Hydrangea rough sargent. Rare types of hydrangeas. Large-leaved hydrangea in the garden: planting and care
Luxurious hydrangea is considered the recognized queen of gardens in many countries of the world. Far from all varieties of hydrangeas are suitable for Russian conditions, but most of the species are successfully grown in the Central and southern regions countries, in the Urals, in Siberia and even in the northwestern territories of Russia. Plant breeding began in 1900. In the botanical gardens of Russia, 12 types of hydrangeas are cultivated.
The origin of the name hydrangea is associated with the French physician and naturalist Commerson, who discovered an unknown plant of extraordinary beauty in one of the Asian countries and named it in honor of his beloved Hortense Barreovet, who traveled with him, dressed in men's clothes, although there are other versions.
According to Buddhist legend, on the day when the Buddha was born, beautiful flowers and the sweet nectar "Amacha" poured down. Before today in Buddhist temples, glorifying the Buddha, they use tea from hydrangea leaves and consider it a magical ritual drink.
In the language of flowers, hydrangea symbolizes inflexibility, coldness and indifference.
plant description
The botanical name of the shrub is gindragea (Hydrangea), which means “a vessel with water”, in Japan it is called audzisai - “yearning for water”. There are more than 80 types of hydrangeas in the world.
Hydrangea is a perennial deciduous, ornamental shrub, reaching a height of 2-3 meters, with numerous flowers collected in large inflorescences. It can grow as a small tree or creeper.
Hydrangea flowers are formed in the form of a ball (brush) or panicle. The natural color of the shrub flowers is white. Breeders brought hydrangea from different colors.
In the East, hydrangea is often called a "fashionista" for its ability to change color. Unfortunately, it does not have a rich aroma. Long time grown only as a house plant.
Types and varieties of hydrangeas
| Kinds | Varieties |
| Paniculata | Kyushu, Unique, Dart's Little Dot, Vanille Fraise, Pinky Winky, Phantom |
| treelike | Invincibelle Spirit, Sterilis, Hayes Starburst, Bella Anna, Grandiflora, Incrediball |
| Large-leaved (garden) | Magical Flame, Mini Penny, Expression, Endless Summer, Coco Blanc, Forever&Ever |
| Chereshkovaya | Hydrangea Petiolaris, Miranda Cordifolia |
| Oakleaf | Snow Queen, Applause, Harmony, Snow Flake |
| Serrated | Blue Bird, Preziosa, Virle, Golden Sunlight,. Spreading Beauty |
| Rough | Hot Chocolate, Taiwan Pink, Kawakamil |
| motley or variably pubescent |
Variety and species match |
| Himalayan or Hydrangea Bretschneider |
Recognized as independent view, and not as a subspecies of the motley |
Less common are prickly, ashen, radiant hydrangea; not all gardeners decide to breed them.
Hydrangea Care
For all hydrangeas, regardless of type, there is general rules cultivation.
- Hydrangea likes well-lit places, but without exposure to direct sunlight, especially in the middle of the day. In the bright sun, the inflorescences lose their elasticity, and in the shade they become smaller.
- Soil is nutritious clay soil, possibly close occurrence of groundwater.
- The soil must be acidic, the hydrangea does not tolerate alkaline soils, otherwise chlorosis will develop.
- Water the plant in the morning or evening warm water at the rate of 30-40 liters per bush.
- Weeding and loosening to a depth of at least 5 cm is required.
- Top dressing is carried out 2 times a year before and after flowering.
- In spring and autumn, sanitary pruning of damaged and frozen branches is necessary.
Important! Large-leaved hydrangea cannot be cut off, because. it blooms at the tops of the shoots.
For the winter, the plant is wrapped with garden covering material.
Russia is a huge territory with different climatic conditions, soil composition, humidity and temperature regime. When choosing varieties, this must be taken into account.
- Central region, including Moscow region
- Siberia
- South Region
- Northwest and Leningrad region
- Far East
| Region | Kinds |
| Central region, Moscow region |
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| Ural and Siberia - the choice of species and varieties is the same |
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| South of Russia. All varieties of the listed species are grown |
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| Northwest and Leningrad region |
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| Far East, Sakhalin |
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Central region and Moscow region
For this region, three varieties are the most common and bloom well. These are paniculate, tree-like and motley species. Large-leaved - only frost-resistant varieties.
Hydrangea paniculata
It grows in the form of a bush, can reach 3-5 meters (see photo). It blooms from August until frost, inflorescences are pyramidal, in the form of panicles. Prefers partial shade, without wind and drafts. Spring annual pruning is required. In the first two years, regular watering is needed. Winters without shelter, in autumn it is recommended to tie branches so that they are not broken by snow.
The best varieties:
Hydrangea
The shrub grows very quickly, by the age of 3 it is an already formed bush, from 1.5 to 3 meters high, it requires a garter. Inflorescences are formed in the form of balls (see photo). Winter-hardy, became the basis for breeding frost-resistant varieties. Requires heavy pruning from thickening.
The best varieties:
Invincibelle Spirit
Ural and Siberia
All varieties have winter hardiness, "keep" the temperature up to 25-30 degrees below zero, recover well after freezing, abundant flowering. Recommended varieties of tree and paniculate hydrangeas. It is better to use seedlings grown in the area. These regions may be suitable dwarf varieties. The weakly popular Bretschneider variety is suitable for the conditions of these areas.
In the harsh climate of the Urals and Siberia, shrubs require special shelters in the form of frames.
The best varieties:
Dart's Little Dot
Southern regions of Russia
In the territories of the south of the country, all types of hydrangeas can grow and bloom beautifully, but due to high temperatures and dry winds, the plant requires planting either in the shade of trees or buildings. In addition, watering is carried out at the first sign of dryness of the soil.
large-leaved hydrangea
This is one of the most beautiful plant species. Blooms large spherical inflorescences, different colors depending on the acidity of the soil. Demanding care, grows better in partial shade, freezes slightly, requires shelter, bred winter-hardy varieties. It is better to grow in containers to bring into the house for the winter.
The best varieties:
oak leaf hydrangea
The leaves are like oak leaves. Blooms with white spiky inflorescences. Valued for the color and shape of the leaves (see photo). Likes sunny areas, good in landscape design. AT middle lane Russia freezes. Best varieties: Snow-white domes, Show Queen
Ash hydrangea
The second name is gray, rarely grown in Russian conditions. Looks good in hedges, suitable for making winter bouquets (see photo). Without pruning, it takes on a neglected look.
hydrangea rough
Prefers fertile soil, does not like the sun and winds. The variety (Macrophylla) won the greatest popularity.
serrate hydrangea
The plant has a beautiful color range and dependence on the composition of the soil. On alkaline soils it becomes pink, on acidic soils it becomes blue (see photo).
Sawtooth Hydrangea Preziosa
petiolate hydrangea
This variety is a creeper and grows up to 25 meters. With the help of aerial roots, it clings to supports and braids the walls of the house, arches and arbors. Flowers from white to lilac (see photo). Prefers shade. For the winter it is removed and covered with non-woven material. Listed in the Red Book.
Northwestern region and Leningrad region
One of the most best options, according to gardeners, panicle hydrangea is for these regions. Such varieties as Lime Light and Grandiflora bloom especially well and magnificently. The Polar Bear variety showed itself well. Varieties are unpretentious and winter-hardy.
Tree-like in these areas freezes and stops blooming, therefore it requires shelter. Also with shelter can be planted serrated hydrangea. Large-leaved view requires a lot of effort and then, if the seedling is bought in a nursery. The advantage of this region is the acidic soil, which is very fond of hydrangea.
Best varieties: Grandiflora, Polar Bear, Far East
The Far East is the birthplace of hydrangea. The most common species in this region are paniculata and tree hydrangea. They do not require much attention and perfectly tolerate the climate of Primorye.
In this region, variegated hydrangea grows well, which is found in the wild in the forests of the Far East. fit climatic conditions and for petiolate hydrangea. Gardeners leave it for the winter permanent place, because she doesn't freeze.
Recently, Russian gardeners have increased interest in growing hydrangeas, especially since many new varieties have appeared.
Hydrangea is a genus of flowering plants in the Hortensia family. The family mainly includes small trees and shrubs. There are about 80 plant species. It grows in Asia, America, and most species are found in Japan and China. Some varieties have grown well in Russian gardens. The plant got its name in honor of Princess Hortense, sister of the Prince of the Roman Empire, Karl Heinrich of Nassau-Siegen. The Japanese name for hydrangea is Ajisai, which translates as "a flower that looks like a purple sun." Used mainly for decorative purposes.
Several dozen types of hydrangeas are known, most of them are low shrubs with large foliage, small trees or lianas. Due to its beauty, the plant can be increasingly found in Russian gardens. Gardeners identify several of the most common species in our latitudes.
Hydrangea paniculata
Hydrangea paniculata
This is an incredibly beautiful view, it is a small tree, the height of which does not exceed 10 m. It grows in China and Japan, in Russia it can be found on Sakhalin. In nature, paniculate hydrangea is found on the edges of forests and thickets of oak forests. The leaves of the plant are elliptical in shape, slightly pubescent above, more pubescent below. Their length reaches 12 cm. The flowers are collected in large panicles. They have a wonderful aroma, making them excellent honey plants.
Attention! The culture grows very quickly, so it needs periodic pruning.
It is preferable to plant a plant in shady place, because under direct sunlight, the inflorescences become small. You should also protect panicle hydrangea from the wind. Flowering is plentiful and long, comes in June and lasts until October. This species is resistant to frost, it can withstand up to -25 degrees. Therefore, it is perfect for growing in the central and northern parts of Russia. In the northern zones, it is recommended to plant hydrangeas in the spring. And in those regions where there is no severe frosts, you can land in autumn period. It reproduces well by cuttings. Hydrangea paniculata has an incredible number of varieties.
- Grandiflora- a popular variety with large sterile flowers, gathering in wide pyramids. The flowering period is a little later than other representatives of the species. The flowers are cream-colored during the blooming period, later becoming snow-white, and greenish-red in autumn. This is due to the peculiarity of the variety.
Grade Grandiflora
- Brussels Lace - graceful variety. It has a considerable number of flowers that bear fruit. A bit similar to Floribunda.
Grade Brussels Lace
- Kyushu- frost-resistant variety. But despite this, the young shoots of the plant can freeze. The flowers have a pleasant smell, have a white color. Some of them are sterile, others are fruit-bearing. Flowering occurs in mid-summer and lasts for 3 months.
- Limelight- a variety with large inflorescences. Shrub with erect stems. Its height is only 2 m. The leaves are green, velvety. Flowers are collected in panicles, the length of which can reach half a meter. Initially they are green in color, but during the flowering period they become cream or white. Flowering begins at the end of July. Duration just over one month.
Grade Limelight
- Mathilda - interesting variety, changing the color of flowers during the entire flowering period. At first they are creamy, then turn white, turn pink and at the end of flowering become red-green.
Variety Mathilda
- Pinky Winky - perennial shrub with white flowers that gather in cones. Over time, they turn into a pinkish tint. Flowering from August to October.
Variety Pinky Winky
- pink diamond- a variety common in Europe and Russia. The flowers of the plant are divided into sterile and fruiting, initially their color is creamy white, later they turn pink and red.
Grade Pink Diamond
- Floribunda- a variety that differs abundant flowering. It has round flowers on long pedicels.
Grade Floribunda
- Unique- low shrub. Grows fast. Flowering occurs in August and lasts until cold weather. Initially, the flowers of this variety are white in color, but then become rich pink. Frost resistant. Looks good in single and group plantings.
- Dart's Little Dot- a bush about half a meter high. Perfect option for small areas. Flowers of a pinkish color are collected in panicles.
Variety Dart's Little Dot
Hydrangea large-leaved (or garden)
Garden hydrangea is an ornamental shrub, perennial. On average, it reaches two meters in height. It has erect stems, does not bear fruit. The flowers are pinkish, lilac, blue or white. Their color depends on the state in which the plant is located and the acidity of the soil. The leaves are simple, green. It is a fast growing species, demanding on the composition of the soil. Dislikes limestone. Flowering continues from August to November.
Heat and light-loving plant. It has an average frost resistance (up to -30 degrees). Therefore, it grows well in the south of Russia. Thanks to agrotechnical efforts, large-leaved hydrangea has reached suburban areas near Moscow. Mainly frost-resistant varieties of this kind.
Among the most popular varieties are the following:
Hydrangea
Also known as smooth and wild hydrangea. unpretentious plant. It is considered winter-hardy, thanks to which it has taken a special place in summer cottages in the middle latitudes of our country. Doesn't need cover. Bush of medium height (up to 2.5 m). Stems erect, bare. The leaves are smooth, rounded. Flowers are of different colors.
Prefers shady or semi-shady areas. The plant does not tolerate drought and loves abundant watering. Unpretentious to the ground. Flowering lasts from June to September. pruning tree hydrangea held annually in winter time. The fastest and most convenient way to propagate this species is cuttings.
The main varieties of hydrangea tree:
- Annabelle- the most popular variety of hydrangea tree. It has high frost resistance. The height of the shrub is not more than a meter. The flowers are collected in spherical inflorescences. Perennial. The variety is photophilous, but can grow in the shade. Afraid of drafts. If you water the bush with dye, then its flowers will be painted in the appropriate shade. Blooms from July to September.
Variety Annabelle
- Sterilis- Abundant and long flowering variety. Flowering lasts from July to October. The flowers of the plant at first have a greenish-white hue, later - snow-white. Hydrangea branches bend under their weight.
Variety Sterilis
- Hayes Starburst- a bush with snow-white terry flowers. The height and width are about 1.5 m. It belongs to the 4th frost resistance zone, that is, it can grow at temperatures not lower than 34 degrees. Infrequently exposed to diseases and pest attacks.
Variety Hayes Starburst
- Invincibelle Spirit– innovation in the field of selection. The flowers are dark pink when they bloom, which later changes to bright pink.
Grade Invincibelle Spirit
- Incrediball – large-flowered variety. It has inflorescences in the form of huge balls of white color.
Grade Incrediball
- white dome- a dense shrub, whose height is 80 cm. The leaves are large, green. The flowers are cream, marginal - barren. Great for groups and single landings.
Variety White Dome
Hydrangea petiolate (climbing)
A rare variety that is only gaining popularity in Russian gardens. It is a liana, the length of which can reach 25 m. In Russia, it is found in the Kuriles and Sakhalin. It grows vertically, curls along a support (if available). Leaves are smooth and green. Flowers of a snow-white and pink shade are collected in corymbs. Is an excellent honey plant. Grows in partial shade. Suitable for the southern regions of our country, and also grown in the middle lane.
petiolate hydrangea
Attention! Petiole hydrangea is demanding on the composition of soils - it prefers moist loams.
hydrangea oak-leaved
It is a perennial two-meter shrub. It has red shoots. It got its name due to its similarity with oak leaves. White flowers are collected in panicles. Flowering begins in June, and ripening in September.
hydrangea oak-leaved
Prefers rich soils without lime. Watering should be moderate. In central Russia, the bush may freeze, but with age the plant becomes more resistant to frost. Suitable for southern areas. Propagated by cuttings, layering and division of the bush. Pruning is done twice a year - in spring and autumn.
Hydrangea radiata
Shrub up to 2.5 m. Leaves oval-lanceolate, pointed at the top. The plant has many white sterile flowers collected in shields. Flowering begins in July and lasts only one month. Ripening occurs in September. Winter hardiness is low, so the roots should be covered with dry foliage or spruce branches. Grows very fast. Reproduces differently, but the best option is cuttings. Suitable for landscape design in the south of Russia.
Hydrangea radiata
Hydrangea ash (grey)
Shrub with straight stems. Its height is on average 2 m. The leaves are wide ovate. Moisture-loving plant. Before winter, faded inflorescences are cut off. Relatively winter hardy. Suitable as a hedge. thermophilic species. A great option for the southern regions of Russia. Inflorescences can be used as dried flowers.
Hydrangea ash (grey)
serrate hydrangea
Tree shrub. Its height can reach 1.5 m in height. Has a spreading crown. The leaves are oval, pointed to the top, bright green color. Annual. Inflorescences resemble the shape of a ball. Inside the inflorescence, the flowers are blue, closer to the edge - pale blue. After flowering they become pink. The color of the flowers depends on the acidity of the soil.
serrate hydrangea
The plant blooms from July to September. Hydrangea tolerates transplants well. Likes moderate watering. Preparation for winter is as follows: wilted inflorescences are cut and covered with a film. In care unpretentious. Not susceptible to diseases and pest attacks. Looks great even as a herbarium. Suitable for landing in the middle lane of our country.
Hydrangea Sargent
The height of the shrub is 2-3 m. It grows rapidly in breadth. Blooms from August to September. Leaves large, opposite. Their length reaches 26 cm. Umbelliferous inflorescences. The flowers are lilac, purple, after flowering - blue and white. Prefers moderate watering. It is frost-resistant, but winters with shelter, therefore it is grown mainly in the southern regions of Russia.
Hydrangea Sargent
Hydrangea is a wonderful plant. Mostly floriferous. Demanding on soils, prefers moderate watering. It has become widespread throughout the world. Some varieties that are resistant to frost are grown in Russian gardens. Used in gardening.
All about hydrangea: video
Hydrangea varieties: photo
A heat-loving shrub with huge caps of inflorescences came to Europe from Japan in the 18th century. For a long time, the hydrangea remained a home plant, but both amateur gardeners and Old World breeders worked hard to bring this fragrant shrub into their gardens. By the end of the 19th century, the work was crowned with success, and fans of the plant received frost-resistant varieties that feel great in temperate climates.
Species and varieties
The hydrangea family has about 100 species. However, not all of them are suitable for planting in the summer cottage and in the garden of our climate zone. We found out which types and varieties of hydrangeas for the garden take root well and grow successfully in our latitudes. Let's dwell on the most popular plants among gardeners. These include: panicle hydrangea (White Moth, Floribunda, Unique varieties), tree hydrangea (Anabel and Snowball), serrate hydrangea (Bluebird variety (blue bird)), Sargent hydrangea, petiole hydrangea, oak-leaved hydrangea (Snow Queen and Snow Flake varieties), and the most common garden hydrangea, or large-leaved (Quadricolor, Lilacina, Nigra, Grandiflora, Perfecta, Altona). A little more about each.
- Paniculata- white-cream flowers, collected in pyramidal inflorescences, in the process of flowering take on a pink hue, which by autumn acquires a density of shades. It grows very quickly, so it requires constant pruning. Gives long flowering autumn.
- treelike- visually resembles viburnum, inflorescences are white-cream, spherical. It grows up to 2.5 m, the leaves are pointed, the flowers fit tightly to each other. Flowering continues from July to September.
- Serrated- this species loves the sun, relatively low (up to 1.2 m), the Bluebird variety is especially beautiful, with delicate blue flowers that make up a flat-shaped ball. Long flowering period (June to September).
- Sargent- leaves with a velvety surface, inflorescences are very large (up to 30 cm in diameter), with exquisite color transitions, from deep purple inside and pale pink borders along the edges. Can grow up to 4 meters. Flowering begins at the end of summer.
- Chereshkovaya- refers to curly species, leaves are dark green, stems are red-brown, prefers partial shade, blooms for several weeks in early summer.
- Oakleaf- the leaves are shaped like oak, grows up to 2 meters, the inflorescences are cone-shaped. By autumn, the rough foliage takes on purple and burgundy hues. The flowers are white, in the variety Snow Flake terry.
- Garden, large-leaved- bright green leaves of an oval shape, slightly pointed, with spherical inflorescences, grows up to 2 m. The flowers, depending on the variety, are painted in blue, white and pink shades. Heat-loving, it is necessary to cover for the winter.
Idea!Another species - ashy hydrangea - is often used as a hedge. She has small flowers and dull green leaves.
Features of care
Only with the right and serious approach to the requirements of the plant itself can a positive result be predicted.
AT proper care hydrangea includes:
disembarkation
When choosing seedlings, carefully inspect root system. Common practice - planting a plant late spring.
Advice!If the root system of the bush is highly developed, then planting hydrangeas can take place in September. In two or three warm weeks of autumn, he will have time to gain a foothold in the soil and survive the winter well.
Soil preparation for planting consists of adding peat with sand and earth with needles. Dig a hole 50x50 cm, drain. Fill it with soil, if necessary (if the soil is alkaline), add an acidifying fertilizer.
When planting hydrangeas in the spring, the rhizomes should be slightly shortened and cut off annual shoots, leaving only 3-4 pairs of buds. After planting a bush in the soil, water it, wait until the water is absorbed, and mulch with peat or sawdust with a layer of 6-8 cm.
To create a hedge, seedlings are placed at a distance of 0.7-1 m from each other. If you want to get one, but thick and lush bush, take 4-5-year-old seedlings for planting, digging a hole a little less deep (35-40 cm) and 50-70 cm wide.
pruning
Pruning bushes is compulsory procedure no matter what kind of hydrangea plant. With uncontrolled growth, the branches of the bush grow so that they lose their aesthetic appearance. Please note that the first healthy flowering begins in the 3rd year after planting, cut off everything that appears earlier. This will allow the bush to develop properly.
For already established plants, a spring rejuvenating haircut is carried out, aimed at forming a bush. The procedure is carried out before the start of sap flow in the plant. If you notice that the hydrangea inflorescences are weakening and decreasing in size, cut the bush “on a stump” (when cutting, only the stems are left 15-20 cm from the ground). The plant tolerates such a cardinal manipulation well and grows rapidly, returning the splendor to the flowers.
Thinning pruning is also necessary for hydrangea hedges. Do it at your own discretion, but not before the bushes gain strength.
Advice!Do not peel the inflorescences by hand, cut them carefully with secateurs so as not to affect upper part branches with buds.
Watering
The heat-loving flower hydrangea loves moisture. It is important that the soil under the bush is always in a state of light moisture. To do this, it is necessary to mulch the soil under the plant twice a year with the help of needles, leaf humus, shavings or bark.
Hydrangea bushes are watered 2 times a week in dry weather, and 1 time if it rained during the week. Under each bush you need to pour 30-50 liters. The water must be soft.
In autumn, on dry days, abundant watering is useful for the plant, it will help the hydrangea to calmly survive the frost.
Advice!With peat-mulched soil, abundant watering of the plant should be carried out less frequently, about 1 time per month.
make-up
Successful cultivation of hydrangeas is impossible without competent feeding. After planting, at the beginning of the growth of the seedling, add superphosphate (30-40 g), urea at the rate of 20-25 g per square meter, potassium sulfur (30-35 g) under the bush.
During the formation of buds, the plant needs additional portions of fertilizers: superphosphate (60-80 g) and potassium sulfur (40-45 g).
At the end of August, prepare the hydrangea for wintering by placing 15-20 kg of manure (rotted) or compost under each bush. Treat the branches well with Bordeaux mixture. Closer to mid-October, it is necessary to spud the bushes to a height of about 30 cm, and in November, the hydrangea branches must be bent to the ground and covered with spruce branches.
The shrub during the flowering period looks like multi-colored glades. Huge hats cover the greenery so densely that the garden will simply begin to smell sweet. Appearance buds is unusual, it is similar to small balloons different colors. Due to its unpretentiousness, variety of shades, hydrangea has become popular among Russian gardeners.
Due to its unpretentiousness, variety of shades, hydrangea has become popular among Russian gardeners.
The genus of the plant is included in a large group of the hydrangea family. It includes small trees and bushes. There are more than 80 species of plants in the group. Hydrangea came to Russia from Japan. The plant emits such a distinct aroma that even a single small flower will create a pleasant summer incense. For a long time, flowers decorated apartments, but breeders created species that decorated the plots. Hortense has ceased to be afraid of a cold climate, frost and rain. Thanks to the work of scientists, lush buds have become popular throughout the country.
Hydrangea varieties (video)
Types and varieties of hydrangeas
Family bright colors has over 100 varieties. For a certain climate choose desired view, begin to look after him, share and distribute among friends. Among all the variety, they try to choose popular varieties that have already been tested by gardeners.
hydrangea oak-leaved
The name of the variety was due to the similarity of the shape of the leaves. They are carved, seven-bladed, like a mighty tree - oak. Grows in height up to 2 meters. The inflorescences are cone shaped. At the base is the widest part, towards the top it narrows. Foliage changes during summer and autumn. From bright green, it gradually turns to purple and burgundy. Flowers - terry and fluffy. The shape of the inflorescences is large panicles. The facades of the building are covered with oak-leaved white hydrangea. Only window openings are left free. Blooming houses will be so unusual that they can only be compared with fairy-tale palaces.
hydrangea oak-leaved
ashy hydrangea
The shrub is interesting in appearance. The variety is deciduous. Height reaches 2m. The crown is created voluminous, wide and falling. It turns out such a semi-ball or sphere of alternating foliage and buds. The foliage is pubescent with back side. There are always a lot of young shoots on the bush that shade the color of the buds. The leaves are quite large - up to 15cm. Clearly visible incisors along the edges. Inflorescences are formed by the middle of summer and delight the owners until the first snow. Sometimes they even stand under a fluffy blanket of snowflakes.
The variety is not afraid of winter, therefore suitable for cultivation in almost the entire territory of Russia. Young bushes may freeze slightly, they should be covered to give them the opportunity to gain a foothold until the next seasons. The flower grows on all types of soil, it can be planted anywhere, without thinking about choosing a more suitable one on the site. The bush will be good everywhere.
ashy hydrangea Pyramid variety: inflorescences have the shape of a pyramid. They taper towards the top. A dense pyramid, when viewed closely, consists of white and pink buds. From the side, the whole bouquet is pink. By the autumn season, it becomes saturated, shimmering under the rays of a bright, but no longer hot sun, delighting flower lovers before a long winter. The plant will bring its charm to autumn season, decorating the site until the first frost
hydrangea rough
The variety has distinctive leaves. They are large, rough to the touch, have a strong pubescence. The color of the foliage is attractive and rich - emerald green. Another difference- short stature. It does not rise above a metre. This growth is easy to explain. In winter, the upper ground part of the bush freezes. The plant is reborn every year. Flowering begins in mid-July.
Gardeners choose the variety because of the foliage: it is so original that it does not require flowering to create an amazing decoration of the site. The roughness of the leaves gives the impression of a silver sheen, chocolate and red wine. Changing several times during the season, it transforms the entire garden, but it looks especially attractive with red leaves.
hydrangea rough Hydrangea Sargent
The view is comparable to the creation of wizards. Everyone likes the fabulous royal sargent. Leaves feel like velvet. Each petal in an open bud is located separately. Originality is obtained due to the amazing transitions of color shades: saturated purple tone changes to pale pink and pale blue. There are light white spots in places. The height of the bush can be compared with small fruit trees- up to 4 m. Blooming at the end of summer, it will last until the first snow.
Hydrangea Sargent Hydrangea large-leaved (garden)
Large leaves are oval in shape with a pointed end. Gradually, the garden flower is enlarged. Inflorescences - in the form of balls, voluminous and dense. Each inflorescence closely adjoins the other. It seems that if you cut off a bud, then you can roll it like a ball on the surface of the earth. Variety has many colors: blue, white, pink. Gardeners combine them into one bush, and get a colorful flower carpet.
Hydrangea large-leaved (garden) Hydrangea petiolate (curly)
The species is distinguished by dense curly stems, it grows well in natural conditions. You can admire in Japan, China and Sakhalin. On the stems are small inflorescences of deep tones. The stems hide under the buds that create volumetric balls. It seems that colored (blue, pink, purple) balls rolled out on a dark green background. petiolate view planted in a shady area. He does not please his buds for long, only a few weeks at the beginning of summer.
A climbing variety will help decorate fences, arrange a resting place on the veranda, and be original in the interior. Hydrangea will become an interesting colored hedge separating vegetable crops from flowers. The petiolate variety is thermophilic, it is protected from frost, covering the root system and strengthened stems of the plant for the winter.
Hydrangea petiolate (curly) Hydrangea radiata
The variety is not very whimsical, it has a huge number of colors. The most attractive are white hydrangeas. Amazing inflorescences are located on a long thin stalk. The petals are in the form of delicate rounded ovals, pointed upwards. From afar, it can be compared with large fluffy dandelions. The height of the bush is 3 m. It blooms for about a month, the peak is September. The leaves are also oval, but more elongated.
The variety is not frost-resistant, it should be prepared for the cold. The roots are covered with foliage or compost mound.
Hydrangea radiata serrate hydrangea
The variety prefers bright Sun rays which create a special microclimate for it. The bush is not tall. Approximate growth - up to 1.2 -1.4 m.
The most charming of the variety is the Blue Bird species. It is also called the bird of happiness. A ball of blue petals becomes flat and so tender that it seems that it is about to take off. The petals are located one above the other, creating an original composition with white unblown buds. Inflorescences differ in shape - panicles in the form of even flat shields. The serrated species can withstand frost up to 25 degrees.
serrate hydrangea
Planting hydrangeas in the garden
The flower bush does not like open places. Part of the day he needs to be in the shade. But you should not choose the dark part of the territory. Flowers are waiting for the sun. If you leave a hydrangea in the bright sun, it will simply burn. First it becomes pale, then dry. The saturation of the color depends on the acidity of the soil.
There are not too many rules for working with varieties. Most of them are unpretentious, take root well and grow. In one season, a large beautiful flower bouquet is formed.
Site selection and preparation
Be sure to select a place on the site for planting hydrangeas. Then they dig a hole. The size depends on the variety and root system. Standard size pits for a young bush:
- diameter - 0.5 by 0.5 m;
- depth - up to 70 cm.
If a mature bush is transplanted, they first dig a trench around it, approximately calculating the area of \u200b\u200bthe bush. The following actions:
- a drainage layer is created at the bottom of the pit;
- peat falls asleep;
- sand is added
- about half, needles or shavings are added;
- the top layer should be lighter.
Fertilizers are applied to the soil with an increased amount of alkali, which normalizes the composition.
Features of hydrangea care (video)
Technology and timing of planting hydrangeas on the site
Seedlings are taken up in late spring. First, the roots are examined, the damaged ones are removed, washed and straightened. Best landing time - September. The plant will have time to gain a foothold in the soil and will be able to overwinter. If you work with a bush in the spring, the roots are cut, but very carefully. It is advised to reduce the number of shoots, the length of the stems.
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Hydrangea care at their summer cottage
A beautiful and well-formed bush with abundant flowering can only be obtained with proper care.
Frequency and rules of watering
Hydrangeas love moisture. The soil always needs water. To keep the liquid in the soil create a layer of mulch. It can be any of the materials that retain moisture:
- needles;
- humus;
- foliage;
- bark;
- shavings.
Watering is carried out depending on the climate:
- dry season - 2 times a week;
- rainy season - once a week.
Watering with a watering can is difficult, each bush requires about 50 liters of water. Therefore, if there are many flower bushes in the garden, they create opportunities for watering with a hose. The water must be clean and soft.
If the soil is covered with mulch, then watering can be reduced to 1 time per month.
Hydrangea loves moisture Feeding hydrangeas
During the growth period of the bush, the soil is saturated with useful components. They will help the plant become healthy and strong. Immediately after transplant seedlings require the following set of fertilizers:
- superphosphate;
- urea;
- sulfur potassium.
When flower buds begin to form:
- superphosphate;
- sulfur potassium.
The last top dressing is carried out before sheltering the bush for the winter:
- manure;
- compost.
Calculations are carried out on 1 sq.m of land.
During the period of hydrangea growth, the soil is saturated with useful components. Purpose and features of hydrangea pruning
Pruning is a must. Without it, the plant will become unattractive, similar to sticking out in different sides tousled branches. In this form, it is difficult for them to keep the buds. The bush will begin to disintegrate or lie down on the ground. Beauty and charm will be lost.
- Spring pruning will allow summer season just make minor corrections. The main shape will already be selected. It is better to leave stems 20 cm high. The plant will tighten up and gain splendor.
- If you need to cut curly varieties, then it is not cardinal, reducing the stems, but thinning. Such pruning involves the reduction of lateral shoots.
- Autumn pruning performs the role of sanitary work. Weak and old shoots are removed.
Preparing hydrangeas for winter
Prepare the bush for the winter begin in October. Before winter, the branches are treated with Bordeaux liquid.
- From mid-October, the ground under the bush is loosened and spud. The soil is raised to a height of about 30 cm.
- In November, the branches begin to lower, pressing them to the ground. Then the whole bush is covered with spruce branches - spruce branches.
Hydrangea is covered with covering material, peat is poured under the bush, old fallen leaves are folded.
Mandatory method of care is pruning hydrangeas Options for using hydrangeas in landscape design
Different varieties in one area create conditions for creating almost masterpieces, unique in style and combination. There are many styles in which hydrangea becomes the basis. Most Popular:
- Rustic. Antique objects (a cart, a basket, a teapot) are placed on the site. Around or in them, containers for bushes are installed. You get an unusual composition: a flowering cart, a multi-colored basket, an original teapot.
- English flower garden. The ensemble suggests hedges, lush lawns. Hydrangea tall is placed in the center, undersized varieties along the paths.
- East style. Hydrangea is used to create a Japanese ornament. It highlights artificial paths, limits the flower zone.
- Country. On the site there are a large number of garden design items: flowerpots, benches, gazebos. Flowers are planted next to or behind accessories so that they are always visible.
- Mediterranean style. Hydrangea is planted not in the ground, but in boxes, containers, placing them in an original way throughout the site or along the fence. Vertical racks are created from the boxes, a new look is placed in each step of the structure.
Reproduction of hydrangea cuttings (video)
Each style will require different varieties of hydrangeas. The most beautiful will emphasize solemnity, others will add nobility. Special types remind of the tenderness, romance and kindness of the owners. All together will become proof of diligence and individual approach to creating your home and backyard comfort.
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Hydrangea aspera sargentiana
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Synonyms: Hydrangea aspera sargentiana, Hydrangea aspera sargentiana (Rehder) E.M. McClint.
(Hydrangea sargentiana) - subspecies, according to some sources, a species of the genus Hydrangea from the family. Originally from Eastern China, where it grows in dense forests on valleys and slopes, at an altitude of 700-1800 m above sea level. Named in honor of the American botanist Charles Sprague Sargent, the first director of the Arnold Arboretum (Harvard University Botanical Garden, a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts, USA). It was brought to the USA from China in 1908 by the Anglo-American botanist Ernesto Henry Wilson (1876-1930), on one of his trips to collect plants in the Arnold arboretum.
Represents deciduous shrub 1-2 (3-6) m in height and width. It grows rapidly, annual growth is 20-25 cm. Plant grows from the end of April until frost. Shoots grow vertically, thick, slightly branched, rigid, covered with bristly, dense, almost spiky hairs. The bark is brown, exfoliating.
root system branched, shallow, forms root offspring and can grow strongly in width.
Leaves arranged oppositely, very large, reaching 30 cm in length and 6-16 cm in width, oblong-ovate or broadly ovate, with a sharp apex and heart-shaped base, the margins are slightly dentate, on the petiole 5-11.5 cm in length. Upper side leaf blade green, slightly rough, covered with white sparse hairs, underside grey-green, velvety-rough, densely pubescent with white hairs. The petiole is densely pubescent with short brown hairs 2-4 mm long. They don't change color in autumn.
Blooms annually, from late July to mid-September. Flowers - flat umbellate or corymbose inflorescences, 15-20 cm in diameter, fertile flowers are light purple or light purple inside, sterile flowers peripheral, white, 2-3 cm in diameter, composed of 4 obovate, almost rounded sepals with smooth, sometimes curved, non-serrated margins.
Fruit inconspicuous, small boxes, 3-4 mm in diameter, with a truncated top. Ripe in October favorable years with warm autumn. Seeds are winged, small, Brown and elliptical shape. Blossoms and fructifies from 13-14 years.
Frost resistance zone: 6-7 (-23°C). The container culture needs good cover. The rest of the varieties are fairly hardy. In the middle lane behaves like perennial, in winter it loses all the above-ground part and grows annually by 80-100 cm. May suffer from late frosts, but grows back quickly.
Location: heat-loving, sun-loving, but the bright sun can burn the leaves. Needs a place protected from strong and cold winds. Drought tolerant, but prefers damp places.
The soil: Prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil. They do not tolerate lime, they suffer from chlorosis on alkaline soil (for protection, watering with a solution of salts containing iron is carried out once every 10 days). Optimal soil acidity pH=4.0-6.5. Most decorative on drained and moderately fertile soils.
Landing: the optimal age for planting is 2-3 years. Planting is best done in spring or autumn. The size of the planting pit on light cultivated soils is 40x40x50 cm, on loamy cultivated soils - 50x50x60 cm, on heavy clay soils - 60x60x70 cm. a layer of 10-15 cm. The roots are spread over the entire area of the pit, and the root neck is placed at the level of the soil. Water consumption after planting per plant on sandy loamy soil 20-25 l, medium loamy 15-20 l, heavy loamy 10-15 l. In dry and windy weather, it is recommended to spray the plant immediately after planting.
Care: at least 2 times a year, it is recommended to loosen the soil around the bush to a depth of 5 cm. Watering must be carried out at least 5 times a season. To increase the strength of the shoots, a weak solution of potassium permanganate can be watered along the crown and under the root. Top dressing with manure or mineral fertilizers is carried out at the beginning of growth, during the formation of buds, as well as 1-2 times a summer period. For the winter, it needs shelter with spruce branches or dry leaves.
Pruning: needs pruning for the winter.
reproduction: propagated mainly by dividing the bush and root shoots. The cuttings take root weakly.
Pests: aphids (pelargonium, greenhouse, bean), greenhouse tripe, slobbering pennitsa, spider mite, green tree bug, berry bug, meadow bug, brilliant fawn leaf beetle, nettle leaf weevil, scoops (caterpillars of night butterflies), golden bronze, hairy deer, marsh weevil mosquito, earwig, gall nematode.
Diseases: Tracheomycotic wilt, White sclerocial rot, Gray rot, Ordinary (European) cancer, Tubercular necrosis of the cortex, powdery mildew, Phyllostic, septoria, ring and ascochitous spotting, Chlorosis.
Usage: used to create beautifully flowering hedges, spectacular group and single plantings. Looks beautiful in groups on the lawn, edging more tall shrubs and trees. Good honey plant.