Kalina Buldenezh is a very luxurious plant in appearance, so for several centuries it grew exclusively in the palace gardens. This variety got its name for its amazing inflorescences, similar to huge lacy white balls, in translation from French it is called - "snow globe".
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APPEARANCE
Viburnum is either a tree or a shrub 1.5-4 m high, with lush globular inflorescences. The crown width is about 4 meters. The leaves are large, light green. Viburnum Buldenezh grows very quickly, up to 40 cm per year, but it develops for 7-10 years, since its life expectancy is about 60 years. It blooms in early summer, flowering time 2-4 weeks. There are varieties of this variety: ordinary, decorative and terry. Terry differs in that the flowers change color from white to pink.
The disadvantages of this plant include the lack of smell and a short flowering period.
LANDING
Kalina Buldenezh does not like direct sunlight, but darkened places are also not suitable for her, therefore, partial shade should be chosen for planting a plant. It is better to plant a plant in the ground in cloudy weather.
Drainage is poured into a planting pit about 1.5x1.5 m in size, stones mixed with sand can serve as them, compost, ash and peat are added, then a bush is planted directly. The root collar should be 3-4 cm below the soil level. Water and mulch abundantly.
CARE
In the spring, it is necessary to cut off the frozen and damaged branches of the viburnum. It also requires feeding with wood ash or complex fertilizers. In summer, timely abundant watering of Buldenezh viburnum is required. It is important to thin out the bushes in the summer, but no later than August, to allow the branches to grow stronger before the cold weather. If there is no thinning, then aphids appear on the bushes, and the plant may die. The inflorescences of the viburnum are heavy, so supports are required for the branches.
CROSSING
Cuttings are prepared from branches with several buds. The cut branches are placed in a solution to stimulate root growth for half an hour, then planted in the ground. Also, the roots of the plant can be used as cuttings.
PEST PROTECTION
Viburnum is not very resistant to pests, so it is necessary to periodically inspect the plant for the appearance of pests. The most common enemy of the plant is aphids. To get rid of it, you need to spray the bushes with soapy water or an insecticidal preparation. For prophylaxis, wood ash is poured around the trunk.
Kalina Buldenezh is popular among gardeners also because of its cold resistance. In addition to its unsurpassed beauty during flowering, it looks great after the flowers fall, due to the unusual large leaves that reach 12 cm. This gorgeous shrub will become the jewel in your garden when properly cared for.
Does the viburnum Buldenezh grow in your garden?
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