Almost all gardeners and gardeners love hydrangeas. Today there are a great many of them. But from the variety of these beautiful plants, flower lovers prefer panicle hydrangeas. This choice is not accidental - the plant is unpretentious, grows quickly, does not require complex care. Panicled hydrangea is divided into several types. Among them is a wonderful novelty, which we will talk about today - hydrangea Bobo.
general characteristics
This plant belongs to dwarf varieties. Therefore, the bushes in height are not higher than seventy centimeters, and in diameter - more than fifty centimeters. Leaves are painted in a deep dark green color. Flowers are most often snow-white. Sometimes there is a shade - from light lemon to pale pink. Bobo's hydrangea begins to bloom at the end of June, but it blooms most actively between July and September.
A curious fact - anyone can slightly change the shade of these colors. To do this, when replanting (or multiplying) the bushes to the earthen mixture add aluminum sulfate or iron. The proportion is 20 grams per 1 kilogram of land.
Application
The recently emerged variety of hydrangea Bobo has already become very popular. These delicate flowers began to be planted on the terraces, they make out the tracks, planting along the curb. Owners of small personal plots and gardens appreciated them. In addition, these pretty flowers began to appear more and more often in small containers on the balconies of our compatriots.
Care
Immediately we want to reassure beginners and inexperienced gardeners - hydrangea Bobo is right for you. Caring for it is not difficult, and you can easily do this job. All that is required is compliance with some simple rules and recommendations.
All hydrangeas love moisture, but this does not mean that the bushes must always be in the water. Everything should be in moderation - regular watering, but not excessive. Some experienced gardeners claim that hydrangea Bobo loves to be watered with rainwater in the summer and melt in the winter. Perhaps, but most gardeners use a proven method and water the plant with settled water. It is important to ensure that there is no lime in the water - it is harmful to all hydrangeas.
Hydrangea Bobo: planting and care
The most favorable period for planting is spring. Planting of hydrangea Bobo can be carried out from the moment of thawing the soil until the buds open.
You need to dig a planting pit 40-50 cm deep and 40 cm in diameter. This size may vary depending on the soil fertility in your area. If the soil is not very fertile, then the pit should be deeper. Fill it with a fertile mixture of humus and peat. To it add 50 grams of mineral fertilizer.
Broken branches and roots of a seedling before planting are pruned with pruning shears. In the center of the pit, a small mound is poured, on which the roots of the seedling are gently laid out, directing them in different directions. When planting, a small deepening of the root neck (2-3 cm) is permissible, otherwise the plant will slowly develop. The earth around the bush should be well compacted so that the roots do not have voids that can cause them to dry out. After planting, the bush needs to be watered, while a stream of water is sent to the hole under the plant, so that the soil is saturated with moisture to a depth of about 50 cm. As you can see, planting Bobo hydrangea is not too complicated. However, this work requires accuracy.
Mulching
Absolutely unpretentious plant hydrangea bobo. Planting and caring for it are no different from other types of hydrangeas.
Now we want to talk about such a simple procedure as mulching. To cover the trunk circle, you can use wood chips, bark or peat. This will protect the roots of the plant from overheating, significantly reduce the growth of weeds. Organic mulch is scattered in a layer of 7-10 cm around the bush. Decaying, this composition becomes part of the soil and slightly acidifies it, which is very important for hydrangea. This is best done in late spring, when the soil is quite moist, but already warmed up well. In autumn, this procedure is done after steady negative temperatures occur.
Top dressing
For good development, rapid growth, all plants need mineral and organic fertilizers. Panic hydrangea Bobo is no exception. Now in any flower shop you will be offered special fertilizers that are suitable specifically for these flowers. They are rich in iron and magnesium. They are necessary not only when Bobo's hydrangea is planted, but also during its intensive growth.
The first feeding is carried out at the very end of May or early June. To do this, use a liquid solution of bird droppings diluted with water (1:10), and a complex mineral fertilizer is used - 10 g of potassium nitrate, 10 g of urea, 20 g of superphosphate. This procedure is repeated every two weeks. To shoot hydrangea lignified by winter, it is necessary to stop feeding at the end of July.
Pruning
Despite its small size, Bobo's hydrangea needs pruning. This should be done from February to April. Usually some of the strongest stems are left, and the rest are cut. The number of stems that should not be completely cut depends on the strength of the bush.
Young shoots that you see near the root neck also cut off, but leave the strongest. They will become a substitute for already faded stems. The remaining shoots are usually left on the cuttings for subsequent propagation.
Therefore, if you do not prune, your bushes will become groomed and neglected, in addition, the quality of flowering may deteriorate significantly.
If you prun correctly in the spring, then soon Hydrangea Bobo will delight you with new shoots, on which inflorescences will appear by the end of summer. The main thing is to observe a strict rule: implement it in early spring so that there is enough time for the development of new processes.
There is a way to rejuvenate aging bushes. To do this, trim “on a stump”. In this case, the shoots will delight you with flowering for the next year.
Breeding
Hydrangea Bobo successfully propagated by dividing the bush. In autumn or spring, the bush is dug up, divided into 2-3 parts so that at least three buds remain on each plant.
Hydrangea can also be propagated by seed. But this lesson is more troublesome. Due to the fact that its seeds are very small, sowing should be carried out in boxes. The soil should be light. It is prepared from sheet soil, peat, humus and coarse sand. Seeds are sown superficially, you can sprinkle them with sand a little. They should be regularly watered with a spray. Seeds to be sown in spring will sprout in a month. For the normal development of seedlings, liquid feeding is necessary. By the beginning of autumn, they will grow to 40 cm.
Diseases and Pests
Panicled Hydrangea Bobo is resistant to diseases and pests. Sometimes a spider mite appears on the leaves. When growing hydrangeas in closed ground, aphids sometimes start on the leaves. In very wet years, powdery mildew occurs on young shoots and leaves. Almost all hydrangeas are extremely sensitive to the content of lime in the soil, and when it is in excess, the leaves can brighten, which is a sign of chlorosis. The same disease can occur with an excess of humus in the soil.
Hydrangea Bobo - gardeners reviews
This compact plant with magnificent delicate flowers quickly gained popularity. Summer residents like that hydrangea looks great on the flowerbed and in the design of garden paths. People engaged in indoor floriculture are delighted with how this plant transformed their balcony or loggia. Planting panicled Bobo hydrangea is uncomplicated. All flower lovers are united by a common opinion - with minimal labor costs this plant looks very fresh and spectacular.