Hydrangea is a shrub on which corymbose inflorescences bloom magnificently. Each of the inflorescences consists of bisexual and sterile flowers. Most often, fertile flowers are located in the center of wedge-shaped inflorescences and are framed by barren ones.
Hydrangea strawberry blossom belongs to panicled species and feels great in Central Russia. Nevertheless, in Moscow and the Moscow region it is recommended to plant it on an area completely lit by sunlight. In the south of the country, a shrub is best located in partial shade.
Hydrangea Strawberry Blossom will become a decoration of the garden
Hydrangea Strawberry Blossom is also called Strawberry Flowering, as its inflorescences resemble this berry. This is a novelty in a diverse family of hydrangeas. It is better to find out what Hydrangea Stravberry Blossom is, a description of this plant will allow.
Origin and appearance
Strawberry Blossom panicle hydrangea is a small copy of the world famous shrub called Vanille Fraise. The flower grows only a meter in height. The shoots of the plant are very strong and durable. Every year they become stronger and more beautiful.
Flowers collected in inflorescences form a cone with a diameter of thirty centimeters and fit snugly together. Blossom in July and continue to smell until October.
How to bloom
At first, the shrub blooms with white flowers with a cream shade, then the flowers begin to become covered with a slight blush. Closer to fall, they turn pink, at the end of flowering they acquire a crimson color, only at the top a few flowers remain cream. Hydrangea will be fragrant until the first cold snap. In order for the bush to bloom magnificently, you need to adhere to the rules for caring for the plant.
Hydrangea Strawberry Blossom is ideal for use as a hedge or lawn decoration.
Important! The root system of hydrangea is in the upper layers of the soil and grows in diameter further than the diameter of the crown.
You can buy a novelty in the nursery. Many varieties of hydrangea shrubs are provided here. The order can be left online by visiting the store website. After the desired product is brought to the site, it must be transplanted from the pot into the open soil. In order for the plant to take root and begin to develop, you need to follow the rules of transplantation.
What you need for landing
In order for Hydrangea Strawberry Blossom to feel good in a new place, she needs to create conditions. First of all, it is worth taking care of choosing a place with fertile soil.
Hydrangea is planted in a pre-prepared hole
The acidity of the soil should be at least 6.0. Hydrangea blooms profusely on soil with high acidity.
Optimal place
A shrub prefers to grow in the sun if it is in the middle zone of the Russian Federation. It is better to plant it in partial shade if it is planted in the south of the country. It is important to ensure that the plant is in a place completely protected from winds and drafts. It is best to transplant a flower in the spring.
Interesting fact. The name of the hydrangea shrub ("hydrangea") is literally translated into Russian as "a vessel for water." This is explained by the fact that the plant requires frequent heavy watering.
Step-by-step landing process
When performing work on transplanting a plant from a pot to a permanent place, you must adhere to the following instructions:
- A hole half a meter in length and width is dug in advance. In depth, it should reach forty centimeters.
- At least three buckets of water are poured into the pit.
- On the second day, mineral and organic fertilizers are introduced into the pit, soil mixture:
- one tablespoon of urea;
- a spoonful of potassium sulfate;
- peat;
- garden land;
- sand;
- humus.
- All ingredients of the soil mixture are thoroughly mixed.
- At the next stage, the seedling is planted in the prepared soil.
- The earth that covers the root system is carefully rammed.
- In conclusion, the plant needs to be watered. To do this, take water at the rate of thirty liters per square meter.
Hydrangea propagation
Over time, gardeners have a need to propagate the beautiful hydrangea Strawberry Blossom that they like. Each person can do this. Moreover, there are several methods of reproduction:
- cuttings;
- layering;
- dividing the bush;
- seeds.
Hydrangea cuttings begin to develop
Cuttings
This method is used most often. It is carried out in most cases in the summer, so that the plant has the opportunity to take root well and prepare for wintering. For planting, young branches are selected that have not yet had time to lumber. The upper part of the cuttings is cut off, the rest is divided into several cuttings, while making sure that four or six leaves are left on them.
The operation must be carried out on a cloudy day so that moisture does not evaporate quickly from the planting material. Therefore, cut branches should immediately be put in a bowl of water.
Important! All cutting processes are done exclusively with sterile instruments.
After several days, the cuttings are planted in the prepared soil, before that their lower part is treated with stimulants for root formation, the upper part is sealed with paraffin.
To plant the cuttings, you need to prepare the soil from sand and peat. Each part of the branch is planted to a depth of three centimeters and covered with a jar. In a month, the first leaves will appear, which means that the plant has taken root. In open ground, only well-rooted plants can be planted, while hardening them first.
Growing out layering
By layering it is customary to propagate the bush in the autumn, when the plant is already being prepared for the approaching winter. To do this, loosen the soil in the root zone. They dig a small groove and put a branch of a bush in it. At the same time, you need to pin it to the ground in several places.
The top of the branch should remain above the surface. Two weeks later, the branch will let out the first sprouts that need to be taken care of, while they are not transplanted to another place until next spring.
Bush division
The simplest and most effective way is to divide the bush. The procedure is carried out in the spring to enable young bushes to adapt and take root. Before landing, you need to prepare the pits.
Hydrangea bush
The hydrangea shrub grows well and gives young growth. It is it that needs to be carefully separated from the mother bush, without damaging the root system, and planted in prepared holes.
Care
Hydrangea Strawberry Blossom loves to be looked after. It is on how often the shrub will be watered and fertilized that its flowering depends.
Watering mode
The plant must be watered once every seven days. Make sure that the root zone is always wet. To reduce moisture evaporation, it is recommended to use mulch. To do this, you can apply:
- peat;
- sawdust;
- humus;
- rotted leaves.
Top dressing
For the entire season, hydrangea needs to be fed four times. In the spring fertilizers containing nitrogen are introduced. During the flowering period, it is necessary to add potassium and phosphate substances. In the autumn period, fertilize the plant again with potassium sulfate and superphosphate.
During flowering
During the flowering period, it is necessary to monitor the correct implementation of watering and dressing the plant. When overfeeding, the flower will not bloom. It’s better to undernourish him.
With proper care, Hydrangea Strawberry Blossom will bloom magnificently
During rest
In autumn, when the time comes, you need to completely remove faded dry inflorescences from the bush, cut off damaged and shrunken branches. Next, the plant is prepared for wintering.
Winter preparations
In most cases, hydrangea is not harbored for the winter. It is important to protect its root system from frost. To do this, use mulch.
Important! Since the root system of hydrangea develops very quickly and occupies a large area, this fact must be taken into account when preparing for winter.
The layer of covering material must be at least twenty centimeters. Only in this case, the roots will not die.
If you correctly follow all the recommendations for the care of hydrangea, the plant will constantly delight the eye. Do not be afraid of difficulties when working in the garden. The result will be enjoyable.
