Landscape designers and homeowners often use different types of hydrangeas for landscaping, which are striking in their beauty. In France, a new variety with increased resistance to adverse conditions. Panicle hydrangea Diamond Rouge has become the darling of many gardeners, thanks to its luxurious flowers and simple care.
There are many varieties of hydrangeas, but this hybrid occupies a special place, both in its properties and in its exquisite beauty.
Origin and appearance
Among the numerous species, the panicle hydrangea diamant rouge occupies a special place. It was recently bred by French breeders and has enjoyed great success since then in numerous exhibitions. One of the most beautiful species, which confirms a large number of awards and medals. The new variety is frost-resistant and unpretentious. Its name translates as "red diamond."
Hydrangea in bloom
This is a very beautiful shrub 1.5-2 m high. Its luxurious crown is strewn with large red flowers and reaches 1.2-1.5 m. It blooms almost all summer, delighting with the variety of colors. The saturation of the shades depends on the type of soil, climate, site.
Hydrangea leaves Rouge elongated with a velvety surface. They have unusual shades: from juicy green to orange-red, which makes the bush even more beautiful. The root system of the plant is wide and spreads close to the surface.
When describing the colors of panicle hydrangea Diamond, it is first necessary to mention their characteristic feature: change color from white at the beginning of flowering to pink, and later bright red. Graceful flowers are collected in inflorescences in the form of panicles 30-40 cm long.
Transplant after purchase in open ground
Hydrangea seedlings are planted in open ground in early spring or autumn. This is the most favorable time. A seedling planted in autumn is sheltered from freezing.
Flowers and leaves
A wide pit is prepared for planting, taking into account the surface location of the roots. The soil must be well fertilized.
Optimal place
The shrub grows well in lighted areas and in partial shade, but the most beautiful inflorescences can be seen in places protected from direct sunlight. The plant loves loamy soil with weak or neutral acidity. You can acidify the soil by adding sawdust, peat, pine needles. Hydrangea is very fond of water. Choosing the best place, you need to consider the wide root system.
Step-by-step landing process
- Prepare a landing pit about 70 cm in diameter.
- Fill with mineral and organic fertilizers.
- Moisturize well.
- When planting, straighten the roots of the seedling.
- Cover the pit with earth and tamp.
Important! The root neck of the plant should be above the ground.
Breeding Diamond Rouge
Hydrangea propagates by green cuttings and seeds. The only drawback is that the plant is under protection, which complicates the acquisition of planting material.
Cuttings
Cuttings for planting hydrangea diamant rouge are harvested from young shoots in early summer or autumn from already lignified ones. Young cuttings with three pairs of buds are best accepted. An oblique cut is made on the stem, while the lower kidney should be 2 cm higher. The leaves are partially cut off, the lower ones are removed completely to delay the evaporation of moisture.
Cuttings are soaked in water, then treated with a growth stimulator. For rooting, they are placed in containers with a peat-sand mixture and covered with banks until the first roots appear.
Seed cultivation
Seed propagation is not the best way to grow Diamond hydrangeas. This is a laborious and lengthy process. Small seeds sprout weakly, full-fledged bushes form only after four years.
Hydrangea inflorescences
Diamond Rouge Care
Watering mode
Hydrangea diamant roug is a moisture-loving plant, therefore, for good growth and development of the root system, regular watering is required, up to two times a week. For irrigation, it is better to use soft, settled water. It is also necessary to often loosen the soil and mulch needles or peat.
Top dressing
From April to September, the bush must be fertilized using different types of fertilizers:
- in the spring - application of a complete complex fertilizer;
- in summer - fertilizer with a low nitrogen content;
- in the fall - add potassium and phosphorus.
Mineral fertilizing is applied no more than once every ten days. Water-soluble fertilizers can be added to water for irrigation. Organics use diluted bird droppings. Useful for hydrangea growth divorced nettle infusion.
Important! Garden Beauty loves fertile loose soil with an acidic environment. Such an environment can be created by adding whey to the soil.
During flowering
Hydrangea Diamant Rouge blooms 3-4 years after planting. A densely flowering shrub looks like a big red ball. For long and abundant flowering, certain factors are important:
- soil composition;
- moisture;
- shine.
Color saturation also depends on the chemical and physical composition of the soil. From the beginning of budding and for the entire subsequent flowering period, mineral fertilizing is necessary three times. For abundant flowering, the shoots are cut to 2/3. With careful care, flowering will be especially magnificent. Without proper care, the plant may not bloom at all.
During rest
Hydrangea variety Diamant needs annual pruning. Then the shrub will wake up faster after hibernation, retain its decorative properties and the density of flowering. Old branches and dried inflorescences are cut. Spring pruning is carried out before budding with mandatory top dressing. Experienced gardeners leave quality shoots for further planting. It is noticed that they are well rooted.
Pruning
Old bushes rejuvenate by cutting branches near the ground. Two years later, the bush completely restores its magnificent crown.
Winter preparations
With good winter hardiness, hydrangea safely tolerates short-term frosts, but fragile bushes can suffer during severe cold weather, so they must be covered with special material or sprinkled with bark, straw, sawdust or covered with fir branches. To prepare the roots for wintering, fertilizers are applied.
Additional Information. Frost tolerance of hydrangea diamond rouge increases with age.
Diseases and pests rarely infect hydrangea. This is its undoubted advantage over other flowering plants. A luxurious shrub with careful proper care will become an adornment of any site, will create a magical atmosphere with its bright inflorescences.
In order to grow healthy and beautiful hydrangea bushes on your site, you need to purchase quality seedlings. It is better to do this in special nurseries that are well established. The editors of floricultural publications provide detailed information about the features of growing this beautiful plant.
