Landing
The first step before planting a hydrangea is to choose a suitable place: it should be well lit, but not in direct sunlight. An area in partial shade and well protected from the wind is ideal
During planting, the soil in which the plant is planted must be well warmed up - this is a very important condition, otherwise the seedling will not be accepted. In the northern regions, the bushes should be planted in early spring, and in warmer regions - in the fall.
When planting plants in groups, the bushes should be thinned out. The planting algorithm for Tardiva hydrangea is as follows:
- the hole must be prepared in advance, its recommended dimensions are 50 * 50 * 60 cm;
- pour a 10 cm layer of peat at the bottom of the pit;
- place the seedling in the hole, leaving the root collar 5-6 cm above the ground level;
- Carefully fill the hole, moisten the plant, and tamp the soil around it.
After 2-3 weeks, new leaves should appear on the seedlings, this indicates that it has taken root and began to grow. Hydrangea soil is suitable for low to medium acidity.
Follow-up care
After planting hydrangeas, they should be properly looked after, otherwise they will not live the time allotted to them. Growing a plant in itself is not the most laborious, and many varieties are so hardy that with proper care they can live for more than 30 years.
- Watering. Watering the plants is extremely important. The soil should always be moist, but it is not worth overfilling. After each watering in harsh conditions, it is recommended to sprinkle the soil with dry leaves or sawdust. Mulching is extremely beneficial for garden hydrangeas, because it allows you to retain moisture in the soil without forming crusts on it. It is best to use water for irrigation at room temperature; many experts even recommend that it be defended for several days. Sometimes you can add a little manganese to the water, which is used for prophylactic purposes against a number of diseases, but you should not be overzealous here either.
- Top dressing. In order for the bush to be strong and hardy, and its growth even more accelerated, it is recommended to feed it. Top dressing also has a good effect on abundant flowering. Hydrangeas should be fed with special fertilizers no more than 4-5 times per season. From organic matter, manure fertilizers or nitrogen compounds can be used; mineral fertilizing is also recommended. You can feed the plant when the cold weather recedes, then when it picks up buds, during flowering and, finally, after dropping the leaves.
- Pruning. You should only prune hydrangeas as needed, you should not get carried away, because the plant can suffer greatly from this. In the fall, dry branches with foliage are usually pruned, but in the spring it is recommended to do a more thorough pruning. Branches can be shortened up to five buds, in rare cases and more if necessary. On panicle hydrangeas, shoots are removed to the third bud, while it is undesirable to cut off the main ones.
Diseases and pests
The Magic Candle variety is not whimsical, however, like any hydrangea, it can succumb to various diseases. They are caused by fungi, viruses, bacteria and parasites. All of them appear mainly due to mistakes in care, which affects the decorative effect of the plant. The affected bush loses its splendor, looks weak and dull.
The first signal for alarm is the acquisition of an uncharacteristic color of leaves and inflorescences, their drying or the appearance of suspicious spots. If you notice yellowing of the leaves with green veins, this is a sign of chlorosis, which is common among hydrangeas.
It occurs as a result of alkaline soil, so the soil must be acidified with organic substances or a solution of copper sulfate. Another reason may be shrub growth in the shade, lack of light.
Often, varieties are affected by different types of rot, including powdery mildew. It can be identified by a gray coating on the leaves, which over time spreads throughout the bush. The affected areas curl up and rot spreads throughout the plant. The reason may be too high humidity, temperature drops.
For treatment use fungicides ("Baktofit", "Topaz", "Horus", "Ridomil Gold").
With improper care, hydrangea is affected by pests.
The most common parasites are:
- spider mite;
- aphid;
- nematodes.
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The latter are capable of inflicting the greatest damage and completely depleting the plant. Nematodes attack the root system and cause dramatic changes in plant development. They settle in groups and are difficult to remove even with biological preparations.
The mite wraps around the leaves with small cobwebs, and the aphid leaves behind bites on the leaves, deformed and quickly fading flowers.
Mechanical treatment to combat insects is not enough, therefore chemical insecticides (Aktara, Koragen) or folk remedies are used.
The Magic Candle hydrangea variety is able to decorate any area with its noble flowering, from which it is impossible to take your eyes off. In landscape design, it can be an independent accent, part of a composition, or play the role of a hedge. But in order for the beauty of the shrub to be fully revealed, it is necessary to adhere to the basic rules of care and take a serious approach to the issue of the landing site.
Landing
Before planting a hydrangea on your own plot, you need to carry out several preparatory measures. The first of these is the choice of the landing site. Since Polar Bir is very demanding on water, it is not recommended to plant the plant under or near trees. They will take up precious moisture, contributing to the development of diseases in hydrangeas. The place should not be too sunny, the best option is an openwork shade. If there is too much light, the culture may not bloom.
The second point is the time of planting the plant in the ground. In regions with a warm climate, hydrangea is planted in the fall, with a cold one - in early spring.
In addition, it is important to choose the right soil. Acid or neutral soil with good moisture is suitable, for example, chernozem or loam
Alkaline soils are best avoided, but if there is no choice, they should be acidified with iron sulfate, peat, or pine needles.
The planting hole is prepared in a day. For this, a hole is made in the ground, commensurate with the root system of the seedling or slightly wider. About three buckets of water are poured there, then it is absorbed all night. In the morning, you can pour soil, flavored with top dressing, into the hole. It will be the earth itself, humus, peat and sand. Earth and peat should be taken in 2 parts, the remaining components are taken one by one. A good solution is to add some superphosphate as well. After most of the soil is already in the hole, a seedling is placed on top and its roots are well straightened. The root collar does not need to be buried, since the deep location of the latter can cause rotting. Then the ground is well trampled and watered, a bucket of water on the bush will be enough.
An important point is the mulching of the crop, this helps to retain moisture and for the first time protects it from bacteria and pests. You can mulch with bark, sawdust or peat. The layer of mulch should be at least 9 cm. In addition, young seedlings will need to be covered so that they do not suffer from wind and sunlight. As for the distance, between each bush you need to maintain a distance of at least a meter, and even better - one and a half.The distance between other crops and trees is 3 meters or more.
Types and varieties of red hydrangeas
Bushes of small height are unpretentious to habitat conditions, they get along well in temperate climates. The family is represented by more than 70 species, differing in the shape and size of the bushes. Garden paths are decorated with caps of beautiful inflorescences, hydrangeas fit well into urban landscape design.
Hydrangea red - a spectacular decoration of the yard
Through the efforts of breeders in the Middle Lane, hydrangeas of various types and varieties can be planted in the form of climbing, undersized, suitable for landscaping parks and gardens. The general characteristics of the known varieties contain the definition of this plant as a large-leaved shrub with flowers of considerable size in the form of scutes, as well as panicles located at the top of the shoots.
For your information! Treelike hydrangeas differ in the shape of the inflorescences. All varieties are characterized by a change in color of flowers. Leaves of elliptical or ovoid shape differ in varying degrees of coverage with a kind of fluff (less from above, stronger from below). All species have a long flowering period.
Hydrangea large-leaved Fiery beauty
The name of the variety indicates the magnificence of the perennial. Large caps in vibrant reds are often used as decoration in problematic shaded areas.
Large-leaved hydrangea Fiery beauty is characterized by a long flowering period (July-November). The plant is successfully cultivated indoors in containers.
Description of hydrangea Hot Red
An exquisite decoration of the garden suburban area will serve as a novelty of hydrangeas with inflorescences in the form of a fireball among the leaves of a dark green color. Planting, care does not require special knowledge and skills in floriculture. Soil preparation, transplanting rules do not differ from general requirements in crop production. It is possible to propagate a hydrangea in the garden in several ways:
- cuttings;
- layering;
- dividing the bush;
- sowing seeds.
This shrub can become the main decoration of the garden.
Hydrangea is famous for its variety of varieties.
Hydrangea Alpengluchen
It is a large-leaved fiery red hydrangea. A bright medium-sized variety that successfully grows both in open areas of the garden plot and at home, for example, in a tub or large pot on a sunny balcony. Such a device will bring joy for the whole summer.
Note! To make the inflorescences brighter, it is enough to slightly acidify the soil. The plant belongs to the class of thermophilic varieties, therefore, the bushes should be covered for the winter.
The plant belongs to the class of thermophilic varieties, therefore, the bushes should be covered for the winter.
Hortense Red Baron
A beautiful shrub with large bright green ovoid leaves and spectacular flowers forming a dense spherical crown. The variety is fast-growing, thermophilic, demanding on nutrient soil, loves abundant watering. In the second half of summer, it pleases with its lush flowers. Does not get along on calcareous soils.
Hydrangea of this variety is best suited to growing conditions in a box or pot.
