Hydrangea sargent planting and care. Hydrangea types. Where to buy, approximate cost of petiole hydrangea

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. The appearance of the buds is unusual, it is similar to small balloons different colors. Due to its unpretentiousness, a variety of shades, hydrangea has become popular among Russian gardens odes.

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. Long time flowers adorned the apartments, but breeders created species that adorned 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, they choose the desired species, begin to care for it, share it and distribute it among friends. Among 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 on the back. 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 is low growth. 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 comes from amazing transitions color shades: rich 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. The petiolate species is planted in a shaded place. 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, him great amount color stains. 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 engaged late spring. First, the roots are examined, the damaged ones are removed, washed and straightened. The best time planting - 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.

Gallery: hydrangea (56 photos)

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 only minor corrections in the summer season. 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 items design decoration: flowerpots, benches, arbors. 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)

Any style will require different varieties 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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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 of the country, 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 Buddha was born, beautiful flowers fell from the sky and the sweet nectar "Amacha" poured down. To this day, 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. Can grow as small tree or creepers.

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. For a long time it was grown only as a house pot 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 ground water.
The soil must be acidic, the hydrangea does not tolerate alkaline soils, otherwise chlorosis will develop.
Water the plant in the morning or evening with 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	Tree-like - all varieties Panicled - all varieties Large-leaved: only new frost-resistant varieties: Ever Peppermint, Red Sensation, Expression, Endless Summer, Romans Petiole - requires removal from the trellis for the winter, but as a ground cover, it stops blooming, therefore it is not recommended
Ural and Siberia - the choice of species and varieties is the same	Tree: Annabelle, Strong Annabelle, Pink Annabelle Invincibelle Paniculata: Kyushu, Unique, Dart's Little Dot, Vanille Fraise, Pinky Winky, Phantom Hydrangea Bretschneider
South of Russia. All varieties of the listed species are grown	large-leaved Ashy Serrated Oakleaf Chereshkovaya Radiant Hortense Sargent. treelike Paniculata
Northwest and Leningrad region	Paniculata: Kyushu, Vanille Fraise, Unique, Dart's Little Dot Tree: Annabelle, Strong Annabelle Serrated (covered) Blue Bird, Spreading Beauty
Far East, Sakhalin	Paniculata: Kyushu, Vanille Fraise, Pinky Winky, Phantom, Magical Flame. Treelike: Annabelle, Strong Annabelle. Large Leaf: Red Sensation, Early Sensation, Japanese, Fireworks Pink, Endless Summer Variegated or variegated

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. Poorly suitable for the conditions of these areas popular variety Bretschneider.

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 views plants. Blooms large spherical inflorescences, different colors depending on the acidity of the soil. Demanding care, grows better in partial shade, freezes slightly, requires shelter, winter-hardy varieties have been bred. 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. It freezes in central Russia. 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 acquires pink color, on sour - 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 slightly and ceases to bloom, 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.

Hydrangea motley grows well in this region, which is found wild in forests. Far East. fit climatic conditions and for petiolate hydrangea. Gardeners leave it in a permanent place for the winter, because. she doesn't freeze.

Recently, Russian gardeners have increased interest in growing hydrangeas, especially since many new varieties have appeared.

Hydrangea species and varieties of which are ubiquitous - a heat-loving flowering plant native to Japan. It came to the European continent at the beginning of the 18th century, it was originally grown as a room plant. But thanks hard work breeders have the opportunity to grow hydrangeas in a garden plot in a temperate climate. The origin of the name is associated with the name of the sister of one of the Roman military leaders. In Japan, the plant is known under the name "Ajisai".

The shape of the plant is bushy, the flowers appear on woody stems, up to 1.2 meters high, collected in dense large inflorescences. The first inflorescences appear in early May, flowering continues until the cold weather. The color is different, there are plants of white, blue, pink and lilac shades. There are at least 100 species and varieties of hydrangea. At the same time, plants belonging to different species may not differ in appearance, but have a different degree of resistance to pests, flowering diseases, and temperature rise and fall. Before buying a plant, it is extremely important to study the characteristics of the selected variety. Otherwise, the delicate flower may die without having time to please the owner with the first independent flowering.

Types and varieties of hydrangeas

Climatic features Russian region do not fully correspond to the conditions to which such a fastidious foreign guest is accustomed. And yet on garden plots Russians can not do without hydrangeas. Some species of this plant have adapted to difficult weather conditions and delight incredibly beautiful flowering most of the summer and autumn season.

The following types of hydrangeas discussed below can be considered the most unpretentious in terms of heat, sunlight and resistance to pests.

Hydrangea paniculata

A large tree-like plant, up to 10 meters high. It grows in China and Japan. Unlike most varieties, Hydrangea paniculata is not thermophilic; it is found in Russia even on Sakhalin. Survives at air temperatures below 20-25 degrees.
There are not only cultivated, but also wild varieties of this plant growing on the outskirts of deciduous forests. The shape of the leaves is elliptical, the upper part is slightly pubescent, the pubescence is more pronounced in the lower part. The length of the leaves is from 10 to 12 centimeters. Flowers are collected in large panicles, which actually gave the name to this species.

During the flowering period (June-October), it exudes a pleasant aroma that attracts bees. Prefers shade. Direct sunlight has a negative effect on the inflorescences, they turn pale and fade. Dislikes drafts and strong wind, the tree is quite fragile. In anticipation of a strong thunderstorm, it is better to overlay it with boards or sandbags, thereby preventing the trunk from breaking.

Hydrangea paniculata is best not to be left unattended. The tree grows rapidly, runs wild, it is difficult to fight with its thickets. Propagated by cuttings, the period of planting in the ground depends on the region. It is better to plant in the spring, in regions where there are no such severe winters, autumn planting is practiced.

Varieties

The best varieties of panicle hydrangea are considered to be:

Grandiflora. Bushy plant with large, mostly white, pyramidal flowers. A feature is the change in the color of the inflorescences. At the beginning of flowering, the flowers are cream, in the middle of summer they become snow-white, closer to autumn - greenish-brown. Similar indicators are observed in the "bombshell hydrangea" variety.

The plant is sterile.

Brussels Lace. Delicate plant with large quantity white flowers. Unfortunately, only a fairly experienced gardener can grow this variety from seeds. Kyushu. Adult kyushu plants are distinguished by good winter hardiness, but newly planted ones can die, therefore hydrangea transplantation is carried out exclusively in spring. Flowers are white with pleasant smell and aroma. About a quarter of them are sterile, the rest are fruit-bearing. Blooms from mid-July to October. The form is bushy, the height of the shoots does not exceed 2 meters.

Limelight. The height of the plant does not exceed 2 meters, the inflorescences are large, white. In the early stages of flowering - green. It has the form of a shrub with straight stems and velvet leaves. The length of the inflorescences collected in panicles can reach 30 centimeters. Blooms from mid-July to mid-August. Unpretentious in care, does not need abundant watering, does not like shade. A bush growing in the shade will never please with white flowers, the inflorescences will remain green even by the end of flowering.

Candlelight (candelight). Shrub up to 2 meters high. Used for decorative purposes. Candlelight has creamy, conical buds that gradually turn pink. The leaves are jagged, dark green in color. Needs top dressing and abundant watering.

The variety is characterized by high frost resistance.

Magical fire (fire).

The popular variety Fair is distinguished by a diverse color of inflorescences.

The name of the fire variety is also associated with the presence of bright red inflorescences in some individual plants.

Polar bear (bear).

The polar bir variety has good winter hardiness.

The flowers of plants known as the polar bear are snow-white, collected in large inflorescences.

Mathilda. Shrub with an unusual color of inflorescences, depending on the stage of flowering. The first buds formed are pleasing to the eye with creamy flowers. As the bush blooms, the flowers turn white, after a few days a pink, and then a red tint appears. Closer to the end of flowering, the inflorescences are red-green, sometimes such plants are called chameleons.

Perennial plant, white inflorescences, have a conical shape, appear in June, the plant blooms in August.

At the end of October, when flowering ends, the flowers acquire a bright pink color.

Bush with cream, and then pink and red flowers. Inflorescences can be sterile and fruitful.

Diamantino hydrangea is grown everywhere, is not afraid of frost, and is resistant to pests.

Diamant rouge (rouge).

Bush with straight stems, large inflorescences, up to 0.4 meters long.

At the beginning of flowering, the color of the inflorescences is white, at the end - crimson, often purple coloring.

Floribunda. The main feature of the variety is abundant flowering. The inflorescences are white, cone-shaped, held on long stems. Similar characteristics are inherent in plants of the variety magical moonlight, magical amethyst, magical moonlight hydrangea and pink lady (pink hydrangea). Hydrangea medzhikal inflorescences are impressive in size and shape.

Magical sweet summer. Bush up to 2 meters high. The stems are straight, the shoots are reddish, strong, flowering begins in July and continues until September. At the beginning of flowering, the color of the inflorescences of the summer suites is greenish-white, at the end - pink. Pink hydrangea is not uncommon, so a change in color should not worry the gardener.

Vanilla Fries.

Vanille fraise hydrangea is a bush up to 2 meters high and inflorescences up to 30 centimeters in diameter. The color of the inflorescences is white or pink. Hydrangea vanilla fraze is successfully combined with large plants. Hydrangea of the Vanilla Frazi variety can also be multi-colored.

Large-flowered hydrangea, up to 2 meters high.

Bushes need protection from wind and rain.

The color of the inflorescences is pink, white, sometimes blue.

Bush of medium size. Blooms from August to late October. Immune to most pests, grows rapidly, requires regular care.

The color of the inflorescences is white, by the end of flowering it is pink, which allows us to consider this variety as a chameleon.

Dart's Little Dot. Bush up to 0.5 meters high. Inflorescences are collected in panicles of a pinkish tint.

Little Lame. Little lime is a shrub with white pistachio and pink buds. Its characteristics are similar to the Limelight variety.

Hydrangea Bretschneider. Bush up to 4 meters high. It blooms profusely, the inflorescences are small, collected in corymbs, the color is white, purple at the end of flowering. Needs to winter shelter. Grows on loose organic soils with a neutral or slightly acidic environment. Does not tolerate lime. Similar characteristics correspond to the hydrangea varieties of Mancini and Beauharnais.

The varieties and types of panicle hydrangea described above are widely used to create flower arrangements, sold in bouquets and pots.

Video Varieties of hydrangea paniculata

Hydrangea large-leaved (garden)

Perennial plant grown from decorative purposes, is a shrub up to 2 meters high. Stems erect, inflorescences sterile. The size and color of the inflorescences depends on the quality of the soil layer, primarily on the degree of acidity.

By periodically increasing, or vice versa, lowering the acidity, you can get inflorescences of a rich blue, pink and lilac color. The initial color of the inflorescences is white. Leaf color is green.

hydrangea oak-leaved

Hydrangea quercifolia

Perennial up to 2 meters high. Shoots are straight, painted red. Inflorescences paniculate, white. The beginning of flowering is June, the end is September. The plant is fruitful. Needs to chernozem soils, does not tolerate limestone. Young plants are afraid of cold weather, with age the shrub becomes more winter-hardy. Propagated by cuttings, division of the bush is possible. In autumn and spring, the bushes are pruned.

Hydrangea radiata

Perennial plant up to 2.5 meters high. The shape of the leaves is oval, lanceolate, the top of the sharp leaf is sharp. Inflorescences are white, sterile, collected in shields. Flowering is short, does not exceed 1 month.

Radiant hydrangea is propagated by cuttings. It is afraid of frosts, needs shelter for the winter. Hydrangea is used in landscape design.

Hydrangea serrate (serrated)

Shrub shaped like a tree, up to 1.5 meters high. The crown is spreading, the leaves are oval, green, sharp at the end. The plant is an annual, inflorescences are spherical, blue in color, brightening at the edges. By the end of flowering, the color may change to pink. The intensity and color of the inflorescences depend on the acidity of the soil. Flowering begins in July, ends in September.

The plant is easy to transplant, it takes root well, in most cases propagated by cuttings. For the winter, this variety is covered, in the summer they provide abundant watering and a bright place for planting. The plant is resistant to diseases and pests.

Hydrangea Sargent or Sargent

Shrub up to 3 meters high. Inflorescences are collected in umbels of lilac and purple hues. By the end of flowering, the color becomes blue or white. It is considered a frost-resistant species, but does not grow without shelter. Needs good watering. Flowering begins in August, ends in September. The beauty of this variety of hydrangea can only be conveyed by watercolors.

Hydrangea ash (grey)

The height of the bush does not exceed 2 meters. It blooms with small sterile flowers of a grayish hue. Blooms from mid-July to October.

Hydrangea Rough

Tree up to 3 meters high. The stems are straight, the leaves are dense, green, the shoots are covered with hairs. The inflorescences are flat, collected in corymbs, the flowers are small, pink or blue. Flowering begins in August, ends in September. The plant can withstand temperatures as low as 23 degrees. The most popular variety is the rough macrophylla.

Most of the described varieties and varieties are profusely flowering. The number of inflorescences is related to the frequency of pruning. Left unattended, the plant grows, grows wild, inflorescences become small, and flowering is rare. In addition, the listed plant species are most suitable for Russian gardens, as they are distinguished by good winter hardiness.

Both single and group cultivation of the plant is allowed, including with other perennials. Nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus fertilizers are used as top dressing. The best fertilizer is manure infusion and superphosphate. To preserve moisture, it is necessary to mulch the soil.

Its variety of species and colors allows you to create a piece of paradise in any garden.

Hydrangea varieties grown in Russian gardens

Anabel is the most common of the tree hydrangea varieties. It's been out for quite some time. The bush grows small and compact, its height is about one and a half meters. The crown is sprawling and has the shape of a dome, reaches a diameter of 3 m. The stem is bare gray color. The leaves are very large, up to 30 cm long, bright rich green in color with a finely serrated edge. The foliage retains its color until frost. The flowers are white, round, about 2 cm in size, grouped in inflorescences-balls up to 30 cm in diameter. The flowering period is from early summer to September. The bush is characterized by rapid growth up to 10 cm per year. Frost-resistant. Prefers slightly shaded areas.
Grandiflora- a magnificent bush of a tree-like hydrangea with a spherical crown, up to 2 m high and up to 3 m in diameter. The leaves are green ovate up to 10 cm. It blooms with corymbose inflorescences of small flowers. During the entire flowering period from July to September, the color of the flowers changes several times. At first they are light green, then turn white, and towards the end they become creamy. The growth per year is up to 30 cm. The plant prefers sunny places with little partial shade. Grandiflora loves moist soil and does not tolerate drought. Moderately frost-resistant variety.
Shrub tree hydrangea varieties Sterilis has a rounded shape, reaches a height of 2-3 m. The foliage is green on top, and has a bluish tint on the underside. Leaves with small notches and up to 20 cm long. Its annual growth is about 20 cm. The inflorescences are dense in the form of a hemisphere about 25 cm in size. The bush blooms with sterile light green flowers, which turn white over time. The plant prefers well-drained fertile soils, Sunny areas with some partial shade. The winter hardiness of the variety is average.
Kyushu- a variety of panicled hydrangea. The bush has a fan-shaped crown up to 3 m in size and grows up to 2.5-3 m. The stems are painted red-brown. The leaves, pubescent in rich green color on red petioles, are ovoid in shape. White flowers are collected in a wide panicle 15-25 cm long. Sterile flowers up to 2-3 cm consist of 4 white petals, which later turn pink. Honey shrub. The plant does not tolerate stagnant moisture in the soil and strong dry winds. Fast growing variety, prefers partial shade. Frost resistance is good up to -25 degrees.
Vanilla Fraze- a very effective variety of paniculate hydrangea. It is a low shrub with dark green foliage. Leaves ovate, rough. It has very beautiful cone-shaped inflorescences up to 30 cm, which stand out for their color. At the beginning of flowering, they are white, and by September, the bottom of the cone-inflorescence acquires a pink-strawberry hue, and the top remains white. fast growing plant, perfectly restored after freezing. The shrub is able to withstand low temperatures up to -40 degrees.
Lime Light- A fairly popular variety of paniculate hydrangea, memorable for its lime-colored inflorescences. Gradually, the color of cone-shaped inflorescences becomes light lemon or white shade, and by autumn it turns slightly pink. The foliage is velvety dark green. The bush has very strong stems capable of supporting the weight of large inflorescences. The variety does not require various supports and tying. The plant grows up to 2 m in height and width. The growth per year is about 25 cm. It prefers sunny and moist areas. It is frost-resistant, young bushes should be covered in winter.
Pinky Winky- Belgian variety of panicled hydrangea. The variety is famous for its bright color of flowers and leaves. An important feature varieties are strong shoots, so the plant does not need support. The bush of this variety is small compact, the crown has a rounded shape. Inflorescences are cone-shaped panicles of white color by autumn, acquiring purple tones. The change in their color occurs gradually, which allows you to observe flowers of different tones in one panicle. The leaves are dark green and hairy along the veins. The foliage also turns red-purple in autumn. Young bushes need shelter in the cold season. Mature plants tolerate frosts down to -25 degrees.
White Ball frost-resistant bush of a large-leaved variety up to a meter high. It blooms in spherical inflorescences of snow-white color. The foliage is rich green, large. Flowers appear on young and shoots from the previous year. Prefers sunny places with some partial shade.
Romance Blue- winter-hardy variety large-leaved hydrangea. The plant grows up to 1.5 m. It blooms on the shoots of the new and last season. spherical inflorescences about 25 cm in diameter. The flowers are terry blue-blue. Leaves, elongated green. Likes sun, moisture and well-drained soil.
Endles Summer – « Endless summer". The name is given due to the peculiarity of blooming not only on the shoots of the last season, but on the shoots of the current year. The bush is small, compact, up to 1.5 m. Depending on the acidity of the soil, the color of spherical inflorescences varies from blue to pink. The variety has good winter hardiness and does not require shelters.

How to distinguish types and varieties of hydrangea?

In reality, this is quite difficult to do. Species should be determined at the time of flowering, when all parts of the bush can be evaluated. Paying attention to the structure of the inflorescences, the ratio of sterile and fertile flowers, the color, shape and pubescence of the leaves, the degree of lignification of the stems, you can correctly determine the type of shrub and correctly select agricultural practices.

Positive qualities of hydrangea:

thanks to the large view and varietal diversity you can choose the most suitable shrub for your conditions;
a bunch of various kinds allows you to use the plant as a hedge, in mixborders and flower beds of various types;
hydrangeas are quite resistant to pests and diseases;
after damage, the plant quickly recovers;
can grow on soils of various fertility, tolerates close occurrence of groundwater, loves acidified soils;
long flowering period;
collected inflorescences can be used in dried flower arrangements;
decoctions and tinctures from the leaves and root of hydrangea have medicinal properties.

Unfortunately, not all types of this beautiful shrub tolerate cold and can be grown in Russia. When keeping a hydrangea, you must strictly follow the rules of care, and then this beauty will delight you with chic flowering.

Kinds

Hydrangea

The place of origin of this species is North America. It is a shrub growing up to 3 m tall. The leaves are large, without pubescence, serrated, green above and gray below. Inflorescences appear on annual twigs, have a flat shape or the shape of a ball 15-20 cm in size. At first, the flowers are painted in green color, when fully bloomed, turn into white or cream. Prefers to grow in shady places, does not tolerate drought.

This variety is quite unpretentious, it is not afraid of frost and shading of the site. Due to its rapid growth, this variety quickly grows new shoots. In temperate climates, the plant blooms from July to November. The species is not very rich in varietal diversity.

Popular varieties of tree hydrangea:

« Annabelle» large spreading shrub, tolerates wintering well, has beautiful lush inflorescences white color. Leaves reach 15 cm, retaining their green color until frost.
« White Anna"- inflorescences from pale pink to purple.
« Grandiflora"- large snow-white inflorescences.
« Invisibell Spirit"- has large bright pink inflorescences that brighten over time.
« Incrediball"- white inflorescences, surprising with their large size, the bush reaches 1.5 m.
« Sterilis"- spherical white inflorescences.
« Pink Pication"- inflorescences are pale pink.
« White House"- a dense bush about a meter, an inflorescence is a shield in the center, of which fruit-bearing flowers are located, and sterile along the edge.
« Hayes Starburst"- double light green flowers in the form of a ball with a diameter of up to 25 cm. A bush up to 1.3 m high.

Hydrangea paniculata

Its distribution area is Japan, China, south of Sakhalin. It has the appearance of a shrub about 2 m tall, it can reach 5 m. The stems of the shrub quickly become woody, which allows the plant to endure wintering well. The leaves are elongated and pubescent. Flowers are formed on new shoots and look like a pyramid.

The inflorescence is a mixture of fertile and non-fertile flowers. At the beginning of flowering, they are painted in a greenish tint, then turn white, and by autumn they become terracotta or light purple.

The saturation of the color depends on the weather and the degree of illumination. The warmer and sunnier the weather, the brighter the hydrangea flowers.

The flowering of the shrub begins at the end of summer and lasts all autumn.

This species prefers slightly shaded areas in strong sunlight, the flowers become smaller. The species is not picky about the conditions, it tolerates frosts well even without shelter. The variety has a rich varietal assortment.

Varieties of panicled hydrangea:

To grow plants in pots, breeders bred low-growing varieties no more than a meter high:

"Pinky Winky";
"Brussel Leys";
"Bomshel";
"Last Post";
"Darts Little Dot";
"Bobo" (lemon-green flowers, turning pink over time).

Hydrangea large-leaved or garden

It grows wild in Japan, Sakhalin. The height of varietal forms is about 2 m. Low-growing varieties for pot growing have a height of up to half a meter. The bush winters poorly, the shoots become woody in the second year. garden hydrangea does not tolerate limestone. Intense green foliage. Flower buds form in autumn.

For overwintering, the plant should be covered with straw, spruce branches or non-woven material. Be sure to remove the shelter in time in the spring, otherwise the plant may overheat.

Flowering begins in mid-summer. Flowers are about 3 cm.

Varieties of large-leaved hydrangea:

« Japanese"- inflorescences in the form of an umbrella;
« fickle"- flowers in the form of a hemisphere and change color depending on the reaction of the soil and the presence of metal ions in it. Due to this specific property of the changeable hydrangea, there are many varieties of this species. On soils with an acidic reaction, the flowers are blue or blue color, on neutral and alkaline - pink or red. For a brighter color, you can artificially change the reaction of the soil by adding iron sulphate or alum.

Frost-resistant varieties are remontant. The flowering of such varieties begins with buds on the shoots of the second year and continues on the stems of the current season.

Frost-resistant varieties:

"Blue Haven";
"Firewox Pink";
"Mini Penny";
"White Ball";
"Coco Blanc";
"Endles Summer" - white or blue flowers;
"Romance" - double flowers;
"Expression" - terry bright pink jagged flowers in the form of shields;
"Ever Peppermint" - the flowers are light on the edge, and the middle is pink or blue;
"Red Sensation" - red inflorescences and burgundy-colored stems.

petiolate hydrangea

Lianoid shrub up to 25 m long. For flowering, he needs a support to which it is attached with the help of aerial roots. The foliage is dark green, smooth and heart shaped. fragrant flowers collected in umbrellas 15-20 cm in size, the color varies from green-white to lilac.

Liana is frost-resistant, but in very coldy may be damaged. To avoid freezing young plant should be removed from the support and covered for the winter. Can grow without support groundcover, forming a dense "carpet". Prefers a shady place. It is used for gardening arbors, decorating various slopes and walls.

Hydrangea variegated or variegated

This species is also called groundcover, Bretschneider hydrangea or Himalayan. The plant has strong woody shoots, milky-white viburnum-shaped inflorescences and elongated ovate leaves. The shoots are reddish in color and have hairs of exfoliated bark.

By autumn, the flowers turn pink-purple. The shrub is shade-tolerant, hardy and can tolerate dry times. It reaches a height of up to 3 m. Cut inflorescences look beautiful in dried flowers.

hydrangea oak-leaved

The species is named so because of the similarity of its leaves with oak. The foliage is rich green above, velvety and whitish below. By September, the leaves turn red. The bush grows no more than 1.5 m. The plant blooms with panicle inflorescences. In the cold season, it freezes and does not bloom. By cutting the shoots in the fall, and covering the root system, the plant can be grown as ornamental bush with luxurious leaves.

Hydrangea ash or gray

The bush has good winter hardiness, moisture-loving. It grows up to 2 m. Inflorescences are corymbose from small sterile flowers. The leaves are oval in shape and pale green in color. Looks good as a hedge.

Hydrangea Sargent

An uncommon species that blooms with light lilac flowers collected in corymbs. The stems are reddish in color. The leaves are large up to 25 cm in length. After freezing, it builds up young shoots well and can bloom.

serrate hydrangea

Plant up to 1.5 m high with large inflorescences balls. Grows well in sunny areas. Inflorescences are bicolor. The shade of flowers will change depending on the acidity of the soil. The bred variety of this species "Blue Bird" or bluebird has blue-colored flowers and leaves. View when sheltered can tolerate frost.

Hydrangea radiata

Fast growing shrub about 2.5 m tall. It blooms in white clusters of flowers in the form of an umbrella. Leaves are lanceolate-oval. Flowering lasts no more than a month.

For growing shrubs in Russian gardens, it is better to take species and varieties adapted to the climate of Russia. The plant must have good winter hardiness. Otherwise, the bush will not please you with luxurious flowers.

Feel great in our climate zone tree-like and paniculate varieties of shrubs. The garden look is more whimsical and better suited for pot growing.

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 landing on suburban area and in our garden 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: paniculate hydrangea (White Moth, Floribunda, Unique varieties), tree hydrangea (Anabel and Snow globe varieties), serrate hydrangea (Bluebird variety), Sargent hydrangea, petiolate hydrangea, oak-leaved hydrangea (Snow Queen varieties). and Snow Flake), and the most common garden hydrangea, or large-leaved (Quadricolor, Lilacina, Nigra, Grandiflora, Perfecta, Altona varieties). 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, dark green leaves, red-brown stems, 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 a correct 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 the root system. The usual practice is to plant the plant in 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 light condition moisture content. 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, the plant is useful abundant watering, it will help hydrangeas to calmly survive frosts.

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) under the bush, urea at the rate of 20-25 g per one square meter, sulfuric potassium (30-35 g).

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.

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