Hydrangea sunday fries
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Hydrangea Sunday Fries is one of the most popular varieties of hydrangeas that takes up the least amount of space. This variety was obtained relatively recently and often lends itself to comparison with the variety of hydrangeas of the “vanilla fries»Due to the similar appearance. However, it differs from the parent variety in its rather small dimensions.
The panicle hydrangea Sandae fraise is quite whimsical, it takes a lot of effort to cultivate it. But, not paying attention to this, she is widely known both among summer residents with experience, and among summer residents who have just started gardening.
In this article, you will receive the necessary information on planting this herbaceous plant, its characteristics and agricultural technology.
Hydrangea Sunday Fries: variety description
Hydrangea Sunday Fries: photo of the variety
Hydrangea Sunday Fries (sandae fraise) differs in small dimensions. The growth of this hydrangea variety Sunday Fries is most often no more than one hundred centimeters, however, there are specimens with a maximum height of one hundred twenty centimeters. The diameter of the old shrub also reaches a size of one hundred to one hundred and twenty centimeters. This variety grows quite evenly, its bushes differ in their correct figure.
A variety of hydrangeas has flexible shoots of reddish and brownish color. Her foliage is in the form of an ellipse, dark green in color, elongated. Their length does not reach more than twelve centimeters.
The panicle hydrangea Sunday Fries has a long and abundant flowering process. The flowering process begins in the second week of the first summer month and ends at the end of the second autumn month. Small inflorescences, about two and a half centimeters wide, form large inflorescences in the form of a regular pyramid. The length of the inflorescences is slightly more than thirty centimeters.
The inflorescences have a snow-white color, but rather quickly after opening they begin to acquire a pinkish color. After some time, the flowers become a bright pinkish color. In this way, in the process of flowering, on the hydrangea of the Sunday Frize variety, it is possible to see a large number of inflorescences of various colors.
The color of the flowers of the same variety and species can vary, and the colors can be brighter if you change the place of growth of the herbaceous to a more acidic soil.
Hydrangea Sunday fries: planting varieties
Hydrangea Sunday Fries: photo of the variety
Panicle hydrangea Sandae Fraise is quite capricious to the required amount of sunlight, moisture and soil composition. Does not prefer grassy areas and areas with cold and strong winds. This means that it is extremely important to correctly position the future shrub. The landing site must meet the following requirements:
- lack of direct sunlight.
- regular soil moisture and its optimal composition.
- lack of cold and strong winds.
The optimal site for the growth of paniculate hydrangea Sunday Fries is partial shade. It is possible to grow in full shade, but it is forbidden to plant the plant in direct sunlight. Due to the excessive amount of sunlight, the plant slows down its development, and the flowering process becomes rare. Plant shrubs under cover, such as under tall trees or near buildings.
Hydrangea Sunday Fries does not tolerate the presence of lime in the soil, preferring acidic soils. Growth is also possible on slightly acidic soil.The neutral soil should be acidified with peat.
Herbaceous can be called a moisture lover. The soil under this Sand Fries plant should not dry out. A bush is planted in moist areas, but without the formation of a swamp. It is forbidden to plant a plant near herbaceous plants that absorb too much water.
It is recommended to plant the panicle hydrangea on a quiet area. The plant is not comfortable under strong and cold winds, which means it should be located under cover, for example, near a building or a fence.
For planting shrubs, a landing hole is made with a width of at least seventy centimeters and a depth of thirty to forty centimeters. It is filled with one third of the soil of the following composition:
- sand.
- peat.
- humus.
- leafy soil or garden soil.
All of the above components are taken in identical proportions. The root system of the planting material is straightened in the planting hole and covered with a soil mixture. moisturize abundantly. After planting, the Sanday Fries panicle hydrangea is abundantly moistened, and the area near the trunk is covered with a layer of mulch to maintain moisture.
Hydrangea paniculata Sunday fries: variety care
Hydrangea Sunday Fries: photo of the variety
For the correct development of the paniculate hydrangea, the Sunday fries requires careful care. It includes the following procedures:
- constant hydration.
- loosening the soil and making a layer of mulch.
- fertilizer.
- garter to the stakes.
- pruning.
- preparation for the winter season.
Panicle hydrangea Sunday fries cannot stand dry land. The ground under and around the bush should be moist. Moisten this plant constantly, especially in the dry summer months.
All shrubs require up to ten liters of liquid. Moisten with settled liquid, it is recommended to use the liquid after rain.
It is forbidden to use a liquid with a strong hardness, because water can cause irreparable harm to the herbaceous.
After the first moistening, the soil must be loosened and a large layer of mulch must be made from peat or sawdust. Then, to maintain the liquid, loosen the soil at least once every thirty-one days. It is necessary to carry out this procedure shallowly, because the root system of this herb is almost at the surface.
Fertilize panicle hydrangea Sunday fries during the growing season and during flowering at least once every fourteen days. Organic and mineral fertilizers are used, which are used separately.
The optimal organic feeding for this plant is the infusion of cow dung. It is possible to use liquid-diluted bird droppings. From mineral dressings, superphosphate and potassium nitrate are usually used. A good indicator is the use of special dressings for this plant.
The branches of the Sunday Frize hydrangea are rather thin and brittle. They usually bend under the weight of large flowers. It is advised to tie them to stakes during the flowering process.
The bush is pruned twice every twelve months. It is a necessary process to facilitate the flowering process and maintain a beautiful appearance.
Hydrangea paniculata Sunday fries can withstand cold temperatures in the winter season up to minus twenty and up to minus twenty-five degrees. However, often, when the temperature indicator of the air reaches the bar below eighteen degrees, most branches freeze. Therefore, it is advised to cover the shrubs of hydrangea varieties of the Sunday fries for the winter season and when cultivated in temperate climates. This is very simple to arrange.
The shrub has rather flexible branches that can be tilted to the ground and covered with fallen leaves. Place on top with dense cellophane or slate.
Breeding and pruning panicle hydrangea
Hydrangea Sunday Fries: photo of the variety
At home, the Sanday Fries hydrangea, like other varieties of panicle hydrangea, is bred using vegetation. Breeding with seeds is not the most popular among summer residents, because it is a rather lengthy and complex process. The panicle hydrangea is bred by the following methods:
- with the help of bends.
- using cuttings.
- by dividing the bush.
Breeding with bends does not allow the cultivation of several young plants at once. Most often, it turns out to own no more than three to four taps.
Using cuttings to breed shrubs is the most popular method. Adaptation material is prepared in the process of pruning the bush.
The planting material is placed in any container with a nutrient substrate containing sand and peat. In the winter season, they are cultivated indoors. The planting material is planted in the soil when it reaches the age of three to four years.
With the help of dividing the shrub, this plant is bred quite infrequently and only when changing the growing area.
Pruning panicle hydrangea Sunday fries in the spring and fall seasons. Pruning in the spring season, namely from the second week of the second spring month, contains the harvesting of dried and defective shoots, as well as in the design of the shrub. The Sunday Fraise hydrangeas give the necessary shape by reducing overly elongated branches.
Sometimes quite adult paniculate hydrangeas on the Sunday Fries are pruned to rejuvenate. At the same time, only a couple of the youngest branches are not touched, they are reduced by three-quarters. Immediately before protection for the winter season, sanitary pruning is performed, removing all unusable flowers.
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