Good afternoon, my reader. The bushes of beautifully blooming hydrangea have long been loved by gardeners of our country. Lush inflorescences are a real decoration of the garden. About 70 varieties of this shrub are known. In order for the hydrangea to delight with lush flowering as long as possible, it is necessary to properly care for it.
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Planting correctly
Beginners often complain that hydrangea is very moody. But this is not the case. Follow a few rules:
- choose a variety that advises your region;
- the soil should be loose, mix it well with river sand and superphosphate;
- put the rotted manure on top of the trunk circle. When watering, useful substances will penetrate inside;
- if the hydrangea is large-leaved, then the soil should be acidic, if it is paniculate, then vice versa;
- the hole for the bush should be blue and wide, the roots need free and comfortable;
- the bush loves the shady side, but in moderation. In the morning, the sun should warm the hydrangea, and in the afternoon it should be well ventilated;
- distance from the nearest landing - 1 m;
- provide regular watering, hydrangea does not tolerate drought. Therefore, it is better to lay the trunk circle on top with mulch (sawdust, processed dry grass or small branches of trees) - it will retain moisture and provide the soil with additional air exchange.
Care rules
You will change your attitude towards hydrangeas by following these rules:
- carry out regular pruning of old branches or broken branches, do not let the bush overgrow - he loves it when air walks between the branches;
- the main pest of hydrangea is slugs. Inspect the plant regularly if you see holes in the leaves - you have uninvited neighbors. Pour a glass of beer under the bush to attract the pest. You can also spread the eggshells on the trunk circle - this is both useful and will help get rid of slugs;
- the hydrangea does not like transplants, so immediately determine the place of planting the bush;
- monitor the condition of the soil - loosen it, weed it and, of course, water it;
- hydrangea, like all flowering shrubs, needs feeding. She loves organic fertilizers (wood ash, bird droppings), but you need to carefully approach the application process. Fertilizers should not be highly concentrated. It is better to purchase mineral or ready-made liquid - in shopping malls there are specially formulated fertilizers for hydrangeas.
For experienced gardeners, it is not difficult to follow all of the above recommendations, but for beginners it is better to remember this, otherwise the acquired bush will not bloom. These rules are simple and very accessible.
Also, be sure to cut the flowering buds regularly. They are heavy and can damage branches. Some gardeners surround the bush with special devices that support the branches. You can make them yourself or purchase them from specialized stores. Such devices also help to support peonies during their flowering.
Does a hydrangea grow in your country house?
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