Hydrangea is one of the most popular and most valued ornamental shrubs in gardens and parks around the world.
Due to its large, impressive inflorescences and the ability to change the color of the rings depending on the acidity of the soil, they give the garden a unique charm and elegance.
If you are considering decorating your green space with these wonderful plants, this article will help you get to know the main aspects of the cultivation and care of hydrangea in Lithuania.
Hydrangea and their diversity – from classic to modern
The hydrangea genus is quite large and includes a variety of species and many varieties of varieties that are different in the form, size, color and time of flowering. The following types of hydrangeas are most commonly grown in Lithuania:
- A large -leaved hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla): This is probably the most popular species, the most famous in its large, spherical or umbrella inflorescences. It is the color of this type of rings (from pink to blue) depends on the pH of the soil. The colors of the white breed do not change.
- Broom hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata): These hydrangeas bloom with large cone -shaped inflorescences, which often change color during the season – from white or removable to pink or pink. They are more resistant to frost than large leaves.
- The tree hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens): This type of inflorescences are large, spherical, usually white or creamy. The most popular variety is Annabelle, with extremely large inflorescences. Tree hydrangeas are also quite resistant to frost.
- Lasania hydrangea (Hydrangea petiolaris): This is a climbing hydrangea that can climb walls, fences or other supports. It blooms in white, flat inflorescences.
- Oak Hydrangea (Hydrangea quartifolia): This hydrangea is distinguished by its leaves, which resemble oak leaves and in the autumn it color with beautiful red colors. The inflorescences are tapered, white, and can later become pink.
When choosing hydrangeas for your garden, take into account your climate zone, soil conditions and the visual effect you want.
Hydrangea and their planting – the beginning for lush flowering
The best time to plant hydrangeas is spring or autumn. Choose a bright or semi -shady location. Many hydrangeas love some shade during the hottest day of the day. The soil should be fertile, moist but well drained.
- Preparation of the pit: The planting pit should be slightly larger than the hydrangea root ball.
- Soil Preparation: If the soil is not very fertile in your garden, add compost or rotten manure to the pit.
- Planting: Carefully remove hydrangea from a pot and place in the pit so that the root neck is at the ground level.
- Filling: Fill the pit with the ground removed, gently pressing around the plant.
- Watering: Wake up richly planted hydrangea.
- Mulch: Fertilize mulch (eg pine bark, peat) around the bush to retain moisture and protect against weeds.
Care – the key to lush rings
In order for hydrangeas to bloom abundantly and be healthy, it is important to maintain properly:
- Watering: Hydrangeas love moisture, especially during flowering. Water regularly, especially in dry summers.
- Fertilization: Fertilize the hydrangeas in spring, before flowering, with complex fertilizers for acidic plants. During flowering, you can additional fertilization with potassium and phosphorus fertilizer to promote the formation of the flowers.
- Pruning: The time and method of pruning depend on the type of hydrangea. Large -leaved hydrangea rings load on last year’s shoots, so they should only be pruned to remove the dried inflorescences and weak branches in the spring. Bleed and tree hydrangea rings are loaded on this year’s shoots, making them more pruned in early spring to encourage lush growth and larger inflorescences. Lazanic hydrangea is rarely pruned, only to limit its growth or remove damaged branches. Oak hydrangea pruned minimally, removing only dry or cross -growing branches.
- Soil acidity regulation: If you want to change the color of the large -leaved hydrangea rings, you can adjust the soil pH. In more acidic soil (pH 5.0-5.5), the rings will be blue and more alkaline (pH 6.0-6.5)-pink. Special fertilizers, aluminum sulfate or iron sulfate can be used to acidify the soil. In order to cut – lime.
- Protection: Although many of the hydrangeas grown in Lithuania are quite resistant to frost, it is recommended to cover the young and more sensitive varieties of the first winters with agrofilm or spruce.
Hydrangeas – Your Garden Decoration
Hydrangeas will undoubtedly become one of the most beautiful accents of your garden in its impressive flowering and color variety.
Choosing the right type and variety and the necessary care will allow you to enjoy the beauty of these elegant shrubs for many years. Let the hydrangeas bloom in your garden and create a unique atmosphere!
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