In the summer, when most ornamental shrubs slowly end their flowering,Anabelle tree hydrangeabegins to open its first inflorescences. Due to its attractive flowers and ease of cultivation, theAnabellehydrangea has become one of the most popular varieties among hydrangeas. To enjoy its beauty for as long as possible, see howgrowing and caring for Anebelle hydrangeas , and how to properly performcutting tree hydrangeas
Anabelle tree hydrangea,
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Anabelle tree hydrangeaforms a loose habit, growing up to 1.5 m in height. The spherical flowers of the Anabelle hydrangea appear in late June and early August. They are extremely decorative, not only because of the delicate creamy-white shade, but above all because of their size. The inflorescences are made up of sterile flowers only and can reach up to 25 cm in diameter. Interestingly, even the flowers that have bloomed are effective and adorn the shrub until winter.Anabelle tree hydrangealooks great on a bed among summer-flowering perennials, as well as in the company of rhododendrons or azaleas.
Anabelle tree hydrangea - cultivation
Anabelle tree hydrangeaprefers a sunny to semi-shaded position, sheltered from the wind. Frosts do not harm it, and even if individual shoots freeze, the bush will still produce new shoots in the spring, on which it will produce flowers. It is therefore quite different from the much more popular garden hydrangea, which blooms from buds formed a year earlier and therefore susceptible to freezing in winter.There is no such problem with the tree hydrangea: -)
The soil in theAnabelle tree hydrangeashould be fresh, nutrient-rich, yet permeable, slightly acidic to alkaline.
Anabelle tree hydrangea - care
The care of the tree hydrangea Anabelleconsists mainly in its regular fertilization and watering in summer, during periods of drought. Hydrangea leaves intensively transpire and breathe, which is why they vigorously release water.
For abundant floweringAnabelle hydrangearequires intensive feeding with a specialized multi-component fertilizer. It comes in liquid or granular form. Average doses for the liquid form are one cap per liter of water, and for the granulated form - 30 g per bush. Of course, you should always check the recommended fertilizer dose recommended by the manufacturer.
The fertilization of Anabelle hydrangeasis carried out from March to July, when we use compound fertilizers for the last time so that the plant has time to prepare for winter.Of course, mineral fertilization alone is not enough, you also need to take care of the organic matter in the soil. For this purpose, in spring, after trimming the bush, cover the soil around the plant with compost, gently mixing it with the ground using a hoe or a rake.
Due to its habit and quite heavy flowersAnabelle tree hydrangearequires the use of supports. For this purpose, you can use special metal supports or bamboo poles available in garden stores.
Anabelle tree hydrangea - cut
Cutting the tree hydrangea Anabelleis a very important procedure that allows you to enjoy the magnificent flowers and vigorous growth of the bush. Therefore, it should be performed every year.
Anabelle tree hydrangeablooms on annual shoots produced in a given year. Therefore, the basiccutting of the Anabelletree hydrangea is performed in the spring - at the end of March or the beginning of April, we shorten all the shoots that bloomed the previous year.Shorten these shoots low, above the 2-3 eyelets, additionally cutting out all thin, weak or damaged shoots. Shoots trimmed in this way will release strong shoots ending with inflorescences from the remaining buds.Additionally, in September, faded inflorescences should be removed.
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