Hydrangea paniculata Sunday Fraise: description, photos and reviews

One of the most attractive flowering bushes is the Sunday Frize hydrangea. A unique feature of this variety is a beautiful, dense crown of a spherical shape. Thanks to this, the plant practically does not need pruning. In addition, it does not require particularly complex care. Hydrangea will bloom luxuriantly all season long in moderately acidic, fertile soil with regular watering.

Description of hydrangea paniculate variety Sunday Frize

Sunday Fraise (paniculata sundae fraise) is a hydrangea variety that blooms from mid-June to September (in the south until October). Gives lush, very beautiful flowers (diameter up to 2,5 cm) of white, light and rich pink hue with openwork petals. And at first light flowers appear, then they become pale pink, after which they acquire the brightest color.

This variety was bred in 2010, but in a few years Sunday Frize managed to spread widely, including in Our Country. The bush has a dense, beautiful crown of dark green shades. The leaves are large, grow up to 10-12 cm in length. At the same time, they are narrow, look miniature and serve as an excellent background for lush inflorescences.

Hydrangea Sunday Frize reaches a height of no more than a meter. But the bush grows well to the sides, while remaining compact and attractive. A distinctive feature – the plant independently acquires the shape of a ball, so it does not require special formation. It is enough to carry out only rejuvenating pruning 1-2 times per season.

Sunday Frize is distinguished by beautiful flowers of pale pink color, collected in lush panicles

Hydrangea Sunday Fraise in landscape design

Some gardeners call the Sunday Frise “strawberry ice cream” because its flowers really resemble this delicious dessert. Bushes have a high decorative value, look good both in single plantings and in combination with other garden flowers. Here are some interesting examples:

1. A flowering bush looks good against the background of smaller green plants, along the paths or in the very thick of the garden.

   

2. Thanks to its spherical shape, Sunday Frize can be used for a rounded flower bed, the outline of which can be decorated with small stones.

   

3. Another way to decorate is to plant a hydrangea bush in a small bucket that can be placed anywhere.

   

4. Hydrangea Sunday Frize looks great next to the paths and the house. It is she who creates the impression of a lush, flowering garden.

   

5. Sunday Fraise, along with other varieties of hydrangeas, look harmoniously with each other. When creating a joint composition, you only need to cut all the plants in time so that they are approximately the same height.

   

Winter hardiness of hydrangea Sunday Fries

The variety is characterized by moderate winter hardiness. The description states that Sunday Frize can withstand negative temperatures down to -20 degrees. If the indicator drops even lower (which happens every winter in the Urals and Siberia, and often in the middle lane), the young shoots will die. In these conditions, the apical flower buds will also freeze.

Therefore, Sunday Frize, like all other varieties of hydrangeas with pink flowers, need mandatory shelter for the winter. They make it in a variety of ways – burlap, plastic wrap, using foliage.

Another drawback of Sunday Frize hydrangea is that the plant loves water and lighting very much. Therefore, simply relying on rain watering will not work. The bush is demanding on the soil. He prefers fertile soil and regular fertilization.

If you provide hydrangeas with normal care, all efforts are guaranteed to be rewarded.

Planting and caring for panicle hydrangea Sunday Fries

Sunday Fraise seedlings are purchased from specialty stores or nurseries. In appearance they should be healthy, without external damage. It is better to plant a seedling in the spring – then he will have time to gain strength over the summer and take root on the site.

But in the southern regions (Kuban, Stavropol, North Caucasus), it is allowed to plant the hydrangea Sunday Fraise in the fall. In this case, the shoot is rooted already in October, so that it does not have time to start growing. It must be insulated for the winter so that the branches are not damaged by frost.

Selection and preparation of the landing site

This variety, like other varieties of plants, prefers a well-lit, but at the same time semi-shady place. You can plant a bush next to other shrubs or trees, or next to the house and other buildings. But in this case, it is better to place the plant on the south, southeast side – otherwise the lack of light will affect flowering. In the northern regions, the bush is best placed in a well-lit place with a complete absence of shady covers.

Also, when landing, you should pay attention to the fact that Sunday Frize does not tolerate open winds. Therefore, it is optimal to grow it under the cover of a green hedge, bushes. At the same time, hydrangea needs moisture – it should not be planted next to crops that actively absorb moisture (marsh plants, birch, some berries).

As for the requirements for the soil, it should be fertile land (chernozems, loams) with pronounced acidity (pH about 5,0). Hydrangeas do not like a neutral reaction (pH = 7.0), and they grow extremely poorly on alkaline soils, often not even blooming.

Therefore, if the soil is alkaline (you can check it with a special solution or a pH meter), it must first be acidified. This can be done with natural (needles, sawdust, compost, fresh manure) and chemical (a teaspoon of citric acid or 100 ml of 9% vinegar per 10 liters of water) means.

Lush flowering can only be achieved with the help of acidic fertile soil.

Rules of landing

A small hole is suitable for planting hydrangeas, the length and diameter of which is about 30 cm. When planting several bushes, the interval between them should be at least 1 m, since the Sunday Frize grows well in width. As a soil, you can choose a soil mixture from the following components:

• leaf ground (2 parts);
• humus (2 parts);
• peat (1 part);
• sand (1 part).

The landing sequence is as follows:

1. They dig a hole 30 * 30 cm. At the same time, the diameter can be chosen arbitrarily, so that the roots are spacious, but the depth should not be increased.
2. It is good to pour 2-3 buckets of water.
3. Cover with soil mixture, put the seedling exactly in the center.
4. Leave the root neck at ground level and cover with soil, water again.
5. Mulch with compost, peat, needles.

Watering and top dressing

Almost all varieties of hydrangeas are very fond of water, so watering should be plentiful. The mode depends on the season and on the availability, as well as the amount of precipitation. In general, 1-2 buckets of water are spent on 3 adult bush, one is enough for a young seedling. Watered within a radius of 1,5 meters around the central stem. Moisturizing should be moderate, as excess water damages the roots.

Therefore, you can choose the following irrigation mode:

• weekly in spring and autumn;
• hot summer twice a week;
• if it rains 1-2 times a week, no watering is needed.

Fertilizer is applied regularly:

1. Young seedlings of Sunday Frize are given complex fertilizer immediately upon planting.
2. In the spring, nitrogen mineral or organic supplements are given (infusion of litter, mullein).
3. During the formation of buds and the first flowers, Sunday Frize needs potassium and phosphorus supplements, which are applied monthly.
4. At the end of summer, top dressing is no longer given – the plant must prepare for the winter rest period. Then the cycle repeats.

Lush flowering is possible only with monthly fertilization, especially at the stage of bud formation

Pruning Hydrangea Sunday Fraise

This variety of hydrangea forms regular spherical shapes. Therefore, pruning is carried out mainly for sanitary purposes. At the beginning of each spring, you must:

• completely remove dead and weak shoots;
• prune growing branches to 2-3 buds;
• perform crown thinning.

Plant pruning can be done with secateurs or garden shears.

Preparation for winter

Mature shrubs do not need special shelter for the winter, with the exception of the regions of Siberia and the Urals. In the south, hydrangea is never covered at all – it is enough to mulch the roots with needles, foliage or sawdust.

In other cases (young seedlings, regions with extreme winters), it is better to cover the bush in addition. To do this, you can use burlap, agrofibre and even artificial materials (polyethylene). Hydrangea tolerates moisture well, so do not be afraid that the bush will overheat under the film.

Mulching hydrangeas for the winter is mandatory even in the southern regions

Reproduction of hydrangea Sunday Frize

You can breed this variety in any of the usual ways:

1. Green cuttings.
2. Layers.
3. By dividing the bush.
4. Seeds (the longest way).

Often, gardeners prefer to propagate Sunday Frize by layering, as this is a very simple way to guarantee a new bush. First, in March or April, before the growth of the buds, the lower shoots are laid on the previously loosened soil and sprinkled on them. Only the crown remains on the surface.

Regular watering is organized, and in September they are separated and planted in open ground one at a time. The following spring, these layers can be placed in places of permanent growth. The result will be exact copies of the mother plant.

Diseases and pests

Among the most common diseases of this flower are:

• powdery mildew;
• gray rot;
• chlorosis (yellowing of leaves);
• ring spot.

Pest damage is also possible:

• leaflet;
• aphid;
• bronzovka golden;
• spider mite.

Fungal infections are fought with fungicides, Bordeaux liquid, insects – with insecticides and folk remedies.

The development of diseases and the invasion of pests always affects the plant, so you should regularly inspect the bush.

Conclusion

Hydrangea Sunday Fraise is successfully bred in central Our Country, in the north and south. A review of this variety shows that it has a high decorative value and is not picky about care. It can be bred even in regions with severe winters; if you follow simple rules with growing beautiful flowers, there will be no problems.

Reviews about hydrangea paniculata Sunday Fries