Hydrangea sargent. Hydrangeas: types and varieties for Russian gardens. Northwestern region and Leningrad region

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, 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. 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 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 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 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 are hidden under the buds, which create voluminous 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 that separates vegetable crops from flowers. Petiole variety heat-loving, it is protected from frost, sheltering for the winter root system and hardened plant stems.

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 sunlight, which creates 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 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. Created from boxes vertical racks, a new view is placed in each step of the construction.

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 countries, in the Urals, in Siberia and even in the northwestern territories of Russia. Plant breeding began in 1900. AT botanical gardens Russia cultivates 12 types of hydrangeas.

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. 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. 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 species, there are general rules for growing.

Hydrangea loves well-lit places, but without exposure to direct sun rays 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	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 hydrangea. 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. It blooms in large spherical inflorescences, of 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 at 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 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 slightly and ceases to bloom, therefore it requires shelter. Also with shelter, you can plant a serrated hydrangea. The large-leaved species requires a lot of strength, 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. Climatic conditions are also suitable 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 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. Japanese name hydrangeas - Ajisai, which translates as "a flower that looks like a purple sun." Used mainly for decorative purposes.

Several dozen species 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

It's incredible beautiful view, is a small tree whose height 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 a shady place, because in 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 are no severe frosts, you can plant in the autumn. 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- an elegant 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 characterized by abundant flowering. It has round flowers on long stalks.
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 look. Looks good in single and group plantings.
Dart's Little Dot- a bush about half a meter high. Ideal 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. Is an fast growing species demanding on soil composition. Dislikes limestone. Flowering continues from August to November.

Heat and photophilous 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 on 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. Tree hydrangea pruning is carried out annually in the winter. 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. Perfect for group and single plantings.
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 white and pink shade collected in shields. 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. It propagates in different ways, but cuttings are the best option. 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. Warm look. 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. Flowers inside the inflorescence blue tint, 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

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The beauty of the flowering hydrangea shrub can indeed be compared with the magnificent outfits of princesses. Just do not take your eyes off the airy spherical inflorescences in the most delicate pink, lilac and blue tones, which are scattered among the lush green foliage. In the article, we will consider how to plant and care for hydrangea.

European botanists named the culture Hydrangea (that is, a vessel filled with water), this name was given, firstly, for its moisture-loving nature, and secondly, because the seed pods resemble jugs in shape.

The Japanese, who especially revere hydrangea, call it "purple sunny flower"- adzisai. Wild hydrangea leaves in Japan are used to make the sacred Amacha tea, which is brewed and drunk on April 8 - the day when, according to legend, the Buddha was born.

Curious information about hydrangea

Two types of flowers coexist in hydrangea inflorescences.
1. The first type is small flowers, densely located usually in the core of the inflorescences, seed pods form in their place.
2. In the form of a terry ruffle along the edges of the inflorescence, larger flowers are located, which are actually overgrown petal-shaped sepals. They are sterile and do not set seeds. Nature created them to decorate and attract pollinating insects. In some varieties, sterile flowers are scattered over the entire surface of the inflorescence.
The acidity of the soil affects the color of the flowers. If the soil has a weak alkaline reaction, the flowers turn pink, and with an acidic soil reaction, the inflorescences turn blue and blue. However, plants that bloom white are almost unchanged.

From alkaline soil, the roots of the plant cannot absorb iron, which affects the color, therefore, on such soils, in order to obtain inflorescences in blue tones, the bushes are watered with solutions of iron salts. Blue color it will turn out juicier if rusty nails are dug in the trunk circle. It happens that blue ones appear on the same bush on one side, and on the other - pink flowers. This circumstance can be used to create unique landscape designs.
To change the color, metal salts are also used - alum, which are sold in the same place as fertilizers. High-moor peat is also used to oxidize the soil, with which tree trunks are mulched or plants are watered with infusion.

Varieties of garden hydrangea grown in Russia

Unfortunately, in cold Russia this amazingly beautiful heat-loving plant can be grown in open ground mostly gardeners of the middle lane, and even then a few species: Sargent's hydrangea (Hydrangeasargentiana); treelike (Hydrangeaarborescens); large-leaved (Hydrangeamacrophylla); panicled (Hydrangeapaniculata); petiolate (Hydrangeapetiolaris); groundcover (Hydrangeaheteromalla).

Hydrangea Sargent

The shrub attracts with its unusualness - it has dark red thick shoots, as if covered with felt, and beautiful velvety dark green leaves.
It grows to a height of about one meter.
Blooms from mid-July. Violet-lilac inflorescences have a shield-like shape - among densely arranged small flowers, large light sterile flowers are scattered like stars. Using this species, create spectacular hedges.
The plant is thermophilic, loves well-lit areas.
Of all the species, it is the most drought-resistant, but it still likes moist soil more.
Due to the tendency of Sargent's hydrangea to freeze in the fall, the stems are pruned under the root and shelter. The next year the bushes are restored.
Propagated mainly by root processes or by dividing the bush, as the seeds do not have time to ripen well.

Hydrangea

This species comes from North America, so it tolerates winters that are not too severe. And even if it freezes a little, then when correct pruning and top dressing finds strength for a quick recovery.
Grows fast. During the season, an upright bush with a rounded crown can reach a height of 2 meters.
Its leaves are large, spherical inflorescences of white or cream color. Blooms in July. The special beauty of the massive caps of snow-white barren inflorescences is distinguished by the varieties of this species Sterilis (Sterilis) and Grandiflora (Grandiflora).

large-leaved hydrangea

The labors of breeders around the world have created many great varieties large-leaved hydrangea, without which almost no European garden can do. Russian gardeners are forced to choose only varieties that can withstand cold winters. This is a deterrent to the spread of shrubs in regions with a harsh climate. However, in the middle lane it has been grown since ancient times, luxurious bushes served as decorations for landowners and noblemen's estates.
The inflorescences of the large hydrangea are unusually beautiful. Countless large sterile flowers make them look like balls. She is amazing in single landings or in the center of flower beds.
New remontant winter-hardy varieties can bloom both on the shoots of the previous year and on newly grown ones. Therefore, they are guaranteed to bloom every year, even if last year's shoots freeze slightly.
They winter well, and popular varieties bloom beautifully every year: EarlySensation, RedSensation (Red Sensation) with bright scarlet inflorescences and burgundy branches, Peppermint with pale pink inflorescences and white sterile flowers, terry blooming pink or blue variety Expression.

Hydrangea paniculata

In the native forests of China and Japan, shrubs of this species can grow up to 10 meters in height. In the Far Eastern regions of Russia, you can also see these plants. The temperate climate of the middle zone allows the bushes to reach a height of two meters.
The rounded crown consists of large oblong foliage, velvety to the touch.
Elongated inflorescences have a pyramidal shape. In racemes-panicles there are both sterile white flowers and fruit-forming flowers of a delicate greenish hue.
On the pleasant aroma bees and bumblebees flock. Closer to autumn, the extreme white flowers change color to pink with a greenish tint. Ripening of seed boxes begins by the end of September. This species can grow in polluted city air, and prefers slightly shaded areas.
The variety Floribunda (Floribunda), which has large pyramidal white-cream inflorescences, has gained great popularity. Such a bush strewn with flowers will look beautiful anywhere in the garden, for example, in the center of a flower garden, at the entrance to a house or a gazebo.
Hydrangea Grandflora (Grandiflora) is widespread and loved by gardeners, originally blooming with light cream panicles, which are then painted in White color, and by the end of the season - in red with greenish hues.

petiolate hydrangea

Fans of vertical gardening successfully use petiolate hydrangea (H.petiolaris), which is a woody deciduous liana. Under natural conditions, it grows in China, Korea, Japan, Sakhalin, the Kuril Islands. This species is widely distributed as ornamental plant all over the world.
On the red-brown shoots of the creeper there are aerial roots with which it clings to the supports and creeps up or clings to the soil. Its dark green foliage is smooth and glossy with an elongated oval shape. In autumn, the leaves turn yellow and fall off.
This is honey plant differs in early blossoming - from June to July. It blooms profusely with fragrant white or pale pink loose inflorescences.
The plant has good winter hardiness, but severe frosts the stems freeze slightly, and therefore require the construction of shelters.
Young, slow-growing seedlings need about two to three years to gain strength. Only then do they turn into a powerful plant that can cover a vast area with a green flowering carpet.
Stem hydrangea decorate walls, arbors, pergolas, withered trees, fences. These creepers feel great on the ground as well. groundcover. They can decorate, for example, the shore of an artificial reservoir. Along the way, with their sucker roots, they will strengthen the soil.
The Miranda variety (H.petiolarisMiranda), which has recently appeared, has already gained popularity, as it has more decorative leaves and grows quickly.

ground cover hydrangea

This species includes the Bretschneider hydrangea (N. Vretschneideri), which is a deciduous shrub with dark red hairy branches and a wide rounded crown. The foliage is wedge-shaped with denticles along the edges of a dark green color. The leaves are smooth above and hairy below.
Sterile flowers of umbellate inflorescences are white at first, and by the end of the season - magenta. Flowering is profuse and very decorative. It begins to bloom only in the fifth year.
This shrub is the most winter-hardy and drought-resistant of all types of hydrangeas, and also tolerates shading well.
Perfect for decorating green hedges, looks spectacular in group and single plantings.

Growing hydrangeas

Planting hydrangeas

To plant this warm and light-loving shrub, you need to choose a place on the site that would be closed from the winds and well lit. Light partial shade is also suitable, and for some varieties it is even preferable.
The soil is chosen fertile with an acidic reaction of at least pH 4.5, therefore, in its composition it should contain leafy soddy soil, high-moor peat, humus, and sand.
Landing pits measuring 50 x 50 x 50 are prepared in advance so that the soil mixture in them settles well and all the components “make friends” with each other.
Planting is done in early spring. The plant is planted so that the root neck is not deepened, but is above the soil level. After watering a newly planted plant, the root zone is sprinkled with peat or crushed coniferous bark.

Hydrangea Care

Hydrangea is very moisture-loving and requires regular watering. With a lack of moisture, it suffers greatly, loses color or does not bloom at all. In no case should the soil be allowed to dry out.
At the first spring feeding, potassium sulfate or ammonium sulfate is used. Then they are fed at the beginning and at the end of flowering with phosphorus-potassium fertilizers. The shrub responds well to monthly watering with a slightly pink solution of potassium permanganate, which helps to strengthen the tissues.
In spring and autumn, peat mulching of the soil in the near-stem circles is necessarily carried out in order to preserve moisture and acidify the soil. The thickness of the mulch layer should be at least 7 cm.

Formation of hydrangea bushes

The formation of bushes begins in the third or fourth year after planting.
Paniculata and tree hydrangea bloom on current shoots, so in the spring they are cut off, leaving 8-10 buds, weak and old branches are cut out.
From panicled varieties many form standard trees, for what biennial plant cut off all shoots except for one of the strongest. AT next year this shoot is cut by a third. Then, when a year later, young shoots grow out of it, two or three are left of them and shortened, and the rest are removed. And so on, for several years. The result is a branched, beautifully flowering tree.
On petiolate and ground cover species, light spring pruning is done, cutting off the ends of long stems at the buds. As a result, the shrub will begin to branch out more and bloom more abundantly.
Large-leaved hydrangea lays the buds of inflorescences on last year's branches. Therefore, spring pruning consists in removing old inflorescences, weak and damaged shoots.

Harmful insects and diseases

The plant may be affected spider mite . At the same time, the leaves turn yellow and dry out, as the insect settles on the back of the leaf and sucks all the juices out of it. They fight this scourge by spraying the hydrangea with special chemicals, especially from the underside of the foliage.
If gradually yellowing and darkening oily spots appear on the leaves, this may be a sign downy mildew. In such cases, an aqueous solution of copper sulfate is used (a teaspoon per bucket of water) with the addition of 150 grams of green soap. It is important not to start the disease, but to start treatment on initial stages her appearance.
Plants can become diseased in alkaline soils chlorosis, this can also happen with an excess of humus in the soil. The leaves begin to lighten and thin, and their veins darken. In this case, the soil is shed with potassium nitrate (2 tablespoons per bucket of water), and after three to four days - iron vitriol in the same proportion.

Shelter for the winter

Basically, all types of hydrangeas are thermophilic and need winter shelters. The construction of shelters does not require much work, but it greatly increases the chances of plants that they will survive the cold.

The simplest thing is to mulch the tree trunks with a thick layer of peat, sawdust, straw, foliage or spruce branches at the onset of the first frost. In this way, tree-like and paniculate species are insulated.
Rigid branches can be wrapped with covering material or heat-resistant paper.
Flexible stems of large-leaved or petiole hydrangeas are carefully laid on boards or flat boxes, and then pinned to the ground through slots. Top cover with spruce branches or use any non-woven material. A frost-resistant layer is laid on the material. polyethylene film and fix it with stones or other heavy objects.
Around mid-April, as soon as the strong night frosts stop, the shelters are removed.

home garden

Home hydrangea can decorate the apartment with its magnificent flowering from May to the end of September.

Although the plant is photophilous, you should not expose it to the burning action of direct sunlight. Otherwise, the leaves will begin to burn out. The optimum temperature is considered to be up to 20 ° C.
In the fall, when the flower enters a dormant period, you will need to find a dark and cooler place for the pot with a temperature not higher than 8-10 ° C.
In winter, keep the soil slightly moist by watering about once every 10 days. When leaves begin to appear in February, the pot is placed in a bright place and the frequency of watering is increased. At the beginning of budding, fertilizing is carried out with a special complex fertilizer for hydrangeas.
Since the plant loves water, it is often watered and sprayed in summer. With a lack of moisture in the soil or too dry air, the tips of the leaves will begin to dry out. For more lush flowering every 10 days make mineral top dressing.
The plant should be transplanted annually after it has faded, cutting the stems in half. The soil must be acidic. You can purchase a ready-made soil mixture specifically for hydrangeas or rhododendrons. If the soil is not acidic enough, the leaves will begin to turn yellow.
For propagation of hydrangeas, freshly cut cuttings are used, which are stuck in wet sand and covered. glass jar before the appearance of the first leaf. When transplanting into a permanent pot, the seedling is pinched.

Bouquets in summer and winter

Hats of hydrangea flowers in bouquets look very nice. If, before placing in a vase, the tips of the branches are split and burned, and the foliage is removed, then the inflorescences will not lose their freshness for a long time.

Another trick for long-term preservation of the bouquet is to preserve the branches, using a solution of glycerin in hot water in a ratio of 6:4. Freshly cut shoots are lowered into the solution to a depth of 5 cm, after updating the cut under water and splitting the ends. The stems should stand in this solution for about three weeks. Shoots and leaves after the procedure will become elastic and slightly change in color.
You can not part with hydrangea all year round, as excellent dry bouquets are made from its inflorescences. Cut for a bouquet produced in mid-September. The branches are placed for drying in a ventilated dark room, hanging with inflorescences down and removing the foliage. You can add other dried herbs to the compositions, they will only benefit from this. For example, dry mother-of-pearl lunaria will perfectly complement the bouquet and make it more original.

Hydrangea photo

Hydrangea Sargent (lat. Hydrangea aspera sargentiana)- ornamental shrub; species of the genus Hydrangea of the Hortensia family. Homeland is China. Differs in abundant flowering and large inflorescences that open at the end of summer. Widely used in ornamental gardening. Tall look.

Characteristics of culture

Hydrangea Sargent - blooming deciduous shrub up to 4 m high with a vertical crown and a slightly branched, widely spread root system. The branches are thick, stiff, dark, reddish in color, covered with short fleshy villi. The leaves are dark green, large, opposite, oblong-ovate, serrated along the edge, pointed at the ends, pubescent with sparse whitish hairs from the inside, rough to the touch, sitting on long petioles, up to 27 cm long.

Sterile flowers are white, fruiting - pale lilac, collected in flat umbellate inflorescences up to 20 cm in diameter. Fruits are inconspicuous boxes. Hydrangea Sargent blooms in mid - late July, the fruits ripen in October. The fruits ripen extremely rarely, only in regions with a warm autumn. The considered species is propagated vegetatively, the seed method is difficult. Hydrangea Sargent is not winter-hardy enough, withstands frosts down to -23C. It needs shelter for the winter; without shelter, the above-ground part freezes heavily, but with the onset of stable heat, it quickly recovers.

Growing conditions

Hydrangea Sargent is an adherent of light, loamy, water and breathable, well-moistened, slightly acidic or acidic soils. Will not tolerate dry, infertile, compacted, heavy and clay soils. It is not forbidden to grow on alkaline soils with the condition of acidification. You can acidify the soil with needles, sawdust and tree bark, which can be collected in the nearby forest. The location is preferably semi-shaded, as for other members of the genus. It is not recommended to plant plants in open sunny areas, otherwise the leaves may get burned.

reproduction

As mentioned, most often Sargent's hydrangea is propagated vegetatively, namely by layering and cuttings. The first way is the simplest. Both methods give 100% results even without the use of growth stimulants. Cuttings are harvested from those cut during spring pruning strong escapes. Each cutting should contain 4-5 buds. Previously, the cuttings are treated with a weak solution of "Kornevin", such a procedure will speed up the process of rooting. Planting cuttings in a nutritious and moist substrate is carried out to a depth of two buds. Landings for the first time shade and systematically moisturize.

It is not forbidden to carry out summer cuttings, however, it rarely gives positive results. So, in the middle lane, summer cuttings are cut in the second decade of June (not earlier and not later). Cuttings are cut from healthy shoots located at the bottom of the bush. They should not have flower buds. The optimal length of the cutting is 7-10 cm. The lower leaves are removed from the cuttings, the heel along which the cut passed is powdered with the Kornevin growth stimulator. Then the cuttings are planted in the substrate for rooting and shaded. As a rule, summer cuttings take root in a month. But for this it is important to ensure regular watering and ventilation.

For the winter, young material is covered with spruce branches, the same operation is repeated from year to year, especially if Sargent's hydrangea is grown in regions with cold winters. Plants obtained by cuttings bloom for 2-3 years. The number of inflorescences formed depends on the age of the hydrangea. So, by the age of five, plants form about 30 inflorescences, by 10 years - about 200 or a little more. Reproduction of culture by layering is no less effective than cuttings. To do this, the lower shoots are laid in the grooves, pinned, covered with fertile soil, the upper tip is carefully pulled out and placed at an angle of 45 degrees. For successful and fast rooting of cuttings, it is important to ensure good and plentiful watering.

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