Top 10 varieties

Review of the best varieties of apple trees - according to gardeners' reviews

The apple tree occupies a leading place in Russian orchards. It is ideal for our soil and climatic zone and is ubiquitous. On the territory of Russia, 324 varieties have been zoned, not counting new varieties under testing. We present to you a description of the best varieties of apple trees - according to reviews of experienced gardeners.

When laying an apple orchard, they are guided by the following advice: 1 tree of summer ripening, 1 - 2 trees of autumn varieties and 2 - 3 trees of winter varieties for storage. If the area of ​​the site allows, then the number is increased, maintaining the proportion. Summer apples are consumed fresh directly from the branch, so a large harvest risks simply rotting. Autumn varieties are not stored for long, but they go well for processing. It is advisable to plant many trees of winter varieties if there is space for storage.

Rating of the best varieties of apple trees

The best summer varieties of apple trees

Melba 300 (one year old with open root system) Our rating of the best apple varieties Melba opens - a zoned variety of Canadian selection with a 120-year history, ripens in mid-August. Trees with medium vigor, with a spherical crown. Fruits are laid mainly on ringlets, but mixed fruiting is characteristic. Apples weighing 150 - 170 g, round-elongated, with slight ribbing. The skin is smooth and thin, with a waxy coating. The color of ripe fruits is milky green with a striped deep red blush covering half of the apple. The pulp is white, juicy, tender, sweet with sourness, there is a candy aroma. They perfectly tolerate transportation; when cooled, healthy, slightly unripe apples are stored for 50 - 60 days. The productivity of an adult tree is 85 - 150 kg. In severe winters, frost cracks and freezing of growth are noted. In some years, it suffers greatly from scab, therefore, in areas with frequent epiphytoties, preventive treatments are used. It is successfully grown in the Middle lane. Main pluses: excellent taste attractiveness and evenness of fruits good yield Minuses: frequency of fruiting of old trees insufficient winter hardiness low scab resistance

9.9 / 10 Rating Reviews The best variety of apple trees for the Moscow region and the middle lane. The taste of apples is wonderful, juicy and sweet. But it often freezes with me.

Orlovim 780 (for a three-year seedling with ZKS, on a clonal rootstock) Russian variety of a new generation, ripening in mid-August.Apples ripen gradually, extending the consumption period until the end of September. Trees grow quickly, forming a spherical crown of medium density. The apples are conical, slightly beveled, with slight ribbing, weighing on average 120 - 170 g. The skin is glossy. The color is greenish-yellow with a blurred blush and bright red stripes over the entire surface. The pulp is creamy, dense, very juicy, aromatic, sweet and sour. Up to 100 kg of apples are harvested from an adult tree. Differs in increased winter hardiness, fruits and leaves are not damaged by scab. In the State Register for the Central Region, it is successfully grown throughout the Middle Lane. Main pluses: dessert taste high marketability high winter hardiness early maturity regular fruiting Minuses: tall trees scab immunity decreases with age

9.8 / 10 Rating Reviews Refers to late summer apple trees. After removal, it can be stored in the refrigerator for another month without losing its taste.

Mantet 450 (for a one-year seedling in a container) An old Canadian variety included in the State Register. The fruits ripen by the end of July, but in unfavorable years, the dates are shifted to mid-August. The tree is of medium height, with a sparse crown extended upwards. The fruits are formed on the ringlets. In terms of size, the fruits are at the level of the average, weigh from 90 to 180 g, the shape is close to conical, with a slight ribbing at the top. The color of ripe apples is yellowish with a dotted-striped blush on an orange-red background. The skin is thin and smooth. The pulp is white, tender, juicy-sweet with a slight sourness. Apples are not highly marketable, they are intended for amateur cultivation. When the crop is overloaded, the fruits become very shallow. Ripe apples are consumed immediately or within 10 days. The variety is characterized by uncomfortable ripening, which is an advantage as the apples can be gradually torn off for fresh consumption. In a rainy summer, scab develops on the leaves. Recommended for the Middle Volga and Central regions. Main pluses: dessert taste early maturity Minuses: frequency of fruiting in mature trees apples overripe quickly average winter hardiness susceptibility to scab

9.8 / 10 Rating Reviews A very good variety of apples, but gentle in frost resistance.

August 550 (for a two-year seedling on a clonal rootstock, ZKS) A new Russian variety of apple trees is being tested, ripening occurs in the 2nd - 3rd decade of August, the consumer period lasts until mid-September. Tall trees with a spherical crown. Apples are large, weighing 160 g and above, slightly elongated, beveled, with wide ribbing. The skin is glossy, yellow-green when ripe with a blurred red blush over most of the surface. The pulp is greenish, coarse-grained, juicy, refreshing sweet and sour taste. In the years of mass distribution of scab on trees, a weak degree of damage to leaves and fruits is noted. Frost resistance is assessed as above average. The productivity of young trees is at the level of 25 kg, and of adults - 100 - 120 kg. The best results are obtained when grown in the Central Black Earth region. Good reviews from gardeners from the Moscow region and the Volga region. Main pluses: high marketability dessert taste slight scab damage good frost resistance Minuses: tallness unfit for storage after removal

9.7 / 10 Rating Reviews A good apple tree for the Moscow region, ripens a little later than Melba, and takes first place in my collection for taste. The apples are large, marketable, but without a bright aroma.

The best autumn varieties of apple trees

Darling 550 (two-year seedling on a clonal rootstock, ZKS) The rating of the best varieties of apple trees Chosen one continues - a variety of Russian selection with ripening in late August - early September. The tree is weak, with a compact sparse crown. The apples are above medium in size, round, with slight ribbing.The color is yellow with a bright red streaky cover. The pulp is creamy, fine-grained, tender, juicy-sweet with a pleasant sourness. The fruits are stored until November. After removal, they are ready for use, do not require ripening. Recommended for the Lower Volga and Northwest regions. Main pluses: dessert taste high winter hardiness stunted tree Minuses: moderately affected by scab short storage period for fruits

9.7 / 10 Rating Reviews My favorite autumn apple variety. The tree is semi-dwarf (less than 3 meters), the apples are one-dimensional and very large, of excellent taste.

Uspenskoe 550 (two-year seedling on a clonal rootstock, ZKS) Nice new variety of apple trees from Michurinsk. A tree of medium height, with a spreading crown. Mixed type of fruiting. The apples are large, round-oval, with a smooth skin. The color of ripe fruits is greenish-yellow with a blurred red blush. The pulp is white, tender, juicy, fine-grained, sweet and sour. Apples have a table purpose. After removal, they are stored for 2 - 3 months. The most favorable growing areas: Voronezh, Lipetsk, Tambov, Oryol, Kursk and Belgorod regions. Main pluses: regular fruiting dessert taste high marketability scab resistance good frost resistance Minuses: tendency to shedding short storage period

9.7 / 10 Rating Reviews This apple tree has good annual fruiting. Freezing of growth and buds during cultivation was not observed.

Zhigulevskoe 550 (for a two-year seedling on a clonal rootstock, ZKS) A proven variety of apple trees of the Samara selection with late autumn ripening. The tree is large, with a wide-pyramidal, non-thickened crown. Fruiting on ringlets and twigs. The apples are large, weighing from 120 - 200 to 350 g, round, with a slight tuberosity. The skin is firm, shiny, with an oily cover. The color is yellowish with an intense red striped blush spreading over the entire surface. The pulp is creamy, tender, coarse-grained, sweet with pleasant sourness. Ready for use 2 - 3 weeks after removal. The consumer period lasts 2.5 - 3 months (September to December - January). Shows average winter hardiness; in years with severe winters, frost holes appear. The scab is not affected, it suffers greatly from the moth. Recommended for the Central, Central Black Earth regions, the Volga region and the North Caucasus. Main pluses: dessert taste high marketability amicable maturation scab resistance Minuses: average winter hardiness

9.7 / 10 Rating Reviews I remove the apples slightly unripe, if overexposed on a branch - they are poorly stored. Apples are highly marketable and tasty.

The best winter varieties of apple trees

Imant 400 (two-year seedling with ZKS, on seed stock) A promising variety of Belarusian apple trees with late winter consumption. The tree is medium-sized, with a compact, rounded, sparse crown. The chain type of fruiting prevails on 70%. The apples are large, weighing 180-200 g, round-conical, wide-ribbed, of various sizes. The skin is dense, of medium thickness, with a waxy coating. The color is green with a purple cover of a violet hue. The pulp is creamy with a greenish tinge, dense, prickly, very juicy, fine-grained, harmonious sweet and sour taste. Fruits are stored for 7 - 8 months. Winter hardiness in different regions is assessed as high or medium. When the growth freezes, the tree quickly recovers and bears fruit well this year. This variety of apple trees is successfully grown in the Moscow region and in many areas of the Central strip. Main pluses: dessert taste large-fruited increased portability long shelf life regular fruiting scab resistance Minuses: when the crop is overloaded, the fruits become smaller in severe winters freezing of growth is observed

9.8 / 10 Rating Reviews For me, the variety is in first place for taste among winter ones, only unattractive color confuses.

Lobo 780 (three-year seedling with ZKS, on a clonal rootstock) An early winter variety of Canadian apple trees. The young crown is vertical, but with age it becomes wide-rounded and rather sparse. Mixed type of fruiting. The tree lends itself well to shaping, it is recommended for growing a "slender spindle" on a dwarf rootstock. Apples are large 150 - 250 g, round-conical or flattened, slightly ribbed. The skin is smooth, with a strong waxy bloom of a bluish color. The color is yellowish-green with a blurred, striped, crimson blush; when removed, the surface acquires a burgundy hue. The pulp is snow-white, tender, fine-grained, juicy-sweet. The fruits are stored until March. Zoned in the Central Black Earth zone, actively grown throughout the Middle zone. In the conditions of the Lower Volga region, it manifests itself as an autumn variety with a short storage period. In the Moscow region, it is distinguished by average winter hardiness. Main pluses: dessert reference taste large-fruited high marketability and uniformity of fruits annual fruiting early maturity long-term storage without loss of taste Minuses: susceptibility to scab and powdery mildew

9.8 / 10 Rating Reviews I leave the apples on the tree until the first days of October. They do not crumble and gain significant weight. A quarter of a crop weighing 300 g or more.

Bryansk 550 (two-year seedling on a clonal rootstock, ZKS) It is included in the State Register as an early winter variety, but gardeners attribute it to a late autumn variety due to a short storage period. The tree is of medium height and quickly reaches normal size. Forms a spherical crown with a medium degree of thickening. Mixed fruiting. The apples are large, weighing from 150 to 300 - 400 g, round, with a slight ribbing. The skin is thin, glossy. The color is greenish with a dark crimson cover over the entire surface. The pulp is white, juicy, sweet with a slight sourness and strong aroma. Grafting into the crown of an adult tree bears fruit for 2 years. Fruits are not affected by scab, but are susceptible to fruit rot. Apples are intended for fresh consumption in the autumn or for short storage (until December - January) in the refrigerator. By the end of storage, the pulp of the fruit becomes friable, taste decreases. The declared characteristics of the variety are maximally revealed in the Central Region. Good adaptive properties expand the distribution area in the Middle Belt. Main pluses: dessert taste high marketability shatter resistance early maturity regular fruiting scab immunity good winter hardiness partial self-fertility Minuses: susceptibility to fruit rot crop rationing required insufficient keeping quality of fruits

9.7 / 10 Rating Reviews Apples are highly marketable, intensely colored. The tree is prone to being overloaded by the harvest: branches even break under a large number of large apples.

The apple tree is a tall tree that requires a lot of space to develop. To restrain growth, use competent shaping and undersized rootstocks. For amateur gardens, seedlings are grown on vigorous and semi-dwarf rootstocks (54-118 and MM106). For industrial plantings with intensive technology, clonal dwarf rootstocks are used. When you have a small plot at your disposal, you can expand the assortment of apple trees by grafting into the crown instead of planting individual seedlings. On summer cottage forums, it is easy to find a gardener who will bring both the stalk and the vaccine. This service is paid, but it does not cost more than a seedling. Another way out is to learn how to graft yourself (cuttings are often given away for free). Have a nice harvest!

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People began to grow grapes more than six thousand years ago. It comes in two varieties - technical and dining. The first group includes varieties that are used for the manufacture of juices and the production of alcoholic beverages - wines and cognacs, the second group - table species.

What grapes are called table grapes?

Distinctive features of such grapes are beautiful appearance and high taste. Large sweet clusters are eaten fresh, without processing. They tolerate transportation well. The berries have few seeds, thin skin and fleshy flesh. The most popular and elite grape varieties are presented below.

The most popular and best varieties

Arcadia

Grape variety Arcadia

The result of crossing Moldova and Cardinal, combined the successful properties of their parents. Consumers appreciate large bunches that can reach two kilograms, and gardeners appreciate resistance to low temperatures and high immunity. The juicy light pulp of the berries captivates with its delicate sweet taste and aroma of nutmeg when fully ripe. This early variety is the leader in yield, if you normalize the number of inflorescences, feed the bush in time. An excess amount of moisture can lead to cracking of ripening Arcadia berries, therefore, watered with caution, taking into account weather conditions.

Delight

Grape variety Delight

Very early ripening variety. The berries are large, with a refined nutmeg taste and a loose skin with a waxy bloom. The vine can withstand temperatures up to 26 ° C frost, therefore, cultivation in the northern regions is allowed. The high immunity of the Delight variety helps to fight fungal diseases and mildew, but you need to treat the bush from phylloxera. The yield is high, the fruits can be left on the bush for up to 1.5 months after ripening, while the taste remains excellent.

Experienced gardeners claim that this grape has no drawbacks.

White kishmish

White Kishmish grapes

An ancient dessert type with a medium ripening period. The bunches are small. Seedless small oval berries, juicy, very sweet and not tart. Their skin is thin and transparent. Due to their fragility, the fruits are not stored for a long time and have low transportability. After harvesting, they must either be eaten immediately, or used to dry raisins. Dried fruits made from Kishmish are a tasty and healthy delicacy. The vine is powerful, but the yield is low. Average frost resistance. Requires protection from pests and diseases. Needs crop pruning and rationing.

Kesha

Kesha grape variety

Improved Delight with beautiful brushes. White berries are sweet, with a slight sourness and 2-3 large seeds... Kesha is a medium early variety, very tall, with excellent transportability and frost resistance. It develops well if it has a supply of perennial wood. Will appreciate planting in a sunny place and fertile soil. Moderate watering, thinning bunches, and regular feeding have a beneficial effect on yield.

Strashensky

Grapes Variety Strashensky

Handsome man with black berry, medium-early ripening. The fruits are juicy, the grapes are delicious. Bunches of medium density, high-quality type, usually weigh up to 1 kg. Poorly tolerates long-term transportation, average winter hardiness. There is uneven ripening, so the crop is cut selectively. The load on the bush will decrease, the remaining fruits will pick up sugar well. This variety has a reduced resistance to gray mold and powdery mildew, but is good at fighting phylloxera, mildew and spider mites. Needs pruning, depending on the growing region.

Laura

Laura grape variety

Table form of grapes of the superearly ripening period. Amber pulp contains a lot of sugar. The taste is rich, pleasant, with nutmeg notes. Large beautiful clusters are a distinctive feature of the variety, some record-breaking brushes weighing up to 2.4 kg. High transportability, popular with buyers and suitable for beginner winegrowers. Resists mildew and gray rot, withstands temperatures up to 20-23 ° C frost. The Laura variety needs pollination during flowering and medium pruning, while preserving perennial wood. The bush is loaded optimally, leaving 30% of non-fruiting shoots. Such a plant will have the strength to form beautiful large brushes that will ripen on time.

Moldova

Grapes variety Moldova

A time-tested species, purple berries with a waxy bloom. The bunches are medium in size, the fleshy flesh has a simple taste. Ripening dates are late or medium late. Frost resistance is not very high. Requires careful shaping of the bush - a vigorous vine does not like thickening. Excellent resistance to fungal diseases and phylloxera, treatment is needed only against powdery mildew. There is an increased sensitivity to calcareous chlorosis. Used for growing on a gazebo, the bunches retain their decorative appearance and pleasant taste for a long time on the bush. It tolerates transportation well.

Timur

Grape variety Timur

An early ripening hybrid. White berries with a nutmeg aroma, a slight amber or slightly brown tan appears in the sun. The brushes are medium in size, dense. Cuttings give a small "trial" crop already in the second year after planting. High frost resistance and resistance to gray rot and mildew. Timur grapes often fall prey to ticks. If the leaves "swell" and redness appears, you need to treat the grapes with a sulfur-containing preparation. Experienced growers praise Timur for the ease of cultivation and early maturation. Care consists in regular watering, feeding and pruning.

Lady fingers

Grape variety Ladies fingers

An old mid-season variety that, despite the difficulties in its care, continues to be grown by many growers. The weight of one hand is about half a kilogram. Berries of the Ladies' fingers are elongated in shape, with a classic harmonious taste and mouth-watering aroma, pitted. Not resistant to low temperatures, can die already at 10 ° C frost, therefore needs shelter for the winter. Productivity is changeable, depending on weather conditions. The vine is sensitive to diseases and pests; regular treatment with appropriate preparations is necessary. Recommended for experienced gardeners.

Gourmets consider this variety to be the standard of grape taste.

Mascot

Grape variety Talisman

Medium early grapes are yellow-white in color. Vigorous seedlings are excellent resistance to mildew and gray rot, resistant to low winter temperatures. Ripe bunches weigh a little more than a kilogram on average. The fruits are large, with a nutmeg aroma. Already ripe brushes can hang on the bush for a long time without losing their taste and retaining their marketable appearance. A transportable variety that does not require shelter for the winter. A record harvest can be achieved with proper agricultural technology and additional pollination before flowering.

Grapes are a wonderful gift of nature, a child of the gentle sun and fertile land. There are no ideal varieties, but you can always find a species that suits the growing conditions and personal preferences of the gardener.

This "sunny" berry has a wonderful taste and amazing properties. Among them are the enchanting and alluring beauty of the bunches with their expressive color, a delightful range of numerous color shades that have the best grape varieties, perfection and variety of forms of the fruits of this amazing culture. After all, it is not without reason that they say that this berry is first eaten with the eyes ...

Growing

Today this crop, which was previously planted only in the southern regions, can also be seen in northern vegetable gardens or orchards. This became possible thanks to the work of breeders - they managed to create the best grape varieties, which are now grown in the North. This berry is considered one of the ancient cultures.Grapes existed as far back as the Bronze Age, as evidenced by numerous archaeological finds. There are bunches of it on ancient rock paintings, there are also on those excavated, including on the territory of our country, especially in the Crimea region, amphoras and jugs.

Apparently, therefore, for many centuries the natural evolution of this culture took place, new best grape varieties appeared, which are distinguished by the size of berries and bunches, excellent taste, etc.

Today, around the world in the countries where this plant grows, there are more than seven thousand of its varieties. In the countries of the former Soviet Union, the best varieties of grapes were identified, including table grapes. These are the so-called indigenous species - Armenian, Dagestan, Georgian, Tajik, Uzbek. Many of them originated in a specific area, where they were cultivated for many decades and improved in quality.

In addition to domestic ones, the best grape varieties that were imported and introduced from such European countries as France, Spain, Italy and Germany played a rather big role in the planting of this culture in our country.

Nevertheless, species of “local” origin are considered by specialists to be more adapted to the natural conditions of their native territory than those that were brought in. As an example, we can bring the best Georgian grape varieties - Rkatsiteli and Saperavi, which are perfectly adapted to the Georgian climate, under the influence of which they were once formed. This is reflected not only in excellent yield, but also in excellent taste.

Views

Experts say that over the past twenty years, there has been a real boom in this berry crop in our country. Breeders annually grow up to ten new products, and all of them claim to be "the best grape varieties". However, in pursuit of the size of the bunches and fruits, in some species reaching even twenty-eight grams, some varieties lose their taste and useful properties.

Today this culture is very common in our gardens and vegetable gardens. But, in order for its cultivation to give the desired results, summer residents first need to understand the huge variety of species, find out which are the best grape varieties that are most suitable for a particular region.

According to the ripening period, this plant is divided into late and very late, early, early-middle, as well as middle and medium-late, and by purpose - into universal, table and technical. Each subgroup, in turn, consists of a fairly large number of subspecies, many of which are indeed the best in their category. Table grapes are considered to be of the highest quality. Most amateur gardeners prefer to plant them in their garden.

Benefits of table and wine types

They have an excellent presentation in comparison with other - universal and wine varieties. Today on the market there are numerous table varieties with a wide variety of characteristics of fruits, which are consumed mainly fresh. Many species are interesting because they are cultivated for the subsequent production of wine. For amateur gourmets, the best varieties of wine grapes should differ in the following characteristics: sugar content of berries, presence of nutmeg taste, high yield of juice, and, what is important, resistance to frost and pests.

Ten

Novice gardeners and summer residents are always first of all interested in specialists what plants to plant on their plots. A culture like grapes is no exception. And although it is difficult to reliably answer the question of the best variety, breeders mainly mention the 10 best grape varieties, although most often each of them has its own preferences and "favorites".Nevertheless, for a very long time there have been such species that have not lost their taste, are excellent for a particular region. In addition, these are the ones that most often fall into the annual nomination "the best grape varieties", their photos are most often printed in special literature, etc.

Arcadia

The variety has long been a real decoration not only for home plots, but also for large plantations. It has earned such universal recognition due to not only the high quality of the crop, but also its great stability and very easy survival rate. Being an early grape, it deservedly occupies one of the places of honor in the world's top ten assortment. Arcadia is characterized by very large clusters, weighing two or more kilograms. This table variety has a fleshy and juicy pulp, a light nutmeg aroma.

Delight

This variety is always mentioned in the top ten as one of the first. In addition, it belongs to a very early variety. In addition to resistance to disease and frost, Rapture also has one more, but rather rare and, moreover, valuable advantage: its berries practically do not crack and do not rot at all.

White kishmish

This mid-season grape, popular in our country, has cylindrical wide-brimmed clusters. They are not very large - up to three hundred grams, but they have fleshy and tasty berries. This variety is considered one of the most popular. Its berries help a person get rid of irritability and stress. They have no bones at all. The skin on the fruit is thin and transparent, sometimes with small black dots. The flesh of the berries is fleshy, with a very pleasant taste.

Codryanka

This Moldovan variety has a very pleasant taste, pleasing the eye with its aesthetic forms. Very early ripening combined with high yield and high taste of its large dark purple oval berries made Codryanka indispensable for vine growers. The variety has deservedly occupied its stable place in the top ten table grapes for many years.

Lady fingers

Almost all gardeners know about this grape, which is called somewhat original. This mid-season variety with medium-sized clusters - large and elongated, is characterized by the absence of seeds and the shape of the berries - oval elongated. They are covered with a weak wax and have a moderately sour and moderately sweet taste.

Pleven

Over the years of fruiting in the gardens of our summer residents, the variety has shown the highest yield. Apparently, therefore, it is always in the top ten species. Pleven grows well on any soil, it is stable and resilient in all its characteristics. Its clusters are aligned, with the same, as if calibrated, elongated berries and with a harmonious taste. The variety is in high demand in the market, and it ripens very early.

The very early elegant

The grapes of this variety have proven their right to popularity. It ripens early, withstands frosts, rain and drought, and, moreover, practically does not get sick. The Elegance has beautiful bunches with large, egg-shaped berries of an original shape. It is very easy to normalize it, as gardeners testify, and there are no problems with pinching at all. The bunches of the variety are not damaged, and therefore they are in steady demand on the market. It is believed that these are “grapes for the lazy”.

Laura

The variety, according to breeders, shows great promise. In the south, Laura and Rapture mature within a week. The variety has very large oblong berries of a yellowish-golden color. The pulp of the fruit is crispy and tender. Laura's vine ripens well, easily tolerating frosts up to twenty degrees. In more severe cold weather, the plant needs shelter.

Talisman, or Kesha-1

Being a “descendant” of the famous Delight and a “parent” for many hybrid forms, this variety, due to its excellent characteristics - early ripening, high yield, resistance to pests or diseases, frost resistance and vigorous growth, is very popular among both amateurs and professionals. growing grapes on an industrial scale.

Strashensky

This variety withstands tough competition even with the best species. Its high drought tolerance allows it to grow and develop at a time when other forms wither, dying.The variety has round dark blue berries that grow from a medium plum, as well as huge brushes that do not even fit in a five-liter bucket. At the same time, Strashensky is sensitive to overload, therefore, it must be normalized to obtain large bunches. The variety ripens by mid-August, confirming its reputation as one of the best large-berry grapes in the world.

The panicle hydrangea is a flower that has come to the hearts of gardeners all over the world. They love hydrangea for its abundant and long flowering from spring to late autumn and is often called the flower "Endless Summer". Hydrangea is an absolute favorite when it comes to decorating a summer cottage with flowers. In Japan, hydrangea is considered a miracle of nature; residents poetically call it the flower of the purple sun.

The long flowering period begins in early summer and lasts until late autumn, almost until the first frost. Hydrangea attracts gardeners and landscape designers with a variety of shapes and colors.

Considering that panicle hydrangea belongs to the varieties of perennial plants and is unpretentious to climatic conditions, the use of shrubs in landscape design has become simply irreplaceable.

Hydrangea: varieties and types.

The hydrangea shrub has many types, they say that the total number of species and varieties of hydrangea is close to a hundred. The domestic gardener does not have much time on weekends to pay increased attention to flowers, which is why the least whimsical hydrangea varieties are considered favorites that do not require endless care:

• panicle hydrangea;
• hydrangea;
• large-leaved hydrangea.

Panicle hydrangea in the garden

The most common variety is panicle hydrangea. Panicle hydrangea grows completely freely in the wild on the Japanese islands, in China and in the far east of our homeland. Bright inflorescences in the form of panicles reach 25 centimeters.

Depending on the variety, panicle hydrangea can change the color of the inflorescence from white and pale green to bright pink by the end of flowering. The first flowers form at the end of June and bloom throughout the summer period, until the first October frost.

Benefits of panicle hydrangea.

Today on our agenda is panicle hydrangea. In the middle lane and even in the northern regions, these are the shrubs that winter wonderfully. The panicle hydrangea does not require any additional cover. It is only necessary to sprinkle the trunk circle with peat around the bush, covering the root system. Such events are enough for the bush to winter well. The main advantages of a hydrangea bush:

• Grows well in places where there is no sun in the shady areas of the garden;
• As a result of rapid growth, it begins to delight with flowers already 3-4 years after planting;
• An unpretentious variety of panicle hydrangea reacts steadily to low temperatures;
• In landscape design, it can be planted as a shrub, or as a standard small tree;
• An incredible variety of species and varieties for every sophisticated taste.

Panicle hydrangea care and reproduction

Note that almost all varieties of panicle hydrangea prefer the sun, but if the bush is in the open sun throughout the day, then flowering will proceed faster. The color scheme will also quickly change from soft beige to bright red.

Experienced gardeners recommend planting hydrangeas where at noon the plant is completely in the shade, or at least in an openwork shade. Fulfilling these conditions, the flowering of the plant will be quite long and more abundant. Even better, if the bush is generally planted on the side where the sun is until two o'clock in the afternoon, these are ideal conditions for a hydrangea.

Any type and variety of hydrangea has increased requirements for soil moisture. During dry summers, watering should be done twice a week.Usually, 30-40 liters should be planned for an adult bush, 20 liters for one watering is enough for a young hydrangea bush. The basic rule is the constant presence of moisture.

The second thing that you should definitely pay attention to is plant nutrition. All types of hydrangeas "love" to eat. It is necessary to use a full range of mineral fertilizers, it is desirable to combine it with Organic throughout the growing season.

Tip: Mulch the root system with pine bark, or the fall of the needles of any coniferous tree, and the plant will thank you with insanely beautiful flowering.

Sour soil has a positive effect on hydrangea inflorescences. The optimum level of soil acidity is 6-7 pH.

Panicle hydrangea. Top 10 best varieties.

Our top ten consists of the most popular varieties of panicle hydrangea.

1st place: panicle hydrangea Polar Bear.

First place is occupied by Polar Bear... Hydrangea is a well spreading shrub, the height of the shrub is 1.5 - 2 meters. The size of flowers, that is, one flower-bearing ear, is 40 45 cm. At the moment, this is the largest ear that can be found in the species diversity of panicle hydrangea.

The panicle hydrangea Polar Bear blooms with a palette of white-cream color, and ends in pale pink tones. Flowering begins in mid-July and ends in the southern regions in the month of October.

2nd place: panicle hydrangea Limelight.

In second place is deservedly a variety of panicle hydrangea with the name Limelight... Hydrangea paniculata Limelight fits the description of a compact and elegant bush. The height of the shrub reaches 120-150 cm. The size of the Limelight peduncles is 25-35 cm.

Limelight begins to bloom in a color scheme reminiscent of the exotic lime fruit. The tone of the flower is lemon-yellow, but not very pronounced, sometimes more greenish-yellow and it leaves already in winter with snow-white flowers. Agree, the spectacle is not usually beautiful.

The undeniable advantage is that the panicle hydrangea in our top 10 contains varieties that do not get wet from the rain. Flowers do not stick together, do not close, do not depend on winds or rains. Inflorescences always have a marketable, beautiful appearance throughout the season. Erect hydrangea bushes do not fall apart are always elegant, collected and insanely beautiful.

3rd place: Panicle hydrangea Vanilla Freise

Fireworks in the garden, you can't name it anymore. Unpretentious hydrangea paniculata Vanilla Fraze, which is planted and cared for in the open field, has won the special favor of connoisseurs of beauty. Vanilla Fries became the winner in 2015 at all specialized exhibitions and received many awards.

Vanilla Freise bush unusually beautiful, the height of the bush in central Russia does not exceed 150 cm. Peduncles reach a size of 30 cm. Paniculate hydrangea blooms Vanilla Fraze is usually late June.

Note that almost all panicle hydrangeas begin to bloom in mid-July with a duration up to October. However, the Vanilla Freise variety begins to bloom in June.

Flowering begins Vanilla Fraze with the formation of white flowers. Gradually, literally after two to three weeks, you can observe how the lower part of the bud changes from a snow-white color to a pink tint. The cone of the flower remains completely white. The variety fully justifies the translation of its name and resembles vanilla ice cream.

On one bush of hydrangea Vanilla Freyz, there can be peduncles of different color at the same time. There are flowers on the shrub that are just entering the phase of pink decoration, at the same time there are flowers that are almost completely covered in a pink palette. The spectacle is impressive and extraordinary, not a single person remains indifferent when passing by a bush of paniculate hydrangea Vanilla Fraz.

4th place: panicle hydrangea Silver Dollar

The fourth grade that a lot of people like it Silver Dollar. The height of the bush exceeds 2-2.5 meters, for which it is especially popular among landscape planners. Silver Dollar perennial shrub is tall, powerful, strong. The shoots are straight, do not bend under the flowers and do not require a garter. The silver dollar blooms with snow-white buds, gradually turns pink and goes completely brown in winter.

The panicle hydrangea Silver dollar blooms from mid-July and holds the peduncle until September inclusive. The popular variety is in demand in landscape design and always looks winning. Wherever you put it, even if you put it in the shade, it will patiently endure all the hardships and will delight you throughout the summer.

5th place: panicle hydrangea Kuishi

Another variety worth paying attention to is the Kuishi Gartensia. The Kuishi variety is very common and very popular in Europe. This is one of those panicle hydrangeas that blooms early enough. The flowering period is from June to the end of September. A distinctive feature of Kuishi is its inimitable delicate aroma.

The bush contains both sterile and fertile flowers. As we mentioned, the extraordinary peduncle exudes a delicately delicate scent. The plant reaches a height of 2.5 meters. The bush looks more like a small tree. Convenient location in front of the windows of the house.

Gardeners of cities like to plant Kuishi hydrangea very much, since the variety is very patient with strong gas pollution of the streets. We draw the attention of landscape planners who will be associated with the greening of urban areas.

6th place: Bobo panicle hydrangea

The favorite variety of owners of small suburban areas is in sixth place and is called paniculate hydrangea Bobo. The variety was bred recently, but literally won the hearts of many, many hydrangea lovers.

A small variety with a bush size of only 60-70 cm. The Bobo hydrangea bush is unusually miniature and literally covered with peduncles that reach a length of 30 centimeters. Half bush flowers. It is literally a lush bouquet or, if you like, a flowerbed on a leg! It grows well even in a barrel.

Bobo blooms in early July and blooms until October. Of course, this is a very original bush. We recommend Bobo hydrangea especially for those with limited space. Be sure to pay attention to it. Experts describe it as a gentle and touching variety.

7th place: Panicle hydrangea Phantom

Another variety that took 7th place in our list is called Phantom. The absolute favorite of landscape designers has gained popularity because the bush grows quickly and efficiently. The height of the shrub reaches 2 meters, its width is not inferior and also grows up to 2 meters.

Popular in urban areas. The bush blooms with white buds, somewhere in July and keeps the bloom until October in the southern regions. Peduncle height is 25cm. Elegant and self-sufficient, we draw your attention to it as a representative of park culture.

8th place: panicle hydrangea Mega Mindy

A rare variety called Mega Mindy is in eighth place. This is a neat, small bush with a stem height of about 125 - 150 cm. The shrub blooms with white flowers and then it becomes cherry and richly pink buds. Closer to September, the peduncles turn bright red.

Hydrangea paniculata Mega Mindy grows quickly enough, remaining very miniature. Elastic stems free the gardener from the garter. Creates a good mood by adding bright colors to the garden design.

9th place: panicle hydrangea Grandiflora

And of course, Grandiflora, this variety has long been known and loved by gardeners. The height of the bush is 2.5 meters, sometimes a little less. Mainly sterile flowers on peduncles. It blooms unusually beautifully, the height of the peduncle is 30 centimeters. The bush has a cupped shape, does not fall apart, that is, it keeps the structure while remaining very elegant and beautiful.

Grandiflora can be planted in the foreground as a single planting or in a group. In any case, they look incredibly beautiful. Panicled Grandiflora, planted along the roads, pleases pedestrians with lush bloom.

10th place: panicle hydrangea Vims Red

And the last 10 on the list, closes our hit parade of hydrangeas, a variety called Weems Red. Let's just say he is not a frequent visitor to his personal plot. To the surprise of gardeners, it blooms with white flowers, early enough, around the end of June, and blooms in fact before the snow falls.

By mid-summer, the flower suddenly turns bright red. The color palette changes rapidly from white to bright scarlet. The variety smells surprisingly delicate, it has a sweet aroma. Insanely beautiful variety Weems Red, with a bush height of only 125 centimeters, that is, for a hydrangea, the variety is considered not high.

The flower stalks are small, but due to its bright color, Weems Red deserves the tenth place on our list. We draw our attention to it.

For today, this is the entire list of panicle hydrangeas. Of course, every gardener and gardener who loves panicle hydrangeas will find their own popular and favorite varieties. Perhaps in the comments you point this out. For our part, we chose varieties based on the popularity of purchasing seedlings, which are most often planted in the middle lane.

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