Hydrangea wims red planting and care in the open field

Hydrangea paniculata "wims red" was bred relatively recently. Despite this, gardeners around the world have appreciated the excellent decorative qualities of this plant.

Hydrangea paniculata Wim's Red looks interesting both in group and in single planting. A beautiful and elegant shrub is used to decorate lawns, gardens, front gardens, as well as to create original compositions in combination with other plants.

Description and characteristics of hydrangea "wims red"

Of the numerous family of panicle hydrangeas, "Wims Red" is one of the smallest. In height, it does not exceed one and a half meters. The branches of the bush are scattered to the sides quite widely, which always looks very impressive. A feature of this variety are huge inflorescences (up to 40 cm in length). They have a narrow pyramidal shape.

The flowers are fertile and sterile in a 50:50 ratio. Sterile flowers are usually four-lobed, with a diameter of five to seven centimeters. The diameter of the flowers is uniform along the length of the brush, this circumstance gives the openwork to the inflorescence. At the beginning of flowering, the bush is covered with snow-white flowers, then they turn pink, and in autumn they turn wine-red. But the most remarkable thing about them is their extraordinary aroma. When the Weems Red hydrangea blooms, the smell of honey fills the air. But this is far from all of its advantages.

Hydrangea "wims red", the description of which is periodically printed by all publications on gardening and floriculture, has large dark green leaves with a reddish tint. But they are especially good in autumn, when a metallic sheen appears on the leaves, which smoothly turns into shades of purple, bronze, cherry, yellow and orange. The shoots have a deep dark red hue. The panicle hydrangea "Wims Red" blooms every year on last year's shoots.

Frost resistance

The plant's winter hardiness is quite high - it can withstand frost of 30 ° C. Meanwhile, young shoots need to be covered and mulched for the winter. Only two years later, the hydrangea can be considered an adult plant, which in the Central lane and southern regions perfectly survives the winter even without shelter.

When to plant a hydrangea?

First of all, you need to decide on the time of planting the shrub. This can be done both in early spring and in autumn. However, experts believe that hydrangea planted in autumn is developing much more actively. Planting and care are practically the same depending on the season. It's just that over the summer the seedling will get stronger, it will have a better chance of surviving in any climatic conditions.

Hydrangea: planting and care in the open field

For this variety of hydrangea, the composition of the soil in which it develops is important. Neutral or acidic soils are preferred. The soil should be fertile, with sufficient moisture and well-drained. It should be noted that in acidic soil, the color of the inflorescences is always brighter.

Before planting, a pit should be prepared with a depth of at least 40 cm and 50x50 cm in length and width. It takes two days to land. On the first day, you need to dig a hole into which three buckets of water should be poured. In this state, she is left until morning. For the further development of the plant, it is important that the soil is well saturated with moisture.

On the second day, you need to do fertilizer for the seedling. As a rule, the soil mixture consists of equal parts of fertile soil, peat. Humus and sand are mixed separately. Then the compositions are mixed in a 2: 1 ratio. Now superphosphate, potassium sulfate and urea should be added to the mixture. These organic fertilizers are very important for this variety.

The resulting soil mixture is practically filled to the top of the hole, leaving about 10-15 cm. It's time to plant a seedling, the roots of which must be straightened and dug in the earth remaining after the creation of the hole. A hydrangea planted in autumn will require a little more effort. Planting and care in the open field will be complemented by a shelter for the seedling for the winter. This must be done without fail, despite the fact that the plant is frost-resistant.

Seat selection

Hydrangea "Weems Red" prefers partial shade. But sometimes such a planting is fraught with a loss of brightness of the inflorescences. As a rule, this is due to insufficiently prepared soil. Many growers believe that this variety develops well in a sunny area, but provided that the bush is protected from the wind.

Plant care

No matter how unpretentious the plant may be, without the active participation of the gardener, it will not give all the beauty that is laid down by the breeders in this or that variety. Hydrangea "wims red" will require the grower to fulfill three conditions for growth and development:

1. This exquisite beauty does not like to be in direct sunlight.
2. Shrub propagation is done either by layering or by cuttings.
3. It is necessary to use growth stimulants.

Watering

The planted shrub should be watered abundantly so that the root system can more easily adapt to the new area. In extreme heat, watering is carried out at the rate of 30 liters of water per 1 m² of soil. Such abundant watering should be carried out every seven days. In rainy seasons, the volume and frequency are reduced.

Gardeners need to remember that the soil under the ornamental shrub should always be moist. To achieve this, you can resort to mulching the soil around the plant with sawdust. It is recommended to add a little manganese to the settled water intended for irrigation so that it turns light pink.

Top dressing

If you want your Weems Red hydrangea to bloom actively and profusely, you need to feed the bush. The first feeding should be carried out in the spring, during the formation of inflorescences. At this time, organic fertilizers, slurry, for example, are most suitable.

The second feeding is necessary during the ripening of the buds. In this case, various products are suitable, which include superphosphates, potassium and urea.

The third feeding is carried out with a mineral fertilizer complex. Its duration largely depends on the degree of flowering of the plant. Please note that if the buds have bloomed completely, it means that the time has come for the third feeding. This procedure will significantly increase the flowering period of the hydrangea.

The fourth feeding is carried out during the preparation of the plant for wintering. During this period, it is necessary to use special chemical compositions for hydrangeas, which today can be purchased without problems in specialized stores.

Novice gardeners need to remember that the Weems Red hydrangea needs feeding.Only with the use of organic and mineral fertilizers can you achieve active growth and timely abundant and long-lasting flowering of the bush, which will delight you with huge fragrant inflorescences all summer long.

Pruning

Pruning of the bush is also required during preparation for winter. In this case, the goal of the gardener is to rejuvenate the shrub, so old, damaged shoots are removed. Cut them in such a way that hemp remains 5-6 cm long.

In order for the flowering of your hydrangea to be brighter, in the spring, before the beginning of the growing season, you need to carry out competent pruning. In addition, this procedure will give the plant a neat, regular shape during flowering and growth. In the spring, select five to ten strong and healthy shoots on each bush. Reduce their length so that there are no more than five buds left.

Reproduction

Hydrangea can be propagated in three ways:

• seeds;
• layering;
• by cuttings.

We will not even consider the first method: the seeds of the plant are very small, do not sprout very amicably, besides, you can get a fully flowering bush no earlier than in four years.

Hydrangea "Wims Red", propagated by cuttings, develops much more efficiently. Place the parts of the branches remaining after the autumn pruning in water for three days. After that, it is necessary to cut the cuttings of them so that each of them has at least three internodes. Treat the lower cut of the cutting with a growth stimulant and plant it indoors in ordinary pots by 2/3.

As a rule, seedlings are kept indoors until spring. After the air temperature outside becomes stable above zero, the plant can be planted in open ground in a permanent place.

Reproduction by layering

Bend one of the branches of the shrub to the ground and dig in it. You may need to secure it to keep it from straightening with a small stone. Use a small support to support the crown of the branch in an upright position.

It is advisable to use this breeding method in the spring or late summer. The scion will take root the next year. After that, it can be separated from the main plant.

Hydrangea in winter

Many gardeners believe that the Weems Red hydrangea is very beautiful in winter, when large inflorescences not cut in autumn cover the caps of fluffy snow. However, professional florists do not agree with this opinion. They believe that all inflorescences should be removed in late autumn. The fact is that gusts of winter wind, freezing rain can break the thin branches of the plant, especially if the remaining inflorescences are covered with snow.

Despite the ability of this variety to easily endure mild winters, it is still better to cover the shrub. For an adult plant, it is not at all necessary to use a covering material. It is only needed for a young seedling. Adult shrubs do not need it. It is only necessary to cover the root system.

You can use the following methods:

1. Rotted manure can be spread around the bush in a small layer.
2. Peat or fallen leaves are suitable for shelter. In this case, the covering layer must be at least 20 cm.

In northern areas, if you are concerned about young branches, build a frame around the hydrangea and cover it with thick plastic wrap. It will trap the snow and create a kind of greenhouse for the plant.

Gardeners reviews

Most flower lovers from different regions of our country believe that the best variety from the existing ones is the Weems Red hydrangea. The reviews about this plant are enthusiastic: bright magnificent flowering, divine aroma, easy care - all this makes it extremely popular in our country. The disadvantages of flower growers in the northern regions include only the need for winter shelter.

Hydrangea paniculata "wims red" was bred relatively recently. Despite this, gardeners around the world have appreciated the excellent decorative qualities of this plant.

Hydrangea paniculata Wim's Red looks interesting both in group and single planting. A beautiful and elegant shrub is used to decorate lawns, gardens, front gardens, as well as to create original compositions in combination with other plants.

Description and characteristics of hydrangea "wims red"

Of the numerous family of panicle hydrangeas, "Wims Red" is one of the smallest. In height, it does not exceed one and a half meters. The branches of the bush are scattered to the sides quite widely, which always looks very impressive. A feature of this variety are huge inflorescences (up to 40 cm in length). They have a narrow pyramidal shape.

The flowers are fertile and sterile in a 50:50 ratio. Sterile flowers are usually four-lobed, five to seven centimeters in diameter. The diameter of the flowers is uniform along the length of the brush, this circumstance gives the openwork to the inflorescence. At the beginning of flowering, the bush is covered with snow-white flowers, then they turn pink, and in autumn they turn wine-red. But the most remarkable thing about them is their extraordinary aroma. When the Weems Red hydrangea blooms, the smell of honey fills the air. But this is far from all of its advantages.

Hydrangea "Weems Red", the description of which is periodically printed in all publications on gardening and floriculture, has large dark green leaves with a reddish tint. But they are especially good in autumn, when a metallic sheen appears on the leaves, which smoothly turns into shades of purple, bronze, cherry, yellow and orange. The shoots have a deep dark red hue. The panicle hydrangea "Wims Red" blooms every year on last year's shoots.

Frost resistance

The winter hardiness of the plant is quite high - it can withstand frost of 30 ° C. Meanwhile, young shoots need to be covered and mulched for the winter. Only two years later, the hydrangea can be considered an adult plant, which in the Central lane and southern regions perfectly survives the winter even without shelter.

When to plant a hydrangea?

First of all, you need to decide on the time of planting the shrub. This can be done both in early spring and in autumn. However, experts believe that hydrangea planted in autumn is developing much more actively. Planting and care are practically the same depending on the season. It's just that the seedling will get stronger over the summer, it will have a better chance of surviving in any climatic conditions.

Hydrangea: planting and care in the open field

For this variety of hydrangea, the composition of the soil in which it develops is important. Neutral or acidic soils are preferred. The soil should be fertile, with sufficient moisture and well-drained. It should be noted that in acidic soil, the color of the inflorescences is always brighter.

Before planting, a pit should be prepared with a depth of at least 40 cm and 50x50 cm in length and width. It takes two days to land. On the first day, you need to dig a hole into which three buckets of water should be poured. In this state, she is left until morning. For the further development of the plant, it is important that the soil is well saturated with moisture.

On the second day, you need to do fertilizer for the seedling. As a rule, the soil mixture consists of equal parts of fertile soil, peat. Humus and sand are mixed separately. Then the compositions are mixed in a 2: 1 ratio. Now superphosphate, potassium sulfate and urea should be added to the mixture. These organic fertilizers are very important for this variety.

The resulting soil mixture is practically filled to the top of the hole, leaving about 10-15 cm. It's time to plant a seedling, the roots of which must be straightened and dug in the earth remaining after the creation of the hole. A hydrangea planted in autumn will require a little more effort. Planting and care in the open field will be complemented by a shelter for the seedling for the winter. This must be done without fail, despite the fact that the plant is frost-resistant.

Seat selection

Hydrangea "Weems Red" prefers partial shade. But sometimes such a planting is fraught with a loss of brightness of the inflorescences.As a rule, this is due to insufficiently prepared soil. Many growers believe that this variety develops well in a sunny area, but provided that the bush is protected from the wind.

Plant care

No matter how unpretentious the plant may be, without the active participation of the gardener, it will not give all the beauty that is laid down by the breeders in this or that variety. Hydrangea "wims red" will require the grower to fulfill three conditions for growth and development:

1. This exquisite beauty does not like to be in direct sunlight.
2. Shrub propagation is done either by layering or by cuttings.
3. It is necessary to use growth stimulants.

Watering

The planted shrub should be watered abundantly so that the root system can more easily adapt to the new area. In extreme heat, watering is carried out at the rate of 30 liters of water per 1 m² of soil. Such abundant watering should be carried out every seven days. In rainy seasons, the volume and frequency are reduced.

Gardeners need to remember that the soil under the ornamental shrub should always be moist. To achieve this, you can resort to mulching the soil around the plant with sawdust. It is recommended to add a little manganese to the settled water intended for irrigation so that it turns light pink.

Top dressing

If you want your Weems Red hydrangea to bloom actively and profusely, you need to feed the bush. The first feeding should be carried out in the spring, during the formation of inflorescences. At this time, organic fertilizers, slurry, for example, are most suitable.

The second feeding is necessary during the ripening of the buds. In this case, various products are suitable, which include superphosphates, potassium and urea.

The third feeding is carried out with a mineral fertilizer complex. Its duration largely depends on the degree of flowering of the plant. Please note that if the buds have bloomed completely, it means that the time has come for the third feeding. This procedure will significantly increase the flowering period of the hydrangea.

The fourth feeding is carried out during the preparation of the plant for wintering. During this period, it is necessary to use special chemical compositions for hydrangeas, which today can be purchased without problems in specialized stores.

Novice gardeners need to remember that the Weems Red hydrangea needs feeding. Only with the use of organic and mineral fertilizers can you achieve active growth and timely abundant and long-lasting flowering of the bush, which will delight you with huge fragrant inflorescences all summer long.

Pruning

Pruning of the bush is also required during preparation for winter. In this case, the goal of the gardener is to rejuvenate the shrub, so old, damaged shoots are removed. Cut them in such a way that hemp remains 5-6 cm long.

In order for the flowering of your hydrangea to be brighter, in the spring, before the beginning of the growing season, you need to carry out competent pruning. In addition, this procedure will give the plant a neat, regular shape during flowering and growth. In the spring, select five to ten strong and healthy shoots on each bush. Reduce their length so that there are no more than five buds left.

Reproduction

Hydrangea can be propagated in three ways:

• seeds;
• layering;
• by cuttings.

We will not even consider the first method: the seeds of the plant are very small, do not sprout very amicably, besides, you can get a fully flowering bush no earlier than in four years.

Hydrangea "Wims Red", propagated by cuttings, develops much more efficiently. Place the parts of the branches remaining after the autumn pruning in water for three days. After that, it is necessary to cut the cuttings of them so that each of them has at least three internodes. Treat the lower cut of the cutting with a growth stimulant and plant it indoors in ordinary pots by 2/3.

As a rule, seedlings are kept indoors until spring.After the air temperature outside becomes stable above zero, the plant can be planted in open ground in a permanent place.

Reproduction by layering

Bend one of the branches of the shrub to the ground and dig in it. You may need to secure it to keep it from straightening with a small stone. Use a small support to support the crown of the branch in an upright position.

It is advisable to use this breeding method in the spring or late summer. The scion will take root the next year. After that, it can be separated from the main plant.

Hydrangea in winter

Many gardeners believe that the Weems Red hydrangea is very beautiful in winter, when large inflorescences not cut in autumn cover the caps of fluffy snow. However, professional florists do not agree with this opinion. They believe that all inflorescences should be removed in late autumn. The fact is that gusts of winter wind, freezing rain can break the thin branches of the plant, especially if the remaining inflorescences are covered with snow.

Despite the ability of this variety to easily endure mild winters, it is still better to cover the shrub. For an adult plant, it is not at all necessary to use a covering material. It is only needed for a young seedling. Adult shrubs do not need it. It is only necessary to cover the root system.

You can use the following methods:

1. Rotted manure can be spread around the bush in a small layer.
2. Peat or fallen leaves are suitable for shelter. In this case, the covering layer must be at least 20 cm.

In northern areas, if you are concerned about young branches, build a frame around the hydrangea and cover it with thick plastic wrap. It will trap the snow and create a kind of greenhouse for the plant.

Gardeners reviews

Most flower lovers from different regions of our country believe that the best variety from the existing ones is the Weems Red hydrangea. The reviews about this plant are enthusiastic: bright magnificent flowering, divine aroma, easy care - all this makes it extremely popular in our country. The disadvantages of flower growers in the northern regions include only the need for winter shelter.

Hydrangea is a good choice for garden decoration. This vibrant and delightful plant never ceases to delight many gardeners. It is used for a variety of ideas in landscape design projects for planting and care in the open field.

General information

Growing in the form of a bush, hydrangea can reach one and a half meters in height with round bunches of inflorescences of various colors. When planting, the dimensions of the future plant should be taken into account and the distance between the bushes should be maintained.

If you choose the right location for planting and provide the necessary moisture conditions, then the hydrangea will delight the eye with bright colors and a healthy look for a very long time, while not requiring special care. It is good to plant it, both one at a time and in rows, for example, along the path to the house or in a semicircle around the gazebo.

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Hydrangea varieties with photos and names

Hydrangea is a shrub up to three meters high, on which young shoots with inflorescences at the ends are formed every year. At first, the flowers have a greenish tint, which soon turns into white or cream. Among the representatives of this species are distinguished: pink ("Invincibelle Spirit"), white ("Sterilist")having abundant flowering, "Anabel" and "Grandiflora" (this name is also among representatives of paniculate hydrangea) with lush white inflorescences.

Bluebird serrated hydrangea - a spreading plant 1.5 m tall, capable of changing the color of inflorescences from pale blue to pink, depending on the acidity of the soil.

Serrated hydrangea Preciosa - has very beautiful flat yellowish-green inflorescences, and then crimson. Winter-hardy species, withstands frost up to -20 ° C.

Panicle hydrangea looks like a bush or even a tree, 2-5 meters high.It is incredible, but in one place it can grow for more than forty years. Shoots tend to grow stiff, which contributes to better tolerance to the cold. Inflorescences grow every year at the ends of new shoots, the color goes from light green to white, at the beginning of flowering, then they turn pink and at the end turns green again.

Hydrangea Vanilla Fraise ("Vanille Fraise") - has a pyramidal shape of inflorescences, in everyday life it is compared with a vanilla-strawberry cone, because of its color and shape. At first, the hydrangea has white flowers, and then the lower part begins to acquire a more intense pink hue. It grows in the form of a bush up to 1.5-2 m high. Blooms from July to September. Shoots are brown-red in color, tough, but bend under the weight of the inflorescences, which creates a spherical appearance for the bush.

Hydrangea Pinky Winky - an adult plant reaches two meters in height. The shape of the bush is spherical and does not fall apart. The cone-shaped inflorescences change from white to purple-pink closer to autumn.

Hydrangea Phantom - blooms for a long time and luxuriantly, grows quickly, is not afraid of frost, can be grown both in the form of a bush and in a tree. On average, it can grow up to 30 years. Has a honey aroma of inflorescences. Rarely sick.

Hydrangea Grandiflora ("Grandiflora") - resistant to frost, but young shoots are still cut off before wintering, over time they get stronger. The flowers are conical, reddish-brown. Leaves are dark green matte (slightly velvety).

Hydrangea Lime Light ("Limelight") consists of dense inflorescences of a light green hue, acquiring a pink tint by autumn. Dark green, slightly velvety, oblong and pointed at the end of the leaves. The shrub has a rounded shape up to 1.5 meters high.

Hydrangea Pink Diamond ("Pink Diamond") - differs in narrowly pyramidal inflorescences of bright pink color, acquiring a darker color closer to the end of flowering (from July to September). Winter hardiness, but young shoots are pruned.

Hydrangea Kyushu - shrub, up to 3 meters high, has a rather graceful shape with light, not dense, conical white inflorescences with a honey aroma. The leaves have a glossy finish.

Hydrangea Tardiva ("Tardiva") - differs in late flowering (from September to the first frost) and narrow conical inflorescences.

Hydrangea Bobo ("BoBo") - a dwarf form of panicle hydrangea, has conical inflorescences of a light green hue, which turn pink over time. The height of the bush is up to 70 cm.

Hydrangea Weems Red ("Wim's Red") - differs in a longer flowering period (from July to October). Large inflorescences (30-35 cm) white, then acquire a ruby ​​tint.

Hydrangea Diamond Rouge ("Diamand Rouge") - this variety stands out among others with the most saturated red shade of inflorescences. Bush up to 1.5 m high.

Large-leaved hydrangea characterized by dense foliage of bright green color, the shape of the inflorescences in the form of an umbrella (like viburnum), and the colors are blue, purple, blue.

Hydrangea oakleaf - absolutely not winter-hardy, therefore, it requires insulation for the winter. It has not only beautiful long inflorescences (20-30 cm) with lush white bloom, but also an unusual shape for hydrangea leaves (sharp with jagged edges, like oak leaves), color (red) and size (about 25 cm). It usually blooms in the middle of summer, and closer to the end of flowering, the white flowers turn purple. This species grows up to two meters.

Hydrangea groundcover or omnipresent - a type of hydrangea, frost-resistant. Dark green leaves (20 cm long) have a glossy front and a rough back. It blooms in mid-summer with white loose inflorescences, ending with a pink tint.

Stalked hydrangea this type is used to decorate columns, gazebos, arches and other things, in the form of hanging vines, since petioled hydrangea, reaching 25 meters in height, can braid structures, fasten with air suction cups, or creep along the ground.The flowers are pale pink (diameter 25 cm), quickly fall off. Shoots are red-brown with dark green leaves.

Ash hydrangea or gray... Used by gardeners as a hedge. Reaches 2 meters in height, has oval, membranous, pale green leaves and small flowers.

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Hydrangea planting and care in the open field

Hydrangea is very fond of shade and partial shade, is afraid of direct sunlight, which slows down the growth and development of the plant, the inflorescences are small and underdeveloped.

Plants are planted in spring, in warm soil, when there is no fear of night frosts. Hydrangea does not tolerate lime in the soil. The ground should be loose.

You can also familiarize yourself with the rules for keeping a room hydrangea when caring at home.

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Fertilizer for hydrangeas

Hydrangea is demanding on the composition and moisture content of the soil and, therefore, organic and mineral fertilizers are applied during planting. After that, periodic feeding is required (twice a month). Be careful with nitrogen fertilizers, its excess can harm the plant's resistance to frost.

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Hydrangea watering

Hydrangea is a moisture-loving plant, therefore, after planting, it is thoroughly watered and mulched, due to sawdust, needles or peat. This will keep the soil moist for longer.

It is better to use rainwater, if tap water, then only settled (but this can cause chlorosis of the leaves). As for the amount of liquid, each bush needs about two buckets of water per week. Water in the morning and evening, when the sun is not so hot, otherwise the water will quickly evaporate.

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Shelter hydrangea for the winter

Many species do not require shelter for the winter, but some, especially fragile, young and not resistant to frost, need protection. They are covered with spruce branches and dry leaves at the roots, and covered with a box or box on top.

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Pruning hydrangea

Hydrangea loves pruning. Thinning is best done after the appearance of new buds, and this is in the spring. As the inflorescences dry up, they are removed. Remove old and frozen stems and leaves.

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Propagation of hydrangea by dividing the bush

If the bush is large, well-branched and with a well-developed rhizome, then digging is made, not at the base, but at some distance from the stems (the soil should be moist and use villas). Then the bush is tilted and cut in the middle with a knife.

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Propagation of hydrangea by cuttings

As cuttings, it is better to take those that are cut out during thinning. The lower leaves break off. Prepared shoots are inserted under a slight slope into the ground (after adding coarse sand).

A cut plastic bottle or glass jar is put on top. The planting site should be in the shade, and watch out for humidity. For permanent residence, the rooted plant is transplanted after three years.

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Growing hydrangeas from seeds

Sowing is carried out in the fall. The substrate should be loose and nutritious, consisting of a mixture of leafy, turfy soil and river sand (4: 2: 1). After sowing the seeds into prepared boxes, sprinkle them on top with the same soil, moisten them with a spray bottle and cover with foil or glass.

Periodically moisten the earth and monitor the temperature (15-20 ° C). After 1-1.5 months, seedlings will appear that need to be thinned out. When the seedlings grow up and 2-3 leaves appear, they are transplanted into separate pots with a diameter of 7 cm and continue to leave.

In summer, these pots are exposed to fresh air, but out of direct sunlight, rain and drafts. And in winter, they are brought into a cool dry room. Only three years later, the hydrangea is planted in open ground, and during this time the inflorescences are torn off from it, so as not to weaken the growth of the plant itself.

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Diseases and pests of hydrangea

• It happens that in the ground lack of iron and magnesium (chlorosis)... As a result, the leaves on the plant turn yellow, brighten, and the veins remain dark. This occurs in alkaline soils. It has long been known that in such cases, iron objects (nails, horseshoes, iron cans, etc.) must be buried in the ground, next to the plant. But that was then, and today, there is a more effective method - to treat with iron chelate or iron sulfate.
• The plant becomes brown, rots - fungal infection (white rot). As a result, shoots and leaves darken, begin to rot and become covered with "cobwebs" or "cotton wool". Phytosporin or other fungicides are used as treatment.
• Holes in leaves or dark spots (dries up) - defeat by gray mold. Some parts of the leaf begin to die off and dry out, and in wet weather, the rapid spread of the disease contributes to the appearance of cobwebs in these places. Treatment: the damaged parts are removed, and the plant is treated with pure flowers or foundation.
• Yellow-green spots on the leaves, which over time acquire a brown color - the defeat of powdery mildew. At the same time, a bloom of a purple or metallic hue is visible on the back of the sheet. Treatment: spraying with fungicides.
• Hydrangea septoria affects the leaves, and if the disease is started, it also spreads to young stems and petioles. It appears as brown, rounded spots. Treatment: copper sulfate, copper oxychloride, etc.
• No buds or they are small - ring spot of hydrangeas. At the beginning of the disease, uneven, vague spots in the form of rings appear on the leaves, the leaves begin to wrinkle and lose their symmetry. Not subject to treatment. This is a viral disease, which means that the seedling was weak.
• Eaten leaves and buds - the result of the work of snails. You can get rid of, using chemicals, they must be decomposed in special containers around the bush so as not to clog the soil.
• If yellow spots appeared on the back of the leaf, and over time, the affected leaf dries up and falls off, then this is a spider mite. If the infection is neglected, then you can see a cobweb with mites. Treatment: insectoacaricides and acaricides, at the initial stage, you can try to treat it with soapy water.
• Aphid - sucks the juice from the plant. It settles on the bottom of the sheet. Treatment: you can try to wash it off with soapy water and a sponge, if it does not help, then treat it with insecticides.

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Many gardeners are very fond of the Weems ed hydrangea. In this case, breeders have tried their best.

Europeans learned about hydrangea at the end of the 18th century. She was brought by the participants of the first round-the-world expedition from the island of Mauritius. It was a large-leaved hydrangea. The plant got its name in honor of the beautiful princess Hortense, who was the sister of Prince, one of the expedition members. There is another version that she was named by the French physician F. Commerson in honor of her beloved Hortense. And a very prosaic explanation is that the name comes from the Latin hortensis, which means "from the garden", because the bush was found in the garden. Later, botanists gave her the name Hydrangia.

Many gardeners who want to decorate their backyard are looking for a shrub that meets certain requirements: maximum decorativeness, lack of growth, ease of growing, lack of labor-intensive care, resistance to pests. Not many shrub species have this quality. One of them is Hydrangea paniculata ((Hydrangea paniculata) and its numerous varieties. Translated from Greek means "loving water", therefore it does not tolerate drought. There is a version that the plant got its name because of the shape of the seed box, resembling a jug Recently, many varieties of panicle hydrangeas have appeared, which amaze with a variety of flowers of inflorescences and duration of flowering.There are a large number of hydrangea species growing in Japan, China, Sakhalin and the Kuriles.

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The selection of panicle hydrangea is quite active, so every year new varieties appear on the markets. Of all the types of hydrangeas, and there are several dozen of them, Weems Red is the new, most interesting, bright, long-flowering representative. This moisture-loving plant is ideal for versatile landscaping. Hydrangea paniculata was bred by the German breeder Wim Rutten and quickly became the leader all over the world.

Many gardeners are very fond of the Weems ed hydrangea. In this case, breeders have tried their best.

Europeans learned about hydrangea at the end of the 18th century. She was brought by the participants of the first round-the-world expedition from the island of Mauritius. It was a large-leaved hydrangea. The plant got its name in honor of the beautiful princess Hortense, who was the sister of Prince, one of the expedition members. There is another version that she was named by the French physician F. Commerson in honor of her beloved Hortense. And a very prosaic explanation is that the name comes from the Latin hortensis, which means "from the garden", because the bush was found in the garden. Later, botanists gave her the name Hydrangia.

Many gardeners who want to decorate their backyard are looking for a shrub that meets certain requirements: maximum decorativeness, lack of growth, ease of growing, lack of labor-intensive care, resistance to pests. Not many shrub species have this quality. One of them is Hydrangea paniculata ((Hydrangea paniculata) and its numerous varieties. Translated from Greek means "loving water", therefore it does not tolerate drought. There is a version that the plant got its name because of the shape of the seed box, resembling a jug Recently, many varieties of panicle hydrangeas have appeared, which amaze with a variety of flowers of inflorescences and duration of flowering.There are a large number of hydrangea species growing in Japan, China, Sakhalin and the Kuriles.

The selection of panicle hydrangea is quite active, so every year new varieties appear on the markets. Of all the types of hydrangeas, and there are several dozen of them, Weems Red is the new, most interesting, bright, long-flowering representative. This moisture-loving plant is ideal for versatile landscaping. Hydrangea paniculata was bred by the German breeder Wim Rutten and quickly became the leader all over the world.

Description of the variety

This variety is considered the reddest in color. Basically, the hydrangea bush has a rounded shape, but you can give any. Such a sprawling shrub 1.5 m high and 1 m in circumference looks spectacular, with widely spread strong branches, on which large lush cone-shaped inflorescences 30-35 cm long flaunt and are considered huge.

When inflorescences of three colors bloom on the Weems Red bush at the same time, it looks great. But the most impressive achievement of breeders is the excellent scent of hydrangea, which is very reminiscent of honey. This type of hydrangea is used to decorate gardens and lawns in compositions with other plants, and it also grows well in a single plant. It is planted as a hedge or for the decoration of alleys in combination with perennials. Paniculata hydrangea can grow in a highly gassed environment, so it can be planted along the road, in an urban setting.

Flowers with the smell of honey

Hydrangea paniculata Weems Red is an ornamental plant that blooms before all hydrangeas, and this is its advantage. Plus, this hydrangea has an interesting flowering feature, which attracts others. The unusual bloom is called a three-stage bloom, it starts in June and lasts until October. Throughout the entire flowering period, all the numerous flowers change their color 3 times.

This period of color is similar to the ripening of the fruit, at the beginning the flowers are pale white, then pale pink, and by the end of flowering they are burgundy red. But the foliage does not change, until the very frost it retains a rich green color, their shape is ovoid, they are oppositely located, dense and rough. Oddly enough, the brightness of the Weems Red hydrangea bloom is influenced by the soil in which it grows. The most favorable soil is acidic or neutral. It is very good if the soil is sufficiently moist and well-drained. Good annual spring pruning stimulates the richness of the flowers. You need to cut off before the start of sap flow, and if it has already begun, then you need to wait for the first leaves to appear.

Since a dense bush wakes up to give small flowers, then a thinned plant always has a luxurious inflorescence. It is advisable to cut off all inflorescences after they are tied so that the plant does not waste energy on them. And the root system is shallow and branched.

Reproduction Weems Red

Caring for hydrangeas does not require a lot of effort, if you choose the right place and water abundantly, the red hydrangea is not whimsical. Hydrangea is a capricious plant. Since the bush is sprawling, it is better not to plant anything near it at a distance of 1.5 m, especially roses, since they will displace each other.

The graceful bush loves the sunny side, but not direct rays. In the shade, it will bloom very poorly. Poorly tolerates sand. This species is rather difficult to reproduce, despite the simplicity of the procedure. Propagated in two ways - cuttings or layering. The option with layering, like those of roses, the branch is dripped in and fixed, it is better to do this in the summer.

After this procedure, you need to give it about a year, if the branch is rooted, it can be cut off from the main plant. With proper care, the bush will bloom in the first year of planting. Hydrangea can grow fully in pots and containers, but this requires local drainage. Hydrangea loves humus-rich soil and regular feeding. To strengthen the shoots, you can water with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

Winter hardiness

Mature shoots of Weems Red hydrangea can withstand severe frosts, up to -35 ° C, and a young plant needs to be mulched and covered with earth, bark, peat or humus. In the spring, the shelter is removed. But sometimes, if the winters are very harsh, the hydrangea can freeze slightly.

An adult plant is one that is more than 2 years old, then it no longer needs shelter and is able to withstand the cold on its own. The plant needs fertilization and protection from pests.

Typical pests

Fortunately for gardeners, hydrangea diseases are not common. Sometimes panicle hydrangea suffers from chlorosis. In very dry weather, the plant is affected by a spider mite. It so happens that the leaves and stems are covered with downy mildew. To prevent the appearance of pests and fungal infections, it is necessary to choose the right plant protection product. For this, the plant is treated with fungicides once a month for prophylaxis.

Plants purchased in the nursery have already been treated with the necessary fertilizers and can grow fully throughout the year. Hydrangea Weems Red, bought in a pot, has an advantage, since the soil in which it grows has everything you need for planting, and no additional fertilizer is needed. The root system can be treated with iron chelate, no more than once a week. Gardeners have noticed an interesting fact that whey has a beneficial effect on hydrangea. Lactic bacteria create a breeding ground for the root system ..

In all varieties of hydrangea, there is no clear definition. Some are very similar to each other. Therefore, the same variety is sold commercially under different names. Varieties of hydrangea paniculata occupy a leading place in the ranking of ornamental shrubs for landscaping landscapes.

Having once planted a hydrangea in your garden, you will probably want to replenish the population with new varieties of this amazing plant.

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• Species: saxifrage
• Flowering Period: June, July, August, September, October
• Height: 1-4m
• Color: white, pink, blue, purple
• Perennial
• Shady
• Moisture-loving

Flowers have always been a decoration of any garden. It is on them that the gaze rests, they attract us with their beauty, skillfully lure us with their aroma. We admire the delicate petals and luscious foliage, inhale the smells and, of course, understand how difficult it is to grow such a miracle. Undoubtedly, one of the garden favorites is the whimsical hydrangea. A bush or island of bushes of this plant with wonderful spherical or pyramidal inflorescences will make any shady corner of your garden attractive. In this article, we decided to tell you about its history and types, how to plant and care for hydrangeas.

• A small historical background
• Types and varieties of hydrangea
• Panicle hydrangea - ice cream in greenery
• Choosing a tree variety
• Petiolate view to strive upward
• Such a welcome and capricious large-leaved hydrangea
• Ground requirements and planting features
• Necessary care and feeding
• How to propagate a plant correctly?

A small historical background

The first large-leaved hydrangea appeared in Europe. It happened at the very end of the 18th century. It was brought by French travelers from the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius. Prince of the Roman Empire K.G. Nassau-Siegen. It is believed that he named the beautiful plant after his beloved sister.

The large-leaved hydrangea was born on the island of Mauritius and appeared in Europe thanks to the first French round-the-world expedition. Such a beauty cannot be overlooked even in the luxurious governor's garden.

However, other sources claim that the bush got its name in honor of the beloved French doctor F. Commerson. There is also a less romantic version of the appearance of this name: the bush was discovered in the governor's garden. So they named it in honor of this event in Latin hortensis, which means "from the garden."

Otherwise, this moisture-loving bush is called hydrant. Translated from Greek, hydor means "water", and angeion means "vessel." Moreover, the point was not only that the bush needs frequent watering, but also that its seed pods are like a vessel - a jug. But a more palatable name gradually prevailed over Latin.

Types and varieties of hydrangea

The Hydrangeaceae family includes several dozen varieties of this plant. Until now, their exact number has not been determined, because some specimens cause disagreement among experts. Most often it is a flowering shrub with attractive large leaves. But sometimes this is also called vines, and even small trees.

Surprisingly, this climbing plant is also a type of hydrangea. It looks very impressive on the exterior walls of houses in a mild climate.

As a rule, paniculate or corymbose inflorescences are formed on hydrangeas, which bloom at the ends of the shoots.On their edges are large sterile (sterile) flowers, and in the center - small fertile, that is, fruiting. In some species, all flowers are fruiting: they form large and very attractive balls.

The petals of this shrub are quite varied in color: they are white, pink, blue, red, purple and even blue. They are able to please any gourmet gardener. But the leaves are not inferior to them in their attractiveness. With proper care, they grow large, juicy and vibrant. It is difficult to refuse such beauty.

Large and catchy flowers, located along the perimeter of this inflorescence, successfully complement the small, but fruiting, which form its central part

Usually, the following types are planted in open ground: paniculate, tree-like, ground cover, garden, radiant, ash, serrate, petiolate, large-leaved and rough. Let's dwell on those varieties that are most popular in Russian gardens.

Panicle hydrangea - ice cream in greenery

Well, of course, such an inflorescence is called a panicle, and the hydrangea itself is called a panicle. The whisk really looks like soft ice cream squeezed into a waffle cup. It has a conical shape and consists of both large and small flowers. It has a length of 20-25 cm.

Different varieties of panicle hydrangea (from left to right): top row - Grandiflora or Pee Gee, Lime Light, bottom row - Pinky-Winky, Phantom

At the beginning of flowering, the petals of the plant are white, gradually they begin to turn pink, and before the end of the season they add slightly greenish tones to the general range. Such a change in shades is characteristic of this amazing shrub. Its leaves are elliptical. From above they are covered with a velvety down. They are even more pubescent below.

A few more varieties of panicle hydrangea (from left to right): top row - Vanilla Fraze, Diamond Rouge, bottom row - Great Star, White Lady

The flowering of the paniculate species is distinguished by its duration. It begins with early varieties in June, and with the arrival of July, this process covers all varieties. What varieties of this flower are planted in Russia?

• Grandiflora or Pee Gee. This variety can be found quite often in old gardens. Its densely packed inflorescences consist exclusively of sterile flowers.
• Limelight. This shrub can grow up to 1.2-1.6 meters in height. There is also a smaller version of it, Little Lime, up to 1 m in height. Its pyramidal greenish panicles turn slightly pink before the end of the season.
• Pinky Winky. This variety is 1.5-1.8 meters high. Differs in openwork inflorescences with large flowers, which eventually turn purple-pink.
• Phantom. This bush grows to a height of 2.5 meters. Due to the spreading crown, a little more space should be allocated to it. Its creamy panicles gradually turn pink.
• Vanilla Fraze. Its panicles are very similar to vanilla strawberry ice cream. The bush itself reaches 2 meters in height. The Sunday Frez variety is a half-sized copy of it.
• Diamond Rouge. If you haven’t come across a variety with red petals so far, this is it. The plant reaches 1.5-1.8 meters in height.
• Great Star. Large petals of this variety are connected in the shape of a propeller and seem to float above the total mass of small ones. A very spectacular two-meter bush.
• White Lady. This variety is somewhat reminiscent of jasmine. On a bush 2 meters high, the snow-white petals look like butterflies that are about to flutter.
• Weems Ed. A magnificent variety, the flowers of which change their color three times per season. In June, they are white, then they turn pink and, finally, by autumn they acquire a rich burgundy-red color.

It makes no sense to list all the varieties of panicle hydrangea, but believe me, it is exquisite in all its incarnations and variations. There is something to choose and something to work on with pleasure.

Hydrangea inflorescences often change their color throughout the season, but Weems Red is an amazing variety of this plant: it changes the shades of its flowers twice during the flowering period.

Choosing a tree variety

The tree hydrangea is also able to withstand our difficult climatic conditions. It freezes only in the most severe winters. Despite the name, it is still a shrub, and it grows in height by about 1.5 meters. Its large ovoid leaves have a notch at the base, similar to a stylized heart, and serrations along the edges. The surface of the leaf is green, and its reverse side is gray.

Here are some names:

• Hayes Starburst. Its inflorescences consist of large double flowers, at first greenish, and later - a bright white hue. Their diameter can reach 25 cm. Sometimes the thin branches of the bush simply cannot withstand such a weight.
• Inkerdiboll. White flowering balls on this shrub are simply striking in their gigantic size. The plant itself rises only 1.2-1.5 meters.
• Invincibelle Spirit. The intense pink shade of large inflorescences seems to fade in the sun over time, gradually acquiring a noble pallor.
• White House. Large, creamy white flowers border the scutellum, the interior of which is composed of fertile flowers. The maximum height of such a bush is only 1-1.4 m.

Of course, this list does not reflect the entire wealth of choice: it only slightly opens the veil that hides many more mysterious beauties.

Various varieties of tree hydrangea (from left to right): top row - Hayes Starburst, Inkerdiball, bottom row - Invincibelle Spirit and White House

Petiolate view to strive upward

In this variety of hydrangeas, loose inflorescences are also in the form of a shield. Large flowers in them are located at the edges, and small ones form the center. But the most amazing thing about this shrub is its rhizomes and suckers that grow on the shoots. With their help, he is able to climb the wall of knowledge to a height of 25 meters. Wide green leaves seem to cover the wall, forming a single panel.

The petiolate hydrangea can be used not only as a graceful vine, but also as an excellent ground cover plant.

Unfortunately, the petioled species cannot stand our harsh winters. If in the Baltic States it can be left on supports, then we will not only have to remove it, but also cover it. However, it can also be widely used as an excellent ground cover plant.

Such a welcome and capricious large-leaved hydrangea

This plant is a frequent visitor to domestic sites, which always pleases with a variety of colors. She has different shapes not only the flowers themselves, but also the inflorescences. The only drawback of this beauty is the need to shelter her in the winter. She can freeze and sniff if the shelter seems excessive to her.

If it freezes in autumn or early spring, and then still leaves, then it is the flower buds that may be damaged. Therefore, it is better to still grow it in a greenhouse, and only then plant it in open ground. Let the autumn sit out in the greenhouse again, and for the winter she will have to move to live in the basement.

This type of hydrangea can not only be bought in a tub, but also planted right along with the tub: this way it will be easier to transfer it to the greenhouse and to the basement in the future.

Ground requirements and planting features

It is believed that the best time for planting seedlings is spring or autumn, but these bushes can be planted even in summer. For this, it is important to purchase them in a pot or in a tub so that the root system is closed. However, in order not to risk it, it is still better to choose spring for planting.

It is better if the bush is in the shade or partial shade at noon. She does not tolerate the scorching sun and drought very well. A special soil regime must be created at the landing site. The soil should be acidic. To create it, peat or a special soil mixture for azaleas is placed in the planting pits.A mixture of peat and compost or leaf humus in equal parts works well. Compost can be exchanged for potassium sulfate and superphosphate.

When planting hydrangeas, it is necessary not only to prepare the soil well, but also to guess with the weather: night frosts can damage the entire plant or only its flower buds

We dig a hole 50 cm deep. Its length and width are at least 60 cm. The soil must be permeable and loose so that the seedling does not have difficulty breathing. To make the future bush lush enough, the roots should be shortened before planting, and the shoots should be cut to 3-4 buds.

The seedling is placed in the ground, then watered, and only then peat mulch is placed around it. For mulch, film and sawdust, paper and burlap, compost and needles, straw and even expanded clay are suitable. This will maintain the correct air regime in the upper layers of the soil. When planting as a hedge between seedlings, you need to leave at least 2-3 meters of distance. In this case, the bushes will not strangle each other when they grow.

Necessary care and feeding

From how you care for your hydrangea, so it will delight you from spring to late autumn.

• The soil. The soil should be periodically loosened by 5-7 cm. Don't forget to add new mulch.
• Watering. In the root area, the soil should not be dry. You need to water only with warm water, which has already settled.
• Top dressing. Apply organic or mineral fertilizers twice a month.
• Supports. Branches can break under the weight of the blooming balls.
• Pruning. Old bushes should be rejuvenated. For this, pruning is performed at the end of October. If the shoots are weak or old, they must be removed altogether. The rest are cut to one or two pairs of buds. In the spring, pruning must be done again - to remove the branches frozen in winter. The tops of last year's shoots cannot be cut off.

Once again, we remind you that in direct sunlight, hydrangea can survive, but it will not look good. She will lag behind in development and growth, will give small and ugly inflorescences. Therefore, she needs a shade or partial shade.

It is necessary to cut hydrangea in spring especially carefully so as not to damage the flower buds and not leave yourself for a long time without a wonderful flowering holiday of this plant

For more information on care, pruning and wintering, see the video:

How to properly propagate a plant?

There is never enough beauty, therefore, sooner or later, you will definitely want to multiply it. How to do it?

• Seeds. Collect the seeds. They can be planted outdoors in May or late April. If everything goes well, the first flowering of the bush should be expected only after two years.
• Division. A large bush can be divided. It is better to do this in the spring, then by the fall the new bush will already get stronger.
• Cuttings. For this procedure, you will need cuttings of the current year. After 20-25 days, they already take root.

The easiest and fastest way to propagate hydrangeas is by cuttings. The result will be obtained in 20-25 days, and by autumn the plant will get stronger enough

As you can see, for all the capriciousness of this plant, you can and should cope with it. By doing everything right, you will enjoy the wonderful view of your garden. And you will be proud that you have achieved such beauty with your own hands.