Planting viburnum and care in the open field

Even in Ancient Russia, Kalina was revered as a special magical plant. Healers believed that viburnum bestows a good fortune on women. Therefore, it was not a wedding that was decorated with a viburnum, but young girls weaved its inflorescences into their wreaths. When the first yellow leaves begin to fall around, crimson clusters of viburnum appear in the mind, which are of great importance for any gardener, because the medicinal properties of viburnum berries are legendary. Kalina is also considered a well-known melliferous plant. And, of course, viburnum has always amazed with its beauty, creative romance and special autumn aroma. Let's figure out how the viburnum planting is and how it needs to be looked after.

Planting viburnum seedlings

In order to choose the right viburnum seedlings for planting, you must first decide what exactly you would like to see on your site. The fact is that on decorative varieties of viburnum, there are almost never berries.
Therefore, if you want red bunches, you should pay attention to wild-growing varieties.

Choosing high-quality viburnum seedlings for planting

You need to focus on the stems and root system of plants, on their condition. Inspect all the details, examine the shoots of the roots, any mechanical damage, moldy and putrefactive areas indicate the poor quality of the seedlings. The roots of the plant should be uniform, clean and fresh. If you want to make sure the seedling is fresh, you need to scratch the “body” of the main rhizome a little. If greenish wood appears at the site of the scratch, this means that the seedling is suitable for planting. Shoots should also look fresh and healthy. Pay attention to small specimens, because they will be easier to adapt to the new soil, and they also take root faster. You can plant seedlings that are obtained in a vegetative way. Experts say that already in the second year they begin to bear fruit.

Kalina: planting and care in the open field

Viburnum when planting is demanding on lighting and soil fertility. It grows in open areas or in a small shade. Viburnum bushes are perfectly located on household yards and hide ugly agricultural buildings. With regard to soil selection, preference should be given to light soils that are rich in nutrients. It is important to remind that the planting site of viburnum should not be wet, stagnant water adversely affects the plants. Choose black soil, peat bogs and light sandy loam.

Viburnum planting rules

Usually viburnum bushes easily tolerate planting and do not cause unnecessary trouble for the owners. It is usually planted either in the fall or in the spring. If the viburnum planting occurs in the fall, then it will perfectly build up the root system and will quickly begin to grow with the first rays of the sun. If you plant a viburnum bush in the spring, then it will only have time to adapt to frost. Do not forget that viburnum should be planted before bud break. And don't forget to water the young plant constantly. Before planting viburnum, clear the selected place of weeds and dig up the soil. Correct acidity if necessary.

Planting viburnum in spring

Planting viburnum: photo

You need to dig a hole that is half a meter wide and half a meter high. In order for the planting of viburnum in the spring to be successful in the ground, always focus on the size of the roots. In the dug hole, the roots should not be too spacious or cramped. Fertilize abundantly, water, lower the plant and dig in. Then tamp the trunk circle well, water the plant again and mulch the soil.And, of course, wait for the first green leaves, and then the harvest!

Viburnum care

In fact, the viburnum shrub is not very picky about care, therefore, in order for the viburnum to please your eyes, planting and leaving is not a hassle, you need to follow a few basic rules. Remember that young families need more moisture than mature shrubs. Therefore, do not forget to water it, and it is important to do this often, but in small portions. And do not overfill, as excess moisture leads to infections and fungal diseases. Most likely, in these waterlogged conditions, the viburnum will quickly wither away. Observe that the near-stem hole near the plant gets wet to a half-meter depth. After you water the plants, it is advisable to mulch the soil so that air can pass through. And, of course, just to get rid of the weeds.

Care throughout the year

It is necessary to mulch the soil around the viburnum bush several times. Sawdust or peat are great for this. It is best to do this in the spring, when the soil is already warm enough, but still moist. This must be done in order to keep the roots of the viburnum from overheating, as well as retain moisture. You can also use coniferous sawdust for this. You can also feed your plant throughout the year by applying organic fertilizer to the tree trunks. Remember that viburnum does not grow best in group plantings, so plant the bushes closer to each other. Before the flowering of the viburnum, in early spring, gardeners sometimes apply mineral fertilizers under the bushes. After that, of course, the soil is mulched. Do not forget that it is advisable to remove the apical shoots on the bushes, as well as disinfect it with insecticides. But it can be processed without chemicals, using folk remedies, namely infusions of garlic, tobacco, celandine, onions. Before cold weather, do not forget to cover young seedlings with thick cloth or burlap. And also you can additionally insulate the trunk circle with a layer of humus or peat. Follow these rules and wait for the harvest!