Plants capable of lush flowering have always attracted gardeners, because they can become a decoration for a personal plot. But in the climatic conditions of our country, flowers must be hardy, there are many threats here: from temperature jumps to environmental problems. One of the unpretentious types of flowers is the Incredible hydrangea, which with its long flowering will decorate and modify any garden or courtyard.

Description and characteristics of the plant

Now hydrangea can be seen anywhere in the world. But the place of her "birth" at the end of the 19th century was America.

The Incredibol shrub is very similar to a tree. A distinctive feature, by which you can easily recognize the plant, are large umbrellas of bright colors on a dense green deciduous crown, growing from the root up to 3-3.5 meters wide. At the moment, about 70 varieties represent the species, but our climatic conditions are not suitable for everyone.

The shrub's branches are erect and rather massive with large spherical inflorescences reaching 30 cm in diameter. The powerful branches of the plant can easily support the weight of bulky inflorescences without bending downward. Hydrangea can deservedly be called a garden queen, because it reaches up to 1.5 m in height. Weather troubles are not terrible for this "strongman": in addition to precipitation and winds, he can withstand frosts, continuing to delight with his flowering.

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Reproduction methods

In order for the hydrangea tree-like Inkredibol to grow hardy to all kinds of diseases and weather disasters, it is necessary to approach its planting correctly. The adaptation of the plant should not be allowed to flow.

Planting in soil

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One of the most common and simple breeding methods is planting seedlings. Its time depends on the region: in the southern regions it is possible to plant a plant in the fall in shaded areas, but then for the winter the plant should be insulated to avoid hypothermia. In the north, the best planting time will be spring (preferably the sunny side of the site), because the hydrangea will have enough time to grow stronger in a new place. There should be no draft at the landing site.

You need to consider! Hortense Incrediball doesn't like to be bothered with transplants. That is why you should seriously approach the issue of choosing a place on the site.

Planting hydrangeas

After choosing a place, you need to follow some more rules:

  • Hydrangea of ​​the Inkredible tree-like variety is demanding on the soil: it does not tolerate an alkaline environment, therefore, earth with neutral acidity will be favorable for it.
  • The plant hole must be dug depending on the size of the roots. Any existing drainage and about 7-8 kg of humus should be poured onto its bottom. You also need to add superphosphate and urea (1 tablespoon each), compost, fallen coniferous thorns (to increase the acidity of the soil) and, finally, soil mixed with charcoal and sand.
  • Avoiding damage to the root system, the seedling must be carefully lowered into the hole and covered so that the neck remains flush with the top of the hole.
  • After intensive watering, the top of the soil must be covered with peat or sawdust.

Provided that several bushes are planted, an interval between them of at least 2.5 meters must be observed.

Breeding by cuttings

Another method available even to novice gardeners is vegetative.To do this, you need to select suitable sprouts from the tops of the plant, 10-20 cm long, from mid-spring to June. The cut should be at right angles. After breaking off the lower leaves and twigs and treating the cut with a root stimulator, the cutting must be placed in a container with a suitable moist soil.

Important! A prerequisite is the creation of a greenhouse effect.

Growing conditions

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The arid climate is detrimental to hydrangea, so it is demanding on watering and fertilizing the soil. Moisturizing frequency - at least 1 time per week. For all its endurance, the plant can lose its beauty at high temperatures, so the intensity of watering must be controlled: one adult bush will require about 20 liters of cold water.

As with many other flowering species, the Incredibol hydrangea has a size and quality of flowering that depends on the feeding.

Fertilizers for hydrangea

It should take place in three stages:

  1. Spring period - the introduction of organic matter in the form of diluted fermented manure, which enriches the roots with nitrogen.
  2. During the period when buds are formed, there is a need for feeding with a solution of urea and potassium sulfate.
  3. To extend the flowering period, any replenishment with complex preparations is suitable.

The best periods for additional fertilization will be spring and summer. Autumn dressing stimulates the growth of leaves, and this is at the expense of the wood, which the flower needs so much to endure the winter.

Given the tree nature of the variety, hydrangeas need crown pruning. The best time for pruning a bush is March-April. It is imperative to remove diseased and weakened shoots. The rest are shortened by a third of the length. Each branch should have 4-5 active buds. Hydrangea has good regeneration and recovers quickly.

Fight against diseases and harmful insects

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Any plants are attacked by various diseases and pests. The Incrediball tree hydrangea is no exception. The infection process is possible from neighboring residents of the site. At the very beginning, parasites (spider mites or leaf aphids) are not noticeable. To find them, you need to carefully examine the crown of the hydrangea from the back. The presence of plaque, white spots or thin cobwebs on the back of the leaves is a distress signal that is best helped by the use of insecticides. The aforementioned insects are afraid of them.

Leaf aphid

Amateur gardeners with experience in prevention use all kinds of folk recipes (decoctions and solutions). To scare away unwanted guests, it is effective to plant such fragrant plants nearby:

  • Persian chamomile (feverfew);
  • marigold;
  • fragrant lavender;
  • common tansy;
  • peppermint;
  • rosemary.

All of them have strong aromas, which serve as a deterrent to pests. But in the case of a plentiful invasion of parasites, chemical treatment is still inevitable.

Landscape design

Upright tall hydrangea bushes are a godsend for landscape design. Its advantage is the speed of growth in width from the root. From this type of hydrangea, an experienced designer can easily create a hedge, a flowering column or a unique arch around the main entrance to the house. It will delight the eye with its bright spring greenery and splendor of flowering in summer and autumn. Hydrangea can be combined with other bush flowers to create gorgeous flower beds.

Hydrangea in landscape design

The unpretentiousness of the plant allows its use both in urban conditions and in rural areas at summer cottages. In addition, Inkredibol hydrangea dried flowers are perfect for creating unique masterpieces of art. This hydrangea variety is a grateful material in the hands of an experienced and novice designer gardener.

Subject to all the necessary conditions of planting and care, the Inkredibol hydrangea will delight you with its beauty for more than one year.