrangea ground cover;
• petiolate hydrangea;
• large-leaved hydrangea.

But such bushes are suitable for softer latitudes, but as for the Ural Territory, slightly different varieties should be chosen, since this region is famous for its severe frosts in winter. Therefore, the most frost-resistant varieties that are adapted to life in this region are the panicle hydrangea shrub, tree hydrangea varieties and sargent hydrangea. These types of plants are considered the most unpretentious and resistant to bad weather. Thanks to these features, the likelihood that the plant will take root is much higher, unlike other varieties.

It is worth noting that the cultivation of such flowers requires a certain skill and skill in caring for them. To grow a beautiful, healthy plant, special attention should be paid to the choice of the sprout. Seedlings with a dry clod of earth are definitely not suitable for planting, since there is a high probability that such seed will not take root in the ground.

What are the optimal conditions for growth

How to choose the best place for planting hydrangeas in the country? In fact, there is nothing complicated if you follow several rules, namely:

• flowering shrubs must be protected from the wind;
• the direct rays of the sun should not fall on the hydrangea;
• the most ideal place for planting is a fence. Thus, you can decorate the fence and get a good help for the flower.

It is worth noting that hydrangea, regardless of the variety, is very fond of shade, especially the paniculate representative. Therefore, if the initial location was not chosen correctly, then it is better to transplant the hydrangea to another location.

Choosing a soil for an exotic beauty

Correctly selected soil, the key to good hydrangea growth.The most ideal for such a plant is the land rich in peat. And in order to avoid problems with weathering and freezing of the trunk, it is enough to cover the ground around the bush with the bark of coniferous leaves or use geo textiles. Thanks to such simple manipulations, the frost resistance of the plant will increase significantly.

In cases where the land is not particularly rich in fertilizers, you can add fertile black soil by placing it at the bottom of a dug hole.

The main condition for the good growth of hydrangeas is the regular loosening of the soil located near the roots. This procedure will help provide oxygen access. But what to do when there is practically no time for constant leaving, then mulch will come to the rescue. It should be poured into the ground when planting in a small layer.

How to properly water

The exotic beauty hydrangea requires regular watering. Otherwise, a lack of moisture will lead to the fact that in the winter the plant will simply freeze out. This rule is especially relevant for still not matured shoots.

If, due to the busyness of the gardener, it is not possible to water the hydrangea from the watering can, you can install automatic or drip irrigation. For such care, the plant will surely thank you with a beautiful and luxurious flowering.

As for only the seedlings planted in the ground, they should be watered daily until the sprout hardens. And as soon as the hydrangea grows, the number of waterings is reduced to three times a week. If it is summer weather outside, then the plant is watered only as the soil dries out in order to prevent the trunk from drying out.

In general, there are no strict rules regarding watering, in order to determine whether the flowers need moisture, you should check the soil under it, if it has dried more than 3 cm, then it is time for moisture.

Secrets of the correct planting of hydrangeas

In order for the shrub to please the eye and take root on the site, the choice of planting time must be taken very seriously.

Hydrangea should be planted in the spring or fall. But do not forget that the planting of a garden beauty will be carried out in a rather cold climate, so the time for planting is preferable in the spring.

As for the landing rules, there are several of them, namely:

1. the hole for planting a plant should be no more than 30 cm, and the distance between the shoots should be kept in a meter;
2. before planting hydrangea, fertilize the substrate, pour a 5 cm layer of peat into the planting hole;
3. immediately before planting the plant, the root should be shortened by 2 cm;
4. it is advisable to place a hydrangea in a flower bed with single sprouts;
5. when the sprout is placed in the planting hole, it is not recommended to deepen the root collar;
6. at spring planting, one-year-old shoots are shortened by three buds;
7. as soon as the hydrangea is planted, it is well watered and the topsoil around a 5 cm layer of peat is covered or ordinary manure is used, such a manipulation is needed to keep the base of the flower warm.

Planting a plant in the Urals in autumn is not a good idea, since delicate shoots do not adapt to the climate and will die in winter.

We feed the plant correctly

Overwintered hydrangea should be fertilized with top dressing. If the landing in the ground is the first, then ordinary humus is also added. A little later, they feed them with nitrogen supplements or use ready-made fertilizers for these purposes, which can be purchased at any flower shop. This applies to both young plants and perennials.

In order for the hydrangea to bloom and please the eye, the soil under it is fertilized twice a month according to the following principle.

At the beginning of the growth of a flower, one of the following plants can be introduced into the ground, namely:

• sulfuric potassium;
• urea;
• superphosphate.

When a plant throws out buds, the following substances are used for fertilization:

• superphosphate;
• potassium sulfate.

And when the summer period ends, 10 kg of compost or humus are applied under each plant.

As for the dosage of the above fertilizers, when buying such a product, you should first read the instructions, where recommendations are given in detail.

Choosing a way to reproduce hydrangea

When planting this beautiful plant in his garden, each person should know several rules for caring for this plant, reproduction and pruning are carried out in a way that will be most optimal for the climate where this exotic beauty grows. If you strictly follow all the rules, then the first flowering buds will delight the gardener in 4 years.

How to propagate hydrangea yourself? There are 3 ways to do this, namely:

1. sowing seeds;
2. cuttings;
3. reproduction by layering.

Propagation by cuttings

Choosing this method, the gardener should know that the procedure should be started in the spring. Starting from the indicated period, a division is carried out, from the mother bush, processed and planted, in the shade on separate beds or in small pots. And with the onset of cold weather, the sprouts are hidden in the basement.

And only when warmth comes to the ground, the hydrangea is taken out into the fresh air. Green branches are removed from the sprouts, and the trunk of the plant is planted in the ground. In this case, the branches should be arranged in the form of a fan.

Before winter, the tree is mulched, and in spring, each bud will delight a flower lover with a flower bud. Propagation of garden hydrangea by cuttings in spring, the procedure is not complicated, the main thing is to follow the rules.

Reproduction by layering

This flower also propagates by layering, for this it will be necessary to dig up the plant with the onset of spring. Then, radial paths are created up to 2 cm deep. In the prepared paths, carefully lay out one sprout from the bottom of the flower. Next, they take small pieces of wire and pinch the shoots with them, and then pour a little on top of the earth.

Thanks to this method, by the end of summer, new shoots will appear on each layer. As soon as they become visible, they need to be given a couple of weeks to strengthen, and only then they are divided, so that they can then be planted.

Hydrangea seeds, reproduction

Hydrangea seeds

To sow seeds for seedlings, it is necessary to plant the prepared material in early March in individual pots, which are covered with a glass container on top. The temperature for germination should be + 22 ° C. Seed material should be provided with constant daylight, and the ground should be constantly moistened.

It is possible to sow hydrangea in greenhouses, subject to the above conditions.
Under such conditions, after 35-40 days, the first shoots will appear after they are sown. A couple of weeks more, they should grow in pots, at this time the young are taken out for a couple of hours daily, outside, so that the plants get used to the temperature. And as soon as the sprouts grow 10 cm, they can be transplanted to a permanent place.

It is possible to plant a hydrangea with seeds, but this planting does not always give a result, the best way to get offspring is cuttings and layering.

Preparing the plant for wintering

How to prepare hydrangea for winter? This manipulation is most important for this flower, since the correct shelter guarantees the safety of the plant.
As described above, one of the most important flower care procedures is preparing the plant for the coming winter.

Hydrangea care in the fall involves mulching the plant with soil, premixed with compost.
It is very important to approach this procedure responsibly in the case when the bush grows in the flowerbed only for the first year. In this case, the hydrangea needs not only mulching, but also bending all its branches to the ground. Moreover, it is necessary to pin down the young branches.

IMPORTANT

Today, flower shops and nurseries offer new varieties of hydrangea, which can throw out the buds in the first year. But, do not rush to acquire such sprouts. The fact is that there is no data on their frost resistance.Therefore, such a purchase will resemble a pig in a poke.

How to create the perfect hiding place for hydrangeas for the winter

Preparing a hydrangea for winter requires shelter to keep its buds from freezing. Basically, summer residents with experience recommend the two most effective ways to help preserve the flower.

To cover the hydrangea for the winter, you can use agrofibre or a regular wooden box. The branches of the plant are bent to the ground, and on top of them the above-described shelters are tightly laid, on which a layer of spruce branches is poured. Before starting this procedure, the stem at the very root is carefully covered with a layer of dry leaves.

In addition to the above, many gardeners recommend covering the top with coniferous litter or dry leaves, so that the layer is at least 10 cm.This will help protect the plant from even the most severe frosts.

Shelter hydrangeas for the winter provides another way that requires some preparation. It is necessary to count 30 cm from the plant and install in this place a kind of wire frame that will completely cover the plant. The constructed frame should be at least 10 cm higher than the bush itself. When it is ready, the shrub is well covered with dry leaves, so that the leaves cover the created frame. Thanks to this design, the hydrangea can easily withstand the winter.

All about pruning and shaping a bush

Caring for garden hydrangea also provides for mandatory pruning, which is performed not only for beauty, but also to give an impetus to the flowering of the shrub.

Caring for a hydrangea in the garden also includes shaping the plant. For such purposes, pruning of the bush is carried out from time to time. If this manipulation is not carried out, then over time the hydrangea will become thick and take on a neglected look. And this will directly affect flowering, since the buds become quite small.
If the gardener is pruning, then the plant will not only retain its initially magnificent appearance, but will also improve it significantly.

How is the correct aesthetic pruning done? For these purposes, the bushes that have wintered are preliminarily examined. Then, up to 10 of the strongest shoots are selected, which are shortened by a couple of buds.

There is one pruning trick that many experienced growers use. If only a couple of buds are left in the lower part of the bush, then the plant will throw out a few buds, but the flowers will be very large and beautiful, and the bush itself will take on an exotic look.

But in this case, each gardener decides for himself, the only condition, completely cut off should be dry inflorescences.

IMPORTANT

If there is abundant flowering on the tree, then the branches may not cope with the weight of the buds. Therefore, decorative trimming should be done to avoid possible damage.

A very important measure is also the sanitary pruning of the flower when preparations for winter are in progress. The sprouts are shortened by a third or half.

It is worth noting that pruning hydrangeas in the spring is very real. The overwhelming majority of experienced growers strongly recommend pruning such varieties in early spring. Until that moment when the buds bloom on the plant.

If the choice fell on spring pruning, then perform it as follows:

• thin out an adult plant;
• get rid of all weak branches;
• cut off all branches growing inside the bush, which can create extra shadow;
• if frozen branches are found, then they are cut off before the beginning of healthy wood.

After sanitary pruning, the plant should be tied up in a bunch and fixed with a pre-installed stand. Such a support can be made of metal or wood in the form of an ordinary stick.

IMPORTANT

Sometimes rooted cuttings begin to throw out buds. In order to avoid this, such beauty should be immediately removed to fill the young shoots with strength.

We fight pests and plant diseases

How to properly care for this flower so that it delights the grower with its lush flowering? It is important to know that each plant is susceptible to pests and diseases that must be destroyed in a timely manner, this also applies to the garden queen.

The most common ailment of this exotic beauty is bush chlorosis, which manifests itself as a result of a lack of iron. Chlorosis can damage the bush not only from excess lime, but also from frequent watering with hard water.

There are several signs indicating the problem that has appeared, namely:

1. sharp yellowing of foliage;
2. clarification of leaves;
3. drooping plant.

If all of the above signs appear, then the acidity of the soil should be brought back to normal immediately. To do this, you need to purchase a drug or prepare a mixture yourself, which neutralizes the alkali in the soil.

And to perform such a manipulation, you can use the tools at hand:

Dissolve a teaspoon of citric acid in 15 liters of water and water the plant. Florists with experience recommend watering the plant with this remedy every month.

Dissolve a citramon tablet in 5 liters of water and water the bush. It is recommended to carry out such watering every month.

100 g apple cider vinegar is added to 10 liters of water and watering is carried out in the same way as described above.

Many gardeners are interested in growing hydrangeas in the Urals. Colds of -40⁰ and below are not uncommon there, even cold-resistant crops sometimes freeze out. Breeders are trying to make the life of northerners more beautiful and comfortable; pears, plums and even grapes ripen in Siberian and Ural gardens. You can decorate the site with lush hydrangea bushes, just do not take the first variety you like, pay attention to the zoned varieties. It is not easy for a southern plant to live in a northern climate, provide it with proper care, and your summer cottage will be buried in flowers.

Choosing a variety for cold terrain

Not every type of hydrangea can be grown outdoors in frosty winters. If you want to breed petiolate, large-flowered, or oak-leaved varieties, take care of a reliable shelter, severe cold can destroy the bushes. It is better for a novice florist to opt for a paniculate or tree-like variety. It is advisable to purchase planting material in nurseries of your region or take shoots in your area, and not bring them from other areas.

If dwarf varieties are planted on the site, they can be completely covered with snow, in such a "fur coat" the flower will become 10 degrees warmer than in the open air. When the hydrangea is not higher than a meter, its branches can be bent to the ground, and the Ural weather itself will wrap the ground in high snowdrifts. It will be more difficult to insulate a three-meter bush, it remains to hope that the upper branches will withstand severe frost.

Do not be surprised if friends give you a branch from their bush, and the inflorescences turn out to be of a different shade. You have a hydrangea of ​​exactly the same variety, it is just that this plant can change colors. It all depends on the acidity of the soil. At the dacha, where the main plant lived, the soil is sour and the inflorescences are bluish. You planted shoots in the ground with an alkaline reaction - expect that in the summer it will be covered with pink tassels.

Where to find planting material

The best option for obtaining planting material is to purchase seedlings of zoned varieties in the nursery. Conscientious sellers will never offer you a bush with bare roots. Hydrangea does not tolerate even short-term drying of the underground part, buy plants only in containers filled with soil. Remove the bush from the container, inspect the soil and root system. If you notice mold or rotten growths, skip the purchase.

The seedling must be healthy without damage. When purchasing a flower with already open leaves, make sure they are fresh, bright green.If the foliage has lost its elasticity or acquired a brownish tint, it is highly likely that the hydrangea is infected with some kind of infectious disease. You can purchase a plant in the summer, when the inflorescences have already blossomed, in this method there are both pros and cons. You can choose a bush with the most beautiful inflorescences, but hydrangeas will have less time for rooting and gaining strength before a difficult winter in the Urals.

You can detach part of the bush or take a stalk from neighbors in the country. In the spring, several shoots with part of the root system are separated from the overgrown flower with a shovel and planted in a new place. When propagating by cuttings, it is advisable to treat the cut with special stimulants and stick it into the ground. In less than a month, the hydrangea will take root and start developing in a new place.

Planting hydrangeas

In warm regions, hydrangeas are planted in spring, summer and autumn. In the harsh Ural climate, it is necessary for the plant to take root well and get stronger by winter. If you plant the bushes as soon as the spring frosts end, they will take root well during the warm season and will be ready for the cold weather.

The site must be well lit and protected from strong winds. Determine from which side the site is blown by the most intense air currents, plant a flower so that buildings, fences and dense bushes protect it. Hydrangea loves fertile soils with a high content of black soil or peat. If the soil is clay, you can fertilize it with humus or compost. Add coarse sand for looseness and drainage. The pH should be between 5-6 units. If it is too low, add peat or needles, and if it is low, add lime.

Dig holes with a depth and diameter of 0.5 m at a distance of one and a half meters from each other. Place gravel on the bottom for drainage and 2-3 shovels of humus or peat. The roots of the hydrangea branch strongly, gently spread all the processes, place them in the hole so that the root collar is at ground level. Bury the holes with fertile soil, water well and mulch with peat or pine needles, the layer thickness should be at least 6 cm.

Advice

When planting a hydrangea, set it so that the root collar rises a few centimeters above the ground. When you add a layer of mulch, it will be in the right place, so you don't have to shovel the peat off the stems.

Care

In the warm season, growing and caring for hydrangea consists of the same operations that are used for growing other flowering shrubs.

• Watering as the soil dries, 1-2 buckets per bush. Over the summer, water the bush with an acidic solution 2 times: add juice from one lemon to 5 liters of water.
• Top dressing with complex fertilizers in spring, early summer and during the formation of inflorescences.
• Weeding and loosening the soil. With good mulching, the need for these procedures disappears.
• Pruning. In the spring, remove all damaged, frozen, diseased and weak shoots, as well as branches growing inside the bush. In the fall, remove dried flowers and shoots that have not had time to woody. To rejuvenate aged plants, you need to leave 5 strong and healthy trunks, and cut the rest.

Advice

Hydrangea cannot tolerate excess calcium. When feeding, avoid preparations with a high content of this component and do not use ash and lime.

In summer cottages, it is common to grow hydrangeas in the form of a bush. If you plant plants a short distance from each other, you can make green screens, divide the area into several zones with hedges, or create a labyrinth. Small trees near the house or in a flower garden look original. To give the hydrangea a standard shape, you need to carry out formative pruning on one trunk for several seasons, and remove the remaining shoots.

If the bushes are tall, the tops of paniculate and tree-like varieties can be left uncovered for the winter or wrapped in non-woven material.All other species in the Urals must be completely insulated or grown in large tubs and transferred to a greenhouse or winter garden for the cold season. Bend low shoots to the ground, secure and cover with spruce branches or other insulating material. Pour a layer of mulch no thinner than 10 cm on the ground. After snowfalls, throw a large snowdrift over the bushes so that it protects the shoots from frost.

Diseases and pests

Even in unfamiliar climates, hydrangea rarely gets sick. To prevent such a nuisance from happening to your flower, purchase planting material only in reliable nurseries. When you dig up shoots or take cuttings from neighbors, carefully examine their bush. If you saw that he looks depressed, the leaves dry or change color - do not take it, why would you carry the infection to your site. Much also depends on you. Plant the plants at a sufficient distance from each other, do not allow the crown to become too dense. With good living conditions and proper care, the plant will be strong and able to resist infections and pests.

Most often, the bush is affected by chlorosis. It arises from a lack of iron or an excess of lime in the soil. If you notice that the leaves become lighter and acquire a yellow tint, first of all, pay attention to the water for irrigation, it should be soft, preferably rainwater. Water diseased plants with water with the addition of potassium nitrate or iron sulfate at a concentration of 40 g per bucket.

Hydrangea can become infected with fungal infections.

• White rot. The leaves darken, rot, a white bloom appears on them.
• Gray rot. Watery spots appear on the leaves, which are then covered with a gray bloom, similar to cotton wool.
• Downy mildew. Oily spots appear on the aerial parts, which gradually darken.
• Powdery mildew. Yellowish, gradually turning brown spots are formed on the leaves. On the inside, a gray or purple bloom appears.

If the bush is damaged, treat it with copper oxychloride or other fungicides.

With high humidity or too dense planting, snails can attack the bushes. They eat young shoots and buds. If the pests are not destroyed, they will overwinter underground in the roots, and in the spring they will gnaw the emerging buds and young leaves. The main methods of control are manual collection of shellfish and poisoned baits. The bushes are also affected by spider mites and aphids. If you spot insects, treat the plants with an appropriate insecticide.

Conclusion

The magnificent hydrangea can be admired not only by residents of the southern regions, thanks to the selection work, this flower grows in Siberia and the Urals. When buying seedlings, keep in mind that not every species can withstand severe frosts. Buy varieties of local breeding, and when buying, check if cultivation in the open field is permissible, or this variety can only be bred as a houseplant.

The zoned varieties can withstand severe frosts, but it is better to help the plant survive the cold winter. Shoots that did not have time to woody will surely freeze, it is better to remove them in the fall. To prevent the bush from releasing new branches by the fall, do not feed it with nitrogen fertilizers from the second half of summer. Cover the ground around the trunks with a thick layer of mulch, and insulate the above-ground part if possible. Hortense does not ask for much attention from you, and she will surely repay for her care with beautiful lush bunches of flowers.

Garden hydrangea is a plant amazing in its beauty and dimensions, which can be confidently attributed to one of the most spectacular in the territory of the CIS countries and Eastern Europe. Given this fact, it is not surprising that a huge number of gardeners throughout the country, including in the Urals, want to get a similar plant for their site.

If there are no problems with planting and growing hydrangea in an Eastern European climate, growing it in the Urals will require meeting some of the requirements, which we will discuss below.

Variety selection

There are about 70 species of hydrangea in the world, and not all of them will take root in regions with cold climates, early winters, and short summers. That is why we have compiled a list of hydrangea varieties that are best suited for growing in the Urals, and which are listed below:

Hydrangea paniculata

Hydrangea

Hydrangea Sargent

It is these three varieties that can successfully take root in the territory of the Urals, and with the right content, give their owner a lush flowering, and huge inflorescences. As for other resistant hydrangeas, these include the following varieties:

1. Serrated hydrangea;
2. Hydrangea pink;
3. Stalked hydrangea;
4. Large-leaved hydrangea.

These varieties can also be grown in the Urals, but not recommended. The fact is that these varieties require slightly more sunlight, unlike the first 3 brothers, and are also extremely susceptible to the negative effects of temperature changes, which almost always happens in the Urals in spring and early autumn.

Landing conditions

Seat selection

First of all, you should decide on the place where you plan to plant the hydrangea. Here, one should definitely give preference to sunny areas, which is important for all climatic zones, but for the Urals it is simply vital. The fact is that all varieties of hydrangea are photophilous, and develop much more slowly in the shade.

And if, in a warm southern climate, growth in the shade can still be compensated by the duration of the warm season, in the northern latitudes this will inevitably affect the growth, development, and abundance of flowering. In addition, large hydrangea inflorescences can damage strong gusts of wind, which is also important for the Urals, which means they should be planted along walls, fences and fences, so that they serve as a natural shelter from the wind.

When to plant hydrangea

Now you need to decide on the landing time. Everything is extremely simple here. If you are going to plant large and formed cuttings of hydrangea, it is recommended that you plant them at the very end of summer, but on condition that 1 month before frost you organize a winter shelter for the planted cuttings, which we will talk about in more detail closer to the end of the article.

It is important to note that in the Urals, frosts can occur in early autumn, which means that, based on the climatic characteristics of this area, it is recommended to carry out the "autumn" planting of formed cuttings of hydrangea in the middle of summer. This method is good because a perennial stalk can bloom as early as next spring.

As for the rest of the propagation methods of hydrangeas (seedlings, layering, offspring), they must be done only in early spring. The harsh climate of the Urals will not allow tender and young plants to survive the winter if they are planted in the fall. Moreover, it is advisable to grow the planting material at home for at least 1-1.5 years, providing them with a cool winter in order to gradually strengthen them to grow in the open field.

The soil

It is impossible not to mention the soil in which hydrangea should be planted, regardless of the variety. So, it is necessary to categorically avoid soil with lime impurities, because hydrangea simply does not tolerate this element, and in soil with its abundant content it will not last even the season. As for the other parameters, preference should be given to soil with a high acidity index, since it is in such a soil that hydrangea grows best.

The ideal soil for any type of hydrangea will be a soil rich in peat, or with a large admixture of clay. Soil with an abundant sand content is not suitable for hydrangeas, since such a substrate does not retain fertilizers, and when moistened, it does not allow air to pass through well.

Planting process

Planting hydrangeas outdoors is a fairly simple process that even a beginner can handle. To carry out planting work, it is enough to adhere to the following points:

1. Prepare the very hole for planting planting material, in our case a cuttings (we recommend propagating hydrangea by cuttings in the conditions of the Urals). Preparation must be done 2 weeks before planting. So, two weeks before planting, you should dig a hole 60 cm deep and 30-40 cm in diameter (not essential). Fertile soil is poured into the pit, the required composition of which we described above, after which it is diluted with peat, in an amount of about 2-3 kg. If desired, sawdust can be added to the mixture, in an amount of 500 grams, which will also contribute to an increase in acidity. Having done all these steps, the pit is left for 2 weeks (no need to water);
2. Let's start choosing a cutting. Everything is also simple here, in addition to the fact that the stalk should be whole and have full foliage, without admixture of yellowness, you should pay attention to its root system. The main part of the roots of the cuttings should be in a soil coma, and only in this form should the planting material be purchased. By purchasing a cutting without an earth coma on the roots, you will not only increase the period of its survival in the open field, but you will also not be able to store it for more than a few days;
3. During the planting of the cutting itself, dig a pre-prepared hole to a depth of 60 cm, put the cutting there, straighten the roots so that they look around the circle, do not bend and lift up, then fill them with the dug earth, if necessary, add new ... Thoroughly tamp the ground so that it does not sink in the future. Remember, the root collar should be at a depth of no more than 2 cm, otherwise the hydrangea will lag behind in growth;
4. Water the stalk with water so that the soil becomes moist at a depth of 50 cm, even more. One such watering will take about 30 liters of water;
5. Tie the stem to the peg so that the wind does not damage it. The planting process is complete!

Growing and aftercare

After you have planted a hydrangea in your yard, you should start with simple rules for caring for it, which we will discuss in more detail below:

1. A hydrangea stalk is watered once a week, while trying to maintain a balance, and not to allow the soil to dry out exactly like its excessive moisture. As for the seedlings planted in the spring, they should be little by little, but water regularly every day until it grows, after which they begin to water it about 3 times a week. Remember, in the cold climate of the Urals, hydrangea will survive the summer without frequent watering, but in winter such a plant can freeze out even in a shelter;
2. There is no need to feed the cuttings planted in the fall, as it will soon be preparing for hibernation. Upon the arrival of spring, the overwintered stalk is fertilized with nitrogen fertilizers, organic fertilizers are applied from May to June, during the ripening of the inflorescences, the hydrangea is fed with fertilizers based on potassium and phosphorus. In general, you need to feed the hydrangea at intervals of 2 weeks, but given the severity of the climate in the Urals, as well as the short summer, feed them at intervals of 10 days.

Some gardeners feed hydrangeas in a slightly different way, as indicated below:

1. In the spring, fertilize with urea, superphosphate, or sulfuric potassium (only one preparation);
2. During the ejection period, the buds are fed with superphosphate or potassium sulfate;
3. At the end of the summer season, up to 10 kg of compost or humus is applied under the bush.

The first method of feeding is best used in cases when a short and cold summer is expected. The second method is suitable in cases where a hot and longer summer is expected.

Loosening and mulching

Regular loosening of the soil under the bush is not a strict necessity, but it has a beneficial effect on the supply of oxygen to the soil, which means, if possible, this procedure should be carried out at least once a week. You need to mulch the soil in a thick layer, and a mixture of manure and straw should be used as mulch (you can also use sawdust). Mulching can be neglected when grown in warm climatic zones, in the Urals it is strictly necessary!

Attitude to drafts

All types of hydrangeas do not tolerate drafts well, which is especially noticeable in cold climates. Hydrangeas exposed to regular drafts will begin to wither and may die!

Preparing for winter

All varieties of hydrangea in the Urals must be prepared for winter, and this is done in the following way:

• At the end of summer, mulch the soil with a thick layer, and in the fall, after the plant has dropped flowers, gently bend the branches, pin them to the ground, and cover with a blanket or cloth. Along the perimeter of the bush, 4 rods are installed, which are connected with a mesh or a dense film, thus forming a protective frame (see photo). A thick layer of leaves is poured inside the frame, so that they completely cover the bush and form a thick layer on top of it (50-60 cm);

• Next, the resulting structure is covered with polyethylene, everything is fixed with tape or wire, and left until spring. Remember, the frame must be at least 10 cm higher than the bush itself.

Pest control

Hydrangea is susceptible to powdery mildew infection, as well as aphid attacks. To combat these troubles, follow these steps:

1. Add 25 grams of foundationol to 10 liters of water, and spray the plant affected with powdery mildew;
2. Add 250 grams of grated garlic to 10 liters of water, and let it brew for 2 days, then cut 50 grams of laundry soap into the liquid, and spray the plant from aphids, at intervals of 7 days.

If the leaves of the hydrangea turn yellow sharply, and the bush is limp, the hydrangea may have developed chlorosis. For treatment, it is necessary to dissolve 1 tablet of citramon per 5 liters of water, and water the bush with this solution once a month, before the onset of autumn.

Hydrangea (Hydrángea) belongs to the genus of flowering plants, the Hortensia family. Currently, about 70-80 species of this amazingly beautiful plant are known. Even hydrangeas planted alone are able to transform the backyard territory, so growers are very willing to grow them in different regions of our country.

Features of the climatic conditions of the Ural region

In the Urals, mountain-podzolic soils are most widespread. In the northern part of the region, mountain taiga, podzolic soil type prevails. On the western and eastern slopes, the soils are podzolic and bog-peaty. In the Cis-Urals, on the territory of Kurgan and the Perm region, gray forest soils with areas of leached chernozems are found. Trans-Urals is represented by sod-podzolic, gray forest and bog-peat soils. On the territory of the Southern Urals, well-developed mountain-forest gray soils, as well as mountain-meadow soils, are frequent.

The weather and climatic conditions in the Urals are typically mountainous, so there is an uneven distribution of precipitation not only in different regions, but also within one specific region. The West Siberian Plain is characterized by a rather harsh continental climate. In the mountainous regions of Western Siberia, climatic conditions are milder. To the west of the Ural Mountains, more precipitation falls, and the humidity is quite high. In the Trans-Urals, precipitation falls much less, and the climate here is drier, with a pronounced continentality.

The best varieties of hydrangea for growing in the Urals

On the territory of the Ural region, the temperature in the winter months is often kept below 35-40 ˚С. Such conditions are critical for most types of hydrangeas, including large-flowered, oakleaf, garden and petiolate. In the flower beds of garden and garden plots in the Urals, the most popular and demanded are hydrangeas treelike and paniculate. These are the most winter-hardy and unpretentious plants from the Hortensia family.

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Hydrangea paniculata, or Hydrangea paniculata, is represented by several varieties.

Variety name	Characteristics of the variety	Bloom	Indicators of winter hardiness
"Dart's Little-Dot"	Dwarf variety with plants up to 0.8 m high, milky white flowers, fading pink, collected in rounded and flat inflorescences	July to late August	Up to -29 ° С
Limelight 'Pieter Zwijnenburg Jr.	Plant height can reach 250 cm. Inflorescences up to 12 cm long.At the initial stage of flowering, they are creamy white with a green-yellow tint, and turn pink in autumn	From July to the last decade of September	High
"Kyushu"	The height of the plant and the diameter of the crown of the bush is up to 300 cm. The crown is fan-shaped. Shoots are tough, reddish-brown in color, upright. Flowers are white, fragrant, collected in long and wide inflorescences	From the last decade of July to mid-October	High
"Vanille Fraise"	The height of the plant and the diameter of the crown do not exceed 1.5 m. The inflorescences are large, the flowers are creamy white, later turn pink, by the end of flowering they become dark red. The shade range of flowers depends on the place of cultivation, weather conditions and the qualitative composition of the soil.	From July to the second decade of September	Up to -29 ° С
"Unique"	Plant height and crown diameter do not exceed 250 cm.The flowers are white, at the stage of flowering they acquire a pink tint	From July to the second decade of September	Up to -34 ° С

Quite popular and adapted to growing conditions in the Urals, hydrangea is tree-like, or Hydrangéa arboréscens. The plant is unpretentious, shade-tolerant and winter-hardy enough. In the past few years, several new and very promising varieties of this hydrangea have been bred.

Hydrangea: care and pruning (video)

Variety name	Characteristics of the variety	Bloom	Winter hardiness
Bella Anna from the Endless Summer series	Deep-colored burgundy-pink flowers are collected in large inflorescences. Bush height no more than 0.9 m	From July to significant autumn frosts	Up to -34 ° С
"Bounty"	The height of the plant can reach 1 m.The bushes are quite compact, the inflorescences are spherical, slightly flattened, pistachio-colored when blooming, and then milky white	July to September	High
Hayes Starburst	Plant height 1.20-1.50 m. Sprawling crown and abundant flowering. Terry type, large, spherical inflorescences with greenish-white or greenish-creamy star-shaped flowers	From July to the second decade of September	Up to -34 ° С
"Incrediball"	Height up to 1.30 m. Sufficiently large white flowers with a noticeable yellowish-green tinge	July to September	Up to -29 ° С
"Invincibelle Spirit"	Pinkish, very attractive flowers are collected in semicircular, rather large inflorescences. The bush grows up to 1.80 m in height. The plant needs proper tying and is not at all afraid of the winter freezing of the terminal shoots.	July to September	High

All of the varieties listed above tolerate the Ural frosts quite well in winter, but for newly planted and young plants, it is recommended to equip a light shelter that will protect the hydrangea from freezing. Treelike and panicle hydrangea look very impressive and attractive when grown in a standard form. With the help of targeted formative pruning, carried out over four seasons, it is possible to obtain a very original and unusual standard tree.

Landing dates and rules

Planting hydrangeas can be done in early spring or fall. In the climatic conditions of the Urals, it is best to plant this flowering plant in the spring. Planting and growing garden hydrangea does not present any particular difficulties, not only for experienced, but also for novice florists.

Plants are planted in well-lit or some shaded areas with a distance of 1-1.5 m between seedlings. The root collar should not be buried. The dimensions of the planting pit should be 35 x 35 x 35 cm. It is recommended to add a third of a bucket of high-quality humus and high-moor peat into the pit. The branched root system of the planted plant must be carefully straightened out. Immediately after planting, hydrangeas need to be watered abundantly.

Growing and care

To grow a beautifully flowering and healthy plant, you must adhere to standard care measures. Caring for hydrangeas is simple and, in addition to pruning, is not much different from caring for any other shrubs grown in open ground.

Event being held	Features and technology
Watering	The water should be soft, well-settled, at room temperature. Watering is carried out in the morning or in the evening, at the rate of a couple of buckets of water for each adult bush
Top dressing	The first application of fertilizers is carried out in the spring, and further fertilizing is carried out in June and at the flowering stage. As a top dressing, it is recommended to use a mixture of 10 g of urea, superphosphate, potassium nitrate with the addition of fermented poultry manure in a ratio of 1: 10 to water
Spring pruning	It is imperative to remove all damaged and frozen shoots, and also to cut off weak and painful branches that slow down the growth of the plant. Annual shoots need to be shortened to four buds
Autumn pruning	All dried inflorescences should be removed from the bushes. If it is necessary to rejuvenate the plants, all shoots should be removed, except for the five most powerful and well-developed
Shelter for the winter	You can bend the plant to the ground and cover it with spruce branches, or use any non-woven garden covering material to wrap the above-ground part. Trunk circles in the autumn period must be mulched with peat or sawdust

Rarely enough, plants can be affected by powdery mildew or chlorosis, as well as damaged by aphids or spider mites. To stop the development of the disease or to rid the hydrangea of ​​pests, you should regularly inspect the plant and, if necessary, use insect-fungicidal agents.

Types and varieties of hydrangeas (video)

You can grow beautiful flowering plants almost everywhere, including in the difficult climatic conditions of the Ural region. The beautiful hydrangea is no exception: it is grown by many local growers. The main condition for success is the correct choice of varieties and proper care of the plant.

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