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Hawthorn Paul Scarlet is a short, lush shrub that blooms with bright, large inflorescences. It is considered a real decoration of the garden. Of all the hawthorn species, this is the most popular. Blooming Pauls Scarlet is very similar to sakura.
Breeding history and distribution area
Hawthorn Paul Scarlet was grown in England in 1850. And in 1858 he was registered and received all possible awards at an exhibition of plants in foggy Albion. In 2002, a quality certificate was obtained.
The shrub is common in the UK and Western Europe. In Eastern Europe, it is no less popular culture.
Description of the variety
The Paul Scarlet shrub grows up to 6 m in height and up to 4 in width. It has a spherical lush crown with spreading, slightly drooping branches. Young shoots are often covered with thorns and fluff, and have a reddish tint. The length of the thorns is 2.5 cm.
You can appreciate the beauty of Paul Scarlet's hawthorn from the photo.
The leaves of the bush are rather large, emerald green, absolutely smooth, like varnish, ovoid. They appear on the tree in early spring.
The flowers of the hawthorn Paul Scarlet are velvety, scarlet, carmine, rather large. The tree blooms in early May. Flowers fall off in early June. Inflorescences are large, umbrella-shaped.
The hawthorn Paul Scarlet bears little fruit. Rare fruits are similar to small red apples of a spherical or ovoid shape.
The root system is strong and strong. The shoots are rather deep and are sensitive to soil compaction.
Hawthorn Paul Scarlet can be grown throughout Europe, where there is no severe frost. The culture is found even in Siberia and the Far East.
Main characteristics
Common hawthorn Pauls Scarlet takes root well in urban areas. Prefers open, well-lit areas.
Drought resistance, frost resistance
Pauls Scarlet is drought and frost resistant. This is due to a powerful root system that grows into the deep layers of the earth. Only young plants and shrubs need watering during the dry season.
Disease and pest resistance
Pauls Scarlet, when properly cared for, is not susceptible to pests and diseases. But it can get infected from garden and fruit plants.
In summer, Scarlet hawthorn suffers from aphids and spider mites. In this case, the leaves of the plant turn yellow and curl up. If it is not processed in the spring, then the rhizome will undermine the scoop or May beetle. In this case, the root will be completely destroyed.
The leaves of the plant affect such diseases: powdery mildew, gray rot, rust.
Planting and caring for hawthorn Paul Scarlet
Planting Paul Scarlet's hawthorn is quite simple, as well as caring for him. But in order for the bush to bloom magnificently and beautifully, everything must be done correctly.
Recommended timing
Hawthorn Paul Scarlet is recommended to be planted in open ground in the fall, in mid-October, before the onset of frost. In warm spring, in mid-April, hawthorn can also be planted, but in autumn it is preferable.The seedling must overwinter and harden.
Choosing a suitable site and preparing the soil
Hawthorn common Paul Scarlet grows well and blooms in open areas in a sunny area. It also feels good in partial shade, but Pauls Scarlet should not be completely shaded.
Before planting Pauls Scarlet, the soil is loosened thoroughly and a depression is made. The depth of the fossa should correspond to the length of the rhizome. The root collar after burying should be at ground level. The bottom of the pit is covered with a 10 cm layer of crushed stone. Above, the corresponding layer of sand. This will be the drainage. The soil for burial is mixed with humus, sand and peat in equal parts. You can add 40 g of lime to the soil mixture.
What crops can and cannot be planted nearby
Hawthorn Pauls Scarlet is a tall crop, so it can be planted with all types of plants. Avoid planting the hawthorn near trees that might shade it. Well Paul Scarlet grows up surrounded by his fellows. Whole alleys of flowering hawthorns are often planted. The main thing is not to shade it.
Landing algorithm
A seedling is lowered into a prepared planting pit with drainage, the roots are straightened, the trunk is set strictly vertically. The hole is covered with a mixture of soil with peat, sand and humus. Later they trample on. After Pauls Scarlet is thoroughly watered, the soil is loosened.
Follow-up care
In order for the hawthorn Paul Scarlet to grow quickly and bloom magnificently, he needs proper and careful care. Top dressing and pruning are important parts of this procedure.
Pruning
In an open area, the hawthorn crown is formed correctly and does not need pruning. In autumn, the tree is sanitized: all old shoots and dry branches are removed.
Shrubs over 10 years old require anti-aging pruning. Perform it in the fall or spring until the buds swell. The procedure consists in removing several old branches and thinning out the branches.
In order to get a tree from a bush, the lower branches are cut off the young seedling from the moment of planting. Only one strongest branch is left, after a few years it will become a trunk.
Preparing for winter
In late autumn, the trunk and lower branches of the Pauls s Scarlet prickly hawthorn are wrapped. To do this, use burlap or any other insulation in several layers. From above, the protection is tied with a rope.
Despite the fact that the hawthorn of this variety is frost-resistant, it does not tolerate temperatures below -20 C °. Young shoots and buds may suffer. Young trees up to 10 years old should be especially carefully wrapped. Later Pauls Scarlet becomes more resistant to low temperatures.
Watering
If the summer is dry, Pauli's hawthorn needs watering. It is carried out no more than 1 time per month. 1.5-2 buckets of water are poured under one bush. Once it is absorbed, the earth is loosened. Young seedlings are watered more often: 2 times a month. After the soil dries out, it is recommended to dig up the near-trunk area.
Top dressing
For abundant flowering in spring, Paul Scarlet hawthorn is added with fertilizers. It is good to use organic feeding. To do this, the manure is bred in a bucket of water and the plant is poured with the mixture. For one bush, you need to take 10 liters of solution. Top dressing is carried out once a month during the entire summer season.
Rodent protection
In the fall, the garden bed around the Paul Scarlet bush is carefully removed from fallen leaves and wilted plants. After pruning, all plant residues are burned. This will prevent rodents from entering the garden. Insulation for the tree trunk also serves as protection from animals. If rodents are already in the garden, set traps on them and spread the poison.
Diseases and pests, methods of control and prevention
Hawthorn Paul Scarlet is susceptible to attack by spider mites and aphids.If the shrub begins to shed foliage out of season, and the fallen leaves are dry and twisted, they are damaged by insects.
The scoop and May beetle attack the root and can destroy it in a short period of time. As soon as beetles appear on the crown of the tree, it is necessary to spray the foliage with insecticides. The trunk is also subject to processing.
Rusty spots on the leaves and holes are a sign of aphids. It's easy to deal with it. The tree is treated with any effective fungicide.
Common hawthorn Paul Scarlet is susceptible to diseases of fruit trees:
- powdery mildew;
- perforated spotting;
- rust;
- clasterosporium disease.
For the prevention of diseases in early spring and late autumn, the plant is treated with fungicides. You can also use folk methods. In the spring, Paul Scarlet's hawthorn crown is powdered with a mixture of tobacco dust and ash in equal parts.
Application in landscape design
Hawthorn Paul Scarlet is used in landscape design as a hedge. Often a beautiful plant is used to decorate alleys and rockeries. The decorative hawthorn Pauls Scarlet looks good as a central figure in any flower bed and garden. The lush, spreading plant fits well into the coastal space of natural and artificial reservoirs.
Conclusion
Hawthorn Paul Scarlet is a beautiful, unpretentious culture. It can be grown in any region. Pauls Scarlet looks impressive in the form of a bush and a tree. The flowers of the Pauls Scarlet hawthorn are distinguished not only by their bright appearance, but also by their wonderful aroma. It is quite simple to grow it, and the area of application of the shrub as an ornamental plant is quite extensive.
Testimonials
Reviews about the hawthorn Paul Scarlet are only the most positive. It is difficult to find a person who would not like him.
