Each gardener tries to make his plot look attractive. Pancake hydrangea Tardiva will be an excellent decoration, the description of which is presented below. The flower has an unusual flowering and sweet aroma.
Description of panicled hydrangea Tardiva (Hydrangea Paniculata Tardiva)
Hydrangea Tardiva is a fairly common flower that can be found on many courtyards in Russia. To achieve an excellent result, you need to know all the nuances and features of planting and caring for the plant.
What does it look like
Origin and appearance
This hydrangea variety was originally grown in Japan. After that, the seeds of the plant were brought to China and to Sakhalin Island, where they successfully took root. Here the flower is accustomed to low temperatures, which subsequently distinguishes it from other plants. All this allows you to grow this variety almost throughout Russia, even in the Urals and Siberia.
Note! On the Internet you can find the erroneous name of the variety - hydrangea Tauris. In the botanical encyclopedia, it appears only as Tardiva and nothing else.
Panicled hydrangea Tardiva is a shrub reaching a height of 3 m and a width of 1.5 m. The plant belongs to late flowering. The first flowers will appear only by the end of summer, and will bloom until October.
How the hydrangea Tardiva blooms
The first flowers on the plant appear by the end of summer. Inflorescences reach a size of 40 to 55 cm. Basically, the flowers are white, but over time they can acquire a reddish hue.
For your information! During the flowering season, the bushes grow very much.
Lush flowering
During the flowering period, a strong honey aroma that attracts insects comes from the bushes.
Transplant hydrangea Tardiva after purchase in the open ground
This variety is planted directly in the soil. Before planting, you need to familiarize yourself with the recommendations.
What you need for landing
Before planting, it is necessary to prepare all the materials: sprout, soil and mineral fertilizers. With proper preparation, hydrangea Tardiva will take root very quickly and begin to bloom.
A sprout can be purchased ready-made or grown from seeds yourself. When buying a ready-made handle, you need to carefully examine it. The germ should be free of mechanical damage and no signs of illness.
Important! The most suitable age for a seedling is 2 years. It is better to plant a ready sprout in the spring.
Choosing the best place
The main thing when landing, choose the right place. It should be well lit by the sun. The soil will require organically rich and low or neutral acidity. In the case of an alkaline reaction, the soil must be acidified with peat or special means.
It is worth remembering that hydrangea does not like wind, so it is better to choose a place that is closed from drafts.
Step-by-step landing process
Planting a plant in open ground is not difficult, but has several nuances:
- It is better to prepare the pit for landing in advance. In size, it should be 2-3 times larger than the root system, since the roots are very much distributed. Pour peat to the bottom of the hole to improve soil quality.
- Spread the root system of the sprout and shake it off the ground.
- Put in a prepared hole. The main condition is that the root neck is slightly deepened, about 5-6 cm.
- Sprinkle the roots with earth and lightly tamp to prevent air from entering.
- Water the planting and overlay with coniferous branches.
Propagation of hydrangea Tardiva
There are several ways to propagate a plant. Each gardener chooses the right one for himself.
Garden decoration
Propagation by cuttings
Cuttings are the most popular way to propagate a flower. It is best to take shoots that have been trimmed during thinning of the shrub. The main condition is that the seedlings are healthy. Lower leaves from the shoot must be removed.
The cuttings are planted in the soil at a slight slope and rammed. Coarse sand should be added to the soil. It is better to choose a place in the shade so that direct sunlight does not fall. The soil should be well moistened.
Note! Cuttings should be covered with a cut plastic or glass jar, creating the effect of a greenhouse. After a while, the shoots will give roots. It is recommended that the plant be planted at a permanent place after cuttings 3 years later.
Growing from layering
For this type of breeding, the ideal time is spring, until the buds open.
The soil around the bush should be dug up and loosened. From the middle, make luciform grooves with a depth of 1.5-2 cm, in which to bury the lower shoots of the plant. So that the branches do not return to their original place, they should be fixed with slings or other devices.
By the end of August, buried branches should give the first shoots. After they have reached a height of 15-20 cm, they should be huddled and the procedure repeated weekly until the height of the hill reaches 20-25 cm.
In October, layering should be separated. After this, prikopat to the main bush, and in the spring planted in the garden. After a year, seedlings can be planted in a permanent place.
Bush division
For panicle hydrangea, this type of reproduction is not suitable, so you should use the other two.
Care for hydrangea Tardiva
The plant requires special attention and care. The key role here is played by the watering regime, since hydrangea is a very moisture-loving flower.
Watering mode
Much depends on the territory where the plant is planted. In warm latitudes, watering is recommended at 20 liters per week. Under other climatic conditions, you can water the shrub 1-2 times a month, but abundantly.
Top dressing
It is worth feeding the plant twice a year. The first time in the spring, before the flowering period. Urea is a good option. The solution should be prepared in a proportion of 2 g per 1 liter of water. One bush takes up to 30 liters of solution.
The result of painstaking care
The second time the hydrangea of Tardiva requires feeding by the end of flowering, when the leaves fall. In autumn, it is better to use special mineral fertilizers.
Important! It is not worth overfeeding the plant, since the bush already has large inflorescences, which, if they become even larger, can break the branches.
You can feed the bush in the summer, for this, slurry is suitable.
Features of care during the flowering period
During flowering, the plant requires additional care. The earth around the shrub should be regularly weeded and loosened. The latter should be performed as carefully as possible so as not to damage the root system. And also tie up branches in time to avoid a fracture.
Features of care at rest
During the rest of the plant from flowering, it is necessary to ensure that the roots are carefully covered, and the bush itself is not affected by temperature changes. If it is very cold, then it is worth sheltering the root system additionally.
Winter preparations
For the winter period, hydrangea Tardiva should be prepared. For this, a layer of humus and fallen leaves are laid around the trunk.
Note! In areas where winters are very severe, shrubs are insulated differently: they are placed in a net, and empty space is filled with dry foliage. So the plant will be able to calmly endure any temperature.
Hydrangea Tardiva is the favorite of many gardeners. The shrub will decorate any area, but to achieve flowering, you will have to make a little effort.
