Hydrangea is a real favorite of most gardeners. Still would! This unpretentious and sophisticated flower can decorate any garden. The hydrangea got its name in honor of the sister of the Prince of the Holy Roman Empire Carl Heinrich of Nassau-Siegen.
Later, botanists gave her the name Hydrangea, which means "vessel with water", because the flower is very moisture-loving. And in Japan, hydrangea is called "adzisai" - "a flower that looks like a purple sun."
Garden hydrangea
Hydrangea flowers grow in shrubs, small trees, twine in vines up to 30 meters in height. Flowering begins in spring and lasts until late autumn. Hydrangea can easily overwinter in the open field, so the lush flowers will delight you for a year or two, or even a decade!
FEATURES OF GROWING
- Most of the flowers of hydrangea are white, but they can have completely different colors. It all depends on the level soil pH: in neutral soil, the color of flowers is white or beige, in alkaline - lilac or pink, and in acidic - blue. The latter is due to the ability of plants to accumulate aluminum, which is released from acidic soil. To create a composition of multi-colored bushes, it is enough to change the acidity of the soil under each of them.
Image - Hydrangea - incredible moisture-loving plant, therefore, it is necessary to treat watering a flower with great seriousness.
Image - The flower loves diffused sunlight and penumbra… In a sunny place, it will also take root, but in this case, the delicate petals will quickly burn out and the flowering will be short-lived.
Image - Balanced diet - one of the main principles of hydrangea care. If you overfeed the plant with organic matter, then you definitely do not expect flowering. Remember, it's better to underfeed! Nitrogen can and should be applied only in the spring, and then switch to phosphorus and potash fertilizers.
Image - Shelter for the winter is a must! After all, even the most cold-resistant varieties require heat in winter. But if your hydrangea is still frozen, do not despair! It will most likely get in shape after the growing season.
Image - By the way, hydrangea is extremely rarely sick and is affected by pests!
Image - Pruning is an important part of plant maintenance. Timely and competent pruning promotes lush flowering and involves the removal of old inflorescences to the first pair of healthy and strong buds.
Image - And one more important aspect! For maximum comfort, hydrangeas need loose, humus-rich, acidic soil. If these simple conditions are provided, your garden will certainly be decorated with an extremely beautiful flower!
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You will never regret planting a hydrangea in your garden! From spring to autumn, she will delight you with her touching and charming beauty.
