Planting hydrangeas in the fall in open ground with a closed root system

Hydrangea, planting and care are of no small importance when growing, since an unsuccessfully chosen place and soil composition of the soil can lead to diseases and poor development, in some cases death. In addition, after planting, you need to take care of the shrub correctly in order to achieve lush flowering and healthy growth ...

Site selection and soil preparation

When to plant a hydrangea? The best time for planting is spring, the moment when the earth thaws, the buds have not yet blossomed, and autumn is in the month of September. When choosing a place for an ornamental deciduous plant, keep in mind that it is better to plant a hydrangea in the shade or partial shade, since the bright sun causes slower growth, as a result of which the inflorescences become smaller.

Some types of hydrangeas can be grown in open, sunny areas, but abundant watering is required. It is advisable to protect young shrubs from the bright sun and strong winds. It is not recommended to be placed under trees that strongly absorb water.

The soil for hydrangea should be well-drained and moistened, consisting of a balanced mixture of humus, leafy soil, peat chips, river sand (2: 2: 1: 1). Regardless of the type and variety of hydrangea, remember that lime in the soil has a negative effect on development. The soil should have a Ph level of about 5.0.

Planting hydrangeas outdoors

In the northern regions of the country, it is preferable to plant hydrangea in open ground in the spring, in the southern regions, including the Kuban, the procedure is carried out in the fall. It is recommended to equip a planting hole for a beautiful shrub, the dimensions of which are 0.4 m in diameter and 0.4-0.5 m deep. When planting, be guided by the size of the root system, if too large, increase the volume of the hole. It is worth noting that the roots of the hydrangea are quite branched.

choosing a place and planting a hydrangea with a closed root system - in the photo

It is necessary to introduce the prepared soil mixture into the hole and make a small mound, on which the seedling is then carefully placed and the roots are straightened, they fall asleep without deepening the root collar, which should be flush with the soil. A slight deepening is permissible, but not more than 20-30 mm, too deep landing can subsequently lead to decay of the neck.

The soil in the near-trunk zone must be well tamped. Watering the hydrangea after planting is mandatory, it is necessary that the water seeps well to the depth of the roots of 30-40 cm. Watering is best done in the hole next to the plant.

Top dressing and mulching as the basis of care

To retain moisture after planting in a permanent place, the hydrangea is mulched in the trunk circle. Mulch also inhibits the growth of weeds and protects the roots from overheating. Peat chips, wood chips or bark are used as a mulching material, having a uniform layer of 8-10 cm.

Mulch will decompose over time and become part of the soil, slightly acidifying it. Mulch is best laid in late spring, when the ground is already well warmed up but still damp.

watering hydrangea - pictured

So that the shrub grows well and pleases with abundant flowering, the garden hydrangea is fertilized when planting, then in the spring in the third decade of May or in early summer - early June. Use a solution of mullein or chicken droppings diluted 1:10 with water. Do not forget to fertilize with a complex of mineral fertilizers or add at least the most basic components - 20 grams of superphosphate, 10 grams of potassium nitrate and urea each. Subsequent feeding of hydrangea is carried out with an interval of 17-20 days and ends at the end of July, so that the young shoots have time to woody by the winter period.

For strong and flexible shoots, an ornamental shrub is watered with a solution of potassium permanganate of a weak pink color.In addition, garden stores sell special fertilizers for hydrangeas, which include magnesium and iron, which the plant needs.

mulching hydrangea with wood chips - pictured

Panicle hydrangea, large-leaved and ground cover are predominantly pinkish, creamy colors that can be changed if desired. The color of the hydrangea is directly related to the acidity of the soil. If the soil is slightly alkaline, then the flowering will be pink and crimson; on acidic soils, the hydrangea blooms with blue flowers.

To obtain blue flowers in alkaline earth, the shrub is watered with solutions of iron salts. To get a more intense blue color, rusty metal cans should be buried under the hydrangea.

Pruning hydrangeas - continue to groom

Do I need to prune a hydrangea and how to do it? In order for the care to be correct, it must be remembered that pruning of hydrangea large-leaved, serrated, prickly, Sargent, liana-shaped, oak-leaved is carried out taking into account the fact that flowers appear on the shoots of the second year, which means that you need to cut off old branches and weak ones, to strong buds.

Pruning panicle and tree hydrangea involves removing old and faded shoots, also weak. At the same time, experienced gardeners do not recommend removing a large number of shoots at the same time, it is better to stretch the procedure for a year or two so that the plant does not lose strength and does not die from excessive cutting operations. The main branches, as a rule, are not touched, only those that are bad and grow inside the bush are cut off.

autumn pruning hydrangea - pictured

You can prune hydrangeas in spring and autumn, but it is preferable in the fall, since sap flow slows down, and a haircut will contribute to lush flowering in spring. In the spring months, improper pruning can slow down growth and delay flowering. In addition, in the spring, the processes begin to actively start at the shrub, juice is released during pruning, so be careful not to harm the plant. In spring, pruning is best done as early as possible, before the buds swell and constant heat is established.

Pruning hydrangeas for the winter is carried out as usual, with only one difference - it is better not to touch young shrubs and let them overwinter without surgery, otherwise you risk ruining the plant. Hydrangea, planting and caring for which is not at all difficult, will certainly delight with its lush flowering, if you suddenly decide to grow an unpretentious plant in your garden.

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We describe planting and caring for hydrangeas in spring and autumn (tree, large-leaved (garden), paniculate and petiolate). Consider the place, soil, planting rules and step-by-step instructions, as well as watering, feeding, pruning and preparing for winter (Moscow region, North-West, Ural, Siberia and southern regions).

Planting hydrangeas in open ground: location, soil, distance and depth

The plant is thermophilic, fast-growing and needs fertile soil and sufficient moisture.

We describe planting in open ground for any type of hydrangea: oak-leaved, large-leaved (garden), paniculate, serrate, treelike, petiolate, Sargent and others.

Pick-up location

Hydrangea (all types) is a light-loving plant, it grows well in a sunny and open place, but bright sun and strong winds should be avoided. Therefore, at the peak of the heat, light shading is necessary, she very much loves diffused light.

At the same time, the shrub is able to grow well in light partial shade, in this case it later blooms with fewer flowers. It is very important to have sun rays in the morning, in the morning. Therefore, the east side is better suited than the west side.

Soil and acidity

Hydrangea grows well on fertile, humus-rich clay soils. It develops worse on red earth, and sandy soils are contraindicated.

The optimum acidity level is pH 5.2-6.0 (slightly acidic soil). The maximum brightness of inflorescences is observed precisely on acidic soil, and on neutral soil, slow development and pale color.

Alkaline soil leads to chlorosis (yellowing of the leaves). When the bush grows on alkaline soil, there is often a lack of iron and magnesium, which is manifested by light and pale color of the leaves.

Therefore, acidify the soil or treat the bush with iron chelate. In past centuries, gardeners buried iron items (nails, a bank, a horseshoe).

When planting, prepare a special balanced soil mixture with fertilizers.

Soil mix

Compound: humus, sod land, leafy soil and peat - equal parts or humus, garden soil (black soil), peat and sand - 2: 2: 1: 1. And also nutrients: 20-25 grams (tablespoon + teaspoon) of carbamide (urea), 24-29 grams of potassium sulfate (two tablespoons) and 60-70 grams of superphosphate (150-250 grams of bone meal).

If spruce and pine trees grow nearby, then under them you can dig up light, loose and slightly acidic soil. Some gardeners successfully grow flowers in such soil, even without fertilizing when planting.

A complete ban is lime, chalk and wood ash.

Landing distance

Large-leaved - 120-160 cm, and paniculate 140-240 cm between bushes, and from the nearest large shrubs and trees - 230-300 cm. If you want to plant hydrangea in a row (hedge, "mixborder"), you can dig a trench wide 90-110 cm.

If you want to achieve an earlier flowering, then when planting, dig holes closer to each other (70-80 cm), and after 2-3 years, thin out the bushes if necessary.

Landing pit

Depth - 36-45, width - 51-65 cm. Roots grow mainly in breadth, extending much further than the crown.

Planting depth

The root collar should be at the level of the soil, a maximum of 2-3 cm lower, otherwise the flower will develop poorly.

Step-by-step instructions for planting hydrangeas

1. Dig a hole to the correct size 15-30 days before planting.
2. Prepare potting mix and fill in the planting hole.
3. Dig a hole and place the seedling at the desired depth on the cone of the potting soil and spread the roots. Refill the hole gradually and compact the soil.
4. Water the bush with 8-12 liters of water and sprinkle with bark, sawdust or peat - 6-8 cm thick and 16-20 cm in diameter.
5. Protect the flower from direct sunlight during the day and strong winds.

When is the best time to plant hydrangea? Spring or Autumn?

Best planting time: spring - early May and autumn - September. At the same time, the most favorable period to plant hydrangea in cold climates is only spring, and in more southern regions it can be planted in spring and autumn.

Hydrangea care after planting

Preparing for flowering

For the first two years, cut the inflorescences at the bud stage (“pea”). And then the plant will direct all its forces to the development of the root system and the aboveground part, which will ensure better flowering in subsequent years.

• Watering, feeding, pruning and preparing for winter - see the relevant sections.

Hydrangea garden care: growing secrets

Flower care consists of watering, fertilizing, pruning and preparing for winter. Spring is the best time to add mulch to the trunk circle for more moisture retention. Spread sawdust, peat, pine needles or chips 7-8 cm in a layer, with a diameter of 24-30 cm.

Top dressing

When planting hydrangeas in a soil mixture with fertilizers, you do not need to feed for the first two years. The general rule of dressing until July is acidic fertilizers (ammonium sulfate, potassium sulfate), and from July to October potassium-phosphorus fertilizers (bone meal, superphosphate).

The plant's nutrient requirements are high as it grows rapidly and blooms vigorously.

1. Complex food for growth. In the beginning - mid-May, feed with a complex mineral fertilizer - 25-35 grams per 10 liters of water. Or separately a tablespoon (15 g) of urea + 25-30 g of superphosphate (2 tbsp.spoons) and a tablespoon (15 g) of potassium sulfate.
   Mineral fertilizers can be supplemented with organic: infusion of mullein or bird droppings - 1:10. Repeat feeding after 13-16 days.
2. Potassium-phosphorus fertilizing for flowering. 12-16 days before flowering (beginning - mid-June) liquid feeding is carried out: dissolve 65-75 grams of superphosphate and 41-49 grams of potassium sulfate in water and pour over the bush.
3. During flowering. Repeat the previous feeding, at the time of mass flowering, to prolong it and ensure the establishment of new flower buds.

• For feeding, it is not recommended to use wood ash. Fertilizers work well for heather species and rhododendron.
• Avoid an excess of nitrogen, which leads to a decrease in winter hardiness, deterioration of flowering and promotes the development of rot. Apply only in April - May.
• Important! An overabundance of fertilizers, especially organic ones (mullein, droppings) will do more harm than a lack.

Watering hydrangea

The flower is moisture-loving and needs regular watering. Drought is contraindicated, the lack of a sufficient amount of moisture leads to developmental disruption.

In dry and hot weather, water every 7-8 days with 15-20 liters of water. The usual schedule is 15-25 liters of water every 13-16 days, and if it is rainy summer, then 4-5 times per season.

The lack of moisture in the fall reduces the winter hardiness of the plant, so if there is little rain in the fall, then additional watering is required.

Periodically add 2-3 grams of potassium permanganate to the water for irrigation to prevent the development of rot. Soft water works best for watering.

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It is better to water in the morning or in the evening in the trunk circle, when there is no scorching sun. After each watering, it is advisable to loosen the soil 5-6 cm deep around the plant.

Pruning hydrangeas correctly: spring and fall

All species tolerate pruning well and need it, but each has its own characteristics. Pruning in the spring can only be carried out from 3-4 years of age. The most common types of hydrangeas in Russian gardens are divided into two groups according to the type of pruning.

Group No. 1 (large-leaved hydrangea (garden), prickly, serrate, oakleaf, Sargent and petiolate)

These species bloom on last year's shoots and need sanitary and cosmetic pruning. The optimal pruning time is as soon as the buds are a little swollen, there is no active movement of juices, plus such trimmed shoots can be rooted. Let's talk about the example of a garden hydrangea.

Large-leaved hydrangea (macrophile) cannot be cut off, but can only be rejuvenated. Every spring, prune every fourth branch over 3 years old, especially the one growing inward, so that the bush does not thicken, as well as dead, weak (thin) or broken stems at the root. Such pruning, in addition to giving a more decorative shape, improves flowering.

Spring pruning of garden hydrangea (large-leaved)

An exception: modern varieties from the series "Forever and ever", "You & Me", as well as varieties "MiniPenny", which bloom on the shoot of the first and previous years. They are pruned depending on the condition of the plant and the past wintering.

• Petiolate hydrangea is poorly pruned: long stems are shortened for better branching.

Group No. 2 (tree and paniculate)

These species blooming on young shoots (current season) are pruned every year before bud break. Best moment: mid to late March (as soon as the snow melts). An annual formative pruning is required, as if the flower thickens, the inflorescences will become smaller.

1. Hydrangea treelike wakes up first. Shoots are cut to 2-3 buds from the ground. On a powerful and mature bush, sometimes only one pair of buds are left. To form a decorative form of the bush, cut off the weak and growing inward shoots.
2. Panicle hydrangea needs more gentle pruning. Last year's shoots are shortened by a third.

Tips

• To thin out the bush, remove the old, weak and growing inward shoots completely annually.
• Cut off the frozen stems to the first living bud.

Bush rejuvenation

It is easy to rejuvenate an old bush with the help of special pruning: cut off all shoots at a height of 5-7 cm from ground level ("under the stump") or to the level of perennial wood. Next spring, young shoots will begin to grow, and the decorative effect of the bush will be restored.

Should I prune my hydrangea for the winter?

In the fall, the faded inflorescences are cut off at the hydrangea without fail, so that the branches do not break under the weight of the snow.

Stamp form

Paniculata hydrangea can be grown in the form of a tree - a low bole. Choose one of the most developed shoot on a two-year-old plant grown from an apical cut, and cut off the rest. Then cut this shoot to the strongest bud each year in the spring, until it reaches 100 cm in height.

To form the crown in the following years, pinch the tip of the shoot, and remove the new shoots completely. In the future, weak shoots are cut off annually and only 4-5 strongest branches are left for bushiness.

An example of a standard form of hydrangea paniculata

Hydrangea care in the fall and preparation for winter

After flowering, care for hydrangea in the fall consists in removing faded inflorescences and preparing for winter.

• Treelike hydrangea can not be covered for the winter, mulching is enough - it has high winter hardiness.
• In the conditions of the Middle Belt, Moscow Region, North-West, the Urals and Siberia, be sure to cover the hydrangea for the winter, and it is better to dig up the large-leaved hydrangea, transplant it into pots and bring it into the house.
  Since this species can be grown in areas where the temperature in winter is not lower than -23.5 ° C. The exception is some modern winter-hardy varieties mentioned in the "pruning" section.
• In more southern and warmer areas, hilling and mulching can be dispensed with.

Preparing for winter and sheltering hydrangeas

Inflorescences appear on last year's shoots (large-leaved hydrangea), and the goal is to completely preserve them from frost and damping off.

Since the leaves and flowers of large-leaved hydrangea die from small frosts at night, preparations for winter begin in mid - late October (after the first frost).

• Hydrangea garden paniculate and large-leaved must be covered for the winter.

1. To do this, they spud the bush with earth, and the trunk circle is mulched with rotted manure, needles or peat.
2. Then the stems are bent to the soil and covered with sawdust, spruce branches or dry leaves. And on top of the bush they put a box (box).
3. After the end of the spring frost (April), the winter shelter is dismantled and pruned.
4. It is better to carefully tie a large bush and make a frame shelter ("hut") above it by 8-12 cm and pour dry foliage inside it.

Preparing hydrangeas for winterShelter hydrangea for the winterTop layer of winter shelter for hydrangea

In case of short-term frosts, it is convenient to cover with lutrasil, white burlap or a double layer of film.

Shelter of a large-leaved hydrangea for the winter from a gardener from the Moscow region

1. In the fall, before the arrival of night frosts, cut off all the leaves from the bush. If you leave them, the flower will start to rot. Leave only flower buds at the tips of the branches, with a maximum of two leaves protecting them.
2. Tie all branches on the bush, 3-4 pieces of approximately the same size, into separate bundles with elastic material (elastic, tights, strips of fabric).
3. Bend the bundles as low as possible to the soil and secure with metal staples (electrodes, thick wire). It is necessary to bend the hydrangea to the ground carefully so as not to damage the shoots. In some varieties, they are very lignified and it is better to bend them down gradually, starting with a slight slope.
4. Before the cold weather begins (mid-November), cover the hydrangea with any non-woven material (burlap, agrofibre).
5. Before the onset of severe frosts, remove the cover and cover the flower with dry peat, compost or leafy soil. The base of the bush is less afraid of frost than the fragile tips of the shoots, so it is sprinkled quite a bit.
6. Place arcs over the plant and stretch the covering material again, and put a piece of film on top so that the ends remain open and there is no high humidity inside the winter shelter.

Shelter for the winter of a young hydrangea

Young seedlings are not cut off, but simply brought into the house in pots for the winter or covered with earth and additionally covered with a layer of peat, dry foliage, needles or sawdust for the winter.

When can you open a hydrangea after winter?

In the spring, you need to remove the winter shelter from the hydrangea at the right time to prevent the shoots from drying out.

1. In mid-March, remove the foil and covering material, scoop up the peat or soil and cover again with burlap.
2. In early April, when the night frosts end and a stable heat comes, remove the cover from the large-leaved hydrangea completely.

The approximate dates for the Moscow region are indicated.

Hydrangea winter hardiness

Now the large-leaved hydrangea is increasingly grown in the conditions of central Russia and in the Moscow region, in the Urals and Siberia. However, not all winter-hardy varieties are able to bloom in any area due to the different microclimate.

The plant can withstand up to -23 ° C, and the most winter-hardy are treelike, paniculate and ground cover hydrangeas.

The winter hardiness of a plant increases if it received a sufficient amount of water in the fall, as well as potassium-phosphorus fertilization.

Diseases and pests

Hydrangea is very resistant to diseases and pests, but sometimes it is still affected by powdery mildew, spider mites and aphids (more often in greenhouses).

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Why doesn't hydrangea bloom in the garden? What to do?

We will list the most common reasons for not blooming.

1. Deficiency or excess of nutrients, especially nitrogen. With excessive feeding, especially with organic fertilizers, flowering is very difficult to achieve. Apply nitrogen only during active vegetation (April - May).
2. Improper pruning or winterization. The plant blooms on last year's shoots (upper buds). They often suffer from winter chills and are sometimes removed if over-pruned. If you have a large-leaved hydrangea, then read how to properly prune it - the "Pruning" section.
3. Excess direct sunlight. Diffused light is ideal for hydrangea, but if it grows in a sunny place without shading in the midday heat, then flowering worsens and shortens.

How to speed up hydrangea flowering?

To make the bush bloom faster, sprinkle it as soon as the inflorescences become 2-4 cm in diameter twice with an interval of 5-7 days with gibberellins - 50 mg / liter of water. This treatment allows you to bloom 2-4 weeks earlier and get more massive and decorative flowering.

How to change the color of hydrangea flowers?

The flowers of the plant can change their color depending on the acidity of the soil and the ability to accumulate aluminum.

Water the bush with a solution of potassium alum (100 g / 10 liters of water). To change the color, you need to spend 3-4 waterings every 12-15 days. Therefore, watering begins 50-70 days before flowering.

After that, the white or pink flowers (slightly alkaline soil) will turn blue or blue, depending on the concentration. At the same time, alum reduces acidity, so you need to use them carefully. The price of 100 g of alum is about 30-50 rubles.

Helpful Tips for Hydrangea Care

• If you want to dry hydrangea inflorescences for the winter, then cut them off immediately after all the flowers bloom. Tie in small bunches and hang flowers down in a dark place to dry.
• Hydrangea can be grown at home as a pot culture.In the fall, it sheds its leaves, for the winter it is cut off and transferred to a cool place (+ 4-6), and in late February - early March, it is placed in a bright and warm place without direct sunlight. In summer, the flower can be taken out into the open air and left until September.
• Experts advise planting ground cover species in the near-trunk circle: stonecrops, bryophyte saxifrage and others.

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The garden blooms with unusual colors in spring, and this continues until autumn. This hydrangea blooms for endless summer and delights in its appearance and scent. Planting a garden hydrangea and caring for it in the open field does not require special knowledge and costs, because it grows and reproduces well. And if you choose varieties by color, size, combined with other plants, you will get a lot of pleasure for the whole summer. Hydrangea is recognized as the queen of the garden!

When to plant a hydrangea: mastering planting rules

When choosing this flower as a decoration for your backyard territory, you do not need complex and time-consuming pruning procedures, greenhouse wisdom. The most important thing is to choose the right place for planting, water abundantly and apply top dressing on time. Planting hydrangeas in open ground should be in a sunny and calm place. This flower does not like shaded places. Outdoor planting should take place in the month of May or September.

How to plant a hydrangea for a lush bush

At the planting site, hydrangeas dig a depression in the ground half a meter deep and about 60-70 cm in diameter.When planting and growing several bushes in the garden, a distance of about one and a half meters should be laid between them. The plant, if properly cared for, grows and takes up a decent area. The depressions are covered with a special compound consisting of 1 part of sand, 1 part of peat, 2 parts of soil, 2 parts of humus. A fertilizer containing urea, potassium sulfide, superphosphate and humus is added.

It is important! You should not add lime to the mixture for feeding the roots of the flower - this will destroy the immature plant.

When planting a bush, you do not need to deeply deepen the root collar - it should be just below the surface level. The plant requires abundant watering.

Beginners are often interested in what year the bush blooms after planting. We answer: with proper planting and caring for the hydrangea, it will bloom next year. But in the first season, it is recommended to pick the flowers so that the plant gains strength, grows and grows stronger for the next flowering.

How to care for hydrangea in the garden

This is an unpretentious plant to care for. The main activities are reduced to abundant watering, periodic loosening of the soil around the bush, weeding and fertilization on schedule. If, when planting, you mulch the bushes with sawdust or a peat mixture, then you often do not have to water. Peat and sawdust retain moisture for a long time, which is sufficient for the development of a closed root system.

A perennial shrub requires proper pruning. Prune it before starting the growing season. Pruning hydrangeas in the garden is necessary to get rid of old shoots, leaving young and vigorous ones. Fresh shoots only need to be shortened to 4-5 buds. Remove wilted inflorescences periodically. Bushes planted on the site 5-7 years ago should be pruned to hemp, which will then give strength to new shoots.

How to plant a hydrangea: mastering feeding and fertilizing

Planting hydrangeas in fertilizer-rich soil will allow the first 2 years not to worry about fertilizing and feeding.

Then the rules for planting and caring for hydrangeas in the open field suggest the following:

• in the middle of spring, phosphorus-potassium and nitrogen-containing fertilizers are required at the base of each bush;
• feed with potassium sulfate and superphosphate for the second time in the season during the period of swelling of the buds;
• over the summer, this honey plant is fed several more times with a solution of cow chicken manure.

It is important! Excess nitrogen in root feeding can affect the color change of inflorescences to a pale green hue.

About breeding methods

Along with other shrub perennial plants, this miracle bush reproduces vegetatively with the help of cuttings, dividing the rhizome, rooting cuttings and sowing seeds.

When propagating by cuttings in the middle of summer, young shoots not yet covered with bark are cut off and rooted in a special turf. The soil contains coarse sand and peat. It is advisable to add crushed mossy sphagnum to the soil for greater looseness and moisture retention. Cuttings are planted with a slight slope every 5-6 cm and strictly monitor the temperature regime (+ 17 + 20C) and humidity. After a month and a half, shoots with roots are planted at the selected planting site and provide all of the above care measures.

When dividing a bush, it is important that young shoots have 3-4 buds. The rhizome is carefully separated, and the shoots are planted in a place prepared in the garden.

Hydrangea propagates in the garden with the help of layering: young shoots from a common bush are pressed to the ground in a place where a hole has been dug in advance (up to 20 cm), and they are added dropwise. For a tighter connection, the elastic shoot is sometimes fixed with staples. To speed up the root formation process, it is recommended to slightly cut the shoot in the area where it will be dug. New education needs abundant watering. As the roots develop, the connecting link is cut, and the young bush is planted in the place allotted to it.

About possible diseases and pests

The plant is resistant to diseases and pests. But it is also susceptible to infection. Downy mildew, chlorosis, the appearance of spider mites and leaf aphids are the most common ailments of the garden hydrangea.

Have the leaves lost their natural color, become lighter? This is chlorosis, which develops due to excess lime or humus in the ground. Add nitric acid potassium, copper sulfate to watering, and alternate these two solutions after two days on the third.

Downy mildew appears if the air humidity is high. Treating the leaves of the plant with copper sulfate with the addition of laundry soap will help get rid of the disease.

Garlic tincture is capable of overcoming the army of aphids. It is prepared as follows: garlic (200 gr.) Is chopped and infused in a bucket of water for 2 days, then laundry soap (40 gr.) Is added. This solution is sprayed on the bushes once a week until the pests are completely destroyed.

Varietal and species classification

The plant is rightfully considered the favorite of all the other suburban garden flowers. A long flowering period of 4 months until October, various shades and shapes of inflorescences create a wonderful image for this plant and make it desirable for owners of country houses, summer cottages, designers who successfully use the advantages of shrubs in creating landscapes.

The flowers are shaped like balls or tassels, the petals are white, lilac, red, pale pink and even two-colored. The most popular in the Moscow region, and throughout the country, is a tree-like form. This bush is unpretentious, easy to care for and reproduce, it is recommended for breeding even for beginners. Up to 30 varieties of this flower are known. But the most popular among land owners are the following varieties:

• "Annabel" is a lush bush with a height of up to 1.5 m. Its snow-white spherical inflorescences bloom from the beginning of summer and bloom until September. Stays green until winter. Adapted to the conditions of our winters, does not require insulation.
• "Grandiflora" has large snow-white flowers, flowering period from June to October.
• "Sterilis" with its hemispheres of pale green and white from mid-summer to October cannot but delight homeowners with its lush color and aroma.

• BellaAnna is a novelty among other varieties. The flowers are in the form of balls, hydrangea bushes in the garden grow up to 3 m in diameter. It happens with pale pink flowers and crimson, the flowering period is until October.

• "InvincibelSpirit" is attractive with a delicate pinkish shade of petals.

Paniculate and tree hydrangeas are very popular. Their flowers are of an original shape, bloom for a long period, and can change color. The plant is frost-hardy and can withstand even the harshest winters in the north of the country. These include varieties:

• "Vanilla Freise", which has delicate white-pinkish petals;
• "Limelight" blooms only in autumn, flowers are large, delicate lemon shade;
• PinkyWinky is attractive with pale red petals.

Hydrangea in landscape design projects

Excellent compositions are constructed by contemporary designers using various shapes and colors. Taking into account the climatic conditions of the territory of Russia, professionals advise choosing tree-like, paniculate and petiolate hydrangea varieties for planting.

Experts advise against using flowers in compositions with yellowish, red, orange hues. Successfully highlight the advantages of the bushes of plants blooming in a pale blue color, conifers, leaves, cereal family, juniper, clematis.

This plant is deservedly recognized as the basis of a beautiful garden. With good care and cultivation, hydrangeas will be a delight to the eyes for years to come.

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

Garden hydrangea - species and varieties

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

The most common types:

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

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

Growing features

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

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

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

Landing in open ground

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

Site and soil preparation

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

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

How and when to plant?

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

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

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

Phantom hydrangea care

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

Watering and feeding

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

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

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

How to transplant and prune?

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

All types of hydrangeas can be divided into two groups:

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

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

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

Flower care in autumn

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

How does hydrangea winter?

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

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

How does garden hydrangea reproduce?

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

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

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

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

Protection against diseases and pests

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

Many fungal diseases can be fought with copper oxychloride.

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

Use in landscape design

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

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

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

Amateur gardeners are often interested in planting hydrangeas in the fall, whether the seedling will take root. Experienced gardeners say that in the warm autumn sometimes it is not only possible to plant, but also necessary. In order for the plant to grow well and develop harmoniously, try to plant it in open ground according to all the rules.

The dream of any summer resident is a beautiful garden that requires a minimum of care.Fortunately, there are plants in nature, the maintenance of which is not very difficult for their owners. Such plants include hydrangea, not only unpretentious, but also beautifully flowering shrub.

Where to plant - choose a place

In the early warm autumn in the garden, choose a site protected from the wind for the hydrangea. This shrub tolerates cold well, but if a strong draft is added to the frost, branches and flower buds may freeze. You should not plant it close to stone walls and fences, such a neighborhood also leads to freezing of the bush.

When determining the final planting site, keep in mind that hydrangea is a large shrub; for free and harmonious growth, it needs an area of ​​at least 1.5 m in diameter. Ideally, if the chosen place is illuminated by the sun until noon, and in the afternoon it is shaded. If this is not possible, it does not matter, hydrangea grows beautifully in the shade. If the area intended for planting shrubs is flooded with sunlight all day long, then it needs frequent watering.

The best soil for hydrangeas

When preparing the soil, one should adhere to two unconditional taboos, these are:

1. Ban on planting hydrangeas in limestone soils. An excess of lime in the soil leads to chlorosis, a deterioration in the appearance of the bush, and a decrease in the number of inflorescences.

2. Elimination of cow dung as soil fertilizer.

The ideal soil for hydrangeas is acidic or neutral, loose and fertile. Loamy soils correspond to these conditions.

To give the loam friability and lightness in the process of preparing the soil mixture, high-moor peat is added to it. If the soil is alkaline, it is acidified by mixing with needles or with the bark of conifers. To get a balanced soil mixture for planting hydrangeas, mix 2 parts of humus, 2 parts of garden soil, sand and peat (1 part each).

With the help of experiments with the acidity of soils, experienced summer residents get the hydrangea of ​​the right flowers in their gardens. Slightly alkaline soil gives the flowers a pink hue, acidic soil contributes to their color change to blue.

Want to get a bicolor shrub? In the fall, mulch half of the soil area under the hydrangea needles, bark, decayed leaves. Experimental gardeners admire the unusual result next spring. Keep in mind that such experiments are possible with flowers that have inflorescences of blue or pink shades. The acidity of the soil does not affect white inflorescences.

Landing dates

The cold northern climate makes it possible to grow frost-resistant varieties, but they are planted in the north only in spring. In the southern regions and central Russia, planting unpretentious hydrangeas does not require special conditions, this work is performed both in spring and autumn. The exception is large-leaved hydrangea. To plant this heat-loving shrub, you need to be sure that the delicate branches, buds and leaves will not be damaged by frost. Autumn with its unexpected frosts is not the best time to plant a large-leaved variety.

Planning to plant a hydrangea in the fall? The first and foremost condition is landing at the right place at the right time. For the hydrangea to take root, plant it in early fall, in the first half of September. Then she will have enough time to root.

Be especially careful when choosing seedlings for planting. In order for a hydrangea to take root and grow into a good bush, its root system must be well developed. The dimensions of the underground part should not be less than the aboveground one.

If a seedling, completely dotted with large leaves and many inflorescences, has a small root, this is a clear sign that the shrub was kept on highly effective fertilizers and intensive drip irrigation. Such a hydrangea, both in spring and in autumn, adapts to new conditions with great difficulty, even its death is possible.

About planting hydrangeas in autumn in more detail

In order for the roots of the shrub to spread freely and take the most convenient position for them, they dig a hole with a diameter of 0.5 m and a depth of 0.5 - 0.7 m.The poorer the soil, the deeper the pit, the more fertile soil mixture is prepared for filling the root system of the seedling.

If there are several bushes and the goal of the gardener is to plant a flowering hedge, holes are dug in 1.5 m increments for any varieties of hydrangea, except paniculate.

Large bushes of panicle hydrangea develop well and do not interfere with each other at a distance of about 2.5 m.

The central part of the pit is covered with a pre-prepared soil mixture, forming a mound from it up to the edges. A seedling is placed on a mound, the roots are carefully straightened and laid out, directing them in different directions. The hole is covered with soil, preventing the root collar from deepening by more than 2 - 3 cm. The earth around the trunk is well tamped and watered abundantly.

Proper watering and fertilization - abundant flowering

Hydrangea is one of the most moisture-loving plants. It is not surprising, because moisture is essential to maintain abundant flowering, which lasts from spring to autumn. During the entire flowering period, seedlings are watered abundantly, at least 40 liters of water under one bush. In rainy autumn, weekly irrigation is enough.

Was the autumn warm, sunny and dry? We provide the seedling with watering twice a week. For this purpose, we take water from the water supply or rainwater, otherwise the hydrangea becomes prone to chlorosis.

Mulching helps to solve the watering problem. This is a rather thick (7-10 cm) layer of tree bark, needles or peat, poured around the trunk. Mulch not only reduces the need for frequent watering of the shrub, but also slows down the growth of weeds, protects the roots from overheating.

In autumn, the mulching layer under the flower must be renewed; this is done in late October - early November, when the air temperature is below zero.

To grow a truly beautiful shrub, you cannot do without fertilizers. The plant is supported by top dressing when planting. It should receive 20 g of potash fertilizers and 60 g of superphosphates. These fertilizers are applied to the soil mixture intended to fill the hole. Please note: in the fall, hydrangea is not fertilized with nitrogen.

5 main ways of breeding

1. Cuttings... This wonderful method, which gives good seedlings, is not applicable in the fall. It brings good propagation results by cuttings in summer.
2. Division of the bush. The method gives the best results in autumn. The hydrangea intended for dividing is dug up and divided into separate seedlings. It is important to ensure that each seedling has high quality roots and shoots. When dividing the bush, root damage is inevitable. When planting seedlings, do not forget to sprinkle the damaged roots with crushed coal.
3. Shrub layering it's time to cook in the fall. A low-growing hydrangea shoot is bent to the ground and laid in a shallow (10-15 cm) dug groove. The branch is strengthened in the ground with metal brackets, the groove is covered with loose soil. The top of the branch is pinched and left above the surface. In late autumn, on the eve of frost, the layers are covered with fallen leaves or spruce branches. Before spring planting, the cuttings are cut off, dug out, and divided into separate shoots with new roots.
4. Offspring. Around any bush, a good growth will develop over time. In the fall, good seedlings are obtained from it. If you are going to use this breeding method, remember that it requires great care. The roots of the shrub are tender and easily damaged. Therefore, before separating the overgrowth, very carefully remove the top layer of soil. The next step is to separate the escape and plant it in a new place.
5. Digging in a seedling - a method that allows you to get up to 10 new hydrangeas from one hydrangea purchased in a store. In the fall, prepare a deep trench dug with a slight incline.Place a seedling in it, in which all immature shoots have been cut off in advance and the leaves have been torn off. Lay the roots of the seedling on the deep side of the trench, dig in, fan the shoots, cover with earth, cover with dry leaves. Once you have dug up a seedling in the spring, make sure each shoot has good roots and is ready to plant.

How to transplant hydrangea

Your shrub is not planted correctly, would you like to re-plant it? Such a planting is carried out only in the fall, but preparation for it begins in the spring with digging a trench over the bush, filling it with compost and regular irrigation. During the summer months, the plant puts new roots into the moistened compost. In the fall, they tie the branches, dig in the earth along the edge of the trench and carefully remove it from the ground. At the same time, the new roots try not to damage, and the old ones are simply cut off.

The latter is planting a bush extracted from the ground in open ground. To plant the hydrangea immediately without injuring the plant, prepare the hole and nutrient potting mix ahead of time. In the fall, a shrub is easier to take root in a new place if you spend it with anti-aging pruning.

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To decorate the garden, hydrangea is an excellent flowering plant.

This bright flower with fluffy bunches, which does not require laborious maintenance, is usually planted in open ground not only in the Moscow region, but also in Siberia. How planting hydrangeas in autumn differs from spring, and how to properly plant this beautiful multi-colored "miracle" in different regions of Russia, we will now tell you.

Benefits of autumn planting

This beautiful flower, along with many other crops, tolerates reproduction better in autumn than in spring. Due to more stable climatic conditions and stable moisture content, the autumn planting process is one step ahead compared to spring. Although this culture is unpretentious and does not require close attention to itself, planting hydrangeas in the fall has a greater guarantee of survival, despite transportation.

Especially species such as paniculate and tree-like, in the middle lane and areas with a temperate climate, it is better to plant in September. In regions with a sharply continental climate and sudden changes in temperature, an autumn hydrangea transplant will not give a positive result.

Choosing a seat

In general, this culture does not like to winter, but if its cultivation in the middle lane, and even more so in Siberia, cannot do without wintering, then it is better to choose a place far from through winds. Therefore, when choosing a place to grow our bush, we will pay attention to a calm place away from stone fences and iron fences. Otherwise, last year's shoots with buds will die from a dry cold wind or from freezing of the soil.

The best option for growing will be the afternoon sun rays and the afternoon shading of the flower. Without this possibility, the plant is good at darkening all day and needs less watering. Taking into account the vital activity of the culture, the growth of the root system, and, accordingly, the shoots, we calculate approximately 1.5 meters per crown circumference.

When choosing a planting soil, two options for unsuitable soil must be excluded:

1. the presence of a large amount of limestone, which leads to chlorosis;
2. the presence of manure in the soil.

Advice! "It is better to plant the hydrangea in acidic soil or with a neutral pH."

The land should be loose and fertile to a certain level based on the needs of your site. Loam and sandy loam are also good for growing.

To oxidize the earth, add needles, coniferous bark or peat. Here is the approximate composition of the planting soil mixture:

• humus 2 parts;
• soil from the garden 2 parts;
• sand 1 part;
• peat 1 part.

Advice! “Large-leaved varieties, called colored hydrangea, lend themselves to staining with the acidic soil environment.The acidic environment contributes to the appearance of a blue tint of the inflorescences, and the alkaline environment contributes to the pink color. "

Some gardeners are experimenting with the color scheme in different variations. Someone "paints" half of the bush, placing needles with sawdust under the 12 part of the roots, someone gives a shade to the entire bush. Coloring does not apply to white paniculate and arboreal varieties.

All about the vegetation of seedlings

How to properly plant a hydrangea using several proven methods of experienced gardeners are described below:

1. the branches obtained by dividing can be bought on the market or in a specialized store in the fall. When digging a bush, it is divided into several parts, separating the shoots with roots. Choose strong branches with healthy roots, preferably in a container with soil. If during planting you notice damage to the roots, then dusting with crushed coal will prevent the entry of harmful microorganisms.
2. young shoots growing at the edges are also separated and transplanted. First, the top layer of the soil is thrown back, and then the tender sprouts are carefully separated from the mother bush.
3. in September, the lower shoot is carefully laid on the ground and deepened into a 10–15 cm deep trench. This layer is pinned to the ground and buried by throwing mulch on top. During winter, it will germinate, take root and serve as an excellent planting material for the onset of spring.
4. from one purchased seedling with several shoots we get up to 10 new ones. It is done like this: a depression is dug with a low slope and a root is placed in the deepest part of the hole. Trimmed shoots without leaves in the form of a fan are laid out on the slope area. Pour soil on top and throw in dry leaves for insulation. By spring, all the shoots will root and sprout, and a skilled gardener will plant them in different places on the site. This method is called seedling dropping.

5) Cuttings are a great way to propagate crops in the spring. This method is not used in autumn.

Correct planting of shoots

How to plant a hydrangea according to all the rules? To plant our beauty in open ground, it is necessary to dig a hole half a meter wide and the same depth. If the site is not fertile, then it is worth deepening the hole by 20-30 cm for the embankment of the fertilized layer.

If you are planting a flower garden or want to decorate a garden path, then keep the distance between plantings at least one and a half meters. The paniculate species requires a larger diameter, so the distance between these seedlings will be 2.5–3 meters.

Pour the prepared soil composition into the dug holes in the form of a mound, reaching the edges of the hole. We plant the future flower on the top of the mound, spreading the roots along the slopes, and throw it with thrown back earth to the level of the root collar. Deepening of the root collar of the plant by 2-3 cm is allowed, but no more. Having rammed the plantings, we water them abundantly with water. Pour sawdust on top to maintain soil moisture.

When it is better to plant a bush in the middle lane, frost prediction will tell you. Roughly planting should be carried out in late September, early October, at least three weeks before the onset of frost.

Advice! “In the Moscow region, it is better to plant large-leaved varieties in spring”.

In Siberia, propagating a culture in the fall is not worth it. Only with the onset of spring, after a steady warmth, can own-rooted cuttings of winter-hardy species of tree and paniculate varieties be planted.

These include:

• Silver Dollar;
• Phantom;
• "Vanille Fraise" (Vanilla Fries);
• Pink Winky;
• Strong Anabell;
• "Grandiflora" (Grandiflora) and others.

Correct care

Let's talk about overwintering first. To plant a hydrangea in the fall and prevent it from freezing, you need to take care of the shelter. All leaves and large branches of the tree variety are necessarily cut off up to the fifth bud. Thin trunks are removed at the root so that they do not thicken the planting.

Attention! “It is enough to sprinkle the rest of the undersized varieties with leaves or peat. And then insulate the top with a film. "

Another way of shelter for the winter is as follows: we tie the top of the bush with a rope and pull it down, tying it to the boards laid on the ground. You can press down the ends of the ropes with a stone. Throw the resulting mound with sawdust and cover it with spruce branches. We lay lutrasil or spunbond on top to create warmth. In winter, the attacking snow will create an additional pillow and will not allow the branches to freeze, even in freezing temperatures down to -30 ° C.

Old lignified branches are almost impossible to bend to the ground, so preparation for winter will be as follows: after pruning, the branches are collected and wrapped in spunbond. The seam is secured with a stapler or rewound with twine. The next step consists of constructing a metal or plastic mesh around the winding 15–20 cm above the bush. The distance between the mesh and the spanbond is filled with dry foliage, and the outer layer is wrapped with foil or roofing felt.

A small top dressing in the form of a potassium-phosphorus supplement will increase frost resistance. The older the bush, the greater its frost resistance. An adult culture can subsequently do without sheltering, but a young plant requires additional care.

Let's figure out how to plant a hydrangea in the suburbs so that it blooms for as long as possible. This flower is able to bloom throughout the summer from spring to autumn. Of course, this kind of dedication involves regular watering, especially in hot July. Drying of a flower can lead either to its complete death, or to dryness of the crown.

Attention! “In the dry summer season, one“ tree ”should consume up to 40 liters (4 buckets) of water every day”.

A rainy autumn means watering every week, while a relatively dry autumn means twice a week. The liquid must be rain or settled.

The salvation from continuous irrigation on sandy soil is a thick layer of mulch in the form of sawdust, tree bark, peat, hay, cones, pine needles - which is more to your taste. Mulch will prevent moisture from evaporating and will significantly slow down the growth of weeds.

Attention! "The mulch needs to be renewed at sub-zero temperatures so that the next season does not take over last year's diseases."

A fertilizer consisting of potassium (20g) and superphosphate (60g) will help with the transplant, and nitrogen can be harmful.

Correct transplant

Sometimes it becomes necessary to move the crop from one part of the garden to another. This procedure is done exclusively in the autumn and begins with the hilling of an adult bush in the spring. The resulting circular trough is filled with compost and a sufficient amount of liquid. In the summer, the bush gives rise to new roots in a spudded hollow, and when the plant is excavated, the young roots are easily separated, but the old ones remain. You already know when to transplant a garden hydrangea, but preparation for this action lasts the entire flowering season.

As you might guess, the planting hole, prepared, fertilized and spilled with a weak solution of manganese, is already ready to receive a flower. This transplant system minimizes root trauma and promotes good growth.

Diseases and pests

To begin with, pruning leaves and old dead branches reduces the risk of plant diseases. It is on these scraps that harmful microorganisms and pathogens accumulate. In general, the culture does not often suffer from diseases, but the greasy, manure-rich soil leads to chlorosis (lightening of the leaves), as already mentioned in the wound. Plant disease is directly dependent on regular watering in summer and keeping it dry in winter.

Downy mildew can infect crops due to high air humidity and temperatures from +18 to +20 ° C. It is expressed in yellowed leaves and trunks, oily spots on the surface. To combat dew, prepare a solution of green soap (150 g) with copper sulfate (15 g).We dilute the ingredients in water (10 l) and carry out the treatment of the infected areas.

We fight leaf aphids in this way: 20 gr. Mix anabazine sulfate with 10 liters of water and spray the plant 2 times.

A spider mite will die if it is sprayed with a solution of thiophos (there are 7–5 grams of thiophos per 10 liters of water).

Such simple actions will allow you to admire the beautiful flowering and save not only the hydrangea, but also prevent infection of other crops.

Planting hydrangeas in autumn paniculate, tree-like, garden, rules

It is difficult to take your eyes off the beautiful hydrangea - lush hats adorn the summer cottage. They look spectacular along the paths in a suburban area or on the lawn with separate blooming spots. In order for the flowering to be lush, it is important to care for the plant competently: to know when to plant a hydrangea - in spring or autumn.

The best time to plant

You can plant a hydrangea even in the spring, even in the fall.

The timing of planting hydrangeas will depend on the terrain - in a cold climatic zone, spring planting is more effective - then during the summer the seedlings will be able to root well, and they will not be afraid of autumn frosts and winter frosts. In the spring, you can also plant the weakest, young seedlings. Over the summer, they will get stronger and easily survive the winter.

You can plant a hydrangea, starting in March, as soon as the earth warms up and the night frosts end. At first, for better adaptation of the plant, you can build a small greenhouse by covering the plants with a film. In the daytime, on warm sunny days, the greenhouse can be opened when it is completely warmer, and there is no need to close the seedlings at night.

In warm climates, hydrangea bushes can also be planted in autumn - there winters are mild, without severe frosts. Such conditions are not terrible for hydrangea, and next spring it will delight you with good growth.

Preparing for autumn planting

But still, the best timing for planting hydrangeas is in the fall, because the plant at this time stops growing, prepares for winter. The rapid development of the bush will no longer be until spring, it needs little nutrients. Therefore, it is better to transplant seedlings immediately after flowering, so that the plant “settles” in a new place before night frosts.

For planting in open ground, you need to choose the right place: hydrangea prefers a sunny place or partial shade, and the soil is well moisturized, preferably acidic. Neutral soil will slow down the development and lighten the color of the inflorescences, and on alkaline soil, chlorosis (yellowing of the leaves) can develop.

How to determine the acidity of the soil

Prepare potting mix before planting:

• 2 parts of humus;
• 2 parts of sod land;
• 1 part peat;
• 1 part sand.

You can take in equal parts:

• humus;
• leafy ground;
• sod land;
• peat.

Add to this substrate:

• 3 teaspoons of urea;
• 2 tbsp. tablespoons of potassium sulfate;
• 4-5 st. tablespoons of superphosphate.

"How and where to plant a hydrangea"

How to plant a hydrangea correctly

For planting hydrangeas in the fall, you need to prepare pits about half a meter wide and the same depth. Put the prepared soil mixture in each hole, set the bush so that the root collar is not higher than the ground level. You don't need to deepen it.

Water the bush liberally. The first time after landing, it is better to protect it from wind and sun. If the autumn is rainy, you no longer need to water the bush, just pour it with a solution of potassium permanganate - this will help protect the hydrangea from fungal diseases.

Planting a tree hydrangea

Garden or tree hydrangea

This type of hydrangea is unpretentious in care, it is only important to choose the right place for planting - a sunny place protected from the wind. The bush can grow up to 3 meters high and grow in width, this must be taken into account when placing the plant in the garden.

Planting a tree hydrangea in the fall is done in the following order:

• Prepare pits up to 50 cm deep, 40-50 cm in diameter.
• Fertilize the soil, place peat and humus in the pit, as well as up to 50 g of mineral fertilizers.
• Place a hydrangea bush in the pit along with an earthen lump in which it grew up to this time. Long roots and broken branches must be removed first.
• Spread the roots out neatly, spreading them out in different directions.
• Fill in the hole, leaving the root collar outside. Pack the ground.
• Water the bush by directing water under it.

Also for planting garden hydrangea in the fall, when pruning a bush, take woody cuttings. They must be kept in water for at least three days, then cut so that there are 3-5 internodes on each cuttings, treated with heteroauxin, planted in pots with a nutrient mixture consisting of sand and peat (1: 1).

Maintaining soil moisture in the pots, they are removed to the basement until spring. Nothing will happen if you leave them there until the young shoots appear - until about August next year, then plant them in open ground on a garden plot. The first year they need to be sheltered from frost for the winter. Only a three-year-old hydrangea is able to overwinter, making do with only light shelter.

Dividing a bush is another way to plant a hydrangea in the fall. To do this, dig up the plant, divide it into several parts - each new bush should have a bud of renewal. In the way described above, new bushes are planted in a new place.

How to plant panicle hydrangea

A low, but very attractive type of hydrangea is very popular in garden and summer cottages. It is often used to create a hedge, placed along paths in suburban areas.

Planting panicle hydrangea in the fall will require the use of growth stimulants - the plant is capricious and difficult to reproduce. The selected layer must be bent and pressed to the ground, having previously made recesses in it. Having pressed the branch, it should be covered with earth, and the top should be installed vertically with the help of a support.

The roots will appear the next year - once rooted, the hydrangea will sprout. Then it will be possible to separate the new bush from the mother.

"How to plant panicle hydrangea"

Hydrangea planting rules

It is necessary to plant the plants, taking into account the growth of the bushes. For paniculate species, you need to leave a distance between them from one and a half to two and a half meters, for large-leaved species - up to one and a half meters.

When creating a hedge, hydrangea bushes are planted in a trench 1 meter wide. To make the hydrangea bloom earlier, plant the bushes at a distance of 70-80 cm from each other, and after a few years, plant them.

If hydrangea bushes are planted near other trees or shrubs, the distance to them should be at least 2.5-3 meters.

A beautiful and unpretentious plant will decorate the landscape design of a country house - a hedge or individual hydrangea bushes - they are decorated with a lush cap, forcing the whole district to admire the flowering.

Hydrangea: we plant a beautiful shrub on the site in the fall. Choosing the right time and learning to care for the plant

This flower, bright with fluffy bunches, does not require laborious maintenance, is usually planted in open ground not only in the Moscow region, but also in Siberia. How planting hydrangeas in autumn differs from spring, and how to properly plant this beautiful multi-colored "miracle" in different regions of Russia, we will now tell you.

Benefits of autumn planting

This beautiful flower, along with many other crops, tolerates reproduction better in autumn than in spring.

Due to the more stable climatic conditions and stable moisture content, the autumn planting process is one step ahead compared to spring.

Although this culture is unpretentious and does not require close attention to itself, planting hydrangeas in the fall has a greater guarantee of survival, despite transportation.

Especially species such as paniculate and tree-like, in the middle lane and areas with a temperate climate, it is better to plant in September.In regions with a sharply continental climate and sudden changes in temperature, an autumn hydrangea transplant will not give a positive result.

Choosing a seat

In general, this culture does not like to winter, but if its cultivation in the middle lane, and even more so in Siberia, cannot do without wintering, then it is better to choose a place far from through winds.

Therefore, when choosing a place to grow our bush, we will pay attention to a calm place away from stone fences and iron fences.

Otherwise, last year's shoots with buds will die from a dry cold wind or from freezing of the soil.

The best option for growing will be the afternoon sun rays and the afternoon shading of the flower. Without this possibility, the plant is good at darkening all day and needs less watering. Taking into account the vital activity of the culture, the growth of the root system, and, accordingly, the shoots, we calculate approximately 1.5 meters per crown circumference.

When choosing a planting soil, two options for unsuitable soil must be excluded:

1. the presence of a large amount of limestone, which leads to chlorosis;
2. the presence of manure in the soil.

Advice! "It is better to plant the hydrangea in acidic soil or with a neutral pH."

The land should be loose and fertile to a certain level based on the needs of your site. Loam and sandy loam are also good for growing.

To oxidize the earth, add needles, coniferous bark or peat. Here is the approximate composition of the planting soil mixture:

• humus 2 parts;
• soil from the garden 2 parts;
• sand 1 part;
• peat 1 part.

Advice! “Large-leaved varieties, called colored hydrangea, lend themselves to staining with the acidic soil environment. The acidic environment contributes to the appearance of a blue tint of the inflorescences, and the alkaline environment contributes to the pink color. "

Some gardeners are experimenting with the color scheme in different variations. Someone "paints" half of the bush, placing needles with sawdust under the 12 part of the roots, someone gives a shade to the entire bush. Coloring does not apply to white paniculate and arboreal varieties.

All about the vegetation of seedlings

How to properly plant a hydrangea using several proven methods of experienced gardeners are described below:

1. the branches obtained by dividing can be bought on the market or in a specialized store in the fall. When digging a bush, it is divided into several parts, separating the shoots with roots. Choose strong branches with healthy roots, preferably in a container with soil. If during planting you notice damage to the roots, then dusting with crushed coal will prevent the entry of harmful microorganisms.
2. young shoots growing at the edges are also separated and transplanted. First, the top layer of the soil is discarded, and then the tender sprouts are carefully separated from the mother bush.
3. in September, the lower shoot is carefully laid on the ground and deepened into a 10–15 cm deep trench. This layer is pinned to the ground and buried by throwing mulch on top. During winter, it will germinate, take root and serve as an excellent planting material for the onset of spring.
4. from one purchased seedling with several shoots we get up to 10 new ones. It is done like this: a depression is dug with a low slope and a root is placed in the deepest part of the hole. Cut off shoots without leaves in the form of a fan are laid out on the slope area. Pour soil on top and throw dry leaves for insulation. By spring, all the shoots will give roots and sprout, and a skilled gardener will plant them in different places on the site. This method is called seedling dropping.

5) Cuttings are a great way to propagate crops in the spring. This method is not used in autumn.

Correct planting of shoots

How to plant a hydrangea according to all the rules? To plant our beauty in open ground, it is necessary to dig a hole half a meter wide and the same depth.If the site is not fertile, then it is worth deepening the hole by 20-30 cm for the embankment of the fertilized layer.

If you are planting a flower garden or want to decorate a garden path, then keep the distance between plantings at least one and a half meters. The paniculate species requires a larger diameter, so the distance between these seedlings will be 2.5–3 meters.

Pour the prepared soil composition into the dug holes in the form of a mound, reaching the edges of the hole.

We plant the future flower on the top of the mound, spreading the roots along the slopes, and throw it with thrown back earth to the level of the root collar. Deepening of the root collar of the plant by 2-3 cm is allowed, but no more.

Having rammed the plantings, we water them abundantly with water. Pour sawdust on top to maintain soil moisture.

When it is better to plant a bush in the middle lane, frost prediction will tell you. Roughly planting should be carried out in late September, early October, at least three weeks before the onset of frost.

Advice! “In the Moscow region, it is better to plant large-leaved varieties in spring”.

In Siberia, propagating a culture in the fall is not worth it. Only with the onset of spring, after a steady warmth, can own-rooted cuttings of winter-hardy species of tree and paniculate varieties be planted.

These include:

• Silver Dollar;
• Phantom;
• "Vanille Fraise" (Vanilla Fries);
• Pink Winky;
• Strong Anabell;
• "Grandiflora" (Grandiflora) and others.

Correct care

Let's talk about overwintering first. To plant a hydrangea in the fall and prevent it from freezing, you need to take care of the shelter. All leaves and large branches of the tree variety are necessarily cut off up to the fifth bud. Thin trunks are removed at the root so that they do not thicken the planting.

Attention! “It is enough to sprinkle the rest of the undersized varieties with leaves or peat. And then insulate the top with a film. "

Another way of shelter for the winter is as follows: we tie the top of the bush with a rope and pull it down, tying it to the boards laid on the ground. You can press down the ends of the ropes with a stone.

Throw the resulting mound with sawdust and cover it with spruce branches. We lay lutrasil or spunbond on top to create warmth.

In winter, the attacking snow will create an additional pillow and will not allow the branches to freeze, even in freezing temperatures down to -30 ° C.

Old lignified branches are almost impossible to bend to the ground, so preparation for winter will be as follows: after pruning, the branches are collected and wrapped in spunbond.

The seam is secured with a stapler or rewound with twine. The next step consists of constructing a metal or plastic mesh around the winding 15–20 cm above the bush.

The distance between the mesh and the spunbond is filled with dry foliage, and the outer layer is wrapped with a film or roofing felt.

A small top dressing in the form of a potassium-phosphorus supplement will increase frost resistance. The older the bush, the greater its frost resistance. An adult culture can subsequently do without sheltering, but a young plant requires additional care.

Let's figure out how to plant a hydrangea in the suburbs so that it blooms for as long as possible. This flower is able to bloom throughout the summer from spring to autumn. Of course, this kind of dedication involves regular watering, especially in hot July. Drying of a flower can lead either to its complete death, or to dryness of the crown.

Attention! “In the dry summer season, one“ tree ”should consume up to 40 liters (4 buckets) of water every day”.

A rainy autumn means watering every week, while a relatively dry autumn means twice a week. The liquid must be rain or settled.

The salvation from continuous irrigation on sandy soil is a thick layer of mulch in the form of sawdust, tree bark, peat, hay, cones, pine needles - which is more to your taste. Mulch will prevent moisture from evaporating and will significantly slow down the growth of weeds.

Attention! "The mulch needs to be renewed at sub-zero temperatures so that the next season does not take over last year's diseases."

A fertilizer consisting of potassium (20g) and superphosphate (60g) will help with the transplant, and nitrogen can be harmful.

Correct transplant

Sometimes it becomes necessary to move the crop from one part of the garden to another. This procedure is done exclusively in the autumn and begins with the hilling of an adult bush in the spring.

The resulting circular trough is filled with compost and a sufficient amount of liquid. In the summer, the bush gives rise to new roots in a spudded hollow, and when the plant is excavated, the young roots are easily separated, but the old ones remain.

You already know when to transplant a garden hydrangea, but preparation for this action lasts the entire flowering season.

As you might guess, the planting hole, prepared, fertilized and spilled with a weak solution of manganese, is already ready to receive a flower. This transplant system minimizes root trauma and promotes good growth.

Diseases and pests

To begin with, pruning leaves and old dead branches reduces the risk of plant diseases. It is on these scraps that harmful microorganisms and pathogens accumulate.

In general, the culture does not often suffer from diseases, but the greasy, manure-rich soil leads to chlorosis (lightening of the leaves), as already mentioned in the wound.

Plant disease is directly dependent on regular watering in summer and keeping it dry in winter.

Downy mildew can infect crops due to high air humidity and temperatures from +18 to +20 ° C. It is expressed in yellowed leaves and trunks, oily spots on the surface. To combat dew, prepare a solution of green soap (150 g) with copper sulfate (15 g). We dilute the ingredients in water (10 l) and carry out the treatment of the infected areas.

We fight leaf aphids in this way: 20 gr. Mix anabazine sulfate with 10 liters of water and spray the plant 2 times.

A spider mite will die if it is sprayed with a solution of thiophos (there are 7–5 grams of thiophos per 10 liters of water).

Such simple actions will allow you to admire the beautiful flowering and save not only the hydrangea, but also prevent infection of other crops.

How to plant a hydrangea in the fall

Amateur gardeners are often interested in planting hydrangeas in the fall, whether the seedling will take root. Experienced gardeners say that in the warm autumn sometimes it is not only possible to plant, but also necessary. In order for the plant to grow well and develop harmoniously, try to plant it in open ground according to all the rules.

The dream of any summer resident is a beautiful garden that requires a minimum of care. Fortunately, there are plants in nature, the maintenance of which is not very difficult for their owners. Such plants include hydrangea, not only unpretentious, but also a beautifully flowering shrub.

Where to plant - choose a place

In the early warm autumn in the garden, choose a site protected from the wind for the hydrangea. This shrub tolerates cold well, but if a strong draft is added to the frost, branches and flower buds may freeze. You should not plant it close to stone walls and fences, such a neighborhood also leads to freezing of the bush.

When determining the final planting site, keep in mind that hydrangea is a large shrub; for free and harmonious growth, it needs an area of ​​at least 1.5 m in diameter.

Ideally, if the chosen place is illuminated by the sun until noon, and shades in the afternoon. If this is not possible, it does not matter, hydrangea grows beautifully in the shade.

If the area intended for planting shrubs is flooded with sunlight all day long, then it needs frequent watering.

The best soil for hydrangeas

When preparing the soil, one should adhere to two unconditional taboos, these are:

1. Ban on planting hydrangeas in limestone soils.An excess of lime in the soil leads to chlorosis, a deterioration in the appearance of the bush, and a decrease in the number of inflorescences.

2. Elimination of cow dung as soil fertilizer.

The ideal soil for hydrangeas is acidic or neutral, loose and fertile. Loamy soils correspond to these conditions.

To give the loam friability and lightness in the process of preparing the soil mixture, high-moor peat is added to it. If the soil is alkaline, it is acidified by mixing with needles or with the bark of conifers. To get a balanced soil mixture for planting hydrangeas, mix 2 parts of humus, 2 parts of garden soil, sand and peat (1 part each).

With the help of experiments with the acidity of soils, experienced summer residents get hydrangeas of the right flowers in their gardens. Slightly alkaline soil gives the flowers a pink hue, acidic soil contributes to their color change to blue.

Looking for a bicolor shrub? In the fall, mulch half of the soil area under the hydrangea needles, bark, decayed leaves. Experimental gardeners admire the unusual result next spring. Keep in mind that such experiments are possible with flowers that have inflorescences of blue or pink shades. The acidity of the soil does not affect white inflorescences.

Landing dates

The cold northern climate makes it possible to grow frost-resistant varieties, but they are planted in the north only in spring.

In the southern regions and central Russia, planting unpretentious hydrangeas does not require special conditions, this work is performed both in spring and autumn. The exception is large-leaved hydrangea.

To plant this heat-loving shrub, you need to be sure that the delicate branches, buds and leaves will not be damaged by frost. Autumn with its unexpected frosts is not the best time to plant a large-leaved variety.

Planning to plant a hydrangea in the fall? The first and foremost condition is landing at the right place at the right time. In order for the hydrangea to take root, plant it in early autumn, in the first half of September. Then she will have enough time to root.

Be especially careful when choosing seedlings for planting. In order for a hydrangea to take root and grow into a good bush, its root system must be well developed. The dimensions of the underground part should not be less than the aboveground one.

If a seedling, completely dotted with large leaves and many inflorescences, has a small root, this is a clear sign that the shrub was kept on highly effective fertilizers and intensive drip irrigation. Such a hydrangea, both in spring and in autumn, adapts to new conditions with great difficulty, even its death is possible.

About planting hydrangeas in autumn in more detail

In order for the roots of the shrub to spread freely and take the most convenient position for them, they dig a hole with a diameter of 0.5 m and a depth of 0.5 - 0.7 m.The poorer the soil, the deeper the pit, the more fertile soil mixture is prepared for filling the root system of the seedling.

If there are several bushes and the goal of the gardener is to plant a flowering hedge, holes are dug in 1.5 m increments for any varieties of hydrangea, except paniculate.

Large bushes of panicle hydrangea develop well and do not interfere with each other at a distance of about 2.5 m.

The central part of the pit is covered with a pre-prepared soil mixture, forming a mound from it up to the edges. A seedling is placed on a mound, the roots are carefully straightened and laid out, directing them in different directions. The hole is covered with soil, preventing the root collar from deepening by more than 2 - 3 cm. The earth around the trunk is well tamped and watered abundantly.

Proper watering and fertilization - abundant flowering

Hydrangea is one of the most moisture-loving plants. It is not surprising, because moisture is essential to maintain abundant flowering, which lasts from spring to autumn. During the entire flowering period, the seedlings are watered abundantly, at least 40 liters of water under one bush.In rainy autumn, weekly irrigation is enough.

Was the autumn warm, sunny and dry? We provide the seedling with watering twice a week. For this purpose, we take water from the water supply or rainwater, otherwise the hydrangea becomes prone to chlorosis.

Mulching helps to solve the watering problem. This is a rather thick (7 - 10 cm) layer of tree bark, needles or peat, poured around the trunk. Mulch not only reduces the need for frequent watering of the shrub, but also slows down the growth of weeds, protects the roots from overheating.

In autumn, the mulching layer under the flower must be renewed; this is done in late October - early November, when the air temperature is below zero.

To grow a truly beautiful shrub, you cannot do without fertilizers. The plant is supported by top dressing when planting. It should receive 20 g of potash fertilizers and 60 g of superphosphates. These fertilizers are applied to the soil mixture intended to fill the hole. Please note: in the fall, hydrangeas are not fertilized with nitrogen.

5 main ways of breeding

1. Cuttings... This wonderful method, which gives good seedlings, is not applicable in the fall. It brings good propagation results by cuttings in summer.
2. Division of the bush. The method gives the best results in autumn. The hydrangea intended for dividing is dug up and divided into separate seedlings.

   It is important to ensure that each seedling has quality roots and shoots. When dividing the bush, root damage is inevitable. When planting seedlings, do not forget to sprinkle the damaged roots with crushed coal.

3. Shrub layering it's time to cook in the fall.

   A low-growing hydrangea shoot is bent to the ground and laid in a shallow (10-15 cm) dug groove. The branch is strengthened in the ground with metal brackets, the groove is covered with loose soil. The top of the branch is pinched and left above the surface. In late autumn, on the eve of frost, the layers are covered with fallen leaves or spruce branches.

   Before spring planting, the cuttings are cut off, dug out, and divided into separate shoots with new roots.

4. Offspring. Around any bush, a good growth will develop over time. In the fall, good seedlings are obtained from it.

   If you are going to use this breeding method, remember that it requires great care. The roots of the bush are tender and easily damaged. Therefore, remove the topsoil very carefully before separating the overgrowth. The next step is to separate the escape and plant it in a new place.

5. Digging in a seedling - a method that allows you to get up to 10 new hydrangeas from one hydrangea purchased in a store. In the fall, prepare a deep trench dug with a slight incline. Place a seedling in it, in which all immature shoots have been cut off in advance and the leaves have been torn off.

   Lay the roots of the seedling on the deep side of the trench, dig in, fan the shoots, cover with earth, cover with dry leaves. Once you have dug up a seedling in the spring, make sure each shoot has good roots and is ready to plant.

How to transplant a hydrangea

Your shrub is not planted correctly, would you like to re-plant it? Such a planting is carried out only in the fall, but preparation for it begins in the spring with digging a trench over the bush, filling it with compost and regular irrigation.

During the summer months, the plant puts new roots into the moistened compost. In the fall, they tie the branches, dig in the earth along the edge of the trench and carefully remove it from the ground. At the same time, the new roots try not to damage, and the old ones are simply cut off.

The latter is planting a bush extracted from the ground in open ground. To plant the hydrangea immediately without injuring the plant, prepare the hole and nutrient potting mix ahead of time. In the fall, a shrub is easier to take root in a new place if you spend it with anti-aging pruning.

Hydrangea planting and care - a beautiful shrub in the garden in 4 steps

Hydrangea, planting and care are of no small importance when growing, since an unsuccessfully chosen place and soil composition of the soil can lead to diseases and poor development, in some cases death. In addition, after planting, you need to take care of the shrub correctly in order to achieve lush flowering and healthy growth ...

Site selection and soil preparation

When to plant a hydrangea? The best time for planting is spring, the moment when the earth thaws, the buds have not yet blossomed, and autumn is in the month of September. When choosing a place for an ornamental deciduous plant, keep in mind that it is better to plant a hydrangea in the shade or partial shade, since the bright sun causes slower growth, as a result of which the inflorescences become smaller.

Some types of hydrangeas can be grown in open, sunny areas, but abundant watering is required. It is advisable to protect young shrubs from the bright sun and strong winds. It is not recommended to be placed under trees that strongly absorb water.

The soil for hydrangea should be well-drained and moistened, consisting of a balanced mixture of humus, leafy soil, peat chips, river sand (2: 2: 1: 1). Regardless of the type and variety of hydrangea, remember that lime in the soil has a negative effect on development. The soil should have a Ph level of about 5.0.

Planting hydrangeas outdoors

In the northern regions of the country, it is preferable to plant hydrangea in open ground in the spring, in the southern regions, including the Kuban, the procedure is carried out in the fall.

It is recommended to equip a planting hole for a beautiful shrub, the dimensions of which are 0.4 m in diameter and a depth of 0.4-0.5 m.When planting, be guided by the size of the root system, if too large, increase the volume of the hole.

It is worth noting that the roots of the hydrangea are quite branched.

choosing a place and planting a hydrangea with a closed root system - in the photo

It is necessary to introduce the prepared soil mixture into the pit and make a small mound, on which the seedling is then carefully placed and the roots are straightened, they fall asleep without deepening the root collar, which should be flush with the soil. A slight deepening is permissible, but not more than 20-30 mm; too deep landing can subsequently lead to decay of the neck.

The soil in the near-trunk zone must be well tamped. Watering the hydrangea after planting is mandatory, it is necessary that the water seeps well to the depth of the roots of 30-40 cm. Watering is best done in the hole next to the plant.

Top dressing and mulching as the basis of care

To retain moisture after planting in a permanent place, the hydrangea is mulched in the trunk circle. Mulch also inhibits the growth of weeds and protects the roots from overheating. Peat chips, wood chips or bark are used as a mulching material, having a uniform layer of 8-10 cm.

Mulch will decompose over time and become part of the soil, slightly acidifying it. Mulch is best laid in late spring, when the ground is already well warmed up but still damp.

watering hydrangea - pictured
So that the shrub grows well and pleases with abundant flowering, the garden hydrangea is fertilized when planting, then in the spring in the third decade of May or in early summer - early June. Use a solution of mullein or chicken manure diluted 1:10 with water. Do not forget to fertilize with a complex of mineral fertilizers or add at least the most basic components - 20 grams of superphosphate, 10 grams of potassium nitrate and urea each. Subsequent feeding of hydrangea is carried out with an interval of 17-20 days and ends at the end of July, so that the young shoots have time to woody by the winter period.

For strong and flexible shoots, an ornamental shrub is watered with a solution of potassium permanganate of a weak pink color.In addition, garden stores sell special fertilizers for hydrangeas, which include magnesium and iron, which the plant needs.

mulching hydrangea with wood chips - pictured
Panicle hydrangea, large-leaved and ground cover are predominantly pinkish, creamy colors that can be changed if desired. The color of the hydrangea is directly related to the acidity of the soil. If the soil is slightly alkaline, then the flowering will be pink and crimson; on acidic soils, hydrangea blooms with blue flowers.

To obtain blue flowers in alkaline earth, the shrub is watered with solutions of iron salts. To get a more intense blue color, rusty metal cans should be buried under the hydrangea.

Pruning hydrangeas - continue to groom

Do I need to prune a hydrangea and how to do it? In order for the care to be correct, it must be remembered that pruning of hydrangea large-leaved, serrated, prickly, Sargent, liana-shaped, oak-leaved is carried out taking into account the fact that flowers appear on the shoots of the second year, which means that you need to cut off old branches and weak ones, to strong buds.

Pruning panicle and tree hydrangea involves removing old and faded shoots, also weak.

At the same time, experienced gardeners do not recommend removing a large number of shoots at the same time, it is better to stretch the procedure for a year or two so that the plant does not lose strength and does not die from excessive cutting operations.

The main branches, as a rule, are not touched, only those that are bad and grow inside the bush are cut off.

autumn pruning hydrangea - pictured

You can prune hydrangeas in spring and autumn, but it is preferable in the fall, since sap flow slows down, and a haircut will contribute to lush flowering in spring. In the spring months, improper pruning can slow down growth and delay flowering. In addition, in the spring, the processes begin to actively start at the shrub, juice is released during pruning, so be careful not to harm the plant. In the spring, pruning is best done as early as possible, before the buds swell and constant heat is established.

Pruning hydrangeas for the winter is carried out as usual, with only one difference - it is better not to touch young shrubs and let them overwinter without surgery, otherwise you risk ruining the plant. Hydrangea, planting and caring for which is not at all difficult, will certainly delight with its lush flowering, if you suddenly decide to grow an unpretentious plant in your garden.

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Hydrangea planting and care in the open field

Hydrangea planting and care in the open field. Hydrangea, planting and care are of no small importance when growing, since an unsuccessfully chosen place and soil composition of the soil can lead to diseases and poor development, in some cases death.

In addition, after planting, you need to care for the shrub correctly in order to achieve lush flowering and healthy growth.

When to plant hydrangea outdoors in spring

When to plant a hydrangea? The best time for planting is spring, the moment when the earth thaws, the buds have not yet blossomed, and autumn is in the month of September. In the open ground of the middle strip, hydrangea is planted in early spring, before the juices begin to move, or in autumn, during the period of massive leaf fall.

Of course, in the second case, the young bushes will need to be thoroughly insulated. The best survival rate is shown by seedlings that have reached the age of 4–5 years.

Choosing a place and preparing the soil for planting hydrangeas

When choosing a place for an ornamental deciduous plant, keep in mind that it is better to plant a hydrangea in the shade or partial shade, since the bright sun causes slower growth, as a result of which the inflorescences become smaller.

Some types of hydrangeas can be grown in open, sunny areas, but abundant watering is required. It is advisable to protect young shrubs from the bright sun and strong winds.It is not recommended to be placed under trees that strongly absorb water.

The soil for hydrangea should be well-drained and moistened, consisting of a balanced mixture of humus, leafy soil, peat chips, river sand (2: 2: 1: 1). Regardless of the type and variety of hydrangea, remember that lime in the soil has a negative effect on development. The soil should have a Ph level of about 5.0.

Propagation of hydrangea

Reproduction is possible in several ways: green cuttings, dividing a bush or layering. Cuttings are carried out in spring and summer. The rooting rate of cuttings is quite high - 70-80%. To prepare the cuttings, the lateral shoot is cut (it is possible with an inflorescence, which is then removed) and cut into cuttings with two or three internodes.

The bottom two sheets are removed and the top sheet plates are cut in half. The lower cut is treated with a root stimulator (root, heteroauxin). It is possible to root cuttings in water or in a light substrate (peat and sand in a 1: 1 ratio).

To maintain moist conditions, the cuttings are covered with a plastic bag or jar. By the end of the third week, roots form on the cuttings and the cover is removed.

The propagation of garden hydrangea can be carried out by layering. You need to start rooting in early spring before bud break. To do this, loosen the soil under the bush, moisten, make a groove and bend the shoot.

To prevent it from straightening, it is pinned to the ground and covered with a layer of soil. By the end of summer, good roots develop on the stem and the young plant can be transplanted to a permanent place. For the fastest obtaining of flowering bushes, varietal specimens can be grafted onto winter-hardy species.

Step-by-step instructions for planting hydrangeas

Hydrangea planting and care in the open field.

• Dig a hole to the correct size 15-30 days before planting. Depth - 36-45, width - 51-65 cm. The roots grow mainly in breadth, extending much further than the crown.
• Prepare potting mix and fill in the planting hole.
• Dig a hole and place the seedling at the desired depth on the cone of the potting soil and spread the roots.
• Refill the hole gradually and compact the soil.
• Water the bush with 8-12 liters of water and sprinkle with bark, sawdust or peat - 6-8 cm thick and 16-20 cm in diameter.
• Protect the flower from direct sunlight during the day and strong winds.

Hydrangea care

Hydrangea planting and care in the open field. Hydrangea care consists in weeding and loosening the soil around it, organizing a timely and correct irrigation regime. In addition, to prevent rapid evaporation of moisture, it is recommended to mulch the bush in early summer with peat or sawdust.

A perennial needs proper pruning. The plant should be pruned in the spring before the beginning of the growing season, removing old shoots and leaving young and strong ones, shortening them by 3-5 buds. Faded and dried bush inflorescences must be removed.

Old perennial bushes must be cut almost at the root, leaving only low stumps, from which young shoots will develop.

Change in color of hydrangea inflorescences

Using different ingredients when watering, you can change the color of the large-leaved and some new varieties of hydrangeas. These products are sold at gardening stores. A blue tint can be achieved using crystals of aluminum or iron sulfate twice a week: 1 tbsp. spoon for 5 liters of water.

The pink color is obtained from a solution of potassium permanganate (potassium permanganate). And you can get a bush with blue and pink flowers at the same time, if you water it from different sides with a certain additive.

Protection against pests and diseases of hydrangea

A distinctive feature of hydrangeas among other garden plants is their relatively high disease resistance. But they can also get sick with various fungi, viruses and suffer from pests.The temperature and humidity of the air, the irrigation regime, untimely fertilization, and excessively dense planting have a very strong effect. Pests: green leaf aphids and spider mites.

Major diseases:

• downy mildew;
• chlorosis;
• fungi.

Having provided her with the necessary conditions of detention, such troubles can be avoided without there.

Fertilizer for hydrangea

To make the hydrangea color as lush as possible, you need to carry out complex feeding at least twice a year. The first is carried out before flowering, the second after.

In April, it is necessary to water the hydrangea with a solution of 20 g of urea, diluted in a bucket of water. One adult plant will need 3 buckets of this fertilizer. When the hydrangea fades, it needs to be fed with mineral fertilizers.

During the season, you can occasionally apply slurry, but not too much.

Hydrangea wintering

After the end of the flowering period, you can begin to prepare the hydrangea for wintering. Young seedlings that grow in boxes and pots need to be moved to a house or shed, and dried inflorescences should be removed from garden plants.

If this is not done and the inflorescences are left for the winter, snow can adhere to them and ice form, which will lead to breaking off the shoots. In addition to pruning, it is necessary to huddle the bushes high at the bases and mulch the ground around them so that the root system does not freeze.

The most frost-resistant are ground cover and paniculate species. Their young shoots quickly become covered with bark, so they can tolerate relatively warm winters even without shelter.

A tree hydrangea can even survive a harsh winter without insulation, but still it is better not to take risks and take care of the plants, since no one can predict to what mark the thermometer will drop.

Hydrangea planting and care in the open field. The most beautiful hydrangea plant is great for single and group plantings, goes well with low conifers and looks great against the background of stones. With proper planting and caring for it, you can admire the magnificent flowering and be proud of your flower garden all summer until autumn.

Hydrangea planting and care in the open field video

Hydrangea planting and care in the open field.

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