Żylistki is a very interesting group of ornamental shrubs with attractive flowers. They bloom profusely and long. There are about 50 species in cultivation that differ in height, for example, the 'Nikko' ribbed veins grow up to 50 cm, and the coarse veins up to 2.5 m.The shrub boasts magnificent bell-shaped flowers gathered in clusters.They're pink or white, but unfortunately they don't smell. Interestingly, even young plants are covered with numerous flowers. Individual species also differ in color and flowering time. The homeland of these beautiful shrubs is Asia, a few veins also grow in Mexico.
In Polish gardens, the most popular varicose veil is Deutzia scabra, which comes from Japan.It reaches up to 3 m in height and forms erect shoots that bend arched during flowering. Its most recognizable features are its rough leaves and hairy stems.Rough varicose veins have white flowers gathered in erect panicles growing from the axils of the leaves.Among its most popular varieties, it is worth mentioning the abundantly blooming 'Candidissima' with snow-white, large, rose-shaped flowers in pink buds. The 'Plena' with small flowers in pink buds is also worth paying attention to.
When expanded, it becomes a full-flowered one with a visible second pink whorl. On the other hand, 'Puctata' is a variety with single, white flowers, with characteristic white dotted leaves. Single flowers, carmine pink in bud and pink after development, are created by the 'Watwereri' variety. The 'Pride of Rochester' with large flowers 3 cm in diameter is also very attractive. It has large, deep pink, striped petals on the outside.
Pink veins Deutzia x rosea is a medium-sized shrub, growing up to 1.2 m.It is a hybrid of a slender and a pink varicose.Creates branchy, dense shrubs with attractive, broadly bell-shaped, pink flowers.Its popular varieties are: 'Grandiflora' with large flowers 3 cm in diameter and 'Campanulata' with smaller but snow-white flowers. Numerous varieties of the Deutzia x hybrida hybrid varicose veil are also popular, with impressive flowers (approx. 3 cm in diameter) and long leaves (6-8 cm in length). The flowers are full, pink on the outside and white inside.
The most commonly cultivated varieties are: 'Contraste' with large light pink flowers gathered in magnificent inflorescences, 'Mont Rose' with dark pink flowers in the bud and light pink when unfolded, 'Pink Pom-Pom' with light pink flowers gathered in dense inflorescences which turn white with time, 'Strawberry Fields' with crimson-pink flowers in bud, when half-pink, gathered in large panicles, 'Tourbillon Rouge' with single pale pink flowers in the lower part, purple upper, large inflorescences collected.
Interesting veins also include: pink veins Deutzia purpurascens, Lemoine's veins Deutzia x lemoinea and slender veins Deutzia gracilis with thin, erect shoots and white flowers. The most widely cultivated varieties are 'Variegata' and 'Nikko'. In cultivation, there are also species of the great venus Deutzia x magnifica and the small-flowered venus Deutzia parviflora.
Solo and in a group
Due to their small size, the veins are suitable for growing in beds with perennials and other deciduous shrubs. They look great in a group or solo.They tolerate urban conditions well, so they are eagerly planted in parks and large squares. along the fence.
Shrub cultivation and care
In the garden, veins grow best on sandy-loam, airy, humus-rich, moderately moist soils.Bushes are sensitive to water shortage and therefore require systematic watering during drought.Varicose veins are not demanding on pH, because they tolerate high calcium content in the soil.In the garden they prefer a sunny and quiet position, sheltered from frosty winds (they bloom profusely in such places).
Sometimes, in cold winters, individual shoots or parts of the shrub, which are not covered or covered with snow, freeze.In spring, we only cut out sections frozen to a he althy place.In cold regions of Poland, it is advisable to cover the shrubs with tunis. Pruning is carried out every 3 to 4 years after flowering, cutting out the oldest 3-4 shoots. This way we will rejuvenate the bushes.
