Rhododendron Bloombuks: planting and care, winter hardiness, photo

Rhododendron Bloombooks is a hybrid plant of the Heather family. These dwarfs are the result of the work of German breeders. The variety was bred in 2014, received a license. Today, rhododendrons are already popular with gardeners.

Description of rhododendron Blumbux

To understand what a Bloombux hybrid is, you need to get acquainted with its description and characteristics. Rhododendron Bloombuks belongs to the evergreen shrubs of a dwarf species. At the age of 10-15, the plant reaches a maximum height of 1 m. But most often the rhododendron stops at 70 cm. But the width of the rhododendron grows by 1 m or more due to good branching.

The secret of the rapid development of the Bloombux rhododendron lies in a well-developed root system that is able to extract the required amount of nutrients. The root is flat, but well branched to the sides. Blumbuks perfectly takes root practically on all soils.

The foliage of the Bloombush variety is green, small, oblong. The length of the plates is from 4 to 5 cm. Flowering begins in June while the leaves are still bright green. This stage is long, white-pink buds of the Bloombux rhododendron (diameter – 5-6 cm) can be admired for almost a month. The flowers are small, very tightly pressed to each other, which makes it seem that there are a lot of them.

The flowering of the Bloombuks rhododendron is plentiful every year, because of the buds, the foliage is almost invisible.

Winter hardiness of rhododendron Blumbuks

Almost all rhododendrons, including Bloombuks, are hardy plants. If it is good to mulch the near-stem circle to cover the roots, then the hybrid can withstand temperatures down to -25 degrees. At lower temperatures without shelter, the buds may freeze.

Conditions for growing rhododendron Bloombuks (Bloombux)

Rhododendron Bloombuks can be grown almost throughout Our Country, climatic conditions allow. In winter, the shrub does not freeze at a temperature of -25 degrees. With summer heat of 25-30 degrees, regular watering and spraying will be required in the early morning or evening.

Planting and caring for rhododendron Bloombuks

Planting a plant can be planned for April – early May or in the fall after Bloombuks has faded.

Flowering plants are not allowed to be transplanted. After flowering, at least 2 weeks should also pass.

Further care for the Bloombux rhododendron is not particularly difficult, since the plant is relatively unpretentious.

Selection and preparation of the landing site

Rhododendron or azalea should be planted in a shaded area on the north side of the building. The soil is required drained and loose with plenty of humus. Bloombooks prefers acidic soils.

Water should lie at a depth of no more than 100 cm. At a higher level of groundwater, it will be necessary to prepare a high bed for planting rhododendron.

Best place to land near:

• larch;
• pine;
• oak;
• apple trees;
• pear.

In these trees, the root system goes deep, so it does not disturb the nutritional balance of the rhododendron.

But chestnut, maple, elm, willow, poplar, linden cannot be neighbors of the Bloombux rhododendron, since their roots are located in one tier, and the azaleas lack nutrients.

And this is what the Bloombuks rhododendron looks like (photo below), grown as a pot culture.

Seedling preparation

Before planting seedlings of the Bloombux variety in a permanent place, they need to be saturated with moisture. Water is poured into a large container, into which potassium permanganate or any root system growth stimulator can be added, and the plant is immersed in it. First, air bubbles will go, indicating that the root system is filled with moisture.

Rules of landing

Landing steps:

1. First, a hole is dug under the Bloombuks rhododendron with a depth of at least 40 cm, about 60 cm in diameter. To fill it, you will need nutrient soil, consisting of 3,5 buckets of loam and 8 buckets of high-moor peat. The soil is thoroughly mixed.
2. Drainage is laid at the bottom, then a third of the soil. The mass is well tamped to remove voids.
3. Then they put a sapling of rhododendron Blumbuks vertically in the center and sprinkle with the remnants of the soil. The soil is compacted again so that no air pockets remain between the roots. The root neck does not need to be buried, it should remain above the surface.
4. Rhododendron Bloombuks needs good watering, the main thing is that the soil gets wet 20 cm deep.
5. To retain moisture, mulch is laid out in the near-stem circle. It can be oak leaves, needles, peat or moss. The thickness of the mulch is 5-6 cm.

When planting several seedlings of the Bloombux rhododendron in a row to create a hedge or in single plantings, it is necessary to put supports and tie up the bushes so that the wind does not loosen the root system. Before installing the support, you need to determine the direction of the wind and tilt it towards.

Watering and top dressing

If it constantly rains in summer, then watering the Bloombux rhododendron will not be required. In dry times, you need to irrigate the bushes at least every other day. The depth of soil wetting is at least 15 cm. Watering is carried out early in the morning or evening hours.

Weeds are recommended to be regularly weeded out, but in no case should you loosen the soil. These are the biological features of rhododendrons.

Rhododendron Bloombuks develops well in soil rich in humus and organic matter. Immediately after planting, it is recommended to water the seedlings with the Argumin solution so that the plant takes root faster. To avoid yellowing, planting sheets are fed with a solution of Iron Chelate.

And now about the annual feeding regime:

1. In early spring, organic fertilizers are added under the bushes, which include nitrogen. If mineral fertilizers are used, then for each sq. m you need to add magnesium sulfate (50 g) and ammonium sulfate (50 g).
2. After the end of flowering, it is again necessary to add potassium sulfate (20 g), superphosphate (20 g) and ammonium sulfate (40 g) to each square.
3. In July, Bloombux rhododendron bushes are fed with potassium sulfate and superphosphate, 20 g of each fertilizer per square meter. m.

Trimming

Thanks to pruning, Bloombux rhododendron can be given any shape, which is why the plant is widely used by landscape designers to decorate the site. The fact is that the plant is excellent for cutting: the greenery is preserved, the bushes do not get sick. During pruning, you need to remove the shoots growing from the roots, otherwise it will drown out the bush, and flowering will be insignificant.

Rhododendron pruning should be done after flowering, so as not to damage the flower buds. And bushes can be transplanted only 2-3 weeks after flowering or in early spring, until the buds swell.

Preparation for winter

Like any cultivated plant, Bloombuks rhododendron requires some activities in the fall. If there has been no rain for a long time and precipitation is not planned, then you will have to shed the bushes well. After abundant irrigation, the near-trunk circle should be mulched. Mulch will not only retain moisture in the soil, but also protect the root system from frost. The layer should be at least 15-20 cm.

In areas with a sharply continental climate, where in winter the thermometer drops below 27 degrees, the bushes are tied with twine and then covered with spruce branches.

In the south, such shelter is not required.

Reproduction

Rhododendron Bloombuks can be propagated using cuttings or lateral (root) cuttings. Seed reproduction is unknown.

Cutting

This method of reproduction is performed in the summer, in late July or early August:

1. Cut cuttings 6-7 cm long. The lower cut is made at an angle of 45 degrees, the upper one should be straight. Each cutting should have at least 2-3 buds.
2. Prepare a growth stimulator solution and soak the planting material in it for 12 hours.
3. Pour the soil mixture of sand and peat into the boxes, water well.
4. Plant cuttings at an angle, cover the hotbed with film or glass. Every day 2-3 times the greenhouse is ventilated.
5. As a rule, the root system appears in 30-35 days.
6. For the winter, before the start of frost, the rooted cuttings, together with the nursery, are removed to the cellar, where they will be until spring.
7. In spring, seedlings are placed in a permanent place. It can be open ground or large pots.

Reproduction by layers

This method of obtaining new plants is quite simple, because, in fact, nature itself works for the gardener:

1. On a young branch that has bent to the ground, you need to make an incision from the underside.
2. Next, dig a hole into which to lower a branch with an incision.
3. Fix the layers with a wire hook so that it does not move, and sprinkle with soil.
4. Tamp the soil and water well.
5. After rooting, the cuttings are cut off and planted in a permanent place.

Diseases and pests

Rhododendron Bloombuks can be affected by:

1. Mealybug, bug and weevil. For their destruction, pesticides are used: “Aktar”, “Fitoverm”. If the lesion is severe, re-spray the bushes after 10 days.
2. When attacked by garden snails or slugs, you will have to work with your hands or set traps under the bushes.
3. Spider mites are washed off with soapy water or fungicides.

Causes of diseases:

1. If the area is waterlogged, watered excessively, or fertilizing is carried out incorrectly, fungal diseases may appear.
2. Extreme heat and lack of watering lead to discoloration of foliage and stems.
3. Shoots and leaves that are in doubt must be cut without pity, otherwise you can lose all the rhododendrons. Affected branches must be burned.

As a preventive measure, gardeners use Bordeaux liquid, spray rhododendrons with it in early spring (until pollinating insects wake up) and in autumn.

Conclusion

Rhododendron Bloombuks is an interesting plant that is gaining popularity among gardeners. It is unpretentious, but thanks to its external data it fits perfectly into the design of any garden.