Planting and caring for Bretschneider's hydrangea
Seeds of Bretschneider's groundcover hydrangea are planted in open ground in mid or late spring, when the frost has passed and will not return. But the soil is prepared in advance, since the autumn period. Peat and sand are added to the ground. Before planting, you need to thoroughly clear the ground of weeds, then the seeds are slightly deepened into the soil and sprinkled on top with a thin layer of sifted sand.
Seedlings germinate slowly, besides, the plant must be constantly loosened, weeded, replanted if necessary, and the soil must be fertilized.
The first winter seasons the plant is wrapped in non-woven material and spruce branches (spruce branches)
Selection and preparation of the landing site
Hydrangea of this variety is planted in a sunny area, but strong gusts of wind and drafts should be excluded. A groundcover hydrangea can be placed against a fence or next to a large tree. Besides the fact that the plants will look harmonious, the hydrangea is protected from the winds.
The plant prefers a lot of sunlight, so care should be taken when planting it under trees.
It is customary to plant a groundcover hydrangea in the spring, when frost is no longer expected. But the soil is prepared in the fall, loosening it, mixing it with sour peat, compost and other organic fertilizing.
Landing rules
Planting holes for hydrangeas are prepared about half a meter deep. If the gardener decides to do without fertilizer, the planting holes are dug deeper. First of all, additional roots will climb above the ground, and secondly, in the depths the soil is richer in minerals than the upper layers. Therefore, it is recommended to use additional peat and top dressing.
Having placed the hydrangea in the hole, its roots are well straightened, sprinkled and tamped so that they come into contact with the ground, otherwise a void is formed, which can turn into drying out.
If branches and roots are damaged during planting, they are carefully cut off. After the end of the planting procedure, the plant is watered abundantly so that the earth is saturated with moisture for at least half a meter. In the summer, mulching is done so that the soil does not overheat and useful minerals do not evaporate.
Watering and feeding
Hydrangea is actively watered, especially in the season when there is not enough rainfall. Despite the fact that the Bretschneider variety perfectly tolerates the sun, at the same time, like other varieties, it needs good stable watering.
Gardeners fertilize the soil as they see fit. You can use humus, additional acidified peat, and also mix in a little mineral fertilizers. Among other things, a separate type of feeding is distinguished for hydrangeas, rich in iron and magnesium.
The first feeding is carried out in May or June, repeated procedures are done every two weeks before the trunk becomes stiff.
By the end of summer, complementary foods are reduced to nothing
Pruning
Pruning is performed in early spring, before the start of the so-called sap flow, that is, shortly before the plant wakes up from wintering. If the gardener missed this moment, then the pruning is postponed until the period when the petals begin to bloom.
Pruning allows you to shape the shrub as well as control the number of flower umbrellas. If necessary, prune young shoots, they can be used for cutting hydrangeas.
By the wintering period, faded buds, weak and dried up branches are cut off. Sometimes gardeners can cut off most of the plant so that it can fully renew itself in the spring.
Preparing for winter
Bretschneider's hydrangea tolerates winter stoically, so many gardeners prefer not to bother preparing the plant for frost. The best option for caring for the shrub is to insulate the soil, that is, to mulch. In the case of this type of plant, preference is given to organic mulch, for example, autumn fallen leaves, sawdust, bark. The bottom line is that they will not only create greenhouse conditions for the roots, but by spring they will ennoble the earth and increase its useful properties.
As for the crown of the ground cover hydrangea, it will not be superfluous to wrap it with kraft paper for the period of cold weather or other covering material. When warm days come, around April, all these auxiliary materials are removed. This is done in the evening so that the first warm rays of the sun do not harm the awakening plant.
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Turf shrub
A distinctive feature of this plant is its leaves. Depending on the species and variety, they have different shapes and colors. Derain is a frost-resistant and unpretentious shrub in cultivation, so it is easy to grow it without special knowledge.
Derain is able to decorate even the most inconspicuous garden area
What does the dogwood look like, which family does it belong to
The dogwood shrub belongs to the dogwood family and in its natural environment it can grow up to 3 meters in height. The bush is very sprawling, so it takes up a large space in diameter, from 2 to 3 meters.
The turf has erect elastic and stable branches that have a burgundy-brown color. In some low-growing varieties, the branches may be yellowish-green in color. Large leaves are painted bright green, have a white or yellow border at the edges.
Sod is a shrub that blooms with small white or light pink flowers. The flowers are collected in small panicle inflorescences, the diameter of which does not exceed 10 centimeters. Flowering lasts about 2 weeks in May or June. Then small, round, dark blue berries appear.
Use in landscape design
The culture can be planted as a single plant, or participate in a collective planting. It is used to decorate lawns, it can be used for growing hedges. If you plant it in a group ensemble, then it is better to choose large, spreading species.
Tall forms create a spectacular backdrop for other crops. It is more expedient to arrange flower beds around the perimeter with dwarf varieties, as well as use them when decorating alpine slides and rockeries. In some gardens, the crop is represented as part of the lawn or as a curb that flanks the garden alley.
Sometimes plants can be used to decorate balconies, terraces, verandas. Good neighbors when developing landscape design will be coniferous shrubs, dwarf barberry, dogwood. If Fortchun's euonymus is planted, then it is allowed to fix it on supports for landscaping various structures.
Planting and caring for euonymus in the next video.
Follow-up care
Now let's look at some of the rules for caring for a seedling.
Watering
Growing hydrangea outdoors is difficult and requires a lot of patience. Large-leaved hydrangea is very sensitive to lack of water. Water the plant systematically and as abundantly as possible. It is unacceptable for the earth to dry out. Every seven days, about 20 liters of water is poured onto the bush. Reduce watering if active rains begin. Laying mulch also helps to reduce water consumption.
Top dressing
An aqueous solution of mullein or chicken droppings is used as organics for hydrangeas. In this case, take 10 liters of water per 1 kg of active ingredient. If desired, use humus, which must be poured along the perimeter of the trunk circle. A 5% gibberellin solution helps to speed up the onset of flowering. The second phase of feeding covers June and July: at this moment, you need to add mineral complexes to support flowering bush plants.
Important: you can apply fertilizer not only for the hydrangeas themselves, but also for the rhododendrons. Judging by the experience of gardeners, good results are obtained:
- Fertika;
- Agricola;
- Bona Forte;
- Pocon;
- "Compo".
It is advised to add any of these mixtures 2 times every 30 days. It will be possible to increase the flexibility of the shoots if the plantings are watered with water with the addition of potassium permanganate. It is not necessary to make a concentrated solution. With the approach of meteorological autumn, nitrogen compounds should be eliminated. Because of them, an unjustifiably rapid development of greenery is provoked.
Pruning
If pruning is not done or is done incorrectly, the hydrangea does not bloom well and can even get very sick.
Important: any healthy shoots are only partially cut off. With the onset of spring heat, it is required to destroy the parts of the plant that have frozen and remained lifeless for other reasons.
At a time, you need to slightly trim 2 or 3 previous shoots. This will speed up the development of new branches.
A rejuvenating haircut is needed when the old shoots have lived for 3 or 4 years. It is forbidden to cut more than 25% of the bush. In the autumn months, cut out all inflorescences that have faded. Only the topmost leaves are left. If you remove them too, flowering buds may suffer. In the first 2 years, the inflorescences are pinched during budding in order to achieve active root formation, then the flower will later thank with more active flowering.
Care after landing
It is impossible to grow panicle hydrangea without proper care. It includes several factors, each of which will be analyzed in more detail:
1. Watering. Hydrangea is a moisture-loving flower. In the absence of a sufficient amount of moisture, developmental disruption occurs, therefore drought is strictly contraindicated. It is recommended to water 20 liters of water every 2 weeks, in hot weather - once a week, and in a rainy summer - once a month.
2-3 g of potassium permanganate can be added to the water for irrigation to prevent the development of rot. It should be watered in the near-trunk circle in the morning or in the evening, when the scorching sun is not standing. Do not forget to loosen the soil 5 cm deep after each watering and remove weeds.
2. Mulching. After watering, sprinkle the soil with peat chips or pine needles. This will prevent rapid evaporation of moisture.
3. Top dressing. It should be applied often enough, as the shrub is fast flowering. In the spring, water the hydrangea with a urea solution (20 g per 10 liters of water). Pour in at least 20 liters under large bushes.
At the beginning of the growing season, a good result can be achieved by introducing nettle infusion, and then immediately buckets of water. Add mullein solution every 2 weeks. It is prepared simply: pour a bucket of manure with 3 liters of water and let it brew for 3 days, after which dilute 1 liter of infusion in 10 liters of water and water the bush. When the first buds appear, add 2 mineral dressings (70 g of superphosphate + 45 g of potassium sulfate per 10 liters of water) with a two-week break between each dressing.
4.Pruning in spring and fall. All varieties of panicle hydrangea need pruning. In November, all dry inflorescences should be cut off so that they do not create additional weight on the branches in winter. In the spring, until sap flow has begun, you should completely get rid of incorrectly located and weak shoots. Frost victims should be pruned to a healthy location. Annual shoots should be shortened by a third. On time and correctly cut hydrangea blooms very profusely.
5. Shelter for the winter. After removing the faded inflorescences, it is necessary to prepare for the winter. Treelike panicle hydrangeas do not need to be covered. They are hardy - simple mulching is enough for them. In the conditions of the Moscow region, the Middle Belt, the North-West, Siberia and the Urals, the hydrangea must be covered.
To do this, the bush is spud with soil, and the trunk circle should be mulched with needles, rotted manure or peat
After the branches, bend very carefully to the ground so that they do not break. Cover them with spruce branches, sawdust or dry leaves.
Place a box or box on top of the bush. Tie large bushes neatly, make a frame shelter (a kind of "hut") and pour dry foliage there. The winter shelter should be disassembled gradually, you can start in April.
Caring for a hydrangea is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. The main thing is to water and feed on time, then the risk of disease and pests will be minimized. Do not forget about pruning, then lush flowering will be ensured.
Panicle hydrangea is able to fit into any landscape design. From it you can grow a hedge, plant in pairs. It will also look great as a single plant.
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