Hydrangea Mega Mindy (Mega Mindy) - description
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Many landscape designers give their preference to such a perennial as panicle hydrangea. This shrub can bloom all summer and even in autumn when the weather is warm. The plant is not demanding to care for, so they try to plant it in dachas and personal plots.
Hydrangea Mega Mindy (Mega Mindy) description
Hydrangea mega mindy simply amazes with its appearance. Of particular interest, of course, are its inflorescences. When they first bloom, they have a white tint, but then they turn cherry.
Hydrangea, planted on the site in the main flower bed
The origin and appearance of hydrangea Mega Mindy
Scientists from many countries of the world are engaged in breeding various varieties of hydrangea. The purpose of such work is to breed varieties with good frost resistance and the ability to bloom all warm seasons. Hydrangea Mega Mindy has taken root well in many countries. The plant is used by landscape designers to decorate city parks, squares and any green spaces. The flower is even planted along busy roads and the bushes grow beautifully there.
The height of the shoots of the shrub reaches one and a half meters, while it is quite compact. The stems are strong enough and do not break under the weight of flowers. The dark green leaves are oval in shape, their length reaches 11 cm. In the fall, the foliage turns yellow.
How the hydrangea Mega Mindy blooms
Hydrangea inflorescences are not just large, they can be called huge: they reach 30 cm in length. The paniculate inflorescence beautifully hangs down like a waterfall. At first, the inflorescences are white, and then turn bright cherry. Such inflorescences look just great, especially when you consider the compact size of the shrub.
Transplanting hydrangea Mega Mindy after purchase in open ground
The culture is usually planted in open ground in late spring, and in the south it can be done in October.
Hydrangea grown in medium acid soil
The planting pit should be about 60 cm wide and 50 cm deep. If the hydrangea is planted as a hedge, then planting is carried out in a trench about a meter wide.
What is needed for landing
It is important to select a suitable area with good soil before planting. Do not forget about the terms of work. It all depends on the climatic zone.
The plant loves light, but also feels great in partial shade. In a sunny area, one should not forget about watering. Particular attention should be paid to the soil, it should be:
- rich in humus;
- loamy, but with a good structure;
- wet;
- acidity from 5 to 6 units.
Step-by-step planting process
The process of planting hydrangeas is quite simple. It is enough for a gardener:
- Choose a suitable place.
- Dig a planting hole in accordance with the size of the rhizome.
- Apply fertilizer.
- To plant a herb.
- Drizzle.
- Lay a layer of mulch.
Reproduction of hydrangea Mega Mindy
The Mega Mindy hydrangea is propagated in several ways.
Large bunch of hydrangea inflorescence Mega Midi
Usually used by dividing the bush, growing from seed, propagation by cuttings or grafting. It is not recommended to propagate the bush by seeds and by grafting, since the process is very laborious and long.
Propagation by cuttings
For this method, you need to pick up the side annual stems and cut the cuttings. It is best to root the material in the middle of summer. The resulting cuttings are planted in a composition of wet sand and peat. The shank should be located at an acute angle. After a month, the cuttings will give the first roots, after which they are planted in a permanent place of growth.
Growing from cuttings
Reproduction by layering should be carried out in the spring, before the buds have time to bloom. The soil is loosened around the main bush and two-centimeter depressions are made. The lower lateral shoots fit into these recesses and are covered with earth. You can additionally reinforce them with wire. The material is wrapped around the plant and dug into the ground. The ground must be constantly moist. Young shoots appear at the end of summer. In October, young plants reach half a meter, at this time they are dug up and transplanted to a permanent place.
Dividing the bush
By dividing the bush, the hydrangea is usually propagated at the moment when the main bush is transplanted to a new place. The procedure is carried out once every 5 years. This can be done in the spring or fall. The bush must be carefully dug up and divided by the root. Each division must have at least 2 buds. Each plant is planted in a new, pre-prepared place.
Hydrangea Care Mega Mindy
The basic rules for care include regular watering, feeding according to the scheme, pruning the plant and replanting if necessary.
Watering mode
Watering should be regular. Irrigation helps to maintain constant soil moisture. After watering, you need to cover the mulch, usually needles, chips or humus are used. So it will be possible to retain moisture for a longer period.
Top dressing
Like other hydrangeas, this variety loves soils that are rich in organic compounds, neutral acidity and moderate moisture. Acidity directly affects the color of the plant's inflorescences. The more acidic the soil, the brighter the flowers are. Sandy and calcareous soils are absolutely contraindicated for hydrangeas. If you want to influence the color of flowers, you can acidify the soil yourself.
The sandy soil is rather poor, it will have to be fertilized using humus for this. The organic composition gives an impetus for the development of its own soil bacteria, while the soil becomes fertile and sufficiently soft.
Features of care during the flowering period
During the flowering period, hydrangea spends a lot of energy.
The beginning of hydrangea flowering
During this period, do not forget about watering and feeding. Fertilizers need to be applied in July. Watering is carried out once a week, and in a particularly dry period - once every 3 days.
Features of care during the rest period
During the rest period, the bushes will practically not have to be touched. The plant stops developing and at this time nothing else is needed to maintain its vital activity, except for watering.
Preparing for winter
Almost all perennials easily tolerate winter cold. Shelter for mature plants is not required. Only those bushes that were planted this year will need to be covered with protective material. All preparation is as follows:
- fertilize in August;
- at the beginning of autumn, water-charging irrigation is carried out;
- hilling is carried out with loose soil or humus;
- the plant is mulched with needles or peat.
Young plants are bent down, and a frame is placed on top, which is covered with burlap.
Hydrangea paniculata varieties Mega Mindy are especially loved by landscape designers. These easy-to-care flowers delight the eye with bright clusters for almost the entire warm period.With proper planting and normal care, problems with growing a bush will not appear.
