Buddley of David in Siberia

Buddleya is an ornamental, flowering shrub that has been pleasing with its beauty and delicate aroma for many years. Although the plant is native to the tropics, there are species that can withstand the colder winter temperatures. Planting and caring for budley in Siberia is not particularly difficult, so the shrub can decorate a summer cottage with its flowering in the sad autumn time.

Planting buddleya in Siberia

To grow budley in Siberia, you need to choose the right variety that can withstand changing climatic conditions. For Siberia, the most suitable will be David's budley, which has many features:

1. When growing budlei in Siberia, young shoots may freeze out, but they will quickly recover at the beginning of summer.
2. The variety is fast growing, in a few months it can form a crown with a diameter of up to 70 cm.
3. From the end of July to October, the plant begins to bloom abundantly.
4. The spreading crown of the budlea is covered with dark green foliage and lilac fragrant flowers.
5. The standard color of David's budley is lilac-lilac, but thanks to the work of breeders, varieties with white, pink, purple-red, lavender inflorescences have been bred.

To grow a beautifully blooming budley in Siberia, you need to choose a suitable place, prepare a site, know the timing and planting algorithm. Planting a budley does not require additional expenditure of time and effort, so even a novice Siberian summer resident can cope with this activity.

When to plant

The planting of budlei in Siberia is carried out immediately after the soil warms up to + 10 ° C. Since even minor spring frosts can destroy a young plant. In Siberia, budleys are planted at the end of May and mid-June.

Site selection and soil preparation

Budleya is a light-loving, tropical plant that will show its beautiful flowering in Siberia only in a well-lit area protected from drafts. Since budlea forms a powerful and spreading shrub, for full development it is necessary to provide it with sufficient space.

Budlea is an unpretentious plant that can grow on any soil. But, according to gardeners, the best growth, development and beautiful flowering in a plant occurs on light, nutritious, well-drained soil with neutral acidity.

Landing algorithm

You can grow buddleya in Siberia by seeds or rooted cuttings. Since the plant is powerful and spreading, the distance between the planting holes should be at least 1.5-2 m.

1. Dig a planting hole 50x50 cm in size. The depth should be 20 cm more than the size of the root system.
2. The bottom is covered with a 15 cm layer of drainage (broken brick, gravel or small pebbles).
3. A layer of garden soil mixed with compost, rotted manure or complex mineral fertilizers is laid on the drainage.
4. The roots of the plant are straightened and carefully distributed on the prepared mound.
5. The budley is covered with nutritious soil, compacting each layer to prevent the appearance of an air cushion.
6. Further, the earth is abundantly shed and mulched.

Features of growing buddleya in Siberia

Budlea, like any plant, requires proper care.Observing simple rules, the shrub will delight you with abundant flowering with an unforgettable aroma.

Budlea loves frequent watering, without stagnant moisture. In dry summers, irrigation is carried out once a week; up to 10 liters of water is used for each adult plant. The shrub can be watered at the root and by sprinkling. It is better to alternate irrigation methods, since after sprinkling a budley in Siberia it will feel like in its native, humid-tropical climate. To prevent burning of the leaves, spraying is carried out early in the morning or after sunset.

After watering, the soil around the plant is mulched. Peat, rotted humus, straw or dry foliage are used as mulch. Mulch will retain moisture, become an obstacle to the appearance of weeds and additional organic feeding.

For abundant flowering, budley needs to be fed several times per season:

• at the time of the appearance of the kidneys - nitrogenous feeding;
• in the middle of summer and at the beginning of flowering - phosphorus-potassium dressing.

If the plant is not fed, it will not stop growing and developing, but it will look sickly, weak and flowering poorly.

Pruning is one of the components in the care of budley in Siberia. Since without it, the shrub loses its decorative appearance, does not tolerate cold, harsh winters and often suffers from various diseases. The most beautiful flowering occurs only at the budleia with strong annual pruning.

Removal of faded inflorescences stimulates the emergence of new buds and improves the abundance of self-seeding. Budley pruning is carried out in the spring, before bud break, and in the fall - a month before the onset of cold weather. Autumn pruning is necessary to remove old, diseased shoots that can weaken the plant before the coming cold weather. In the spring, frozen branches are removed from the budlea and the crown is given a decorative look. Annual increments are shortened by 1/3 of the length.

1. In the first spring, all shoots are shortened by almost half. Thanks to this, young shoots are formed, which makes the bush powerful and spreading.
2. In the second year and subsequent years, the young growth is shortened by 2 buds. Last year's budlea growths are cut to the level of young growths. All thin branches, as well as some of the powerful shoots, are cut out so that they do not take a lot of strength from the skeletal branches. Thin branches can be easily shortened with pruning shears; a lopper is used to get rid of thick ones.

Preparing a buddleya for winter in Siberia

Budleya is a thermophilic plant, therefore, when grown in Siberia, it needs to be sheltered for the winter. Darkening of the foliage serves as a signal to prepare for winter. Before the onset of cold weather, budley is plentifully spilled (at least 1 bucket) and fed with phosphorus-potassium fertilizers. The trunk circle is sprinkled with dry soil and sprinkled with dry foliage or straw. Sawdust is not used as mulch, since the root system can begin to rot in winter. Then the budley is cut off, leaving 20 cm stumps.After the preparatory work, they begin to shelter.

How to hide a buddleya for the winter in Siberia

For a safe wintering in Siberia, the budley must be properly covered. To do this, you can use one of the following methods:

1. After trimming, arcs with a height of no more than 20 cm are installed above the budley and covered with a material that does not allow moisture to pass through. From above, the structure is covered with foliage or snow. To ensure that the root system of the plant does not mate during the winter period, it is necessary to ensure the flow of air under the shelter.
2. The prepared budley is covered with spruce branches, and a large wooden box is placed upstairs. Roofing material or slate is laid on top and fixed with bricks so that the wind cannot destroy the shelter made. Polyethylene cannot be used as a heater, since under it the roots of the budlea will not receive fresh air and will begin to rot.

Shelter from a plant in Siberia is removed only after the air warms up to + 10 ° C and the threat of spring frosts has passed.

Conclusion

Due to the fact that planting and caring for a budley in Siberia is not difficult, it is widely used in landscape design. The plant shows its beautiful flowering in early autumn, when most shrubs lose their decorative appearance.

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