Kalina coral (Viburnum Opulus) is a solid, undemanding and surprisingly decorative shrub, which can fall in love with anyone who looks at her at least once. She is a native inhabitant of Europe, so in our climatic conditions it is doing great.
In nature, you will meet her at the banks of the rivers, on the edge of forests, and sometimes even on rural roads, but in the garden he flourishes full possibilities. And although it is not as popular as, in many aspects, it pierces her. Why?
Hydrangea is the queen of elegance – you can’t hide. But it can also be difficult and capricious. He likes sour soil, requires regular watering, and if you do not meet its expectations, it can stop blooming. Coral calina is in these respects easier and less demands attention.
What connects them?
- Both have spherical, white inflorescences.
- They bloom in spring, often in May and June.
- They look great as solo or in a group with other bushes.
- They match rustic, naturalistic, but also more ordered.
And what makes them different?
- Kalina grows on virtually every soil. Hydrangea has greater requirements in this regard.
- Kalina tolerates drought better, but hydrangea needs solid hydration.
- Kalina gives decorative fruits in autumn – red balls that look like rubies. Hydrangea ends the season after flowering.
- Kalina is doing great without fertilizers and special treatments. Hydrangea must be pampered.
You don’t have a hand for plants? You have a hand, but you forget to water? Or maybe you are just starting the adventure with gardening and want to focus on something “safe” but effective? is your answer. Here’s what makes her ideal for beginners:
1. It is resistant to gardening errors
The coral kalina will forgive you more than many plant. Will you get bad? Will grow back. Will you forget to water? Will survive. Will you sit in the shade? He can do it, although the sun likes more.
2. I don’t need luxuries
You don’t have to worry about the soil pH, fancy fertilizers or special conditioners. All you need is the average garden soil and some space – and now.
3. Beautiful for most of the year
It blooms in spring, in the summer it greens lush, and in autumn impresses with the red of leaves and fruit. It is not beautiful only in the season, but much longer.
4. It does not require exaggerated care
You can cut it from time to time to keep your shape. But if you don’t do it – it won’t be offended, it will only bloom with a flourish.
Once you decide to Kalina, it is worth planning the right place for her. As we mentioned, it has small requirements, but it is worth taking care of its basic needs to make sure that it will be accepted and showed all the glory.
- Position – best semi -shade or sun. It will also grow in the shade, but it blooms less.
- Soil – each one not forever wet and not totally sterile.
- Society – it looks beautiful with other flowering bushes, e.g. Taver, Forsycja or Jasminec. It can also be combined with perennials, e.g. funks, hedgehogs or genders.
- or solitaire? Both options are great. In the form of a hedge, it creates dense, an effective wall of greenery. Planted individually, it catches the eye like a sculpture.
Kalina, although resistant and beautiful, has one enemy: aphids. These pests have extremely liked Kalina’s shrubs and can strain it strongly. How to deal with them?
- Principle number 1: Watch – regularly check if there are uninvited guests.
- Principle number 2: React quickly – ecological spraying of gray soap is often enough.
- Principle number 3: keep calm – aphids are not the end of the world. Kalina will cope, especially if you support her.
Kalina likes not only, but also birds. These Red beads that appear in autumn are a delicacy for them. Therefore, if you want your garden to be teeming with life in winter, the coral kalina will perfectly match these expectations.
