Content
- 1 When is it better to plant viburnum
- 2 Planting rules and growing conditions for viburnum
- 3 How to plant an ordinary viburnum bush in autumn, spring
- 4 How to plant and grow viburnum from seeds
- 5 How to care for viburnum
- 6 Features of planting and caring for viburnum in different regions
- 7 Recommendations and common mistakes
- 8 Conclusion
Kalina is a fruiting shrub that has been cultivated in Russia for a long time. The plant was considered a symbol of youth and beauty, legends, poems and songs were composed about it. But recently, this useful culture has been undeservedly forgotten, so the area of its distribution has significantly decreased. But now the plant is gradually returning to popularity, and many gardeners prefer to grow it on their site. Planting and caring for viburnum is easy if you know the basic requirements of this culture. Therefore, you should study the rules for planting, placing this shrub on the site and further care.
Planting must be carried out before the beginning of the growing season of the bush or at the end of it
When is it better to plant viburnum
Viburnum can be planted in spring and autumn. But the second option is preferable, since it allows you to get a well-rooted seedling for the new season. Planting in the spring should be carried out before the beginning of the growing season, when the soil thaws to a depth of 25 cm, and the air temperature will surely keep at around +10 degrees.
It is impossible to delay the timing during this period, otherwise the plant will adapt for a long time. During spring planting, viburnum seedlings begin to build up green mass to the detriment of root development. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out the procedure during this period of the year only as a last resort.
When to plant viburnum in autumn
The optimal time for planting viburnum in autumn is the end of September - early October, but it is necessary to additionally focus on the climatic conditions of each region. You need to plant a seedling at least three weeks before the onset of stable frosts. This will enable Kalina to fully adapt and prepare for winter.
Planting rules and growing conditions for viburnum
This culture belongs to the category of unpretentious. Therefore, planting and caring for viburnum in the open field will not cause difficulties even for a novice gardener. For the full development and fruiting of this shrub, you only need to choose the right place, taking into account the requirements of the culture.
Some varieties can be propagated by seed and cuttings
Where is it better to plant viburnum on the site
For shrubs, choose well-lit areas that are protected from cold gusts of wind. But it is also permissible to grow a red viburnum plant in slightly shaded places in the garden, however, flowering and fruiting in this case will occur 10 days later.
Is it possible to plant viburnum in the yard, near the house
It has long been customary to plant red viburnum near the house, since this shrub was considered a natural amulet that could protect its inhabitants from adversity.Also, this plant was credited with the ability to endow a person with vitality, bring happiness and prosperity.
The superstitions that exist now that viburnum should not be planted near the house are not supported by any beliefs and reliable facts. Therefore, they are completely unfounded. The only drawback of such a planting may be that this culture needs good watering, and this can harm the foundation of the house. Therefore, it is best to plant viburnum in the yard or garden.
Viburnum red - woody garden plant of the Adoksov family
Soil requirements
This shrub grows well in sandy loam and loamy soil with a neutral acidity level. It should be borne in mind that, despite the moisture-loving viburnum, the groundwater level should be at least 1 m.Otherwise, after several years of successful growth, the shrub may die. This will happen as a result of erosion of the soil near the roots.
The soil in the area intended for this crop must have good moisture and air permeability.
How to plant an ordinary viburnum bush in autumn, spring
With proper planting and care, the red viburnum will be able to produce crops regularly. Therefore, it is necessary to plant a seedling taking into account the basic requirements of the culture.
For this, the site must be prepared at least two weeks before the procedure. It must be dug to the depth of a shovel and carefully remove perennial weeds. A planting hole for viburnum should also be prepared in advance. It should be 50 by 50 cm in size. Place a drainage layer at the bottom of it, and fill the rest of the space with a nutrient mixture of turf, humus, peat and sand in a ratio of 2: 1: 1: 1. Additionally, add 40 g of superphosphate and 25 g of potassium sulphide to the planting pit and mix the fertilizers thoroughly with the soil to prevent root burns. For planting, it is better to choose three-year-old seedlings with a well-developed root system.
Algorithm of actions:
- In the center of the hole, make a slight rise from the soil.
- Put viburnum on it, spread the roots.
- Sprinkle them with earth, shaking the seedling periodically to fill any voids.
- Compact the soil surface.
- Water the seedling abundantly.
How to plant and grow viburnum from seeds
If desired, viburnum can be grown from a bone. But for this, it is necessary to first carry out the stratification of the planting material.
In this case, the seeds must be placed in a nylon stocking immediately after harvesting in the fall and placed in wet sawdust or moss. They need to be kept at a temperature of + 18-23 degrees for two months. In the future, move the viburnum seeds to a cool place with a temperature of +4 degrees, so a refrigerator or basement may be the best option. In this mode, they need to be kept for 1 month.
At the end of stratification, it is necessary to plant the seeds in a nutritious substrate without burying the hypocotyl knee in the soil. In late February - early March, the shoots are completely freed from the top cover and seedlings appear. They reach a height of 5-8 cm and have two pairs of leaves. During the year, viburnum seedlings need to be kept at home, and planting seedlings in open ground can only be carried out next spring, when they are sufficiently strong.
How to care for viburnum
Growing viburnum in the country will not cause much trouble to the gardener. With proper care, this shrub will be able to bear fruit as early as the second year after planting. Therefore, it is necessary to study in advance all the features of agricultural technology.
Viburnum can grow in one place up to 40 years
What and when to fertilize
This plant needs regular watering, so it is better to use dry fertilizers for it. They simply need to be scattered in the root circle, followed by embedding in the ground. After each feeding, the viburnum must be watered abundantly.
In the spring, it is necessary to apply fertilizers with a high nitrogen content under the bushes. To do this, you can use ammonium nitrate or urea at the rate of 30-50 g per plant, depending on its age. Also during this period, you can use rotted organic matter.
The second time feeding is necessary during the formation of inflorescences. During this period, wood ash should be used at the rate of 0.5 kg per shrub. Also at this time, you can use a nitroammophoska 40 g per plant.
The third time fertilization is necessary during the period of fruit formation. At this time, superphosphate (40 g) and potassium sulfide (25 g) should be used. Such feeding will accelerate the ripening of fruits and increase the winter hardiness of the shrub.
Diseases and pests
Viburnum red can be affected by various diseases. The most common of these are powdery mildew, frostburn, ascochitis blight, gray and fruit rot. In order to prevent damage, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatment of the shrub with fungicides, such as Bordeaux mixture, "Hom" and "Skor".
Pests can also cause damage to the red viburnum: leaf beetle, black aphid, leafworm, gall midge, moth. To combat them, it is necessary to apply insecticides when the first warning signs appear. For processing, use "Inta-Vir", "Actellik" and "Confidor Extra".
The processing of bushes should be carried out in dry, calm weather.
Preparing for winter
For successful wintering of the shrub, it is necessary to carry out water-charging irrigation in the first half of October. You should also lay a layer of humus 10 cm thick in the root circle. The crown of young seedlings should be wrapped with agrofibre in two or three layers.
Viburnum bushes need to be protected from rodents. To do this, the shoots at the base should be wrapped with roofing material and fixed.
Features of planting and caring for viburnum in different regions
Depending on the region of cultivation, the timing of planting viburnum may vary. Therefore, this should be taken into account, otherwise the seedling may die.
Planting and caring for viburnum in the suburbs
In the central regions of the country, the autumn planting of viburnum is considered preferable. It can be carried out from the end of September and over the next two weeks. But it is worthwhile to understand that it is impossible to delay with the timing, since in the Moscow region there may be early frosts and the plant must have time to take root before they occur.
Kalina can be used as a hedge
Planting and caring for viburnum in Siberia
When growing shrubs in regions with risky farming, the optimal time for planting viburnum is spring. The procedure should be carried out before the beginning of the growing season, when the air temperature will not fall below +4 degrees, regardless of the time of day.
If planting is carried out earlier than this period, then the probability of the death of the seedling in the event of return spring frosts remains.
Recommendations and common mistakes
Correctly carried out planting and caring for the red viburnum shrub will allow you to count on its fruiting annually. This will make it possible to have not only a beautiful plant in the garden or yard, but also a constant source of useful berries. However, there are features that must be considered when growing viburnum in the garden.
Key recommendations:
- The shrub should be placed away from other fruit trees, as it attracts many pests and birds.
- The plant loves abundant watering during dry periods, but does not tolerate prolonged stagnation of moisture in the soil. Therefore, it is necessary to moisten the earth in a metered manner.
- For planting, you should choose seedlings whose height is at least 20 cm, but not higher than 1.2 m.
- Anti-aging pruning should be done every five to seven years for old shrubs.
- When planting, nitrogen fertilizers and fresh manure cannot be applied, since they prevent rooting.
Conclusion
Planting and caring for viburnum is easy, since this culture belongs to the unpretentious category. At the same time, the plant will be able to look organically in the garden, and disguise any unsightly areas. Growing viburnum, you can be sure that it will become a talisman at home, which will protect it from any adversity.
