Hydrangea paniculata Dentel de Gorron: planting and care, photos, reviews

Paniculata hydrangea Dentel de Gorron was discovered in Asia. In the wild, it can be found in the East, in natural conditions the shrub reaches 4 m. Thanks to the work of scientists, the bred plant can grow both in the wild and at home. But for abundant flowering, she needs to create comfortable conditions and know the rules of cultivation.

Description of hydrangea paniculata Dentel de Gorron

Paniculata hydrangea Dentel de Gorron can grow in temperate regions. Subject to agricultural technology, the shrub grows from 2 m or more. In spring, on thin, flexible, gray-brown shoots, oblong dark olive leaves appear.

In summer, large paniculate inflorescences of snow-white, greenish, pink or cream flowers appear on the shoots. The color depends on the place of growth and the quality of the soil. Hydrangea blooms for a long time, lasts the entire warm period.

The variety forms a powerful, sprawling bush

Hydrangea Dentel de Gorron in landscape design

Hydrangea paniculata dentelle de gorron is widely used in landscape design. Due to the beautiful and long flowering, hydrangea goes well with trees and shrubs such as Canadian hemlock, yew, tulip liriodendron, skumpia, boxwood. In the flower garden, hydrangea Dentel de Gorron is combined with phlox, hosta, Japanese anemone, Goryanka, creeping tenacious.

Hydrangea will create comfort in the recreation area

Winter hardiness of hydrangea Dentel de Gorron

Hydrangea Dentel de Gorron has an average cold resistance. It is able to withstand frosts down to -10 ° C without shelter. Therefore, in regions with severe winters, hydrangea must be covered for the winter.

Planting and caring for hydrangea Dentel de Gorron

It is better to purchase a seedling for planting from trusted suppliers. Healthy planting material should be without signs of damage and rot, have 3 healthy shoots and well-grown roots.

Selection and preparation of the landing site

Hydrangea Dentel de Gorron prefers to grow in partial shade, on fertile, well-drained soil. When growing in the open sun, the foliage gets burned, dries up and falls off. When grown on depleted soil, the plant stops growing and does not produce flower stalks.

Hydrangea planting is carried out in spring and autumn – in the southern regions, only in spring – in cities with an unstable climate.

Rules of landing

In order for the hydrangea Dentel de Gorron to please with its flowering for many years, you need to properly plant a young seedling. For this:

1. Dig a hole 40×30 cm in size. If several specimens are planted, the interval between plantings should be at least 1,5 m.
2. A hydrangea seedling is soaked for half an hour in a root formation preparation.
3. A 10-centimeter layer of drainage is laid at the bottom of the hole and sprinkled with nutrient soil.
4. The roots of the plant are straightened and set in the center.
5. The hole is filled with soil, trying not to leave air space.
6. The soil is compacted, shed and mulched.

After planting the hydrangea Dentel de Gorron, proper care is needed, which consists in watering, fertilizing, removing weeds, loosening and mulching the soil.

The plant prefers to grow in partial shade.

Watering and top dressing

Hydrangea Dentel de Gorron is a moisture-loving plant, so watering should be plentiful. Irrigation is carried out in the morning or in the evening. At least a bucket of water is poured under each adult plant. In order not to harm during watering, you need to heed the advice of experts. Some features of irrigation:

• watering hydrangea Dentel de Gorron is carried out only with warm, settled water;
• stagnant water leads to rotting of the roots, tap water saturates the soil with lime, which adversely affects the hydrangea;
• irrigation is not carried out at noon;
• when watering, avoid getting moisture on the leaves and buds.

After watering, the soil is loosened and mulched. Mulch will protect the roots from sunburn, stop the evaporation of moisture and the growth of weeds. Mulch, when decomposed, will become an additional organic top dressing. Straw, fallen leaves, peat, needles or bark are used as mulch.

Feeding hydrangeas is necessary for long and abundant flowering. Hydrangea Dentel de Gorron is fertilized several times a season:

• after hibernation, organic fertilizers enriched with nitrogen are applied;
• during the formation of buds, the plant needs: urea, superphosphate and potassium;
• during the flowering period, a mineral complex is introduced under the bush;
• in autumn, a month before wintering, the plant is fertilized with potash fertilizers or wood ash.

Hydrangea pruning Dentel de Gorron

Hydrangea Dentel de Gorron is pruned in spring and autumn. After the snow has melted, before sap flow, sanitary pruning is carried out, removing damaged shoots that have not overwintered. In autumn, excess basal shoots are removed and flower brushes are cut until 4 buds are preserved. This procedure will increase winter hardiness and allow you to quickly recover from hibernation.

For abundant flowering, it is necessary to remove faded inflorescences in a timely manner.

Preparation for winter

In the southern regions, Dentel de Gorron hydrangea can overwinter without shelter, but in cities with cold winters it is covered. To do this, reduce watering, make potash top dressing, cover the soil with peat, straw or fallen leaves.

The shoots are carefully connected to each other, tied with twine and bent to the ground. From above, the hydrangea Dentel de Gorron is covered with agrofibre and burlap. To prevent a strong wind from blowing the shelter, it is fixed with metal pegs or bricks.

Reproduction

Hydrangea paniculata hydrangeapaniculata dentelle de gorron is propagated by seeds, branches, cuttings and dividing the bush. All methods are effective and bring the long-awaited result.

Seed propagation is a laborious and time-consuming method. Seeds for sowing are purchased only in specialized stores, since seeds retain germination for only 1 year. Rules for planting hydrangea seeds Dentel de Gorron:

1. Seeds are sown in separate containers with nutrient soil.
2. For better germination, crops are covered with film or glass and cleaned in a warm, bright place.
3. After the appearance of the cotyledon leaves, the first pick is carried out. During transplantation, the taproot is pruned at the seedlings so that the plant begins to grow lateral roots.
4. The second picking is carried out after the appearance of real sheets.
5. After transplanting, the seedlings are placed in a warm place where the temperature does not fall below + 14 ° C and does not rise above + 20 ° C.
6. For rapid growth, seedlings are watered and fed.

Seeds are best purchased from trusted suppliers.

Cutting carried out in the fall – cuttings are cut from a healthy shoot and processed in a growth stimulator. At an acute angle, the planting material is buried in the nutrient soil. For better root formation, the container is covered with a glass jar. Rooted cuttings are planted in spring or autumn, depending on climatic conditions.

Division of the bush – this procedure is carried out during the transplantation of an adult plant. The required number of delenok is separated from the mother bush, the cut point is disinfected with charcoal or brilliant green. Each part should have 3 healthy shoots and well developed roots. Planting delenok in a new place is carried out immediately after separation from the mother bush.

Reproduction by taps is another method. On the bush, a healthy shoot is chosen, growing closer to the ground. A shallow trench is dug near it and the prepared branch is laid so that the top remains above the ground. The trench is buried, spilled and mulched. The rooted shoot is disconnected from the mother bush after a year.

Diseases and pests

Hydrangea Dentel de Gorron is resistant to pests and diseases. If you do not follow agricultural technology, then the plant can become infected with the following ailments:

1. Chlorosis. The disease appears due to a lack of moisture and iron in the soil. The disease is manifested by discoloration of the leaf plate, stunting and development. The fight against chlorosis consists in spraying the plant with iron-containing preparations.
   
   

   Foliage discolors when infected

2. Powdery mildew. Appears at high temperature and humidity. The leaf plate and stem are covered with powdery coating, which is quickly removed with a finger.
   
   

   Bordeaux liquid will help get rid of the disease

Also, insect pests often appear on the plant: slugs, snails, spider mites and aphids. To prevent the death of the bush, the following methods of protection are used from parasites:

1. Against slugs, the plant is sprayed with ammonia (250 ml per bucket of water).
2. Spider mites are exterminated with copper sulfate (30 g per 10 liters of water).
3. Get rid of aphids will help the drug “Oxyhom”, diluted strictly according to the instructions.

Conclusion

Hydrangea Dentel de Gorron is a flowering, perennial shrub. Subject to agricultural technology, the plant will be a great addition to landscape design and will delight you with long flowering. Knowing the rules of care and reproduction, you can create a unique flowering oasis from a lush hydrangea in your summer cottage.

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