Hydrangea Pastel Green (Hydrangea Paniculata Pastelgreen)
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Hydrangea Pastel Green is a novelty that gardeners are just beginning to master and use to decorate plots. Landscape designers are already presenting interesting ideas using this variety. If you provide the plant with proper care, then it will delight the owners with bright flowering throughout the summer.
Hydrangea Pastel Green (Hydrangea Paniculata Pastelgreen) paniculate
This type of hydrangea differs from the rest in its increased frost resistance, lush and long flowering, as well as the compact size of the bush.
Hydrangea Pastel Green became known to gardeners quite recently.
In addition, the plant has other characteristic features.
The origin and appearance of hydrangea Pastel Green
For the first time, they learned about Pastel Green hydrangea during an international exhibition in 2016. Compared to other varieties, this hydrangea has a miniature bush. Its height does not exceed 1.5 m. The leaf plates are colored dark green; by autumn it changes to yellow.
Pastel Green attracts the attention of gardeners with its unpretentiousness and decorative qualities.
How Hydrangea Blossoms Pastel Green
The description of the variety indicates not only a long flowering period, but also that over time, blossoming flowers are able to change their color. During blooming, the inflorescences are painted white, but then change it to one of the following options:
- cream;
- pink;
- pistachio;
- wine.
The flowering period of Pastel Green, subject to agricultural technology, lasts from the second decade of June to the beginning of September. The length of the inflorescences reaches 20 cm, their shape is spherical. Each flower has 4 petals.
The variety is characterized by a long flowering period.
Transplantation of hydrangea Pastel Green after purchase in open ground
Hydrangea of the Pastel Green variety belongs to unpretentious plants and can grow on almost any type of soil. To achieve the best decorative effect, you should choose humus-rich soil for planting a flower. The more fertile the site, the less fertilizer will need to be applied in the future.
Compliance with simple rules of agricultural technology will help to grow a healthy and beautiful hydrangea on your site:
- timely watering;
- systematic fertilization;
- pruning the plant as needed;
- compliance with the landing rules;
- prevention of diseases and pests.
Mulching the soil around the bushes not only helps prevent excessive weathering of moisture from the ground, but also inhibits the growth of weeds.
Proper planting and care enhances decorative qualities.
What is needed for landing
To grow on your site such a novelty as Pastel Green hydrangea, you will need to choose a healthy and strong seedling. You also need to decide on the landing site, prepare the site in advance. Planting work is carried out in strictly defined terms so that the shrub takes root and does not get sick in the future. They study in advance information about which plants can be planted nearby, and which are bad neighbors for hydrangeas.
Choosing the best place
Despite its unpretentiousness and undemandingness, hydrangea should not be planted in completely shaded areas. You should also not choose places near outbuildings and fences, where access to the sun's rays is almost closed.
Pastel Green prefers well-lit areas for growing
The characteristic of the variety suggests that prolonged exposure to the sun does not spoil the appearance of the leaves, and with the correct organization of watering, it does not have a negative effect on the development of buds.
Due to the fact that the crown of the Pastel Green hydrangea is not too well developed, it needs protection from strong winds. It is best to plant it near small shrubs or trees. In highly ventilated areas, additional protection in the form of screens is installed.
Step-by-step planting process
Planting hydrangeas is best done in early spring. Work is carried out after the snow has completely melted on the site, but the buds on the plants have not yet had time to swell. The recommended size of the planting pit is 40x40x40 cm. If the supply of nutrients in the soil is small, then the depth of the planting pit should be increased to 0.5-0.6 m.
In humus-rich areas, fertilizing under Pastel Green hydrangea can be applied less often.
Immediately before planting, the hydrangea root system is examined. If there is damage, then such places are carefully cut off with a pruner and the cut points are treated with activated carbon. The seedling is placed in the prepared hole and covered with a mixture of ash, earth and peat in a ratio of 1: 3: 3.
Propagation of hydrangea Pastel Green
With certain experience and skills, you can propagate the Pastel Green luxury hydrangea yourself. There are several proven methods for performing this procedure.
Propagation by cuttings
This method is most popular with gardeners.
Gardeners most often propagate Pastel Green hydrangea by grafting
Cuttings are harvested immediately after the first buds appear on the bushes. A long branch is cut from the bush and the top is removed. After that, the cutting is divided into equal parts so that 2-3 rows of leaves remain on each of them. The lower shoots are cut and the cuttings are placed in a solution of a rooting stimulator. As soon as the roots become sufficiently developed, they are planted in a nutrient mixture prepared in advance.
Growing from cuttings
Even novice gardeners can propagate a hydrangea by layering. To do this, you need to bend an adult twig to the ground and fix it with a bracket. Sprinkle the layers with soil and slightly moisten it. After a while, the twig forms roots underground. As soon as the young bush gets stronger and starts growing, it is separated from the mother plant and planted in a new place of growth.
Dividing the bush
This technique is the most difficult and painful. Works are carried out in spring or autumn. An adult hydrangea bush must be completely dug up and divided into several parts. Divided seedlings are immediately planted in pre-prepared holes.
Reproduction by dividing the bush is not used so often
Hydrangea Care Pastel Green
Hydrangea paniculata Pastelgreen does not need special care, however, compliance with some growing rules can significantly increase the decorative qualities of the flower.
Watering mode
The plant does not require high soil moisture. It is enough to water it once a week.If the weather is dry and hot, then the procedure is carried out every 3-4 days. 6 liters of water are added under each bush. Water the near-trunk circle directly.
Pastel Green easily tolerates a short drought, but can die from stagnant water
It should be borne in mind that Pastel Green easily tolerates drought for 1-2 weeks, but excess moisture can be detrimental to the plant. If the drainage layer is insufficient, then stagnant water will provoke rotting of the root system.
Top dressing
It is recommended to fertilize hydrangeas either before flowering or after flowering. In the second half of September, the shrub is fed with mineral preparations containing phosphorus and potassium.
Top dressing for Pastel Green is applied before flowering and after its completion
In the spring, as soon as the snow melts, an aqueous solution of urea is added under the hydrangeas. To do this, 40 g of the product is dissolved in 20 liters of water.
Features of care during flowering
During the flowering period, Pastel Green hydrangea does not require additional procedures or fertilization. The plant should be watered in a timely and moderate manner and wilted peduncles should be removed.
Features of care during the rest period
Hydrangea needs periodic crown thinning and sanitary pruning. Immediately after the snow melts, the shrubs are examined and extinct and broken shoots are identified. They must be removed immediately. It is recommended to treat the places of cuts with garden varnish.
In early spring, Pastel Green hydrangeas perform sanitary pruning
Formative pruning is done only to young bushes, leaving strong and even branches. Adult shoots are shortened by 3-4 buds every year.
Preparing for winter
Hydrangea Bed Green is perfectly adapted to wintering in the climatic conditions of the middle zone. However, the plant can suffer from sudden temperature fluctuations if it is not carefully prepared for cold weather. To do this, the soil in the trunk circle is dug up, and the mulch layer is increased.
In conditions of little snow and cold winters, it is recommended to build additional insulation for the hydrangea.
Hydrangea looks great in both single and group plantings. The plant is not capricious, therefore, caring for it is not difficult, which is a big plus for novice gardeners.
