Recently, more and more owners of summer cottages start hydrangea. Especially popular is the variety of panicle hydrangea Levana. Basically, the variety owes such attention to its bewitching honey aroma, which attracts not only neighbors and casual passers-by, but also many insects.
Plant description
Hydrangea Levan begins to bloom from mid-summer and continues to delight its owners until the onset of the first frost. Its height can reach half a meter, and the inflorescences are conical in shape. The color of the flowers is white and cream. The flowers are similar in shape to small butterflies, which in diameter can reach 5 centimeters. The plant itself can reach quite large sizes, spreads out, has very powerful shoots. It is not necessary to tie it up.
Hydrangea Levan in some cases can reach a height of three meters and is a shrub. It grows quickly and pleases the eye with its bright green leaves, which are quite large in size.
Soil selection
Hydrangea Levan, described in this article, really does not like drought. It must be constantly watered. In this case, watering should be moderate. Under no circumstances should the soil be dry. The plant grows well in moist lowlands and responds favorably even to acidic soil with a low content of lime.
If the soil in the selected area is not sufficiently acidic, then this can be corrected by introducing coniferous litter or adding peat. Upon decomposition, they will also form additional nutrients in the soil. If Levan hydrangea will grow on acidic soil, then the color of its flowers will be more saturated.
Landing and care
Panicle hydrangea is very fond of sunny places. In order for your bush to grow lush and large, in spring it needs to be pruned. It is recommended to perform these actions before the growing season begins. As a rule, branches are cut two-thirds from their previous size.
Hydrangea Levan looks great in combination with conifers, evergreen deciduous trees and shrubs, serves as a worthy decoration of your garden. The plant is frost-resistant, therefore it does not cause unnecessary hassle with wintering to its owner.
Panicled hydrangea can propagate both by seeds, and by cuttings, layering. From seeds and cuttings to grow new plants is quite difficult. Sowing seeds is recommended in the month of March, but cuttings are carried out in the summer, approximately starting from mid-June, and lasts until mid-July. Despite the fact that growing a young plant is a rather laborious and painstaking process, it is justified. After all, subsequently it will bring you great joy not only for one year, not only for its flowering, but also for the unique aroma that will fill the entire garden, creating an indescribable magical atmosphere. Neighbors will certainly ask you for seeds or a shoot for propagation, and random passers-by will certainly slow down to breathe a little longer with this sweet, unique aroma.