One of the most popular crops for landscape design is hydrangea. This flowering shrub can be found everywhere and in different climate zones. It is used in regions with mild and temperate climates. It is also suitable for growing in the harsh conditions of Siberia and the Urals. Hydrangea enlivens the landscape of the autumn garden with its bright blooms and graceful decorative forms.
Why hydrangea is popular for garden landscaping
Garden hydrangea is a versatile plant. It has many advantages that make it indispensable in garden and park design. She is valued for:
- Long and colorful flowering;
- Variety of sizes and shapes;
- Unpretentiousness;
- Frost resistance;
- Durability.
This shrub has no equal in the brightness and variety of flowering shades.. Numerous plant varieties have a wide variety of inflorescence shades.
And some of them change the color of the flowers over time, giving the bush a very interesting and sophisticated look.
Varieties garden hydrangeas vary in size. There are large plants up to 3 m high that look great in single plantings. But there are also smaller and dwarf varieties used for planting in groups and even for hedges.
The lifespan of the plant is considerable - several decades. And with proper care, it blooms profusely at any age.
Paniculata hydrangea in garden design
Paniculata hydrangea occupies a leading place in garden design among all its other varieties. There are many varieties of this species, differing from each other in size, bush shape and color of inflorescences.
For a plant, depending on the variety, you can use one of the following placement methods:
- Single landing;
- Group planting;
- Hedge.
For single landings in landscape design large varieties with spreading crowns are suitable. They are planted away from other trees and shrubs so that the bush is clearly visible and not even partially hidden from view. The shape of the bush itself is of particular importance in such planting.
It must be beautiful and correctly formed in order to attract attention not only during flowering, but also during spring period remain decorative and attractive.
In the photo, paniculata hydrangeas in the landscape design of the garden and dachas:
A single large bush looks great on a green lawn. During the flowering period, the greenery of the grass contrasts with the bright and large inflorescences of the bush, highlighting its beauty. The plant also looks unusual on the shore of an artificial reservoir, reflected in the water.
For group planting, you can use bushes of various sizes. They can be the same in size. In this case, it is advisable to select varieties that differ in the color of the inflorescences so that they complement each other favorably in the group. You can also create a group of plants of different sizes to achieve tiering during the flowering period. In this case, you can choose both the same and different varieties in color.
Group plantings of paniculate hydrangea in garden landscape design look amazingly beautiful. If desired, you can easily create a wildly blooming corner of the garden or clearing.
To create a hedge, plants of medium and dwarf size are used. They are planted at a short distance from each other. Very soon, a continuous flowering hedge will grow from the seedlings, which can divide the garden into sections, separate a recreation area, or simply be located along the path.
Tree hydrangea in landscape design
Tree hydrangea is considered the second most popular species for creating garden and park landscapes. She is the most frost-resistant of all garden varieties, but her appearance significantly inferior in decorativeness to paniculate hydrangea.
Its inflorescences do not have such bright shades; most often there are varieties with white or light pink flowers. And in terms of the size of the inflorescences, it is not in first place. The inflorescences of the plant are usually round in shape and relatively small in size.
Tree hydrangea bushes lend themselves well to shaping. They are usually given a standard or bush form. When forming a trunk, the lower branches on the trunk are cut out, which leads to the creation of a plant that looks like a small tree. The bush form can be different. Most often, the plant is given a spherical shape, but there may be others, more complex options formation.
The planting options for tree hydrangea are the same as for paniculate hydrangea. Tall varieties are often used in single plantings. Groups may contain plants of the most different sizes. For hedges, medium and dwarf varieties with small annual growth are used.
The most popular variety for landscape garden design is tree hydrangea “,” it has snow-white spherical inflorescences. When using it, white garden landscapes are easily created. But the shade of the inflorescences of this variety can be changed. Even an inexperienced gardener can grow a bush with bright blue, scarlet or purple inflorescences.
To recolor the flowers, the bush is watered with compounds containing certain chemical substances . Thus, an increase in the amount of aluminum in the soil leads to the coloring of flowers blue, and a slight increase in the composition of chalk and phosphorus in the soil gives the inflorescences a red tint. Painted flowers look very bright and unusual in garden landscape design.
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Other types of hydrangea in the garden
In addition to paniculate and tree hydrangea in garden landscapes the following types are used:
- Large-leaved;
- oakleaf;
- Chereshkova.
They are not as frost-resistant as the varieties already described, so they are used much less frequently. But they are not inferior to frost-resistant varieties in decorativeness, and therefore are valued by many gardeners.
Hydrangea largeleaf It is distinguished by long flowering, as well as bright and varied colors of inflorescences. After the first flowers bloom, new buds form on the shoots of the plant. Thus, it blooms continuously from June until the first frost.
It is used in single plantings to highlight the beauty of flowering and create a colorful accent in the garden. Today, many varieties of large-leaved hydrangea with increased winter hardiness have been bred, which makes it possible to actively use this shrub in landscape design.
Hydrangea oakleaf famous not only for its colorful flowering, but also for the decorative shape of its leaves, which acquire a beautiful reddish hue by autumn. This species is rarely used for landscaping gardens and personal plots, as it suffers greatly from winter frosts. The bushes must be carefully covered for the winter so that in the summer they bloom magnificently and for a long time. Can be used both in single and group plantings, as well as in combination with other ornamental garden crops.
An unusual type of plant that is used for landscape design of a site - petiolate hydrangea. This is a climbing shrub that can climb supports to a height of up to 10 m. It can be successfully used for landscaping gazebos, fences and walls. And in the absence of support, this vine can be used as a ground cover plant.
How to combine hydrangeas with other plants
In addition to single and group plantings of hydrangea bushes, they can be successfully combined with other plants in the garden landscape. Such combinations can be very diverse. The main options for combined plantings are combinations with the following crops:
- Herbaceous flowering and non-flowering species;
- Flowering shrubs;
- Large non-flowering varieties.
In landscape design, hydrangea can be successfully combined with small plants. Sometimes it is even planted in the center of the flower bed. But you can create more complex combinations. Low-growing species are used for the following effects:
- Complementing the color scheme of hydrangea inflorescences;
- Framing the composition;
- Early season decoration.
Moisture-loving and shade-tolerant herbaceous perennials are suitable for combination with hydrangeas. Non-flowering species that look great in a composition with hydrangeas:
- Fern;
- Hosta;
- Ivy;
- Cereals.
From flowering species most often planted:
- Garden geranium;
- Periwinkle;
- Iris;
- Day-lily
- Phloxes.
For compositions with other flowering shrubs use:
- Mock orange;
- Roses;
- Lilac.
Similar compositions are often created with lilacs or lilacs, in which different species do not bloom at the same time. This creates an effect continuous flowering compositions from late spring to the first frost.
Hydrangea and roses combine very effectively different varieties. This allows you to expand the color range and create a colorful accent in the garden landscape.
Sometimes the bush is planted near large non-flowering plants. Usually these are conifers, the dark severity of which is appropriate to complement with a bright and colorful contrasting element so that they do not look too gloomy and dry. The hydrangea bush in this combination is a color accent that enlivens the composition and gives it sophistication and extraordinary beauty.
In the article we looked at best hydrangeas in landscape design summer cottage, and also saw their photos.
It is not for nothing that paniculata hydrangea is popular in landscape design: its lush inflorescences have won the hearts of many flower growers, not only in Russia. Other varieties of these are known in culture. flowering bushes. A feature of the plant is the ability to change the color of the flower from greenish to pink, cream, white. It depends on the species, but in any case, you can often see differently colored flowers on one bush. In some varieties, the top of the inflorescence may be colored differently than the base. The flowering bush in this case looks truly charming.
Types of hydrangea for Russian gardens
In the conditions of central Russia, you can most often find 2 types of hydrangeas: paniculate and tree-like. They tolerate winter cold best and practically do not freeze even without shelter. Other species, no less decorative, are much less common due to the need to provide shelter for these heat-loving plants for the winter.
In Russian gardens, paniculata hydrangea grows up to 2–3 m in height, although in its homeland - in China and Japan, in the south of Sakhalin Island - it can reach 10 meters in height. During flowering, the bushes are covered with lush panicles of pyramidal-shaped inflorescences. Each inflorescence reaches 25 cm in length. The color of panicle hydrangeas includes a wide range of shades of pink, cream and white, as well as greenish in newly opened flowers.
Hydrangea paniculata is usually formed in two ways:
- bush - in the form of spreading bushes about 2 m high;
- standard - similar to a short tree with a lush crown.
Both forms are appreciated by designers and are used in the design of plots, gardens and park areas with equal success.
Unlike the first species, tree hydrangea does not grow higher than 1.5 m and is a widely spreading bush with rounded inflorescences reminiscent of boule de neige viburnum. Varieties with cream or white color predominate, but pink inflorescences are also found (for example, the “Invisible” variety).
Less known in Russian gardens are such species as petiolate, serrated, and large-leaved hydrangeas. But in last years and they are increasingly finding their admirers. Particularly interesting for designers is the Far Eastern species - petiole hydrangea. Among related plants, it is the only one that is also suitable for vertical gardening. This hydrangea has the ability to climb up supports like a vine.
Experienced flower growers know how to make varieties with pink flowers change their color to blue. The secret is simple: to do this you need to plant the bush in an area with acidic soil. On alkaline soils, hydrangea flowers will be pink. This method is not suitable for white or cream varieties - their inflorescences are not colored.
How different types of hydrangeas are used in decoration
The possibilities of using hydrangea in landscape design are appreciated not only in Russia. Many foreign exhibitions and flower festivals include compositions using flowering bushes different varieties and types. In our middle zone, flowering begins in mid-June (paniculate) or July (tree-like, large-leaved), continuing until October frosts.
Large bushes can be used as solo specimens on Moorish or English lawns. In this case, hydrangea is self-sufficient and does not need supplements from other plants. But with group plantings decorative possibilities bushes open up more fully.
One of the common ways to use hydrangeas is hedge. Separating the recreation area, accompanying the path, constantly blooming from mid-summer green wall looks very impressive. The shrub can also be placed on the border with a neighboring area, partially covering the fences with it. The plant tolerates pruning well and grows easily, creating virtually no problems for its owners.
When planting along paths, remember that hydrangea wood is very fragile. Snow cleared from paths in winter should not be dumped on plantings. Under its weight, the bushes can break, and in the spring it will take a lot of time to restore the fence.
Mixed plantings of hydrangea and related plants can be very diverse. Much depends on the taste of the owners or designer. It is advisable to combine summer-blooming shrubs with large species such as lilac and spirea, which decorate the area before the hydrangeas bloom. This makes it possible to have a corner on the site that blooms almost the entire season.
White and pink clusters of flowers also combine effectively with the dark greenery of conifers: juniper, decorative spruce, thuja and cypress. Against the background of large spreading bushes, the red-leaved forms of barberry, cotoneaster and others will look beautiful.
The plants accompanying them help to reveal the natural beauty of flowering bushes. It is important to correctly compose the composition so that it does not turn into a jumble of shapes and shades. Using simple compositions with hydrangeas as an example, you can imagine the possibilities of combining them with plants on your own site.
The path's decoration includes a bush of pink tree hydrangea (right) supported by brighter colored phlox (left). The foreground is lined with hosts with variegated leaves and ground cover creeping tenacious. The stems of tall phlox are very successfully hidden by gladioli, which will bloom later, replacing faded summer crops.
The background of the composition consists of a white-edged tree lined with ferns and white blooming hydrangea paniculata. White flowers harmoniously echo the white-green variegation of decorative leaves in the background and foreground. The narrow path is lost among the abundance of flowers, inviting you for a romantic walk.
Another example where hydrangea is used in landscape design is the mixborder at the entrance. The flower garden consists of a white paniculate variety of Grandiflora, next to which is planted bright pink astilbe. The shape of the inflorescences of both plants is almost the same, and the colors shade each other. A liner of pink impatiens and a border of variegated hostas tie the two bushes together into a harmonious composition, supporting color transitions.
A good example of a contrasting combination of white with the brightness of summer flowers is a mixborder with paniculate hydrangea of the Lime Light variety. The white color of the building and the fence is emphasized by the greenish-white tassels of flowers, and the shade of the unopened petals at the top of the tassel echoes the green of the grass and is in surprising harmony with the red-orange colors of daylilies and echinacea. Rare splashes of blue bells enliven the border, adding variety to the sunny summer color of the flower bed.
To make hydrangeas look chic and bloom profusely, you need to follow some rules for caring for them. Undemanding in general, the beautiful hydrangea has its own preferences. Without suitable conditions even the most beautiful flower over time it turns into a stunted plant that does not decorate the site in any way.
It is not advisable to plant bushes in full sun. Trying to provide the plant with maximum light, gardeners make a serious mistake, because natural conditions hydrangeas grow under the canopy of trees in the forest. Ideal place for the shrub there will be a shady corner of the garden where the sun appears in the morning or evening hours.
In a sunny area, hydrangea can feel good if it is watered intensively, not allowing the soil at the roots to dry out and using mulching materials. But even with such care, its brushes will be much smaller than those of a bush growing in the shade.
When planting hydrangeas in group plantings and as a tapeworm, it should be taken into account that the fragile plant can break in strong winds. Therefore, it is advisable to choose the most protected places to create compositions using hydrangea. In winter, a strong draft in the area can also contribute to freezing of the bushes if the snow cover is constantly blown away by the wind.
For irrigation, it is better to use warm, settled water. If there is little natural precipitation, then it is necessary to water as the soil under the bush dries slightly. To retain moisture in the soil after watering, the soil is loosened and mulched with tree bark, sawdust, and peat.
To achieve lush flowering, hydrangeas need to be trimmed properly. Tree and paniculata require very heavy pruning, but large-leaved (garden) plants require minimal pruning. In spring, pruning involves removing frozen branches to healthy tissue. Varieties of tree and paniculate hydrangeas are best cut so that 3–5 pairs of buds remain on each shoot from last year.
Flowering of these species begins on young branches that will develop from the remaining buds. Therefore, it is important to cut off excess early in the spring, before sap flows and leaves bloom. If such pruning is not carried out, paniculata and tree hydrangeas may not bloom at all. Gardeners' complaints that the bush has stopped blooming most likely indicate its thickening and aging. In this case, you can prune “to the stump”, removing branches that are several years old. The bush recovers quickly and can bloom within 2 years.
Fertilizing will also help you get large decorative inflorescences. It is best to buy fertilizers labeled “for flowering plants” or specifically designed for hydrangeas at a flower shop. Sometimes they contain substances that change the acidity of the soil, turning the inflorescences blue and its shades. The solution for feeding bushes must be prepared strictly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Fertilizer is applied at the end of May, and subsequently fed every 15 days. In August, feeding should be stopped so that the plants have time to prepare for winter.
If frosts in a given area are not stronger than -25 ° C, then shelters for paniculate and tree hydrangeas are not necessary. Even when severely frozen during an unexpected cold snap, these species easily recover. Other hydrangeas (serrate, oakleaf, garden) require a light cover of straw or spruce branches. If the bush is very tall, and it is impossible to bend it to the ground in preparation for winter, then the branches should be pulled together, wrapped with covering material around the bush and tied to stakes driven in nearby so that it is not broken by a strong wind.
When summer comes again, the bushes, preserved from frost and properly pruned, will bloom, filling the garden with cream, pink, and white flowers. Winter-hardy, unpretentious species require virtually no care if planted in suitable place. The value of perennial flowering plants lies in their constant decorativeness and the absence of annual hassle when planting. Compositions using them can solve the problem of designing a site for many years.
Let fans of languid lush roses and other charming flowers forgive me, but only one more hydrangea can be better than a hydrangea in a summer cottage. Growing hydrangea in the garden is an artistic and creative process when you feel like the Creator of the Garden of Eden and the Creator of His Majesty Beauty.
A huge variety of varieties of the most unusual shape and color allows you to create a whole ensemble from a rainbow of bright colors and delicate tints. But closer to practice. Growing this plant is not at all difficult.
Name of hydrangea Greek language translated as “vessel for moisture”, the plant received this name for the unusual shape of the seed pods, as well as for its love for moist, nutritious soil.
Which variety to choose
A huge number of varieties of shapes and colors allows you to create a dream garden of Eden, which does not require painstaking care and delights the whole season with lush flowering. Each variety is magnificent in its own way, but combining them is a fascinating activity, for which six acres may not be enough. How to grow hydrangea in the garden is not difficult, it is important to choose the right variety.
Let's consider the most popular varieties of this amazing shrub that feel good in middle lane Russia:
- Garden large-leaved - requires shelter for the winter in regions with winter temperatures below 10 degrees. The bushes reach a height of up to two and a half meters, the leaves are oval, slightly pointed. The inflorescences are in the form of large bright balls of pink, blue, greenish or variegated colors, slightly flattened, which gives them a special charm. Most Popular frost-resistant varieties: Quadricolor (yellow-cream pastel), Grandiflora and Perfecta (with cream inflorescences and spectacular shiny strong stems), Altona (adores shady areas of the garden, where it pleases with large pink clusters of flowers);
- Paniculata is an interesting species, bred by breeders relatively recently. Ideal for garden decoration in Asian and Mediterranean style thanks to the elongated, bright panicle-like inflorescences. Paniculate hydrangeas in garden design are often used to decorate unsightly hedges or to decorate a small pond, since the height of the plants can reach two meters in favorable conditions. The most popular varieties are Sargent, Unicum and White Moss (blooms until the first frost);
- Tree-like - resembles an ordinary viburnum and forms into a spectacular low tree with a snowy color turning into cream. The most popular variety is Anabel, resistant to low winter temperatures and pleasing bright colors from July to the end of September. Looks interesting as the main accent when decorating a landscape in a Mediterranean style;
- Serrated - a low, lush bush with balls blue color . Loves sunny, wind-sheltered areas with moist, nutritious soil;
- Sargenta - a magnificent honey plant. Planting and caring for hydrangea in the garden of this particular species will lead to an abundance of bees in the area, this is worth paying attention to. The plant can reach four meters in height, so strict autumn pruning is necessary;
- Chereshkovaya – perfect option for vertical gardening, creating flowering hedges and trellises. The design of a hydrangea in a garden of this type can be very unusual and varied - arches, design of the front entrance, shading of the veranda, or a spectacular curved composition in the center of the flower garden;
- Oakleaf - a shrub with bright, beautiful foliage that acquires a spectacular color closer to autumn (burgundy and purple). The only negative is that the color is only white, but the frost resistance is very high. The most cold-resistant variety is Snow Flake;
Advice. When deciding on a variety, you need to pay attention to the average height of the plant and the width of the bush in order to create a properly constructed landscape composition.
Landscape design styles and variety selection
- The leaf shape is large, oval, or with lacy edges. Large-leafed bushes look good in a hedge or in the center of a composition as the main bright one. The oval shape of the leaf is more suitable for decor in the Mediterranean style or in the country style of northern European countries. Openwork foliage with thin veins will emphasize the sophistication and thoughtfulness of the Japanese garden style, and will also remind you of Scandinavian evergreens;
- The shape of the inflorescences is a ball, umbrella, cone or panicle. Round form will suit almost any garden design, but paniculate hydrangea looks great in borders for dry streams in Japanese style or for the center of an alpine hill, besides, these varieties are very fond of shady areas of the garden. Umbrellas or clusters of cones are more consistent with the climate and nature of Scandinavia and the North of Russia;
- The color scheme of these shrubs is extremely diverse - raspberry, purple, pastel pink and blue, bright purple and rich crimson, creamy white lacy scattering of inflorescences. There can be no advisers in this matter - the main thing is that the colors are harmoniously combined with each other. The price of a particular variety depends on many factors - double inflorescences, unusual color and leaf shape, the latest developments in agricultural technology.
Advice. When choosing a variety, it is important to consider that different types soil color may differ from declared.
Pink tones appear on alkaline soils, and blue tones on acidic soils.
This fact does not apply to white and cream shades.
Proper fit and proper care
If everything is done correctly, then lush flowering and a delightful aroma are guaranteed. But how to grow hydrangea in the garden? Let's start from the very beginning.
Having bought a bush in a store, it is important to choose the optimal place for it on the site and choose a good soil mixture.
- The soil should have good permeability to air and moisture, ideally loamy soils with an acidity of 7 to 4. If the soil is alkaline, then iron must be added to the nutritional supplements throughout the entire flowering period;
- Mulching the tree trunk space with shavings, sawdust, pine needles or leaf humus helps retain moisture in the soil, and this bush is very demanding of constant moisture, but not of its excess, otherwise the roots will rot;
- Growing and caring for hydrangea in the garden is not that difficult, but some varieties may freeze in winter frosts. Therefore, shelter from polyethylene film, foliage and fabric.
Advice. In a small area, you can simply plant the bushes in tubs and bring them into a warm room for the winter.
- The optimal illumination for hydrangea is diffused light or shade, but planting on sunny areas depending on the variety. But in this case, it is important to organize regular irrigation, preferably drip irrigation in the tree trunk circle;
- Pruning is done by hand or in early spring, before buds open or in late autumn. For large plants, hard pruning at the root is recommended;
Advice. Usually a ready-made bush is planted on the site, but hydrangea can be propagated simply by bending and burying a branch for the winter; in the spring it will send out roots and a full-fledged new bush of magnificent flowers will form.
Proper care of hydrangeas in the garden guarantees abundant flowering. But in some cases, novice gardeners are faced with a problem - a lot of dense foliage, but no flowers. Why doesn't our beauty bloom?
There may be several reasons:
- When pruning, you should leave several young buds at the ends of the branches - inflorescences will form here;
- The root system is underdeveloped. Sometimes a bush can bloom even after three years, when the roots fluff up and gain strength;
- Very often in northern latitudes this bush does not have enough time to form flowers.
Advice. Purchase varieties suitable for the planting region.
Many of them delight you with bright inflorescences even in the north of Russia in the first year.
Conclusion
Once you become interested in cultivating hydrangeas, it is simply impossible to stop. The variety of colors and shapes allows you to create masterpieces of landscape design. The video in this article will tell you about interesting compositions featuring this bright and spectacular blooming splendor.
Hydrangea in landscape design is the queen of the garden plot. These shrubs are used to create spectacular compositions, hedges, and decorate gazebos and entrance areas.
What types and varieties of hydrangea are used in landscape design
Hydrangea is a traditional representative of the Russian garden. These flowers are one of the most beloved and popular in Russia.
The hydrangea family includes more than 80 plant species. Most of them are shrubs with large leaves and beautiful flowers with a refined aroma. Among the representatives of the family there are low-growing ornamental trees and vines.
Tree-like
All varieties of tree hydrangea share several characteristic properties:
- fast growth;
- resilience;
- abundant long flowering.
Annabelle
The variety is one of the most popular. Medium-sized shrub, no more than 1.5 m tall, perennial. Blooms from July to September. Unpretentious, grows in the most unfavorable conditions. It is photophilous, but tolerates shade with dignity, does not wither or fade. The only thing you need to pay attention to when choosing a place to plant Annabelle is shelter from drafts. White flowers with inflorescences up to 20 cm in diameter exude a refined aroma.
It has been noticed that if you water a plant with water with food coloring dissolved in it, the petals will take on the same color.
In 1746, Annabel hydrangea was found in the USA, after which it spread throughout the world.
Sterilis
Sterilis, one of the longest flowering varieties, pleases with its beauty from July to October. Fast growing shrub up to 2.5 m high and 2.5 m wide. Flowering is so abundant that the leaves and stems are almost completely hidden behind the buds. Light green flowers the size of a large coin gradually change their color to snow-white.
Hydrangea Sterilis flowers are collected in large inflorescences
Hayes Starburst
A distinctive feature of the variety is upright growing stems, asymmetrical inflorescences and oblong leaves. It grows slowly and needs staking. Planted along a fence or any other fence. When planting, take into account the spreading nature of the bush, since with a height of up to 1.2 m, the width of the bush can reach 1.5 m.
It is advisable to plant Hydrangea Hayes Starburst on the north side close to buildings
Invincibelle Spirit
One of the latest varieties received in the USA. The shrub is winter-hardy, unpretentious, blooms annually for 4 months: from July to October. The flowers are dark pink, the diameter of the inflorescences reaches 20 cm. The buds are formed on the shoots of the current year. The average height of the bush is 90 cm, and the maximum is 120 cm. The plant needs annual pruning, which has a positive effect on the abundance of flowering.
Hydrangea Invincibelle Spirit is resistant to harsh winters
Incrediball
A resilient bush up to 1.5 m high, with erect stems and large dense leaves. Blooms from July to October. Grows well in any soil and requires regular watering. Large white hemispherical inflorescences are up to 30 cm in diameter. The plant is light- and heat-loving. Used in the design of garden and house paths, in group plantings.
Incrediball hydrangea is disease resistant
White Dome
A spreading shrub, most often used in single plantings. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and blooms from June to mid-September. The variety attracts attention not only with the beauty of its snow-white inflorescences. This hydrangea has an original color and shape of leaves: they are oval and slightly corrugated. Large dome-shaped inflorescences are white, up to 25 cm in diameter. The variety looks most impressive in a composition with dwarf deciduous shrubs.
Even during rain, the branches of the White Dome hydrangea do not droop under the weight of the inflorescences
Paniculata
Panicle hydrangeas play a special role in the landscape design of a summer cottage thanks to their luxurious flowering clusters.
Bobo
A unique variety, famous for the beauty of its inflorescences, which can change their color throughout summer season. Ideal for planting in containers that can be placed on a balcony or loggia. Prefers partial shade, nutrient-rich soil, and moderate humidity. At the beginning of the flowering period (July) the petals are pale yellow, and at the end (September) they are pink. The diameter of the cone-shaped inflorescences is 15–17 cm. The maximum height of the bush is 70 cm.
In 2011, Bobo hydrangea received an award as the best winter-hardy variety.
Vanilla Frize
A shrub with an asymmetrical crown up to 2 m high. Large inflorescences with a diameter of up to 30 cm are shaped like clusters of lilacs. The color of the petals combines two colors at once: white and crimson. The spreading bush has a width of up to 150 cm and a height of 100 cm. It is used to form mixborders and is good for planting together with phlox, sedum, and mantle. Requires regular watering. Quickly responds to creation favorable conditions abundant flowering from June to September.
Hydrangea Vanilla Fraise lives and blooms profusely for up to 40 years
Weems Red
A frost-resistant shrub up to 1.5 m high, undemanding to soil quality, blooms from June to the end of September. Annual spring pruning has a beneficial effect on the number of inflorescences.
Grows well in partial shade. Wet fertile soil should be sour. This factor affects the richness of the color of the petals. Plants planted in acidic soil have brighter inflorescences. At the beginning of the flowering period they are white, gradually changing color to burgundy-red. They emit a pleasant honey aroma.
The Weems Red variety was bred in 2015 by a breeder from Germany
Magical Fire
Shrub up to 2 m high with powerful, strong stems. Light-loving, but grows well in the shade without losing its decorative effect. Blooms from July to September. Prefers acidic, moderately moist soils. Inflorescences are panicles up to 20 cm long. At the beginning of the flowering period they are white, then gradually change color to pink, and then to purple-red. The shrub is winter-hardy and tolerates short-term dry periods.
Spreading shrub of hydrangea Magical Fire blooms profusely
Mega Mindy
A spreading, resilient shrub up to 1.7 m high has strong, erect branches. It is recommended to grow in slightly acidic, moderately moist soils. Blooms from July to September. The inflorescences change color from white to bright pink.
Hydrangea Mega Mindy has the largest inflorescences among flowering shrubs
Limelight
Another tall variety, reaching a height of 3 m. It is spectacular with its rounded crown and velvety oval leaves. It is photophilous and winter-hardy, but does not tolerate drought well. Planting in places protected from the wind is recommended. Acidic, well-drained soil is most preferred. Blooms from July to September. Used to form hedges, borders, mixborders.
The inflorescences of the Lyslight hydrangea are bright green at the beginning of flowering.
Kyushu
A tall shrub up to 3 m high with a crown diameter of the same size. Glossy leaves are ovoid, inflorescences up to 30 cm long. The optimal soil is acidic clay. Winter-hardy, prefers partial shade. The variety is characterized by long flowering from June to October. Spring pruning is recommended. Annual growth of at least 25 cm.
Hydrangea Kyushu goes well in composition with conifers
Grandiflora
A strong, resilient shrub up to 2 m high. Blooms from July to September. The color of the petals changes from cream to bright pink. Exudes a pleasant aroma. The bush is winter-hardy, feels good in partial shade, but shows the highest decorative value in sunny places. Sensitive to the presence of lime in the soil and reacts poorly to it. It tolerates air pollution well and is recommended for urban plantings.
Hydrangea Grandiflora can be grown in standard form
large-leaved
Cultivation technology large leaf hydrangea is different. She needs to ensure successful wintering and proper agrotechnical measures.
Bouquet of roses
A shrub up to 1.5 m high with rough, thin leaves unusual for hydrangeas. Blooms from July to September. It is recommended to grow in partial shade and in places protected from the wind. It is characterized by low winter hardiness and requires mandatory shelter. An increased amount of nitrogen causes leafing of the stems.
Hydrangea flowers Bouquet of Roses from afar resemble the buds of this flower
Rosita
The variety is notable for its ability to control the color of the inflorescences. The shrub, up to 1.5 m high, blooms for a short time: from June to August. Light- and heat-loving, needs regular watering. Blooms on last season's shoots.
The color of hydrangea Rosita flowers varies depending on the chemical composition of the soil.
Merveille Sanguine
A shrub up to 1.5 m high with erect stems and spherical dark red inflorescences up to 25 cm in diameter. Grows well in sun and partial shade. The bush requires shelter for the winter; pruning is carried out in the spring.
Hydrangea Merveille Sanguine requires mandatory formative pruning
Leichfeier
One of the new varieties, highly decorative. A bush with erect branches up to 2 m high. The flowers are large, up to 3.5 cm in diameter, collected in spherical inflorescences up to 20 cm in diameter. Looks impressive in single and group plantings, tolerates light shade. It is highly resistant to diseases. It blooms for two months, from July to August.
In the subtropics, the Leuchfeier hydrangea bush reaches a height of 4 m
Dolce Gipsy
A shrub up to 1.5 m high blooms from June to September with pale pink flat inflorescences up to 20 cm long. The bush is spreading, reaching 1.5 m in width. It is often used to decorate gazebos and entrance areas, and to form hedges.
Dolce Gipsy hydrangea makes beautiful hedges
Deutschland
A low bush up to 1.2 m high. It blooms in July - August, grows well in the shade. Shows low winter hardiness and requires shelter. The inflorescences are pink and purple. The presence of lime in the soil has a bad effect on the condition of the plant.
Hydrangea feels good in the shade, flowering lasts from July to August
Constellation
Shrub up to 1.5 m high, undemanding to soil composition. Blooms from June to August. The inflorescences are spherical, up to 15 cm in diameter. The bush requires shelter for the winter. Ideal for creating flowering hedges and mixborders.
Inflorescences can be up to 15 cm
Chereshkova
All representatives of the petiolate species are lianas. In park and garden design they are used to decorate vertical and inclined surfaces, create hedges, and zoning areas. In the absence of supports, plants form a beautiful ground carpet.
Miranda
A climbing, wind-resistant honey plant. It features spectacular dark green foliage edged with a light edging. White inflorescences are collected in corymbs. Grows up to 5–6 m tall.
Curly shoots of hydrangea Miranda can decorate any surface
Cordifolia
A slow-growing shrub up to 1.5 m high with rounded leaves and cream-colored flowers exuding a honey aroma. The shrub is frost-resistant, tolerates temporary lack of moisture and is resistant to disease. Grows well in sun and shaded areas, blooms from July to September.
Among the countless varieties and hybrids of sweet peppers, there are those, such as the Ramiro pepper, whose popularity is literally worldwide. And if most vegetables on supermarket shelves are nameless, and it is almost impossible to find out about their variety, then the name of this pepper “Ramiro” will certainly be on the packaging. And, as my experience has shown, this pepper is worth letting other gardeners know about it. In connection with which this article was written.
Autumn is the most mushroom time. It is no longer hot, and heavy dew falls in the mornings. Since the earth is still warm, and foliage has already attacked from above, creating a completely special microclimate in the ground layer, the mushrooms are very comfortable. Mushroom pickers are also comfortable at this time, especially in the mornings when it is cooler. It's time for both to meet. And, if you haven’t introduced yourself to each other, get to know each other. In this article I will introduce you to exotic, little-known and not always edible mushrooms, similar to corals.
If you are a busy person, but at the same time not devoid of romance, if you have your own plot and are endowed with aesthetic taste, then explore the opportunity to purchase this wonderful ornamental shrub - karyopteris, or Nutwing. He is also “wing-hazel”, “blue fog” and “blue beard”. It truly fully combines unpretentiousness and beauty. Karyopteris reaches its peak of decorativeness in late summer and autumn. It is at this time that it blooms.
Pepper ajvar - vegetable caviar or thick vegetable sauce from bell pepper with eggplants. The peppers for this recipe are baked for quite a long time, then they are also stewed. Add to ajvar onion, tomatoes, eggplants. To store eggs for the winter, they are sterilized. This Balkan recipe is not for those who like to make preparations quickly, undercooked and underbaked - not about ajvar. In general, we approach the matter in detail. For the sauce, we choose the ripest and meatiest vegetables on the market.
Despite the simple names (“sticky” or “indoor maple”) and the status of a modern substitute indoor hibiscus, abutilons are far from the simplest plants. They grow well, bloom profusely and provide a healthy look of greenery only in optimal conditions. On thin leaves, any deviations from comfortable lighting or temperatures and disturbances in care. To reveal the beauty of abutilons in rooms, it is worth finding the ideal place for them.
Zucchini fritters with Parmesan and mushrooms - a delicious recipe with photos of available products. Ordinary zucchini pancakes can be easily turned into a non-boring dish by adding a few savory ingredients to the dough. During the squash season, pamper your family with vegetable pancakes with wild mushrooms; it is not only very tasty, but also filling. Zucchini is a universal vegetable, it is suitable for stuffing, for preparations, for main courses, and even for sweets there are delicious recipes - compotes and jam are made from zucchini.
The idea of growing vegetables on the grass, under the grass and in the grass is scary at first, until you become imbued with the naturalness of the process: in nature, this is exactly how everything happens. With the obligatory participation of all soil living creatures: from bacteria and fungi to moles and toads. Each of them contributes. Traditional tillage with digging, loosening, fertilizing, and fighting all those we consider pests destroys the biocenoses that have been created over centuries. In addition, it requires a lot of labor and resources.
What to do instead of a lawn? So that all this beauty does not turn yellow, does not get sick and at the same time looks like a lawn... I hope that the smart and quick-witted reader is already smiling. After all, the answer suggests itself - if you do nothing, nothing will happen. Of course, there are several solutions that can be used, and with their help, you can reduce the area of the lawn, and therefore reduce the labor intensity of caring for it. I suggest you consider alternative options and discuss their pros and cons.
Tomato sauce with onions and sweet peppers - thick, aromatic, with pieces of vegetables. The sauce cooks quickly and is thick because this recipe contains pectin. Make such preparations at the end of summer or autumn, when the vegetables have ripened in the sun in the garden beds. Bright, red tomatoes will make equally bright homemade ketchup. This sauce is a ready-made dressing for spaghetti, and you can also simply spread it on bread - very tasty. For better preservation, you can add a little vinegar.
This year I often observed a picture: among the luxurious green crown of trees and shrubs, here and there, like candles, the bleached tops of shoots “burn.” This is chlorosis. Most of us know about chlorosis from school biology lessons. I remember that this is a lack of iron... But chlorosis is an ambiguous concept. And lightening of foliage does not always mean a lack of iron. What is chlorosis, what our plants lack during chlorosis and how to help them, we will tell you in the article.
Korean vegetables for the winter - delicious Korean salad with tomatoes and cucumbers. The salad is sweet and sour, spicy and slightly spicy because it is prepared with Korean carrot seasoning. Be sure to prepare a few jars for the winter; in cold winter, this healthy and aromatic snack will come in handy. You can use overripe cucumbers for the recipe; it is better to prepare vegetables in late summer or early autumn, when they are ripe in open ground under the sun.
Autumn for me means dahlias. Mine begin to bloom as early as June, and all summer the neighbors peek at me over the fence, reminding them that I promised them a few tubers or seeds by the fall. In September, a tart note appears in the aroma of these flowers, hinting at the approaching cold. This means it’s time to start preparing the plants for the long, cold winter. In this article I will share my secrets autumn care behind perennial dahlias and preparing them for winter storage.
To date, through the efforts of breeders, according to various sources, from seven to ten thousand (!) varieties of cultivated apple trees have been bred. But despite their enormous diversity, in private gardens, as a rule, only a couple of popular and beloved varieties grow. Apple trees are large trees with a spreading crown, and you cannot grow many of them in one area. What if you try to grow columnar varieties of this crop? In this article I will tell you exactly about these varieties of apple trees.
Pinjur - Balkan-style eggplant caviar with sweet peppers, onions and tomatoes. A distinctive feature of the dish is that the eggplants and peppers are first baked, then peeled and simmered for a long time in a roasting pan or in a thick-bottomed pan, adding the rest of the vegetables specified in the recipe. The caviar turns out to be very thick, with a bright, rich taste. In my opinion, this cooking method is the best known. Although it is more troublesome, the result compensates for the labor costs.
