Hydrangea varieties new, hybrid, for shady places, low

Modern breeders have developed many wonderful varieties of hydrangea. Its lush bushes attract with their beauty, grace, tenderness of forms and luxury. This type of ornamental shrub is appreciated by flower growers due to its long flowering period, unpretentious care, and a variety of varieties. Many gardeners who breed hydrangea like a tree are wondering what is it called in the common people? In hospitable Japan, the perennial is called audzisai. He is considered a master of reincarnation, because the final color of the inflorescences depends on the level of acidity of the soil.

Garden hydrangea is able to delight its owner with abundant flowering for a long time, if it was provided with proper care. First, you need to clarify a comfortable place for her to land. A properly chosen landing site is the main condition for a comfortable development and its unsurpassed appearance.

Description of the plant

Hydrangeas are shrubs or small trees, the delicate inflorescences of which consist of large flowers with four sepals, similar to petals. The foliage shape of the unpretentious hydrangea is ovoid.

Hydrangea varieties

The wild variety is found in its natural range in South and East Asia, and a wide variety of species can be found in China and Japan. Among the varieties, there are multi-stemmed shrubs and low trees that prefer to grow in shaded places that do not tolerate drought.

Popular species include the treelike red hydrangea, found wild in North America. This shrub is capable of developing up to 3 m in height. The large-leaved variety gives inflorescences in the form of a large shield with a diameter of up to 15 cm. The unpretentious tree-like winter-hardy hydrangea has a fast growth rate.

Types of hydrangeas in the world

Experienced breeders note the following perennial varieties that have earned recognition around the world:

• Panicle hydrangea - the most adapted to the harsh conditions of the middle zone;
• The tree variety is a compact shrub, unassuming to care for, it is not afraid of small frosts and the absence of direct sunlight;
• A garden or large-leaved beauty originally from hospitable Japan, it can also be found on the island of Sakhalin. A rather thermophilic species, it requires shelter of fragile roots for the wintering period.

12 varieties of hydrangea for Russian gardens

This perennial is thermophilic. For successful cultivation in Russia, breeders advise using only proven hydrangea varieties, the cultivation experience of which has given good practical results. For this purpose, new types and varieties of hydrangeas were bred for Russian gardens, which are distinguished by increased indicators of frost resistance, endurance to many common diseases.

Hydrangea paniculata (H. paniculatasieb.)

This species is found in its natural range on the islands of hospitable Japan, in China. The compact bush reaches a height of 1.5 m, blooms profusely, literally every branch is covered with spherical inflorescences. The greenish-white petals on the inflorescences gradually turn pink.

Panicle hydrangea

The first flowering of the species is expected 5 years after planting in the ground.

Hydrangea tree (H. arborescens l.)

This variety is native to eastern North America. It is a spectacular tree that can grow up to 1 m in height. Its foliage is lanceolate. A frost-resistant variety has increased decorative properties, the duration of abundant flowering is 3-3.5 months, from the middle of sultry July to cool October.

The most valuable variety of the tree-like variety is Annabel, which attracts attention with its large snow-white inflorescences, reaching up to 25 cm in diameter.Under the weight of the inflorescences, the branches of the beauty tend downward. This species is distinguished by unpretentious care, it develops comfortably on neutral or slightly acidic soils.

Garden hydrangea

Garden hydrangea, the varieties of which are adapted to the external conditions of the Moscow region, are appreciated by flower growers, thanks to the long and abundant flowering, which lasts almost all summer, up to the most severe autumn frosts. This perennial with large ovoid leaves can grow up to two meters in height. Lush inflorescences up to 30 cm in circumference in the shape of a cap are formed on erect, strong stems. After the end of flowering, fruits are formed on the shoots in the form of 5-chamber bolls.

Hydrangea groundcover Bretschneider

This is an ornamental perennial that has been cultivated for a long time. The height of a lush bush can reach 4 m, a crown in diameter - up to 3 m.

Hydrangea groundcover Bretschneider

The leaf blades of the variety are oval-elongated with jagged edges, the inflorescences change their color during the growing season from light white tones to pink or rich lilac shades.

Hydrangea oakleaf (H. quercifolia)

One of the most exotic species, a low perennial up to 1.5 m high. Its distinctive feature is large leaves, similar in shape to oak leaf plates. This species has huge paniculate inflorescences with a predominance of sterile flowers.

For cultivation in the middle lane and Siberia, it is not suitable, since it does not have time to bloom. In regions with milder climates and warmer days in summer, the beautiful hydrangea develops comfortably and blooms regularly.

Radiant hydrangea (H. radiata)

Deciduous shrub up to 2 m high with pubescent young shoots prefers to grow in forests and on the mountain slopes of eastern North America. Its leaf plates are lanceolate, rounded or heart-shaped, up to 12 cm long. White veins are visible from the lower part of the leaf blade. White flowers are collected in large corymbose inflorescences up to 12 cm in diameter. The variety has low frost resistance, it is not suitable for growing in the harsh conditions of the middle zone and Russian Siberia. Has an increased growth rate.

Ash hydrangea (H. cinerea)

An ornamental erect shrub up to 2 m high, its second name is gray hydrangea. Its leaves are broadly ovate, from the outer part of the leaf plates of an intense green color, from the reverse side - a grayish tone. Flowers of classic white color are collected in thyroid inflorescences up to 12 cm in diameter. Abundant flowering of the species begins from July to October.

Ash hydrangea

Reproduction of this species is possible only by cuttings, the rooting process of cut branches is up to 100%.Breeding by layering and dividing the bush is also possible, these methods also have effectiveness.

Serrated hydrangea (H. serrata)

A shrub with large inflorescences can safely turn into a highlight of any garden. Its flowers are suitable for making a beautiful ikebana. This decorative perennial comes from East and South Asia. It is characterized by erect shoots 100-150 cm in height with dark green leaves of a classic lanceolate shape. Lush inflorescences framing the bush look like delicate lace of a concave or convex shape.

Fruiting flowers are sky-blue or white, sterile - classic blue or pink. The final shade depends on the level of internal soil acidity. The abundant flowering of this lush perennial variety begins in June and lasts until September. Many gardeners appreciate it for its decorative effect in the autumn, when other perennials have already departed.

Hydrangea Sargent (H. sargentiana)

A beautifully blooming deciduous perennial native to China, up to 4 m high with a vertical crown and a developed root system. Its branches are thick, reddish in color, completely covered with villi. The leaves are dark green, oblong-ovoid, pointed at the ends, pubescent with rare whitish stripes. Sterile white flowers, fruiting - pale lilac in color, collected in umbrella-shaped inflorescences up to 20 cm in diameter.

Hydrangea Sargent

The fruits of the species are inconspicuous capsules, ripening in October. Abundant flowering of Sargent is observed in July. The beautiful Sargent is frost-resistant enough, capable of withstanding Russian frosts down to -23 degrees. Needs a mandatory shelter for the wintering period.

Rough hydrangea (H. aspera)

Perennial up to 2.5 m high with thick branches and wide decorative leaves. Young leaves are velvety to the touch, in the autumn they acquire a brown-orange color. Large flat inflorescences are white or lilac in color. Hydrangea is highly resistant to frost, so it can be cultivated in the Moscow region. The lush bloom of the variety lasts from August to September. For growing a rough variety, a warm area with shade or penumbra is suitable, protected from blowing winds, the soil should be nutritious with a reduced level of acidity.

Schizophragma hydrangea

The perennial is known under the names of the hydrangea-shaped open-wall or Japanese schizophragma. Originally from the southern part of the Sakhalin peninsula, this unusual culture is also found in the Kuriles, in hospitable Japan, and sunny China. In its natural range, it can be found in sparse mixed forests.

In fact, it is a 9-10 meter liana, which has numerous air roots-suction cups, with the help of which it reliably wraps around the support. Young representatives have green shoots, at the age of 2 years they begin to grow stiff. The leaves of the weaving liana are dense, opposite, with a rounded broad-ovate shape. For the winter period, the leaves crumble.

Schizophragma hydrangea

The flowers are collected in inflorescences with the shape of a shield up to 20 cm in diameter. Inside the inflorescence, inconspicuous flowers are placed, in the place of which fruit pods are then formed. During flowering, the culture exudes a pleasant honey aroma. The species blooms almost all summer. The first flowering begins only at 3 years of intensive development. After the end of flowering, boxes with 10 small ribs appear in place of the inflorescences, as they ripen, they burst, numerous seeds spill out of them.

Hydrangea pedunculate

A perennial liana that grows along the coast, in thin and dense forests. In its natural habitat, it can reach 25 m. It clings to the support with the help of air roots. It can act as a ground cover crop in some areas or slopes, in this case the length does not exceed 3 m. Its leaves are shiny, ovoid, with a heart-shaped base on long petioles.The flowers are white-green, pink or pale lilac, collected in corymbose inflorescences with a diameter of 15-25 cm.

Abundant flowering begins in June, fruits ripen in regions with warm autumn. The petiolate variety is resistant to a drop in temperature in winter, is suitable for growing in the harsh conditions of the middle zone, and does not need shelter for the winter. It is rarely cultivated in Russian gardens. Propagated by layering and cuttings, both methods give 100% results.

Varieties of unpretentious hydrangeas for shady places

Experienced growers distinguish some types and varieties of hydrangeas, which can rightfully be attributed to unpretentious, resistant and frost-resistant perennials, distinguished by lush flowering and decorativeness.

Which hydrangea is the most unpretentious of all common varieties? The most widespread is an unassuming tree-like variety with large oval leaves, a light green color on top, and a bluish color on the bottom. From June to September, a lush bush is framed by delicate inflorescences with a diameter of 15 cm.In the natural conditions of Moscow and the Moscow region, a beautiful perennial grows and develops successfully without the need for additional shelter for the winter, it is able to bloom profusely even in partial shade.

The most unpretentious care is Grandiflora. The variety is distinguished by strong growth, abundant and long flowering, beautiful wide-pyramidal inflorescences. Over time, it grows into a tall, spreading shrub. The peak of decorativeness of the species falls from June to September. The variety blooms with large creamy white inflorescences. This variety has one drawback: thin branches can break under the weight of the support, therefore they require additional support.

Endless Summe

Endless Summe (Endless Summer) is a large-leaved variety that deserves the attention of experienced florists. It is able to bloom both on new and grown-up shoots. This dignity of the species is extremely important for Central Russia. Even in the event of another freezing, a lush bush in favorable external conditions can please with fragrant flowering.

Due to its unique ability to form beautiful buds several times during the active growing season, the unassuming variety was called “Endless Summer”. Barren flower shades can range from bright pink to blue, depending on the acidity of the soil. The species attracts attention by the fact that one plant contains inflorescences of various tones. Catchy inflorescences are good in drying, from which they form original ikebana with a subtle honey aroma. Despite the high increased frost resistance, in the harsh conditions of the middle lane, it is advised to mulch and cover the bushes with a special non-woven material.

An oak-leaved perennial is ideal for shady places, since the daily presence of sunlight does not affect the decorative qualities of the species, this point is also indicated in the description of the plant. Perennial is also characterized by increased resistance to cold weather. Experienced gardeners advise keeping it in a spacious pot in the first year of life, then only planting it in the ground.

New hybrid varieties of short hydrangeas

When choosing a blooming beauty for their site, flower growers should pay attention to the following compact varieties of hybrid hydrangea of ​​low height:

• Compact type "Limelight" with strong thick shoots that do not fall apart under the weight of inflorescences. Blooms profusely from August to October with sterile white-green conical inflorescences, which then turn pink;
• The new variety "SilverDollar" - a compact bush 2 m in height, attracts attention with its unusual bush shape, wide crown, vertical shoots. In July, it is all covered with pyramidal inflorescences, which begin to turn pink by autumn;
• "DiamantRouge" is a variety of red hydrangea varieties, no more than 1.3 m high. It blooms profusely with white flowers in inflorescences, then they quickly turn red.The catchy color remains during the entire flowering, external weather conditions do not affect this.

How to determine the type and variety of hydrangea

How to determine if this is a tree that looks like a hydrangea, or a really magnificent blooming beauty? You can determine a particular variety by the shape of the leaves. For example, the panicle variety has long and hard elliptical leaves, the leaf plate of the hydrangea has a tree-like large ovoid shape with a heart-shaped notch at the base, there is also a narrow-leaved variety - a rough hydrangea, its leaf shape has a serrated edge, strongly bent back.

Every gardener can try to plant a beautiful perennial on his site, discover the wonderful world of aromatic flowering ornamental plants.

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