Hydrangea blue

Description

Rocky decorative juniper "Blue Arrow" or "blue arrow" fully justifies its name. This type of plant belongs to the category of decorative conifers with a short stem. The branches grow almost from the base of the tree, its shape is considered columnar, but narrow. The average height of a tree by the age of 10 is 2.5-3 m with a crown diameter of no more than 0.5 m.

The root system has a surface type characteristic of all rocks of junipers, characterized by intense branching. The life span of a plant is 200-300 years.

"Blue Airrow" is a cold-resistant variety, capable of wintering without shelter, it can withstand temperature extremes of -28-34 degrees Celsius. It is characterized by the preservation of needles on the lower part of the crown, which makes it possible to provide a higher decorative effect than other species. The shoots of the plant are tightly pressed against the trunk, have high rigidity, and tolerate snow and wind loads well.

The needles of the Blue arrow juniper have a scaly structure, blue-blue color with a steel sheen, soft. On the branches of an adult plant, fruits develop in the form of cone berries of a bright blue hue with a light bluish bloom. The needles and resin contain phytoncides - substances with an antibacterial effect. Their presence helps to protect the plant from fungal infection, increases its immune resistance to disease.

Growing a flower, how to plant it in open ground

Growing a flower does not have any specific features, but the correct algorithm must be followed. For planting, seedlings of two types are used:

• With a closed root system. The most suitable option for beginner gardeners, but this planting material is more expensive than with an open root system. The roots are contained in a special soil that provides the plant with all the necessary elements. The culture begins to bloom in the first year after planting.
• With an open root system. The rhizome is carefully treated with a hydrogel to protect the planting material from drying out. Saplings take root long enough, bloom mainly in the second year after planting.

Appearance of healthy rose seedlings

The most suitable time for planting in open soil is spring, when the soil is already warmed up, and the probability of frost has passed. The most suitable place is partial shade. Lack of light or direct sunlight will harm the plant.

Important! You can not plant a rose in places where groundwater passes and in areas that are blown by the wind. Planting algorithm:

Planting algorithm:

1. Dig a landing hole 60x50 cm in size, with group plantings, the interval between holes should be at least 1 meter.
2. Fill up to half of the hole with a previously prepared soil mixture, make drainage at the bottom of expanded clay or crushed brick.
3. Add a complex of mineral fertilizers, ash, sand, chalk, leafy earth and humus to the upper layer of the soil.

At the end, the seedling is lowered into the hole and buried in earth, tamping it a little. Water abundantly.

Cultivation rules of the variety

Northblue garden blueberries are propagated using 3-year-old seeds, which are often mixed with other low-growing varieties for higher yields. This technique not only increases the number of ovaries, but also speeds up the ripening time.

Gardeners are interested in the question of whether Northblue blueberries are self-fertile or not? I must say that it can bear fruit on its own, but the berries, for which cross-pollination was used, grow sweeter and more tender.To improve the quality of the fruit, it is advisable to plant a pollinator nearby.

With proper care, Northblue blueberries will surely delight you with a bountiful harvest of delicious berries.

After the blueberries have been planted in the area, you should regularly moisten the soil around the young bush and prevent the root system from drying out. Excessive moisture also damages the seedlings. In the summer, irrigation is carried out 2 times a week at the rate of 1 bucket of water per bush. Lack of water leads to the loss of a significant part of the crop.

In hot and sultry weather, Nord Blue blueberries are not only watered, but also sprayed with water. Such actions are carried out during maximum solar activity in order to cool the plant. This type of shrub requires some attention. To facilitate maintenance and reduce the time spent on weed control, the soil around the seedlings is mulched. Sawdust, needles or straw are used for this, laying them in a layer of 5-15 cm. Mulch helps to balance the temperature in the soil and prevents excessive evaporation of moisture.

Caring for Nord Blue blueberries provides for timely feeding. Mineral fertilizers are applied in several stages. The first of them falls on the period when the buds are just beginning to awaken on the plants. The second feeding is done at the beginning of flowering or towards its end. And finally, fertilizers are applied for the third time at the end of June. For feeding seedlings, it is good to use ammonium sulfate, which is applied a couple of times per season.

The Nord Blue blueberry tolerates the winter cold well, however, with a small amount of snow, the twigs can become icy. As a result, the shrub freezes out. To prevent this, the shrub is covered with spruce branches or other suitable material, but in no case with polyethylene. In the spring, frosts are not terrible for the plant. Even when blooming, it can withstand temperatures as low as -7 ° C.

Planting and caring for blue hydrangea

Note! The best time for planting in open ground is early spring, when the soil is well moistened after the snow melts. First, you need to choose a place where there will be no bright sun in the middle of the day, since this plant loves more shade or partial shade

On an area where the wind is constantly strong, the plant will not grow and will not please with lush and long flowering

First, you need to choose a place where there will be no bright sun in the middle of the day, since this plant loves more shade or partial shade. In an area where the wind is constantly strong, the plant will not grow and will not please with lush and long flowering.

Soil preparation requires special attention. You need to fertilize it with a special mixture for hydrangeas or do it yourself. For the last option you will need:

• land from the forest;
• peat;
• sand;
• humus.

Note! Before planting in the ground, you need to find out the pH of the soil. Hydrangea gets blue color from acidic or moderately acidic soil with an indicator of 5.5-6.0. You can determine the acidity of the soil in the laboratory or using litmus paper, which is sold in flower shops.

To independently analyze the soil using litmus paper, you need:

1. On the plot of land chosen for planting hydrangea, pour settled water into the soil, bring it to a liquid slurry.
2. Dip a strip of litmus paper there for 5-10 seconds.
3. Compare the obtained color with the scale on the table attached to the package.

Note! You can change the pH of the soil by adding dolomite flour to the soil, which reduces acidity, or aluminum sulfate - a substance, on the contrary, increasing this indicator. Hydrangea can be propagated vegetatively (by cuttings, dividing the bush, layering), and also planted with seeds.

There should be at least 1-2 m between the bushes, then the flowers will be large

Hydrangea can be propagated vegetatively (by cuttings, dividing the bush, layering), and also planted with seeds.There should be at least 1-2 m between the bushes, then the flowers will be large.

Before planting, you need to dig a hole about 60 cm deep. Prepared soil should be poured into it, the seedling should be stuck into the hole, and the roots should be sprinkled with earth. Then pour 20-25 liters of water abundantly under each bush. Then sprinkle with a small layer of mulch (peat, tree bark) to retain moisture.

Hydrangea planting

During the period of active bud formation, it is recommended to additionally fertilize the bushes with superphosphate (60-70 g) and sulfuric potassium (40-45 g) per 1 m².

Watering the hydrangea in dry weather is necessary 2-3 times a week, 2-3 buckets under each bush. The water should be warm.

Note! Do not use cold tap water for irrigation, otherwise it will affect flowering. Hydrangea needs to be fertilized throughout the flowering season.

It is advisable to do this in three stages:

Hydrangeas need to be fertilized throughout the flowering season. It is advisable to do this in three stages:

May:

• superphosphate;
• urea;
• potassium sulfate.

Mix everything in a 2: 1: 5: 2 ratio.

During the period of active budding:

• superphosphate;
• potassium sulfate.

The third feeding is at the end of summer. Any organic fertilizer is suitable as a fertilizer.

Note! It is strictly forbidden to fertilize with ash, as it contains alkali. Shrubs are pruned in spring

This is done only on adult 4-5 year old bushes, removing old shoots and overgrown young ones. Also, the tops are pruned, the dried flowers under the cap itself are not lower than the first bud. It improves the immune system of the hydrangea, provokes the growth of new shoots and ensures the splendor of the shrub.

Shrubs are pruned in spring. This is done only on adult 4-5 year old bushes, removing old shoots and overgrown young ones. Also, the tops are pruned, the dried flowers under the cap itself are not lower than the first bud. This improves the immune system of the hydrangea, encourages the growth of new shoots and ensures the splendor of the shrub.

Description and characteristics

For gardeners who are interested in undersized North Blue blueberries, the description of the variety will give a lot of useful information. It can be grown in almost all regions. The growing season is shortened, increased frost resistance, small fruits. Shrub characteristic:

• medium-sized variety;
• the fruits are large enough, at the stage of technical maturity they have a rich blue color;
• berries have a pronounced blueberry flavor and strong aroma;
• the pulp of the fruit is dense;
• ripening occurs in July - early August;
• from flowering to ripening of berries, it takes from 47 to 63 days.

Blueberry variety North Blue large-fruited with medium ripening

It is known that Nord Blue is a frost-hardy blueberry that can withstand temperatures down to -37 ° C in winter. In those regions where snowless winters prevail, the root system should at least be mulched.

A distinctive feature of this variety is the record content of anthocyanins, due to which the berries show the typical blueberry color. A small bush has the same yield as tall species. The fruits can be frozen, processed and consumed fresh.

Diseases and pests

Wisteria belongs to the group of poisonous plants, so pests rarely attack it. Proper care of the plant allows it to form good immunity to resist diseases.

Diseases and pests often attack a plant that has been injured, for example, after seasonal pruning. To protect your pet, it is necessary to process each cut point with a special compound (garden pitch).

The only disease of Blue Moon creeper mentioned in the literature is chlorosis. Yellowing, prematurely falling leaves indicate growth in an alkaline environment. To correct the situation and save the plant, fertilizing with the content of iron salts allows.

There are several more pests than diseases:

1. Clover mite.Its appearance is accompanied by a change in the color of the leaves to bronze. Treatment with acaricides helps to get rid of it.

2. Some caterpillars will gladly make holes in even leaves. It is necessary to fight the pest by spraying with biological preparations.
3. The raids of green aphids leave behind destroyed flowers and leaves. It is necessary to destroy the pest immediately from the moment of detection. Insecticides are used as weapons.

Diseases and pests

A big disadvantage, in addition to poor resistance to frost, this plant has a low level of immunity to various diseases and harmful insects. In addition to this, there is the likelihood of unpleasant symptoms from improper care. Most often, Nikko Blue's large-leaved hydrangea is damaged when grown in rather cool climates. Let's consider the most common troubles that can arise when growing this plant.

• Yellowing of the leaves. In most cases, this is due to excess moisture. Although this honeycomb prefers good humidity, the main thing here is not to overdo it. Also, the reason may be in the wrong place of growth, for example, drafts and gusty winds.
• Gray rot. The causative agent of the disease is a fungus. The most common disease in these plants. Quite a dangerous disease that can lead to the death of hydrangeas. The disease makes itself felt by the formation of spots on the lower part of the stem, then spreading throughout the entire stem and foliage. And over time, holes form in place of these spots, naturally spoiling the appearance of the plant. It is useless to fight this disease. You just need to completely destroy the entire plant. This will help avoid infecting other bushes. After removing the plant from the ground, it must be treated with special disinfectants, since the fungus of this disease is transmitted just through the soil.
• Powdery mildew. A fungal disease that quite often affects hydrangeas. It looks like the presence of a light bloom on the leaves of the plant, followed by yellowing of the foliage and its wilting. Fight this disease by treating the bush with fungicides.
• Pests. The most frequently attacking pests include: grape snail, spider mite, scale insect, slugs, aphids, leafworm. It is worth fighting such harmful and dangerous insects by spraying the bush with insecticides. And it is even better to carry out preventive measures in advance so that such a nuisance does not arise.

Breeding methods

Coniferous crops are propagated by seeds and cuttings. Experienced gardeners recommend propagating Andorra compact juniper using cuttings. The planting material must be semi-lignified. Some summer residents practice seed reproduction. In this case, the varietal characteristics of the plant are lost.

Andorra Variegata does not tolerate a transplant, therefore, initially you need to choose the right place for it. Roots can be injured during the dive. The soil for Andorra Variegata is preferable:

• easy;
• loose;
• fertile;
• moderately moist.

It is recommended to plant the plant in April-May. Some gardeners practice autumn planting, in which case the juniper also takes root well in the open field. You can plant this crop in early October. For reproduction, it is best to use a cutting that is over 8 years old.

The size of the planting material is 15 cm. Before planting the cutting, it should be cleaned of needles. In order for the planting material to take root better in the open field, it must be placed in a growth stimulator and kept for 30 minutes.

In order for the Andorra compact juniper to take root better in the open field, after planting it must be covered with plastic wrap. From time to time you need to remove it, water and spray the plant. The stalk takes root after 50 days, after this time it will be necessary to plant it in a permanent place.

It is recommended to perform this procedure in early July. If the plant is too young, be sure to cover it up for the winter. Use spruce branches or burlap. In the future, Andorra Variegata juniper will form a strong immune system. Then shelter may not be needed.

In order for the Andorra compact to feel well in the open field, it is necessary to add water in a timely manner. Moisture provides the plant with essential nutrients to promote growth

It is important to plant junipers where groundwater does not occur.

The plant should be provided with good drainage. In order for the roots to feed better, rubble must be poured into the trench when planting. Juniper Andorra compact is an unpretentious hardy plant. In fact, it does not place high demands on the soil. But if you need to improve the composition of the soil, add:

• 2 parts of peat;
• 1 part clean sand;
• 1 part turf soil.

Water the plant abundantly for a week after planting.

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Blue for Yu is best planted in a weakly acidic soil with a moderate amount of moisture, in a place that is well ventilated, but does not have pronounced drafts. The ideal side will be the one where light partial shade and bright, diffused light predominate for most of the day: then bright and unusual buds will not fade in the sun and will keep their color longer. It is imperative to make top dressing, which should be done after the bush is two years old.

Mineral fertilizers are best alternated with organic fertilizers - for the formation of larger ovaries and a healthy crop.

Watering - regular, once or twice a week, under the root, with standing water, warmed in the sun. Since this rose is afraid of rain, after a downpour, you need to gently shake off the remaining water and watch for signs of illness or damage from harmful insects - especially in stuffy and humid weather.

The soil is regularly loosened and mulched, it is desirable that the loosening occurs before each watering. This will help the root system to actively grow, since the air exchange between the roots and the external environment will be optimal.

In summer, spring and autumn, you need to carry out simple pruning measures, which, in addition to improving the appearance of the rose, will help maintain its health and prevent the multiplication of dangerous fungal spores. In summer, faded buds are removed in time, and too long branches that are knocked out of the general picture are carefully cut to the desired length. In the fall, before the Blue fo Yu rose shelter for the winter, cut off those shoots that look sick, weak and thin. In spring, pruning is also sanitary: bushes are similarly tidied up before the flowering season, and the central branches are pruned so that five to seven buds remain on them. This type of pruning is called medium pruning and contributes to the lush shape of the shrubs and a large number of buds.

From time to time, it is recommended to carry out preventive spraying using popular insect and fungal repellents. Such prevention becomes especially relevant in stuffy and hot weather, when scale insects and spider mites are actively multiplying, as well as in the season of constant rains: they are fraught with the occurrence of fungal diseases.

For the winter, you should take care of the shelter of Blue for Yu roses from spruce branches and an impromptu "greenhouse house", consisting of a frame structure with a non-woven material stretched over it. With the onset of spring, the shelter should be gradually opened (side holes should be provided in advance). When stable warm spring weather settles on the street, the greenhouses are removed completely - until the next cold weather.

Rose Blue fo Yu can be overly sensitive, but if you take care of it properly, it will not get sick and will certainly thank the owner with wonderful blue flowers.

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