Hydrangea Incredible tree - description, planting and care
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Gardeners at all times loved plants that bloom magnificently, because they are able to decorate and make a garden plot unusual. The territory of our country is large and in many regions the climatic conditions and soils make it possible to grow only plants that are resistant to temperature fluctuations. Hydrangea Incredible treelike is one of the most unpretentious hydrangea varieties. Due to its resistance to unfavorable conditions, it can become an adornment of many gardens in different parts of Russia.
Hydrangea Incredible treelike: variety description
Hydrangea Incredible: photo of a tree variety
Hydrangea is a shrub plant that bears great resemblance to a tree. It appeared at the end of the 19th century in the United States, and is currently distributed throughout the world.
Hydrangea differs from other varieties with its bright large umbrellas, which are located on green foliage that tightly envelops the entire bush. The crown is wide, reaching 3.5 meters. Today, the group of this species includes about 70 varieties, but not all of them can delight with their beauty on the territory of our country.
Hydrangea Incredible - the owner of straight massive branches, which hold large spherical inflorescences with a diameter of 30 centimeters. Despite the volume of the inflorescences, they cannot bend strong branches down. Hydrangea is the queen of the garden, its height reaches one and a half meters. She is not afraid of weather troubles and even during frosts can demonstrate the beauty of her flowering.
It is possible to achieve the endurance of the Inkredible tree hydrangea to diseases, cold weather, harmful insects only if you follow the rules when planting and help the young plant adapt to new conditions.
Hydrangea Incredible: planting a variety
The simplest and most common way among gardeners to plant a hydrangea in your garden is to plant seedlings. The time for the events is selected depending on the region. In the south of the country, partial shade and autumn are chosen for planting, but before the onset of cold weather, it will be necessary to use insulation materials to avoid possible hypothermia. In northern latitudes, it is necessary to choose open sunny areas and plant in the spring, so that the hydrangea has enough time to adapt. Pay attention to the presence of drafts at the landing site, they should not be.
It is important to know that the Incredible hydrangea is not tolerant of transplants from place to place. For this reason, when choosing a landing site, you must take it very seriously.
Preparing the soil for planting
Tree hydrangea Incredible: photo
After the location has been chosen, the soil must be properly prepared.
Hydrangea of the tree variety Inkredible is not tolerant of soils with alkali content. It will grow well where the acidity level is neutral.
The size of the planting hole must correspond to the size of the root system. As soon as the hole is dug, a drainage layer and humus of about 7 kilograms are laid out on the bottom. In addition, you need to mix and add 1 tbsp. l. phosphate with 1 tbsp. l. urea, compost and increase the acidity of the soil with fallen needles. After that, a soil mixture of charcoal and sand is added.
When planting, you should be careful not to damage the root system of the seedling.It descends into the planting pit and is covered with soil mixture. It is important to ensure that the root collar remains at ground level when planting. After that, the plant is watered abundantly, and a layer of mulch from peat and sawdust is applied to the soil.
If several bushes are planted, then at least 2.5 meters should be left between the holes.
Hydrangea Incredible treelike: variety care
Tree hydrangea Incredible: photo
Cutting Hydrangea Incredible
Cutting is a vegetative way of reproduction, it is quite simple and even a novice gardener can handle it. You can start the procedure already in the middle of spring. First, the necessary cuttings are selected and cut from the top of the bush, their length should be from 10 to 20 centimeters. Cut at right angles. After that, you need to clean the stalk from the lower leaves and branches, process the cut using a root stimulator and plant it in a container with moist soil prepared in advance. Next, the container is covered with a film to create a greenhouse effect.
Watering
Hydrangea Incredible is not tolerant of drought, it needs regular and abundant watering. In addition, she will not be able to show good flowering if she is deprived of additional fertilizing. Watering should be done at least once every 7 days. Each bush will require 20 liters of warm water. Water can be rain or settled for at least 5 days in barrels. The fertilizer applied will determine how the flowering will be, scarce or abundant.
Fertilizing and Pruning Hydrangea Incredible
Top dressing Hydrangeas are carried out three times a season:
- The first time is in the spring. During this period, organic fertilizers such as fermented manure, which are diluted with water, are suitable. It contains a large amount of nitrogen, which saturates the root system and the plant begins to actively build up green mass.
- The second feeding is carried out during the period of bud formation. Here urea and potassium are suitable, from which a solution is made and the plant is watered.
- The third top dressing allows you to extend the flowering period. It is carried out using complex fertilizers.
Additional fertilizers are applied in the spring or summer, as they can stimulate the development of greenery, which is very harmful for the plant in the fall.
The crown of a tree variety needs pruning. The ideal time for the procedure is from March to April. At this time, it is necessary to remove all shoots showing signs of illness or any damage.
All others should be shortened by 1/3, leaving 5 healthy kidneys on each.
This variety has excellent regeneration capacity, so recovery is quick.
Diseases and pests: control methods and prevention
Tree hydrangea Incredible: photo
Despite its high resistance to diseases and pests, the Inkredible hydrangea tree variety can get sick or be invaded by insects from nearby plants. You can encounter spider mites and leaf aphids. At the initial stage, these insects can be detected only by examining the plants, looking under the leaves. On the inside of the sheet, you will notice white spots or a thin cobweb. As soon as these signs were found, it is necessary to immediately start treating the plant with insecticides.
As a preventive measure, many experienced gardeners prefer to use herbal infusions. To scare off pests, you can plant plants next to the hydrangea that scare away with their aroma. Suitable for this: Persian chamomile; marigold; fragrant lavender; common tansy; peppermint. These owners of strong aromas are able to scare away unwanted guests. But it should be remembered that in case of infection, the use of chemicals will be required.
Hydrangea Incredible tree in landscape design
Tree hydrangea Incredible: photo
Landscapers appreciate the hydrangea with its straight branches covered with green leaves. The incredible grows very quickly and expands from the very base, which gives it an unusual look, which means it makes the garden very attractive and unique. These bushes will look great as a hedge, a flowering column or a unique arch that can be made right in front of the main entrance of the house. She begins to delight in the spring, completely covered with bright greenery, and in summer it demonstrates a lush bright flowering that lasts until mid-autumn. This variety can become a neighbor of many other bush species and create a gorgeous flower bed together.
Due to its unpretentiousness, it can decorate city streets and squares. Ingredible can be used by artists to create paintings from her dried flowers. The variety is very convenient for creating a design both by the hands of a specialist and by the hands of a novice landscape designer or gardener.
If you plant and care for a plant correctly, you can enjoy its beauty for many years.