Rough hydrangea needs to follow certain rules of care. The culture is often grown, as it is characterized by attractive buds that adorn any site.
Description of a hydrangea rough
The shrub belongs to the Gortenziev family. It can reach large sizes. With the right selection of soil quickly develops.
Origin
The plant was first seen in Japan. Over time, the culture was introduced by travelers to other regions, and was used to decorate the gardens of noble people. In Europe, the plant first appeared in 1820. Rough hydrangea is divided into varieties, each of which has its own characteristics.
Rough hydrangea in a summer cottage
Important know! Initially, there were only two varieties of bushes that bloomed with white and pink buds. Now many hybrids with different colors have been bred.
Features
Rough hydrangea has the following features:
- The height of the bush reaches 2 meters. Spreading branches.
- The leaves are oblong, velvet, green. At the end of autumn, the foliage changes color and turns yellow.
- The plant can tolerate low temperatures and is suitable for regions with harsh winters.
- The roots are well developed and can penetrate deep into the soil.
Culture has its own characteristics
Hydrangea begins to bloom in late July and continues until mid-September. Flowers can be white, lilac or pink, depending on the variety. The buds are in panicle shape. Asexual large flowers are located at the edges. In the center, the buds are small and more saturated in color.
Pros and cons
The plant has advantages and disadvantages that must be considered when planting:
- often the culture is grown as the main plant in the flower bed;
- the flowers have a feathery structure and bloom violently;
- suitable for transplanting to a new growth site;
- propagated by various methods;
Perennial shrub requires proper preparation for the winter. This drawback is especially acute in cold regions.
Winter hardiness
The plant has an average level of winter hardiness and can tolerate up to -25 ℃. With little frost exposure, shoots can be damaged, but in the spring the root buds give young shoots. With improper shelter, the condition of the roots worsens, which often leads to the death of the plant.
Varieties of rough hydrangea
Rough hydrangea is often found in areas as a landscape decoration.
Sargent
The variety Hydrangea sargentiana differs from other representatives of the genus in leaf size. They can reach 20 cm. At the same time they have a saturated green color. Height reaches 1 meter. Culture begins to bloom in mid-July and continues until the end of September. The buds have a light purple color. On the sides are large, asexual inflorescences of white tones. In autumn, Sargent hydrangea is completely trimmed and carefully covered.
Sargent Hydrangea in the garden
Hot Chocolate
Hot Chokolit hydrangea is new. It has large leaves with a rough structure. The height of the bush can reach 2.5 meters. The shoots are highly developed, reaching a width of 1 meter. The buds are purple, with pink lateral inflorescences. The flowering period is from mid-June to October.
Hot Chocolate Hydrangea
It can tolerate low temperatures up to -20 ℃. Hydrangea Chocolate Hot has a high immunity to diseases.
Note! Unlike other varieties, Chocolate is quickly restored after spring pruning of shoots.
Macrophyll
Rough hydrangea varieties of Macrophil can reach 1 meter in height. The length of Sargent hydrangea leaves with proper planting and care reaches 30 cm. The surface of the leaf is covered with a small, light fluff. Macrophylla bush blooms with purple inflorescences with large asexual white buds at the edges, which can reach sizes up to 15 cm.
Hydrangea Macrofill
The plant blooms from mid-June to the end of September. Low maintenance, can tolerate low temperatures up to -20 ℃.
Outdoor landing
Sargent hydrangea is often grown outdoors. Planting and care requires compliance with simple rules.
Selection and preparation of the place and soil
For a hydrangea, a rough one is selected for a warm place, well lit by the sun. During the hot season, it is necessary that the bush stay in a light shade. This will reduce the negative effects on leaves and buds. It is recommended to plant bushes near the fences or to form special canopies.
The right choice of place for planting a bush is the key to successful flowering
For fast growth, light, nutritious soil is selected. Before planting, the site is thoroughly cleaned of weed and dig up, prepare the site in the fall. Exposure to low temperature has a detrimental effect on harmful microorganisms and pest larvae.
Before starting planting a seedling, it is important to properly formulate the nutrient mixture. For fast growth, humus, peat and coniferous soil are mixed in one part. The soil is thoroughly mixed and lumps are removed.
Important! In order for the plant to grow rapidly, it is recommended to acidify the soil a little.
Which plants are best planted next to
Hydrangea aspera can be grown with almost all types of plants. Often, crops are planted under dwarf ornamental trees or shrubs. This solution not only decorates the site, but also contributes to the formation of a shady area for hydrangea. Planting the following plants on one site is possible:
- perennial herbs;
- hybrid irises;
- juniper;
- lilac;
- cotoneaster.
Neighboring crop selection
When choosing neighboring crops, it is ensured that plants have the same preferences when selecting soil.
How to plant
When planting a bush, take into account the features:
- on the prepared site form landing holes with a depth of 40 cm and a width of 50 cm;
- a layer of small pebbles or broken bricks is laid at the bottom of the hole (it acts as drainage);
- pour a nutrient mixture into the wells and, after making a hole, place a seedling;
- sprinkle with soil and carefully tamp;
- watered with plenty of water.
Features of planting a seedling
Additional Information! In spring, the seedling is covered with a plastic bottle at night, which reduces the risk of damage to young shoots at low temperature.
Plant care
In order for the seedling to develop rapidly, it is necessary to properly care for the crop.
Watering
During the growing up of a seedling, a plant requires a large amount of water. It is watered twice a day. An adult plant is watered once a day after sunset.
Important know! For rough hydrangea, it is important to spray water on leaves and shoots in the evening every two days.
Fertilizer and fertilizing
In the first year, top dressing is not used. Next spring, nitrogen fertilizers are added to grow the crop. Of complex fertilizers, mullein diluted with water in a proportion of 1:10 can be used. In autumn, the plant is fed with organic fertilizers and goes into a dormant state.
Fertilizer application
On a note! In order for the shoots to be flexible and durable, it is necessary to spray the bush with a solution of manganese once a week.
Mulching and cultivation
They mulch the plant carefully, as the roots of the bush are highly developed. The root processes can be in the upper layers and often die when damaged. Coniferous needles are used as mulch. It is distributed in an even layer between the bushes, and retains moisture for a long time.
Pruning
Rough hydrangea in the first year of growth is not recommended to be trimmed. Starting from the second year, the plant is pruned in early spring. In the spring, broken and damaged shoots are removed. Exclude shoots growing inside the bush. If desired, the flower grower can slightly shorten the branches, giving the bush the necessary shape.
Bush pruning process
Winter preparations
Preparation for frost is carried out in late September. After the bush has faded, organic fertilizers are applied. The bushes are tied with a rope and carefully bent to the ground. A layer of agrofibre is laid on top and spruce branches or spruce branches are placed evenly. For cold regions, additionally use warm old things for shelter.
Winter preparations
Important! A bush is opened only with minimal risks of night frosts.
Breeding
Hydrangea can propagate by various methods. The most suitable technique is determined individually by the grower.
Seed cultivation
Seeds are harvested in the fall. Small boxes are formed on the buds. Carefully cutting off the faded bud, knead the whisk over the fabric with your hands and take the seed. Planting seeds is carried out in March. To do this, prepare special soil. Pack it in small cups and carefully watered with water. Seeds are buried in the soil by 1 cm. Cover with a film and placed on the windowsill, regularly moisturizing.
Seed propagation method
Additional Information! Upon the appearance of sprouts, they dive and place the seedlings in separate glasses.
Cuttings
It is necessary to harvest cuttings in the spring. Shoots with two buds are used. Below make a slanting cut and place the shoot in Kornevin for 2 hours. Use a container with a nutrient mixture, which consists of peat and humus. Cuttings are planted and covered with a cropped plastic bottle.
Hydrangea propagation by cuttings
Regularly water the cuttings and spray them every three days from the spray gun. After the appearance of the roots, the cuttings are planted in open ground.
Bush division
For breeding, you need to dig an adult bush and carefully divide the root into parts. Each part must have a kidney. Parts of the bush are planted at a constant place of growth and fed with complex fertilizers.
Bush propagation
Layering
A simple method for producing young hydrangea seedlings. For breeding in autumn or early spring, a young shoot of 1 year old is selected. Bend it to the surface of the soil and make a small incision. Using staples fix. Sprinkle and moisturize regularly. The rooted seedling will begin to form young twigs. After that, the branch is separated from the mother bush and planted in a permanent place.
Propagation of the bush using layering
Important know! It is recommended to use the method of propagation by layering in early spring. When done correctly, the finished seedling will be ready for transplanting to a permanent place of growth by fall.
Diseases and pests, means of combating them
Despite the fact that the plant has immunity to diseases, problems can arise during the cultivation process:
- Powdery mildew - a gray coating appears on the stems. For treatment, Bordeaux is used. An alternative is the drug Fundazole.
- Rust - manifested by small brown spots on the leaves. To combat use the drug Topaz.
In addition to diseases, the plant can be attacked by pests:
- Aphids are small insects that feed on the sap of a plant and can lead to the death of a bush in a short time. To eliminate the problem, it is recommended to spray with a soapy solution.
- Spider mite - a pest that forms small seals on shoots and leaves. It spreads quickly, eating the juice of the culture. To combat, the bush is treated with Vermitek.
One of the common problems is the appearance of slugs. To control pests, mechanical collection of slugs is carried out.
The use of rough hydrangeas in landscape design
Rough hydrangea is used in the garden as the main plant, or acts as a backdrop for other crops. Combined with large-leaved plants. Often bushes are used to decorate paths. In this case, the bushes are regularly cut and give them the necessary shape.
Use in landscape design
Rough hydrangea cultivation allows you to quickly decorate a garden plot. The culture is growing rapidly, and in a short period pleases lush blooms. To grow a bush, the seedling is regularly watered and the required nutrients are added.
