Flowering description
The height of the hydrangea bush is about 1.5 meters. Its crown consists of inflorescences that have a characteristic shape resembling pyramids (panicles). In addition, this variety is distinguished by large panicles, which reach thirty centimeters wide and about forty centimeters long. The hydrangea paniculata diamond rouge blooms for four months, from June to October (before the first frost). It is noteworthy that during the flowering period the shrub changes its color several times.
At the first stages of its inflorescences are snow-white, after one and a half to two weeks they begin to turn pink, then red, and by the end of flowering the bush acquires a rich burgundy color. Foliage is not inferior to brooms in decorativeness. In early spring, it is bright green, with time it becomes dark green, then purple, up to orange. The leaves are oblong in shape with a velvety surface.
The root system of the diamond rouge is superficial. The roots are several times wider in diameter than the crown. This plant prefers coolness and partial shade to direct sunlight, and also grows and develops normally in the shade. If the shrub is planted in direct sunlight, then the inflorescences gradually become smaller. Being moisture-loving, the plant does not tolerate drought well enough. In connection with this circumstance, the tree trunk circle is recommended to be mulched annually to retain moisture in the soil and maintain its fertility, which, of course, has a beneficial effect on the plant during the flowering period.
The most beautiful varieties of pink hydrangeas
Garden hydrangea pink is such a popular plant that many varieties have been bred.
Invincible beauty
It is a large variety with large spherical inflorescences measuring 15-20 centimeters. The flowers themselves do not form fruit. The shade can vary from ash pink to deep pink. The variety thrives best in the sun, but it can also be grown in partial shade.
Important! In one season, the plant can bloom 2-3 times. The first flowers begin to appear in June and finish in September. The plant does not tolerate winter
The maximum height of the shrub is 1.2 meters, the width of the crown is one and a half meters. It is possible to grow hydrangea pink. Invincible beauty in a container. Deciduous plant
The plant does not tolerate winter well. The maximum height of the shrub is 1.2 meters, the width of the crown is one and a half meters. It is possible to grow pink hydrangea. Invincible beauty in a container. Deciduous plant
The first flowers begin to appear in June and finish in September. The plant does not tolerate winter well. The maximum height of the shrub is 1.2 meters, the width of the crown is one and a half meters. It is possible to grow pink hydrangea. Invincible beauty in a container. The plant is deciduous.
Red baron
A beautiful flowering shrub of bright crimson color. The variety is four-petal. As soon as the Red Baron dissolves, its center is green. But after a while she turns pale. The ideal soil acidity is neutral. Resistant from winter, but mulching must be carried out in order to preserve soil moisture and ensure resistance to frost.
Important! The plant is perennial, in the first year it is able to form flowers of only white color.
Matte pink
Hydrangeas of this species are similar to lilacs. Its inflorescences are striking in their large size and majesty. Ideally, this variety should be planted in the sun, but the matte pink hydrangea thrives in partial shade. It can be planted as a single bush or with other plants or varieties.
Beautiful pink inflorescences bloom on last year's shoots and on those that appeared this year. This ensures a beautiful, lush bloom. The optimum soil is acidic. The plant is resistant to winter, so it does not need to be hidden in a warm place.
Papillon
A beautiful winter-hardy shrub with stunning double flowers. The plant is small. Its maximum height does not exceed 80 cm. The shape of the flowers resembles a rose, and the similarity can be seen in color with the naked eye. It blooms luxuriantly, as last year's shoots also bloom. To achieve maximum decorativeness, plants need shelter for the winter.
Pink hydrangea flower
Pink Diamond
This is a variety of panicle hydrangea that has the ability to regenerate. If the flowers are mechanically damaged, they can recover. This requires constant and abundant watering, since the root system is shallow underground. A characteristic advantage of the grade is its immunity to vehicle exhaust gases. Therefore, it is good to grow the plant along the road near the city.
The plant tolerates the cold season well, so no special care is required at home. At the same time, hydrangea does not like the wind; it should be grown directly in the sun.
Important! Recommended for growing a plant such as pink hydrangea (planting and care in the open field will be most effective with the correct soil reaction) soil acidity - moderate
Vanilla Fries
Why is this street variety called that? It can be literally translated as "vanilla frost". Based on the name, it becomes clear that this variety has exceptional frost resistance. It is able to withstand temperatures down to -40 degrees. Therefore, shelter for the winter is not required. Even if some branches freeze, the flower can quickly recover.
It is quite impressive in size. The height of this hydrangea variety can reach 2 m, and in a fairly short time. It begins to bloom in July. The inflorescences are the same as those of other hydrangeas: pyramidal in shape, and the flowers are sterile. But they have very interesting colors. One bush can have both white and bright red flowers. Over time, a pink border appears on them, and towards the end of flowering, they turn crimson. Thus, the entire palette of hydrangea colors can be seen.
Varietal features
Hydrangea Diamond Rouge - photo, description, care:
Feature 1. Diamond Rouge (hydrangea paniculata diamond rouge)
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Characteristic:
dense compact bush with a height of 150-200 cm and a diameter of 150 cm;
large green, pointed, slightly pubescent leaves;
change color from bright green to purple-orange;
large panicle inflorescences 20-40 cm;
during the flowering period change color several times;
depending on the quality of the soil, the color may be less or more saturated;
not deep ramified root system;
tough upright red shoots;
the plant is frost-resistant, takes root in central Russia;
recovers quickly after winter;
blooms from late June to September;
the more acidic the soil, the brighter the flowers;
moisture and heat-loving;
resistant to air pollution;
responsive to frequent feeding
Feature 2. Landing rules
Characteristic:
the optimal time for planting in open ground is early spring or late August;
hydrangea is demanding on moisture;
the planting pit should be made voluminous with a good drainage layer;
before planting in the hole, fertilize and prepare rich soil;
after planting, water the plant abundantly;
autumn planting is recommended only in the southern regions;
the culture does not tolerate direct sunlight, therefore, partial shade should be chosen for planting;
the soil should be rich in nutrients - loose, moderately moist and acidic;
you can create an acidic environment with milk whey, pine sawdust or peat;
loves the neighborhood with ground cover plants;
every 2 weeks, carry out root feeding with humus, potash or phosphorus fertilizers;
a young plant must be covered for the winter
Feature 3. Care
Characteristic:
a young bush needs regular abundant watering;
the soil under the bush should be moist and loose;
to preserve moisture, mulch the root circle with sawdust;
carry out the first feeding immediately after the snow melts, for this it is good to use slurry;
the second feeding is carried out during the ripening of the buds with potassium superphosphate and urea;
the third feeding is carried out with mineral fertilizers during abundant flowering;
the fourth before wintering with a special composition for hydrangeas;
before feeding, pruning is carried out: sanitary molding and anti-aging;
sanitary and molding is carried out in the spring before bud break, rejuvenating in the fall, so that young shoots appear in the spring
Feature 4. Preparation for winter
Characteristic:
even taking into account the rather high frost resistance, the plant needs protection for the winter;
cut leaves from branches; remove the sick and broken;
cover the root circle with a layer of humus;
you can use peat or foliage, the covering layer should be 15-20 cm;
Tie the branches into bunches and press them to the ground;
on top they can be covered with spruce branches or a frame can be built, which can be covered with burlap or non-woven material
Feature 5. Reproduction
Characteristic:
the most common method is grafting;
put the cut branches in water for 5-7 days;
then form a stalk with 3-4 internodes from them;
treat the lower cut with a growth stimulator;
plant in a soil mixture of peat and sand 1: 1;
cuttings should be grown indoors until spring;
when the ground warms up in spring, the grown plants can be planted in a permanent place
Feature 6
Protection against diseases and pests
Characteristic:
the variety is often exposed to various diseases, therefore, special attention should be paid to prevention;
at the first signs of powdery mildew (the appearance of spots with an oily structure and a dark bloom), treat the bush with a solution of copper sulfate and laundry soap;
for severe lesions, use fungicides;
with tracheomycotic wilting, diseased shoots should be removed;
process the sections with a solution of potassium permanganate;
to promulgate the land with wood ash and powdered sulfur;
you should also monitor the infestation of insects and apply appropriate chemicals in a timely manner
Hydrangea is planted in group plantings, taking into account the growth of the bush at a distance of at least 2 m from each other.
Thanks to the splendor and brightness of the bush, the plant looks great in single plantings.
Care of the Diamond Rouge hydrangea after planting
When properly cared for, the hydrangea will be healthy, strong and produce a bright, abundant flowering.
Watering
The plant should be watered regularly and abundantly. In dry times, hydrangea is moistened two or more times a week. So that the upper soil layer does not crack, after watering, the earthen soil is loosened. For this purpose, many gardeners carry out mulching with needles and peat.
Top dressing
In the first period of growth, the bush can be fertilized with diluted nettle infusion. Mineral dressings are regularly added every one and a half weeks, using water-soluble fertilizers during watering. Diluted manure and bird droppings are suitable as organic matter. You need to process the plant with iron chelate. Fertilizers are applied every two weeks. If this is not done, the flowering of the Diamond Rouge hydrangea will be rare and not bright.
Pruning
Many people like hydrangea inflorescences when they are covered with snow or frost, so they prune them when spring comes.Although experienced growers argue that pruning of inflorescences should be done in the fall, citing the fact that during heavy snowfall or during a period of freezing rain, branches (especially thin stems) can break off under the weight of snow or ice cover. And if the bush looks more like a tree, the risk increases. On an uncut plant, over the years, the bark cracks on the trunks, the bush is bare from below, weak shapeless shoots thicken the crown, inflorescences are formed only on the top of the plant, flowering becomes weak and rare.
Warming hydrangea Diamond Rouge for the winter
It should be carried out in the northern regions with rather severe winters. For this, young and adult bushes are most often covered with spruce branches.
Hydrangea Care Diamond Rouge
Ornamental plants, even those that are not too whimsical, need careful care. Regardless of your skills, there are certain rules you must follow that will allow your flower to live long and bring beauty to your garden.
If your shrub has only recently been planted, close maintenance is essential. The first thing you should take care of is regular and abundant watering. If the weather promises to be particularly hot in the near future, you will have to spend at least 30 liters of water per square meter of planting during each watering. They need to be produced at least once a week. However, naturally, if the weather is rainy, this frequency can be reduced, as, in fact, the amount of water poured out. In simple terms, the soil under the hydrangea should never be dry. To make your job easier, you can resort to mulching. This is a very useful procedure that will not only reduce both the frequency and the amount of watering, but also protect your Diamond Rouge hydrangea from weed infestation. In addition, during watering, potassium permanganate can be added to the water. This will help you disinfect the soil and get rid of diseases before they even have a chance to arise.
Fertilizer should be applied at least four times during the growing season of the hydrangea. In principle, you can fertilize it more times, but it was the number 4 that was considered the most optimal. The steps listed below must be followed if you want to ensure the flower grows well.
1) The first feeding should take place in the spring. The most appropriate time will be the period when inflorescences begin to form on the branches. For this top dressing, it is best to use some kind of organic fertilizer.
2) The second feeding should be done when the very first buds begin to open on the branches of the Diamond Rouge. This time, the usual organic approval will not be enough, so you will have to add a few additional substances to it, namely: potassium, urea and superphosphates.
3) The time for the third feeding is coming pretty soon. It is enough to wait until the moment when the overwhelming number of all the buds have bloomed. The composition for this top dressing should be as varied as possible. It is best to use a complex of various mineral fertilizers. This feeding will not affect the growth rate of the hydrangea in any way, but it will significantly extend its flowering time so that you can enjoy its beauty longer.
4) The fourth feeding is carried out when it comes time to prepare the plant for the winter season. This time, you will need a very highly specialized fertilizer that has been developed specifically for hydrangeas. Most often these are mixtures of all kinds of chemicals. You can buy them in any market, but it is better to buy such important fertilizers from trusted sellers in large stores.
Also, an important element of hydrangea care is its pruning.This procedure is not tied to any specific time and is carried out exclusively as needed or as desired by the gardener. Most often, they resort to it in order to give the crown the desired correct shape. Another reason for the desire to prune branches is their disease.
There is, however, obligatory pruning. It is carried out exclusively in the fall and is needed in order to prepare the plant for the winter cold. Naturally, old shoots that senselessly load the root system must be removed.
If you want to cut off old shoots, you need to follow a simple rule: you need to leave no more than 5 centimeters. Only the so-called small "stump", which will in no way interfere with you or the plant. If you want to give the bush the correct shape, you must first select the strongest and most branched shoots on the bush. Seven will be enough. After that, they are pruned so that no more than five buds remain on each of the shoots you choose. This will allow your hydrangea to deliver nutrients only to the most promising twigs.
Planting and caring for garden hydrangea
Plants are unpretentious, but it is better to choose open places or partial shade for planting garden hydrangeas (for colored varieties, a little shading is desirable at midday). The place should be well-drained, especially for insufficiently winter-hardy species.
When planting and caring for garden hydrangea, you do not have to worry about the special saturation of the soil with minerals, this plant is not demanding. However, it grows and blooms better on loose fertile moisture-absorbing soil with an acid reaction (pH about 5-6). Therefore, peat is necessarily introduced into the substrate.
Hydrangeas are calcephobes, which should be considered when choosing partner plants and using fertilizers. When the soil is alkalized or lime gets in, chlorosis develops in plants. As the name of the genus suggests, hydrangeas are demanding on soil moisture and prefer abundant watering, especially on hot sunny days.
When caring for garden hydrangea, the soil must be mulched to retain moisture. Planting is mulched before winter to cover the root system. To ensure the lush flowering of hydrangeas in the open field, regular feeding is necessary. In the spring, after pruning, nitrogen fertilizers are applied, later (in May-June) they are fed with a complex fertilizer that does not contain calcium and chlorine, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are introduced into the budding phase, and at the end of August - potassium sulfate. It is good to use manure infusions with superphosphate as top dressing.
Growing hydrangeas requires pruning in the spring (April-May). The height of the bush can be adjusted to a certain extent by the degree of pruning. Without pruning, the bushes thicken, which is reflected in the abundance of flowering and the size of the inflorescences.
Insufficiently winter hardy species need winter shelter. The most reliable is pot culture, when the plants are harvested in the greenhouse in the fall and then transferred to the basement.
Today, a sufficient number of varieties have been bred so that you can choose a plant for your garden. Hydrangeas are grown not only singly or in groups, but also together with other plants. Due to its late flowering, it is indispensable for creating flower beds that delight us at the end of the season.
Origin of the species
The Hortensiev family includes more than 70 species (according to some sources, about 90) and consists of shrubs, small trees and lianas. The Far East is considered the homeland of plants. However, there is evidence that they appeared even earlier in North America. This species was introduced to Europe in the 18th century and was named after the sister of the Prince of the Holy Roman Empire Charles Henri Nicolas Oton - Hortense.
Later, European botanists called it Hydrangea (from the ancient Greek "vessel with water").It is believed that this name was given either because of the shape of the seed boxes, which resemble a pitcher, or because of the plant's moisture-loving nature.
Reproduction
You can propagate vanilla hydrangea in one of the following ways.
Cuttings
The easiest way to get new plant specimens is from cuttings cut from an adult. This procedure is carried out in the spring or summer, you can also use the shoots obtained after the next pruning.
Each cutting must have 2 or 3 buds. Before planting in the ground, the seedlings are placed in a solution of a biostimulator (for example, "Kornevin") for 1, 5-2 hours. Then they are planted in a garden bed or in containers filled with a mixture of peat and sand (in a ratio of 2 to 1) to a depth of 2 cm. It is better to choose a penumbra zone - direct sunlight should not fall on the sprouts. To create a greenhouse effect, young plants are covered with polyethylene or glass. This will provoke root growth.
If you carry out regular watering, daily spraying and airing, then in 2-3 weeks the cuttings will take root. After that, the mini-greenhouse can be removed. However, young plants are planted in their permanent habitat only for the next year, they should overwinter in a temporary "dwelling"
Therefore, for the winter, it is important for them to create good protection from the cold.
Layers
"Vanilla freise" can be propagated by layering. We remove the leaves from the lower stem of an adult plant and place it in a 15-20 cm deep hole dug next to it. We fix the shoot with brackets or hairpins and sprinkle with nutritious soil. Experienced gardeners recommend making an incision on the stem for early root formation and putting a toothpick or match there.
On the layers dug in in spring, by the end of summer - beginning of autumn, new shoots will form, which will need to be separated from the mother and transplanted into beds or pots.
By dividing the bush
This method is best used if you are replanting an adult hydrangea to a new place - then from one bush you get several
First, carefully dig up the mother plant so as not to damage its root system. Then, with a shovel or an ax, divide the bush into several parts, each of which should have healthy roots with 2 growth points and shoots with at least 3 buds.
Lubricate the cuts with powdered charcoal.
Seeds
It is not rational to reproduce "Vanilla Freyz" in this way for two reasons. First, it may take more than one year for seeds to germinate. And secondly, the varietal characteristics of a particular flower are often lost and you can get a wrong plant that you planted.
As a rule, seed propagation is used in nurseries to obtain new varieties. For beginner gardeners, it is better to choose another method for propagating vanilla hydrangea, any of the ones described above.
But if you do decide to experiment, then here is a seed sowing chart.
- We prepare containers for planting: we make drainage holes in them and fill them with a fertile substrate.
- We place the seeds in the soil by 1-2 mm and water them with warm, settled water.
- We build a greenhouse from plastic wrap and put containers with future sprouts in a moderately bright place with diffused sunlight.
- Don't forget to open the seeds for airing and moisten them as needed.
- As soon as the seeds sprout, remove the greenhouse film and continue to grow the seedlings, periodically watering them.
- We transplant sprouts with a well-developed root system into open ground or separate pots.
Care
After planting a young hydrangea, you need to provide constant and proper care.
So that the ornamental shrub does not undergo specific diseases, it actively grows and endows you with huge varietal inflorescences, you will need to monitor the moisture content of the soil, feed the garden beauty according to the schedule and carry out rejuvenating pruning every year.
Top dressing
Feeding hydrangeas consists of several stages.The composition of fertilizers directly depends on the growing season of the shrub:
- At the beginning of the season, hydrangea needs a standard NPK complex for all plants. For active growth of shoots, you can additionally fertilize with a solution of urea and potassium sulfate (1 tablespoon per 10 liters, consumption - 5 liters per bush).
- In June, when inflorescences are actively forming on "Mega Mindi", potassium and phosphorus will be useful for ornamental shrubs. For feeding during this period, a solution of superphosphate or any other complex containing these microelements is used.
- During the decorative period, abundantly flowering shrubs require constant support. Experienced gardeners recommend three times a summer to shed the near-stem circle of hydrangea with a solution of "Kemira flower". In this composition, the manufacturer included an ideal complex that will help the garden beauty withstand a difficult marathon.
- At the end of the season, panicle hydrangea should be helped to prepare for wintering. For this purpose, potassium sulfate and superphosphate are traditionally used (1 tablespoon per 10 liters of water).
I will like hydrangeas and folk recipes - she very responsively reacts to the spilling of the near-trunk circle with kefir and milk whey. Spraying a slightly pink solution of potassium permanganate will also be useful to the bush.
Watering
It is advisable to water the moisture-loving hydrangea strictly according to the indications: she does not like not only dry soil, but also excessively moist soil. The best option is to add 7-10 liters of water to the root circle once a week, and in hot weather - twice a week.
To preserve moisture, it is recommended to mulch the trunk circle, it is good if for this you use materials that slightly acidify the soil - fresh sawdust, needles or pine bark.
Pruning
Caring for paniculate hydrangea consists in double pruning. In the fall, before frosts, it is necessary to remove all inflorescences, this measure will not only facilitate your spring work on the site, but also "free up" space on the shrub for new flowering. If last year's shoots with cones were not removed, the peduncle will not appear in this place this season.
In spring, panicle hydrangea needs rejuvenating pruning. All shoots of the last year must be cut off by about 2/3, leaving 4 pairs of buds from the branches. Annual rejuvenation manipulations will stimulate the growth of the shrub, which will make its crown lush.
Cut branches can be successfully cut in water, and young plants can be planted the next year, donated to neighbors or sold on the market.
You will learn about exactly how the luxurious inflorescences of the Mega Mindy variety look from the video of an experienced gardener:
Pest and disease control
Hydrangeas are rarely attacked by pests; only a leaf cutter can encroach on young leaves. Treatment of the shrub with a solution of laundry soap or any available insecticide will help to save from it.
Much more dangerous for a shrub is the defeat of fungal diseases. This usually occurs against the background of improper care and excessive soil moisture. The first signals of defeat are leaflets changing their color, as well as the appearance of dark spots on them.
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