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Hydrangea Zhemchuzhina Festivala is a new variety of French selection, which was first presented by the Pepinieres Renault nursery in 2018 at the International Festival of Gardens and Flowers in Moscow. The novelty was not only dedicated to this event, but was also named after it.
The author of the variety is the breeder of the company Jean Reno
Description of Hydrangea Pearl of the Festival
Hydrangea paniculata is considered one of the most beautiful representatives of flowers in the world; its decoration is large (about 30-35 cm) panicle inflorescences of a pyramidal or cone shape.
The pearl of the festival is a compact shrub, 1,5 m high, 1,2 m wide. The variety is distinguished by long and abundant flowering, from July to September, sometimes until frost. The highlight of the hydrangea Pearl of the Festival (pictured) are the original flowers, consisting of 4 widely spaced petals. The leaves are large, oval. Velvety to the touch, with a slight pubescence.
Flower color varies at different stages of flowering
Immediately after blooming, the inflorescences are creamy white, with a slight lime tint. A little later, they become snow-white, while a pinkish-green border appears along the edge of the flowers. Then the flowers turn bright pink. At the final stage, the shrub pleases with lush light coffee flowering. Inflorescences remain on the branches for a long time.
Hydrangea Pearl of the Festival in landscape design
Hydrangea paniculata perle de festival is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful ornamental shrubs, which will become a real decoration for gardens and summer cottages. Such qualities as plasticity and versatility allow it to easily fit into any garden ensembles, both in style and content.
The unique ability of the Zhemchuzhina Festival hydrangea to change the color of flowers throughout the entire flowering period allows you to create original, bright, changeable and dynamic compositions with their participation.
Hydrangea Pearl of the Festival harmoniously combines:
- with ornamental shrubs (vesicles, barberries, mock oranges, spireas);
- with deciduous perennials (ferns, hostas, cereals, stonecrops).
The Pearl of the Festival can act as a tapeworm in the garden
Beautifully paniculate hydrangea will look in a hedge, near a garden pond and at the front door.
Winter hardiness of hydrangea paniculate Pearl of the Festival
The Pearl of the Festival can be grown in regions with a harsh climate, as the variety has a high winter hardiness. Shrubs can easily withstand frosts down to -30-35 ° C.
Planting and caring for hydrangeas Pearl of the Festival
No special knowledge or skills are required to grow Paniculata Hydrangea Pearl of the Festival. The shrub grows quite quickly and begins to bloom for 2-3 years. The success of cultivation directly depends on the competent choice of a place for planting and proper soil preparation.
Selection and preparation of the landing site
The shrub prefers acidic, nutritious, loose and sufficiently moist soil. It is not recommended to plant the Festival Pearl hydrangea in areas with alkaline and sandy soils. The lack of nutrients leads to a slowdown in the development and flowering of shrubs, and shredding of foliage.
Hydrangea Pearl of the Festival prefers partial shade, but the most abundant flowering of the bush is observed on the sunny side of the site. It is preferable to place seedlings in the eastern side of the garden. The site should be well lit and protected from strong winds.
Rules of landing
Planting dates will vary depending on the region of cultivation. In the southern latitudes, seedlings should be planted in September, in the northern latitudes – in early May.
Step-by-step technology for planting hydrangeas Pearl of the Festival:
- 14-28 days before planting, dig the area onto a shovel bayonet.
- Dig a hole 40-50 cm deep, 70×70 cm wide.
- Prepare the soil mixture. Composition – turf and leaf land, humus and peat (1: 1: 1: 1).
- Pour the prepared mixture into the planting hole.
- Leave alone for 2-4 weeks.
- Dig the hole again.
- Shorten the roots of seedlings with an open root system.
- Build a kind of cone in the hole.
- Place the seedling at the desired depth.
- Cover with soil and compact.
- Water the seedling and mulch.
- Cover for a few days from the sun.
It is important to ensure that the root neck does not deepen
Watering and top dressing
Hydrangea Pearl of the Festival is a moisture-loving crop that needs regular watering. It is necessary to water the bushes with soft water, preferably rain. Tap water must be defended, as the plant does not tolerate lime well. But even this manipulation does not always help prevent the development of leaf chlorosis. It is recommended to water the hydrangea in the morning or evening, after sunset.
Irrigation rate – 2 buckets of water under one bush 1 time per week.
Hydrangea Zhemchuzhina Festival needs regular feeding, at least 2 times a month. You can use mineral complexes for heather, azaleas, rhododendrons. Nitrogen fertilizers should be used with caution, as their excess can reduce the winter hardiness of the plant and weaken its immunity.
Hydrangea pruning Pearl of the Festival
To get abundant and lush flowering, it is necessary to carry out formative pruning of bushes. Regular spring strong pruning promotes abundant and long flowering. Carry out a similar procedure before the start of the growing season. To get more lush flowering, the shoots must be cut by 2/3.
Preparation for winter
Paniculata hydrangea The pearl of the festival can endure even very severe frosts, so it does not need shelter for the winter. It will be enough to mulch the soil in the trunk circle. Such a preparatory procedure will help protect the roots from both cold and drying out, in particular, in a snowy winter. So that the branches do not break off under the weight of snow, it is recommended to tie the bush with a rope.
Reproduction
Hydrangea propagates by seeds, cuttings, dividing the bush and layering. This process is long and laborious. Being engaged in reproduction at home, it is necessary to understand that ready-made seedlings can be planted in open ground no earlier than after 2 years. Therefore, it is best to buy ready-made planting material.
Diseases and pests
Festival Pearl Hydrangea is immune to many diseases and pests. But sometimes bushes can be affected:
- Downy mildew. To fight, use a solution of copper sulfate with laundry soap.
Occurs when there is too much moisture in the air
- Chlorosome – manifested by a sharp lightening of the leaves. You can fix the problem with the help of potassium nitrate and copper sulfate, spilling the soil with them in turn, with an interval of 3 days.
Occurs when there is an excess of humus or lime in the soil
- Leaf aphids. The fight is carried out with garlic infusion with the addition of laundry soap, by irrigating the bushes.
You can simply water the bush with a powerful pressure of water
- Spider mite. To eliminate the pest, you can use insecticidal preparations – “Fufan” or “Tiofos”.
The pest is noticeable by a whitish coating resembling a web
Conclusion
Hydrangea Pearl of the Festival is an incredibly beautiful shrub that fascinates with its rich decoration. It will become a true decoration of the garden on any personal plot. It is valued by gardeners for long and abundant flowering, as well as for excellent winter hardiness, which is important when cultivated in northern climatic regions.