Hydrangea U&M Forever and its hybrids Tugese and Love
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Hydrangea U & Me Forever is a true masterpiece, obtained as a result of the hard work of French breeders. The variety belongs to remontant, large-leaved. Its inflorescences are terry and lush, they have a bright floral aroma. However, before planting this plant in the garden, the florist should get acquainted with the conditions for its cultivation.
History of the origin and characteristics of the hydrangea variety U & Me Forever
The magnificent hydrangea of this variety appeared in domestic gardens thanks to French breeders, as well as their sailor ancestors. Travelers from this particular European country back in the 17th century. brought from about. Mauritius is home to an unusually beautiful large-leaved flower. Later, breeders managed to get several hybrids. Some of them were combined into a group called Yu and Mi.
Hydrangea U&M Forever
The Forever variety has a neat and compact crown. Its height usually does not exceed one meter, and its diameter is 70-80 cm. The shoots are flexible, strong, covered with leaves, the length of which reaches 20 cm. The leaf plates are quite wide, they have light veins, the edges are serrated.
Hydrangea inflorescences are domed up to 20 cm in diameter. The color of double petals at the beginning of flowering is yellowish-green. Over time, they change their shade: if the shrub grows in acidic soil, the petals turn blue, in calcareous - lilac-pink. Flowering is long, the plant is able to form shoots on both young and old shoots.
Hybrids
The series includes eight original varieties. The most popular are the large-leaved hybrids of Yu and Mi Tugese and Yu and Mi Love.
You and me together
The bush is characterized by a spherical shape. Hydrangea leaves are large, ovoid. The edges are jagged. Small flowers of a delicate pink hue are collected in lush inflorescences. Blossoming Together begins in June and lasts until September cold snaps.
Hybrid You and Me Together
You and me love
Hydrangea U and Mi Love differs in height up to one and a half meters. Large emerald leaves are glossy. The star-shaped flowers can be either blue or pink.
Planting a large-leaved hydrangea Y&M Forever
It is recommended to plant seedlings in a permanent place in the spring. The place should be well lit, but direct sunlight should not fall on the bush.
Together with an earthen lump, the hydrangea must be placed in the hole, dug in and well watered.
Hydrangea U & Mi Love
Bush care
Caring for hydrangeas of the Y & Me series includes several stages. The first is watering. It can be carried out only with settled or rainwater.
Four times a season you need to feed the hydrangea. For this, it is better to use multi-component formulations intended for this culture.
Four years after planting the bush in a permanent place, you can start pruning.During this procedure, weak, damaged and dry branches are removed, and a crown is formed.
Reproduction
The shrub can be propagated by means of cuttings. Part of the shoot must be carefully cut, cleaned from the lower leaves, and placed in a growth stimulator. After that, it must be planted in a container with moist soil, sprayed and covered with foil. It is recommended to germinate hydrangea in a dark, warm place, not forgetting about airing. Once the cutting is rooted, you can transplant it into open ground.
Diseases and pests: means of combating them
Thanks to the work of breeders, this hybrid is resistant to diseases characteristic of the culture. However, non-compliance with agricultural practices, as well as improper care, can lead to problems such as chlorosis and powdery mildew. Weed control, a suitable irrigation regime and, of course, fungicides will help to cope with them.
Sometimes the spider mite infects the shrub. Insecticides are effective against it.
Hydrangeas Y & Mi series
Use in landscape design
Due to the fact that this hydrangea is characterized by long flowering, it can be combined with different cultures. S&M Forever looks great next to peonies, lilies, heather, asters, barberry. However, it is good in single plantings, especially along the paths in the garden, next to the gazebos.
The description of this incredibly ornamental plant, like its pictures, cannot convey all the splendor of the hydrangea. Even though she is demanding on the conditions of detention, and rather capricious in care, if all the rules are observed, it will become a worthy decoration of any garden.
