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A perennial ornamental shrub, the Schloss Wackerbart hydrangea, has an unusually bright inflorescence color. They are spherical, large, and are a real decoration of the garden. Another advantage of this culture is long flowering from mid-summer until the first frost.
Description of hydrangea Schloss Wackerbart
It is an ornamental, upright shrub, the shoots of which do not disintegrate. They are green, herbaceous, woody only 2 years after planting, turn gray. Their length does not exceed 1 m 30 cm.The width of the Schloss Wackerbart hydrangea shrub grows up to 1 m.
Inflorescences are spherical, large, up to 25 cm in diameter, formed at the ends of the shoots of the first year
They consist of small flowers (up to 5 cm in diameter) with pointed petals.
At the beginning of flowering, all petals of the Wackerbart variety are light green. Later, they turn pink with a blue center, which is bordered by yellow, long stamens. In the center of each petal is a lemon-green speck. At the final stage of budding, Wackerbart hydrangea flowers turn pale green with a red border around the edges.
Leaves are large, up to 15 cm in length, oblong, pointed tip. The edge is serrated, the central vein is clearly visible. Their color takes on all shades of green, depending on the lighting.
Hydrangea fruits are formed in the form of a capsule containing a large number of small seeds
Hydrangea Schloss Wackerbart in landscape design
With the help of this ornamental shrub, flower beds, alleys, garden paths are made out. Hydrangeas are planted in groups of several varieties each.
This plant looks spectacular in group compositions, surrounded by evergreen trees and shrubs
Also, the Schloss Wackerbart hydrangea is planted in greenhouses, singly, as in the photo below, or used as a decorative hedge.
How hydrangea winters Schloss Wackerbart
The Schlosswacker barth hydrangea variety requires winter shelter. It should be a structure in the form of a hut made of dry branches, thus still covering the roses. You can also spud the shrub, cover it with agrofibre. In this state, the Schloss Wackerbart hydrangea will endure fairly severe frosts down to -18 ° C.
In warm regions of the country, the Schloss Wackerbart hydrangea is spud up to a height of 30 cm.In areas with little snow, frosty and windy winters, a layer of peat or sawdust is thrown onto the bushes.
Before wrapping the flower for the winter, pruning is carried out, only dried inflorescences are removed and all leaves are removed.
Planting and caring for large-leaved hydrangea Schloss Wackerbart
This plant is hardy, survives in different climatic conditions, practically not susceptible to diseases. It should be planted in well-drained soil in sunlit areas.
Selection and preparation of the landing site
Hydrangea Schloss Wackerbart is a shade-tolerant plant, but for a bright, abundant flowering, it is planted in open areas, avoiding the proximity of tall shrubs and trees.
The soil should be loose, nutritious, well fertilized, acidic. If the selected seat does not meet these indicators, it is prepared.
Algorithm of actions:
- Dig up and loosen the soil at the planting site.
- It is good to moisten the soil, apply liquid fertilizers suitable for this particular crop.
- If necessary, acidify the soil by adding a small amount of vinegar or special dressing.
Landing rules
First, they dig the landing holes measuring 30x30 cm.The distance between them should be at least 1 m.
A third of the pit is filled with a nutrient mixture: humus and peat in a 1: 1 ratio. Top dressing is poured with settled or rain water.
The Schloss Wackerbart hydrangea root is placed in the center of the planting hole, the root collar must remain on the surface. The shoots of the rhizome are covered with fluffy light earth, slightly trampled.
After planting, the plant is watered abundantly, the trunk circle is mulched with a thick layer of sawdust
You can replace them with peat. The mulch is left for the whole summer. Rough occasionally, giving space for the growth of new shoots.
Watering and feeding
Hydrangea Schloss Wackerbart is a moisture-loving plant that loves abundant and frequent watering, especially in dry summers.
You will have to moisten the root weekly, for this, use about 1 bucket of water for each bush. If the summer is dry, the amount of watering is increased, if the weather is regularly rainy, it is enough to moisten the soil once a month.
To prevent the appearance of rot on the roots and improve their respiration, loosening of the soil is carried out. In the process, the procedures deepen by 5-6 cm. During the summer season, it is enough to carry out up to 2-3 loosening.
Fertilization promotes abundant flowering and bright color of the buds. The procedure is carried out 4 times, starting in spring.
Schloss Wackerbart hydrangea feeding schedule:
- In the spring, after the snow has melted, during the period of active growth of shoots, 30 g of potassium sulfate and 25 g of carbamide (urea) are introduced under the root.
- A week before the expected flowering period, during the period of bud formation, a solution of 50 g of potassium sulfate and 70 g of phosphorus fertilizer is introduced under the root.
- The last two dressings are carried out until mid-August. In the process, the previous composition is used from a mixture of potassium phosphate and superphosphate.
Since the second half of August, fertilizers have not been used, and the number of irrigations is also reduced. This contributes to the budding of the next year.
Pruning hydrangea large-leaved Schloss Wackerbart
The shrub is pruned in early spring and autumn, in front of the shelter. Remove faded and dried buds. Shoots that did not have ovaries are shortened by half.
In the spring, dry, old, missing stems are removed, in the fall the branches on which the buds have bloomed are cut to the first healthy bud
Preparing for winter
In the fall, before the onset of the first cold weather, they begin to prepare the Schloss Wackerbart hydrangea for winter. First, all the lower leaves are removed, only the apical ones are left. This will speed up the process of lignification of the shoots, enhance their protection from the cold.
In the southern regions, the Schloss Wackerbart bushes huddle high. Often this is enough for the flower to overwinter. But the Schloss Wackerbart hydrangea of the first year is still recommended to be insulated using one of the methods suggested below.
In the northern regions, the near-trunk circle of plants is covered with spruce branches. The shoots are bent to the ground, fastened with staples. Peat is poured into the center of the shrub, and the top is covered with a spruce tree. This whole structure is wrapped with roofing material, then fastened along the edges with bricks or boards.
Old lignified plants are not tilted, they are completely wrapped with agrofibre, tied with a rope
On top, wire frames are installed as a hut. Then the entire structure is covered with a thick layer of dry leaves.
Reproduction
Cutting is an easy way to get a young Schloss Wackerbart plant.The best time for the procedure is before flowering. It is important to choose a time when the shoots are not yet lignified, but buds have already begun to form at their ends.
The upper part of the shoot is cut at an angle of 45 ᵒ, leaving only a couple of leaves. If buds have arisen at the ends of the branches, they are removed. The resulting cuttings are soaked in a growth accelerator, diluting it according to the instructions.
After soaking, the lower cut of the cutting is treated with dry Kornevin.
For rooting, prepare the soil: sand and peat in a 1: 2 ratio. The soil mixture is thoroughly mixed and watered.
Cuttings of Schloss Wackerbart hydrangea are deepened by 2-3 cm. A distance of at least 5 cm is observed between the plants. Then the cuttings are sprayed from a spray bottle, covered with foil. The container with plants is removed to a dark, warm place. In hot weather, watered daily.
After a month, the cuttings of the hydrangea will take root. The signal for this will be the appearance of new, green leaves.
As soon as the cuttings take root, the covering film is removed.
Young Schloss Wackerbart hydrangeas are planted, each must have its own pot, a mixture of garden soil with peat and sand is used as soil
Grown up hydrangeas are grown in partial shade, watered regularly 2-3 times a week. The flower is transferred to a permanent place in the spring. The seedlings are pre-hardened, taking them out for an hour to fresh air.
Large-leaved hydrangeas such as the Schloss Wackerbart are also propagated by shoots. The procedure can be carried out in spring or autumn. For planting, take only healthy, lignified shoots.
To do this, the bush is dug out very carefully so as not to damage the rhizome. Then the coppice shoot is separated. The separated branches are transplanted to an adjacent garden bed. They are looked after in the same way as the mother plant.
Diseases and pests
Hydrangea Schloss Wackerbart is not susceptible to diseases and attacks of harmful insects. But with poor care, the flower can suffer.
Diseases:
- chlorosis - occurs when there is an excess of lime in the soil;
- leaf burns - appear if the hydrangea is constantly in direct sunlight;
- wet black leaves appear with an excess of moisture;
- rolling leaves occurs after the use of herbicides.
Fungal diseases may also appear: powdery mildew, white rot, gray rot, rust.
The fungus multiplies if the hydrangea is grown in closed flower beds with high humidity or next to diseased plants
If the Schloss Wackerbart hydrangea grows in the garden, harmful insects can attack it. Some of them crawl from nearby plants.
For the Schloss Wackerbart hydrangea, aphids, spider flares, garden slugs, and gall nematodes are dangerous. It is important to regularly inspect the leaves and shoots of the plant. At the first signs of the appearance of harmful insects, treat the shrub with chemicals.
Conclusion
Hydrangea Schloss Wackerbart is one of the most beautiful plants of its kind. Bright large buds will decorate any garden and flower garden. The culture is quite unpretentious, minimal care is required. Diseases and pests rarely attack ornamental shrubs.
