Hydrangea Tardiva - variety description
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Every gardener tries to make his site look attractive. An excellent decoration will be the panicle hydrangea Tardiva, the description of which is presented below. The flower is distinguished by its unusual flowering and sweet aroma.
Description of the panicle hydrangea Tardiva (Hydrangea Paniculata Tardiva)
Hydrangea Tardiva is a fairly common flower that can be found in many farmsteads in Russia. To achieve an excellent result, you need to know all the nuances and features of planting and caring for a plant.
What does it look like
Origin and appearance
This hydrangea variety was originally grown in Japan. After the seeds of the plant were brought to China and the island of Sakhalin, where they successfully took root. Here, the flower got used to low temperatures, which later set it apart from other plants. All this makes it possible to grow this variety practically throughout the entire territory of Russia, even in the Urals and Siberia.
Hydrangea panicle Tardiva is a shrub reaching a height of 3 m and a width of 1.5 m. The plant is classified as late flowering. The first flowers will appear only by the end of summer, and will bloom until October.
How hydrangea Tardiva blooms
The first flowers appear on the plant by the end of summer. The inflorescences reach 40 to 55 cm in size. Mostly the flowers are white, but over time they can acquire a reddish tint.
Lush bloom
During the flowering period, a strong honey aroma emanates from the bushes, which attracts insects.
Transplanting hydrangea Tardiva after purchase in open ground
This variety is planted directly into the soil. Before you start planting a plant, you need to read the recommendations.
What is needed for landing
Before planting, it is necessary to prepare all materials: sprout, soil and mineral fertilizers. With proper preparation, the Tardiva hydrangea will take root very quickly and begin to bloom.
The sprout can be purchased ready-made or grown from seeds yourself. When buying a ready-made cutting, you need to carefully examine it. The sprout must be free of mechanical damage and signs of disease.
Choosing the best place
The main thing when landing is to choose the right place. It should be well lit by the sun's rays. The soil will need organically rich and low or neutral acidity. In case of an alkaline reaction, the soil must be acidified with peat or special means.
It is worth remembering that hydrangea does not like the wind, so it is better to choose a place that is closed from drafts.
Step-by-step planting process
Planting a plant in open ground is not difficult, but it has several nuances:
- It is better to prepare a pit for planting in advance. In size, it should be 2-3 times larger than the root system, since the roots spread out very strongly. Pour peat at the bottom of the hole to improve the quality of the soil.
- Spread the root system of the sprout and shake it off the ground.
- Place in a prepared pit. The main condition is that the root collar is slightly deepened, by about 5-6 cm.
- Sprinkle soil over the roots and tamp lightly to avoid air ingress.
- Water the planting and cover with coniferous branches.
Reproduction of hydrangea Tardiva
There are several ways to propagate a plant. Each gardener chooses the right one for himself.
Garden decoration
Propagation by cuttings
Cutting is the most popular way to propagate a flower. It is best to take shoots that have been pruned during the thinning of the shrub. The main condition is for the seedlings to be healthy. The lower leaves from the shoot must be removed.
The stalk is planted in the soil at a slight slope and tamped. Coarse-grained sand should be added to the soil. It is better to choose a place in the shade so that direct sunlight does not fall. The soil should be well moistened.
Growing from cuttings
For this type of reproduction, the ideal time is spring, until the buds have blossomed.
The soil around the bush should be dug up and loosened. From the middle, make radial grooves with a depth of 1.5-2 cm, into which to bury the lower shoots of the plant. To prevent the branches from returning to their original place, they should be fixed with spears or other devices.
By the end of August, buried branches should give the first shoots. After they reach a height of 15-20 cm, they should be piled up and the procedure repeated weekly until the height of the mound reaches 20-25 cm.
In October, the layers should be separated. After that, dig in to the main bush, and plant it in the garden in the spring. After a year, the seedlings can be planted in a permanent place.
Dividing the bush
For panicle hydrangea, this type of reproduction is not suitable, so you should use the other two.
Tardiva hydrangea care
The plant requires special attention and care. The watering regime plays a key role here, since hydrangea is a very moisture-loving flower.
Watering mode
Much depends on the area where the plant is planted. In warm latitudes, watering is recommended at 20 liters weekly. Under other climatic conditions, you can water the bush 1-2 times a month, but abundantly.
Top dressing
It is worth feeding the plant twice a year. First time in spring, before flowering period. Urea is a good option. The solution should be prepared in a proportion of 2 g per 1 liter of water. One bush takes up to 30 liters of solution.
The result of painstaking care
The second time, the Tardiva hydrangea requires feeding by the end of flowering, when the leaves fall. In autumn, it is better to use special mineral fertilizers.
You can feed the shrubs in the summer, slurry is suitable for this.
Features of care during the flowering period
During flowering, the plant requires additional care. The ground around the bush should be weeded and loosened regularly. The latter must be done as carefully as possible so as not to damage the root system. And also tie up the branches in time to avoid a fracture.
Features of care during the rest period
During the rest of the plant from flowering, it is necessary to ensure that the roots are carefully covered, and the shrub itself does not suffer from temperature changes. If it is very cold, then it is worth covering the root system additionally.
Preparing for winter
For the winter period, the Tardiva hydrangea must be prepared. To do this, a layer of humus and fallen leaves is laid around the trunk.
Hydrangea Tardiva is the favorite of many gardeners. The shrub will decorate any area, but it will take a little effort to achieve flowering.
