How to grow hydrangea in Siberia: suitable frost-resistant varieties and the rules for their cultivation

Hortensia is a southern plant and is most commonly found in Siberia as an indoor flower. However, some gardeners are able to grow hydrangea in the open field. Secrets and recommendations of proper planting hydrangeas in Siberia will take a closer look.

How to choose a variety of hydrangeas for Siberia

The world knows about 30 species of a perennial plant, but there are many varieties that can withstand severe frosts. To plant pleased with abundant flowering, it is better to buy seedlings grown in local cold conditions. It is recommended to acquire seedlings from experienced gardeners, in which not for the first year hydrangeas bloom in the plots. Based on their advice, we can definitely say that frost withstand tree and paniculate plant species. Hydrangeas for Siberia such as Limelight, Magic Flute, Pink Diamond, all of these varieties of varieties have their own color range and inflorescence size.

If the flower is grown in a small area, suitable "Sanday" and "Vinyl Fresh", which reach a height of 1 m. There are small varieties that germinate up to 65 cm. They take root in cold conditions.

Features of landing in a cold climate

Seedlings best take root at the age of 5 years. In order for hydrangea in Siberia to get accustomed and grow well, planting should be done in a special way, taking into account the climate of the area. For this, a special microclimate is created: seedlings need to be protected from the wind and planted in medium-acidic soil, which includes sod, sand, leaf soil and peat. This provides suitable lighting.

Providing lighting

When a variety is already selected, it is necessary to determine its further place of residence. In Siberia with a harsh climate, you need to carefully approach the issue of planting hydrangeas.To begin with, protect the future plant from the wind - plant seedlings near the solid hedge.

Hortensia loves the light, but it does not tolerate the direct rays of the sun very well. It is better to choose a shade for the flower.

What should be the soil for planting

For the bushes soil is very important. Hydrangea does not tolerate an alkaline soil, so the best soil for growing a plant is low or medium acid. This soil should consist of sand, leaves, peat and sod land. Then the plant will delight its abundant flowering.

Landing instructions

To properly plant hydrangea, you must follow the instructions and recommendations:

• Prepare a place in the spring, for planting you need to allocate areas of 0.5 × 0.5 × 0.5 m;
• the distance between the bushes should be 2.5 m;
• cut the roots, shoots, leaving a few buds;
• you can not deepen the roots of the plant, you need to water abundantly and cover the soil with mulch.

Preparing a pit for planting

When you have dealt with a place for landing, you need to prepare a hole:

• The soil and dimensions are taken into account: small seedlings of a flower grow into large bushes, therefore the fertilized pit must be large enough - 50 × 50 cm or more.
• For large seedlings, a pit is made 80 × 80 cm, up to 60 cm deep. It all depends on the size of the roots.
• 3 buckets of water are poured into the pit and left overnight to soak the earth. Peat and humus with sand and fertilizers are added in the morning (proportion: 2: 1: 1: 2). Organic fertilizers and minerals are also added there. Pine needles are suitable for extra acidity. The mixture completely fills the hole.
• Hortense does not like lime and dies because of this.
• The last stage of preparation - pruning shoots and roots. The roots are shortened, and the shoots are pruned to 6 buds.

Planting plantation

According to the scheme you need to perform the following steps:

• seedlings are planted in a suitable place, dripping garden soil;
• the neck of the root of the flower is on a level with the ground; it is not necessary to dig in and leave open too;
• for good development, after planting, it is necessary to water once, after pouring on the ground a mixture of needles, leaves, peat - such a pillow retains moisture for a long time;
• after planting, before the seedling has taken root, it is necessary to create comfort and protection of the flower.

Terms of care for cold-resistant hydrangeas

Flower after rooting unpretentious in the care. Hortensia, planted in Siberia, requires the same care as other flowers, but with some peculiarities. Another name for the plant is “hydrangia”, which means “vessel for moisture”. This speaks of the love of the plant to water procedures, so watering comes first.

Features trimming hydrangeas

That the bush is well formed, the plant must be trimmed in time:

• in the fall cut off all the flowered inflorescences;
• in the spring at the tree flower cut off the shoots, leaving 5 buds. The paniculate variety is cut a little differently: the main shoots are cut to the desired height, and 3 buds are left on the side shoots.

To rejuvenate old shrubs, cut the branches to 8 cm of stumps, from which new shoots will later sprout.

Watering, fertilizer, dressing

The flower loves moisture, so the ground should never be left dry.In addition, potassium permanganate can be added to the water and regular soil mulching with sawdust and leaves under the shrub can be carried out. This method perfectly retains moisture for a long period.

Top dressing promotes long and plentiful flowering. Liquid manure in moderate quantities will do, mineral balanced fertilizers - 25 g per 10 l of water during irrigation. For an adult bush use 3 buckets.

During one season, 4 additional feeding occurs: at the beginning of sap flow, during the blooming of buds, in summer in July and in autumn, preparing the plant for wintering.

Shrub reproduction

There are 5 methods of breeding bushes: seed, grafting, layering, offspring, dividing the bush. The best is the cutting method, which is common among gardeners. Green grafting occurs at the time of flowering buds. It is recommended to cut the cuttings with young hydrangeas. If you have an old shrub, anti-aging pruning is done. The important point is also the preservation of moisture in the tissues, since successful rooting depends on it.

Features of plant conservation in winter

Siberian frosts are famous for their strength, so the hydrangea hides under a safe shelter. Roots need warming: they are covered with rotted manure. You can also create a pillow of peat and dry leaves, which is laid in a thick layer up to 20 cm.

After the snowfalls, you can additionally warm the hydrangea with snow, filling a large layer under the shrub. This not only warms the shrub, but also nourishes it with moisture.

Major diseases and pests affecting the plant

Each flower is prone to attacks of parasites and diseases, and hydrangea is no exception. To prevent the bush from dying, you should cure the flower in time. What diseases are dangerous to the plant first? Mealy dew is a common disease for all varieties. When spraying occurs, a base is added to the water with proportions of 30 g of substance per 10 liters of water. Another method - 80 g Bordeaux mixture per 10 liters of water.

Aphid attacks the plant too. The flower is cut as follows: in 300 g of purified garlic, 10 liters of water are poured, after which 50 g of laundry soap is added.Sprayed the plant until full recovery.