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Rough action is a deciduous ornamental shrub of the Hortensia family. The plant was brought to Russia in the 19th century by Dutch merchants. By the beginning of the XXI century, about 50 varieties have been studied. Ideal for both single lawn plantings and hedges. Group plantings of rough action near the gazebo look good. Due to its high decorative qualities, the shrub has gained popularity among gardeners. And its unpretentiousness allows even beginners to grow it.
General description of rough action
Deutzia scabra is a lush shrub whose growth varies from 1 to 3 m, depending on the variety. The leaf plate is pubescent and has a rough surface.
The color of the flowers can be white or pink in various shades. In almost all varieties, they somehow resemble bells. In the photo of the rough action below, you can see that they are collected in inflorescences at the very ends of the shoots. Their length can reach 10-15 cm. By type they can be both double and semi-double. Little or no odor. Flowering rough action begins in June-July.
The shoots of the shrub are erect, but varieties with curved branches are also found. The surface of the shoots is in most cases smooth. Some varieties are distinguished by a layered type of chora, which is highly flaky. For 2-3 years, the branches become brittle - this happens because a hollow space is formed inside them. It is important to take this factor into account when covering bushes for the winter - they cannot be sharply bent.
The life span of the shrub varies from 20 to 50 years.
Popular varieties of rough action
There are many varieties and hybrid forms of rough action, but not all can be grown in the conditions of the Russian climate. The following varieties are popular.
Captivity
Rough action of Plena variety attracts attention with densely double white-pink flowers, which in their appearance resemble wide bells. The height of the shrub is on average 1-1.5 m, the crown of the Plena variety is of medium density. Erect shoots. The leaves are covered with fine villi, which makes them rough to the touch.
Candissima
Planting and caring for the action of the rough Candissim variety is basic, a photo of the shrub is presented below. A distinctive feature of this variety are pink buds, which turn into double snow-white flowers during flowering. They form large paniculate inflorescences.
The Candissima variety is not hardy and needs a good winter shelter.
Codell Pink
Rough action of the Codsell Pink variety - a variety with a dense crown and curved shoots. The height of the Codsell Pink action reaches 2.5 m, the diameter is usually 2 m. The flowering of the variety begins in June, the color of the petals of the flowers is light pink. By type, the flowers are double, collected in inflorescences, resembling loose panicles. The length of the inflorescences can reach 15 cm.
Pride of Rochester
Rough action of the Pride of Rochester variety looks like a tall shrub with a rather dense crown. The branches of the plant are erect, growing upward. The height of this variety varies from 2 to 3 m, the diameter of the crown is on average 2.5 m. The flowers of the rough Pride of Rochester variety are white, double. The plant blooms in early June.
Mona lisa
Rough action of the Mona Lisa variety is a medium-sized shrub with double-type flowers that form long flowing inflorescences. The plant reaches a height of 1.2-1.5 m. It blooms from the end of May for 2 months.
The advantages of this variety include high frost resistance - this is one of the winter-hardy varieties of action rough, which needs minimal shelter.
Whitest
Deytsia rough varieties The whitest according to the description can reach 1.5-2 m in height. The average life expectancy is 40-50 years. It is impossible to propagate the shrub by the seed method - the Belishaya variety was obtained by a hybrid method.
In the photo of the shrub, the action is rough, the whitest one, which is below, large snow-white flowers. Their diameter is 3 cm, the length of the inflorescences can reach 10-12 cm.
Breeding features
You can multiply the rough action in several ways:
- seed;
- layering;
- cuttings;
- dividing the bush.
The most commonly used method of harvesting cuttings and propagation by layering. Large old shrubs are dug up and divided into 3 parts, which are then planted. With this method of breeding, all dry and damaged shoots are cut off.
Planting material is harvested in the spring.
Planting and care rules
Planting and caring for a rough action in the Moscow region is not particularly difficult even for a novice gardener. The shrub cannot be called capricious, it grows on almost any type of soil, does not need frequent watering and rarely gets sick. Insects are weakly attracted by action; only one species poses a threat to the plant. The advantages of culture include the rapid rate of recovery from frostbite. If the bush was covered for the winter later than the deadline or incorrectly, the shoots after freezing will grow back over the season.
Recommended timing
The rough action is planted in open ground from April to June, more exact dates depend on the local climatic conditions of the region. Planting is recommended after the soil warms up.
Site selection and soil preparation
A place for planting a bush is chosen taking into account the following recommendations:
- Rough action is very vulnerable to drafts and cold winds. Landings should be located in a place sheltered from strong gusts of the north wind.
- Groundwater on the site should not be located too high. The distance from them to the ground surface should be at least 2-3 meters, preferably more.
- Rough action is undemanding to the composition of the soil, the best type of soil for it is loose, fertile soil with good water permeability. The shrub grows well on neutral and slightly acidic soils.
If the soil in the selected area is poor, it is dug up onto the bayonet of a shovel 2-3 weeks before planting the action and fertilizer is applied to the soil. A mixture of sand, turfy garden soil and humus, taken in a ratio of 1: 2: 2, has proven itself well. Additionally, this combination is diluted with mineral compositions containing nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus. In addition to these, you can add a small amount of wood ash or lime flour.
Landing algorithm
The procedure for planting action with a rough is as follows:
- In the prepared area, a planting hole is dug with a depth of 50-60 cm and a width of about 50 cm.
- If the seedling has open roots, then they are straightened before planting. All dried and broken ones are removed, after which the planting material is dipped for 2-6 hours in the growth stimulator "Kornevin".
- If the planting material was grown in a container, carefully examine the earthen lump of the seedling. Sometimes the roots at the bottom of the coma are strongly intertwined. In this case, they are disconnected.
- After that, the seedling is buried, the root collar should be at ground level.
- Finish planting with watering. To do this, use a solution of a root formation stimulator.
Additionally, the area of the trunk circle is mulched. This will keep moisture in the soil better.
Care rules
The action is rough - the view is unpretentious, but it needs care. It allows you to protect the shrub from a few parasites and provides the shrub with abundant and long flowering. The main procedures for the care of the action of the rough include the following:
- watering;
- loosening the soil;
- top dressing;
- pruning;
- preparation for winter.
Watering
Water the plant sparingly, 2-3 times a month, if the season is hot and dry. During the period of prolonged rains, watering is reduced to 1 time per month, if precipitation is heavy, then stop. Additional moisture will not benefit the shrub, on the contrary - stagnant water in the soil can cause root rot. Watering is resumed when the topsoil is completely dry.
After watering and rains, it is advisable to loosen the area of the trunk circle - this is done in order to break up the compacted topsoil, which blocks the flow of oxygen to the roots of the plant. Loosen shallow so as not to damage them.
Top dressing
Feeding the action of rough of all varieties is carried out 2-3 times per season according to the following scheme:
- The first time the shrub is fertilized with humus, when the trunk circle is mulched immediately after planting. Enough ½ bucket for 1 bush.
- During flowering, the action is fed with liquid mineral solutions.
- Shortly before pruning, you need to add a mullein solution to the soil, which is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10. 1 plant takes no more than 1 bucket.
Pruning
Sanitary pruning of a rough action is carried out in May-June, when all frozen and broken shoots are removed. As soon as the shrub has faded, you can start formative pruning. Branches 4-5 years old are cut into a ring, weak and poorly developed shoots are also removed. In addition, young branches that are knocked out of the total mass are cut off.
Preparing for winter
Preparation of rough action for winter is carried out in several stages:
- The first step is to reduce watering in early August. By the end of the month, watering is stopped.
- In early September, it is recommended to cover the shrub with a waterproof material so that excess moisture does not enter its roots. This is necessary for the rough action wood to ripen well before the onset of the first frost.
- The first time the plant is covered immediately after the night temperatures drop. To do this, the shoots of the bush are pressed to the ground, trying not to damage. To prevent the branches from unbending, they are pinned to the ground with staples.
- Shoots bent to the ground are covered with dry grass or fallen leaves.
- Additionally, you can warm the rough action with spruce branches. The bush is covered with spruce branches when the average daily temperature drops to below zero. Lapnik keeps snow and prevents freezing of the action during the winter months.
In the spring, with the onset of warmth, the shelter is removed. It is impossible to delay with this, since the insulated action in warm weather can get hot. ten
Pests and diseases
The rough action has immunity to most diseases of horticultural crops, so it does not need preventive treatments. Of the insects, the greatest threat to the shrub is the bumblebee or bumblebee proboscis.The caterpillars of the bumblebee are able to eat a large number of leaves from the plant in the shortest possible time, so you should not delay the treatment of the bush - as soon as possible after the detection of insects, the action is sprayed with insecticides. Among them, the most effective against parasites are the following:
- "Karbofos";
- "Decis";
- "Lepidocid-BTU";
- 15% Phthalofos solution.
Conclusion
Rough action, among other species, is distinguished by long flowering - the shrub retains an attractive appearance for 1.5-2 months. The advantage of this culture is that the action blooms immediately after the lilac. This allows you to expand the boundaries of decorative plantings on the site.
In addition, you can find out how to grow rough action in a garden plot from the video below:
