Planting petiolate hydrangea on a personal plot is engaged in those cases if they want to decorate a wall of a building, a front entrance, an arch or a pergola. This climbing plant is no less beautiful than wild grapes, and besides, it will decorate the support not only thanks to its decorative leaves, but also due to its delicate inflorescences. Like any climbing culture, petiole hydrangea requires certain care features.
Hydrangea petiolaris is a vine found in Sakhalin, the Kuril Islands, Japan, and the Korea Peninsula. Grows in coniferous and mixed forests. In culture since 1865, however, it is still extremely rare in gardens.
Why is curly petioled hydrangea so good? Firstly, there simply does not exist a more powerful and effective frost-resistant liana that can grow in the climate of central Russia. This type of hydrangea blooms for the very first - in June. Flat, corymbose, light, lace-edged inflorescences up to 25 cm in diameter, envelop the plants from head to toe. There are not just a lot of them, but a lot. The inflorescences are not only pleasant to look at, but also exude a light honey aroma that attracts bees and bumblebees to the garden. Like many hydrangeas, the boiling white sepals of sterile flowers gradually turn pink and in such an elegant form remain on the plant for two months.
As you can see in the photo, the petioled hydrangea is beautiful at any time of the year:
In spring, when dark green shiny leaves appear on a huge liana, in summer, during flowering, in autumn, in late September - early October, in a set of golden-lemon foliage and even in winter, when graphic, powerful copper-brown shoots covered with peeling bark.
If you try very hard, you can find a plant with yellow (more precisely, light green) and yellow-green (variegated) foliage. Nobody checked how these varieties will feel in central Russia. In one of the gardens of the Moscow region, yellow-leaved hydrangea has been growing for the third year until it bloomed (in any case, early). But thanks to its winter hardiness, this petiole hydrangea did not freeze.
Varieties of vines for the garden
Vines grow mainly in tropical forests, where, spreading from tree to tree, they form impassable thickets. In areas with a temperate climate, they are more often found not in their natural environment, but in the landscape of private and botanical gardens and parks. All vines cultivated in gardens are divided into two groups: perennial plants with woody trunks, wintering without shelter, and herbaceous, with thin stems, in most cases dying off in the winter.
Wood vines are evergreennot shedding foliage during the cold season, and deciduous... Evergreens rarely have good resistance to freezing temperatures, so their list is much shorter than deciduous ones. Some vines are valued for the decorative foliage, which takes on a beautiful shade in autumn, while others for the splendor of flowering. Some plants produce edible berries (grapes), which are why they are grown for the fruit.
A special group is allocated annual climbing plants... They multiply by seeds and are used in landscaping private land, along with their perennial relatives.
Curly hydrangea: planting and care in the suburbs
The beauty of a garden must be able to create and maintain. The petiole hydrangea will help to get an excellent visual result. Its main advantages are a delicate aroma that resembles honey, a variety of colors and shades, and good aesthetic indicators.
Gardeners make it the center of the composition or plant it near the house, since hydrangea can reach a height of 8-10 meters. In order for the plant to become the pride of the site, you need to know what rules for care and reproduction exist. Compliance with agrotechnical standards and choosing the right variety will help transform the garden and even decorate the house.
The use of vines in the garden landscape
Since the stems of vines are unstable, their area of use in landscape design is somewhat limited. They are grown where there is support: near the walls of buildings, near fences, awnings. Also, pergolas are specially constructed to support long lashes.
Pergola for climbing plants
The flexibility of liana-shaped lashes can be used to create a picturesque arch over the gate, porch, gazebo entrance.
Arches with clematis
By erecting a simple canopy of vertical posts and several horizontal beams, you can create a green roof instead of a roof. Of course, it will not save you from heavy rain, but it will provide shade on a hot day.
Maiden grape gazebo
Climbing plants are also used as hedges for site zoning. Their whips are directed along lattice fences, netting to close the yard or resting place from prying eyes.
Morning glory as a hedge
Another area of using liana plants is the creation of colorful carpets on the soil. The scourges simply run on the ground without support, quickly grow and fill the empty space.
Ivy carpet
Diseases and pests of hydrangea
If the leaves of your plant have lightened, it is likely that chlorosis has overcome it. This disease occurs if the soil contains a lot of humus. Another reason is the excess of lime in the ground. Hydrangea is very sensitive to this component. Sometimes the vine is damaged by powdery mildew or gray rot. To prevent this, do not overdo nitrogen fertilization and watering, especially during the rainy season. To fight diseases, you can use, for example, Bordeaux liquid.
Hydrangea is susceptible to insect attacks, including spider mites, thrips and aphids. The latter is more prevalent in indoor plants. To kill pests, you need to apply insecticides. Every season, do 2 treatments at intervals of a week. By following all the recommendations, you will get a healthier and more beautiful plant that will become a luxurious accent in your garden.
Hydrangea in the garden: video
Perennial deciduous vines
This is the most numerous group of all types of lianas. Their advantage is unpretentiousness, ease of maintenance, as well as a large annual increase. Under favorable conditions for development in 2-3 seasons, some deciduous climbing plants are able to completely braid the fence, gazebo or wall of the house. The disadvantage of most of them is the ability to form shoots, which can be difficult to cope with. To control the growth of the root system, it is recommended to enclose each plant with a curb dug to a depth of 30 cm.
Aconitol vineyard
Ampelopsis (grapevine) is aconitolous, it is a liana reaching a length of 8 m. During one vegetative period it adds up to 3 m. The advantage is beautiful deeply dissected leaves. The vineyard is especially magnificent in autumn, when the foliage acquires a rich golden color.
Small berries hanging in beautiful bunches that resemble multi-colored beads during ripening are also decorative. Liana is resistant to diseases and pests, perfectly tolerates pruning.For landscaping, it is enough to use 1 plant for every 4 m of the fence.
Maiden grapes
The most common in temperate latitudes is the five-leafed and attached maiden grape. It grows rapidly, does not react to dustiness in the air, and is almost not damaged by pests and diseases. If you need an unpretentious plant, it is better to opt for a five-leafed subspecies. It grows on almost all types of soil and is resistant to freezing of the soil. A prominent representative of the five-leaf grape is grade "Murorum"... It is distinguished by a strong leafiness of the vine and a more uniform (in comparison with the specific maiden grape) surface coverage. In autumn, the foliage takes on a deep red color and glossy shine.
The dignity of the attached maiden grape is its unique ability to climb on a flat vertical plane without using a support.
The flattened antennae literally dig into the surface, holding the vine securely under the strongest gusts of wind. But it is worth noting that this type of girlish grape is picky about the soil: it must be loose, drained and light. The plant tolerates drought more easily than heavy soil with stagnant moisture.
Clematis grape-leaved
An unpretentious liana-like shrub that forms a lush impenetrable veil. Clematis (clematis) grape-leaved blooms profusely and for a long time: from late June to August. Numerous white or milky flowers are collected in fluffy inflorescences. Climbing branches do not need to be tied, since the plant clings to the supports with long leaf stalks.
Vine-leaved Clematis can grow in open sunny areas, but in all its glory it will manifest itself in light partial shade. Loves moderate watering, drained soil. It tolerates gas pollution and dustiness, therefore it is often used as a hedge on the side of a road with heavy traffic.
Common hops
The hop scourge is covered with small thorns, thanks to which the plant quickly climbs the nearby supports and forms solid green walls.
The plant has two disadvantages. First, the constantly expanding root system is rapidly taking over new territory. Secondly, the shoots that have grown during the season die off in the winter. Because of this, hops are not suitable for decorating ugly fences and old, unsightly-looking buildings, since they are bare and untidy for the winter.
Landing features
All gardeners know: it is advisable to plant petiolate hydrangea in the spring. In this case, you need to choose a suitable place in advance. It must be protected from direct sunlight and wind. But the absolute shade for this plant is unacceptable, because the flowering will be scarce.
The soil should be loose, moist, slightly acidified. The ideal mixture is sand, earth and peat. All ingredients are mixed in equal parts.
The hydrangea planting hole should be wide and deep. Most often, hydrangeas are planted from a container. In this case, the size of the pit should be 2 times the capacity.
Before planting petiolate hydrangea, it is necessary to inspect the root system of the plant. All dry, decayed or diseased roots must be removed. The roots are spread in different directions.
When planting a seedling, the root system can only be deepened by 2-3 cm. Otherwise, the hydrangea will develop poorly.
Around the earth must be well tamped. After all, empty spaces can prevent the roots from absorbing moisture.
Water the plant abundantly immediately after planting. Remember that petiolate hydrangea loves moisture very much. Therefore, watering should saturate the earth with water to a depth of 0.5 m.
Experienced gardeners recommend mulching the ground with bark or peat. The approximate layer thickness should be about 10 cm.
Perennial evergreen vines
Late autumn comes, and all the charm of deciduous plants disappears - only bare branches remain. Not so with evergreen vines, they retain their flavor all 24 months of the year. Of course, there are not so many of them in comparison with deciduous ones, but they are able to revive the garden at any time.
Ivy
The most common representative of evergreen vines is common ivy.
A plant dug out in natural conditions easily takes root in the garden. Unlike deciduous vines, it grows somewhat slower, but it is distinguished by good frost resistance and high decorative effect of the leaves. The plant is able to climb to great heights using aerial roots. They grow into wood, plaster, masonry joints, and firmly hold the plant against sheer walls. Under natural conditions, ivy grows in shady forests, therefore, it is advisable to provide the plant with at least a diffused shade in the garden area.
There are several varieties of ivy, differing in the shape and color of the leaf. Colchis ivy, which has variegated foliage, is especially decorative. But it is less hardy and grows more slowly than the species plant. In addition, young shoots need a garter.
Important. Colchis ivy should be planted in sunny areas, since the variegation of foliage decreases in the shade.
Akebia
The heat-loving southern liana began to be grown in temperate latitudes not so long ago. In its natural habitat, it is a hardy evergreen plant that reaches in length up to 10 m... Akebia is quite hardy, survives when the temperature drops. up to 200 below zero... The disadvantage is that the vine sheds its foliage in harsh weather conditions and develops like a common deciduous plant. The climate, unusual for the southern liana, also affects flowering - it is significantly reduced. The racemose drooping inflorescences have a pleasant chocolate smell, for which the plant received second name - chocolate vine.
Advice. To make the akebia feel more comfortable in the regions of the middle lane, it should be grown near the wall on the south side of the house, where it will receive enough sunlight. For the winter, the vine should be covered with construction insulation and sprinkled on top with a layer of snow.
Honeysuckle honeysuckle evergreen
Honeysuckle, honeysuckle, is a shrub with straight shoots reaching 6 meters long... The leaves are small, leathery, deep green in color. The flowers are tubular, collected in racemose inflorescences of red, yellow or orange (depending on the variety), odorless. Long bloom, from late spring to early autumn. The small red berries are also decorative.
The species is resistant to frost. Sometimes, at prolonged low temperatures, annual shoots can freeze slightly. But this does not cause irreparable harm to the plant, since after spring pruning it quickly recovers. Honeysuckle prefers to grow on fertile soils, loves sunny places.
Hydrangea care
The basis of caring for this plant is watering about once every 10-15 days. In the first year, it must be very thorough. Hydrangea roots cannot take enough moisture from the soil. Therefore, saving on watering, you run the risk of ruining a young seedling.
Advice. In the warm season, petioled hydrangea requires a particularly large amount of moisture and air. If possible, install a sprayer next to the seedling.
If your plant, as if in a picture or photo, spreads over a beautiful carpet, you do not need to cut it off. You should only periodically remove dead or diseased processes. If the hydrangea grows vertically, its shoots must be regularly shortened, directed their growth in the right direction and be sure to make support for them.Pruning promotes abundant lateral branches, which create a dense canopy.
Despite the fact that the petioled hydrangea is considered to be quite resistant to frost and is grown even in Siberia, young plants in the first few years still need to be covered for the winter. To do this, shoots should be carefully laid on boards and covered with spruce branches or fallen leaves. This is especially true for those owners of personal plots who live in the northern regions.
Blooming decorative lianas
In cases where you need to create not just a hedge of lianas, but a vertical flower arrangement, flowering climbing plants are used. They are more capricious than hops or girlish grapes and require more attention. But we should give them their due, because with good care, you can form a chic flower garden in a small area.
Stalked hydrangea (climbing)
This is a type of garden hydrangea that does not develop as a shrub, but as a liana. She has dark green leaves and fragrant thyroid inflorescences of white with a pink tinge. It grows slowly, but able to climb to a height of 25 m and braid a large enough area. Young seedlings need winter shelter, and mature plants with a lignified trunk can withstand severe frosts without obvious damage.
Stalked hydrangea is moisture-loving, but does not tolerate stagnant moisture. Prefers acidic (pH 5.0) soil, easily tolerates light shade, although it develops better in open, sunny areas.
Popular varieties of petiolate hydrangea:
- Petiolaris. The tallest variety that forms a lush green mass without gaps;
- Cordifolia. The variety is endowed with large inflorescences, consisting of flowers of different sizes, has a strong aroma;
- Curly. Abundantly flowering variety with wide umbellate white inflorescences;
- Miranda. Scourges reach length 10 m, light streaks are clearly visible on dark green leaves.
Campsis
A beautiful and strong plant with large tubular flowers, collected in bunches of several pieces. The flowers are red and orange, they form from June to August, and during this period the vine is most attractive. But even after the end of flowering, the kampsis is quite decorative due to the large, pinnate leaves with a serrated edge.
Similar, but not her! Be careful when buying: Schizophragma hydrangea
Plants from another closely related genus Schizophragma (Schizophragma) also called hydrangeas. Sometimes, under the guise of petiolate hydrangea on sale from unscrupulous, or simply illiterate sellers, you can find Schizophragma hydrangeoides. This plant is also from the Hortensiev family, but, unfortunately, it is not at all winter hardy.
in the photo, the Schizophragma is hydrangea-shaped, similar to the petiolate hydrangea, but not resistant
Annual liana plants
Annual climbing plants blooming all summer long are used to create vibrant flower arrangements. Total in 2-3 weeks they braid with thin flexible stems of a height up to 3 meters... Ipomoea is a bright representative of bindweed.
Multicolored "gramophone" flowers bloom every day from June to September... The stalk of the morning glory itself finds support and winds around it on its own. If you need to plant greenery on a wall or a solid fence, vertical twines are pulled, along which the plant easily climbs up.
Of interest for creating landscape plots is purple dolichos (hyacinth beans). Irregularly shaped flowers are collected in large, spectacular inflorescences and have a rich, persistent aroma. Flowering continues from May to September, and with a warm autumn to October. Starting in August, no less attractive purple pods with beans, hanging in large clusters, appear on the liana.
Ornamental bean whips grow in a season up to 3 m in length. Flowers flare up with fiery red lanterns against the backdrop of green foliage throughout the summer. The plant tolerates shaded areas well, which is not typical for most annual vines.
If you need to decorate a low hedge, you can use sweet peas. It clings to the fence with its long, curling tendrils, blooms almost continuously, and fills the garden with a pleasant scent that brings back childhood nostalgia.
Advice. Perennial vines may need time to root and acclimatize immediately after planting. While they are growing shoots, it is recommended to plant annual vines next to them. They will make up for the temporary lack of green mass of their lignified relatives.
Agrotechnics of culture
Curly hydrangea
Correct cultivation of petiolate hydrangea assumes that the gardener takes into account temperature indicators, conducts all mandatory agrotechnical measures. The place for planting the plant should be chosen shaded - the wall of the house, a high fence, the presence of trees or tall shrubs nearby. Direct sunlight is harmful to hydrangeas and can cause disease and weakening.
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Stalked hydrangea, or curly, grows well on loose soils, in which there is a lot of humus. The ideal acidity index is 4.5-5 pH. Ash must not be used as fertilizer. To accelerate growth and development, peat and compost are used. Watering should be regular and frequent. Planting is carried out when the probability of frost passes - in early May. The air should be warmed up at night to + 5-10 degrees, the ground - + 8-10 degrees.
Attention! Pour an average of 35 liters of water under the hydrangea bush.
Reproduction of culture
Every garden owner, thinking about planting a hydrangea, should know the features of its reproduction. There are several ways:
Remember! Division is used when the hydrangea bush develops well and produces abundant young growth. In this case, you can get a new plant by separating young shoots from the mother (the new stem should not be damaged).
Feature - the shoots need to be shortened (leave a few buds), carefully trim the root and process it in a solution of potassium permanganate for additional disinfection. Planting is done in prepared holes in the spring. During the first month, the seedling requires abundant watering.
Gardeners' opinion
Numerous reviews of gardeners about the cultivation of climbing petioled hydrangea confirm the popularity of this culture.
I really like the petioled hydrangea. In appearance, it resembles a liana. I planted a plant around the gazebo. Thanks to this, it was possible to get a shadow and decorate the site.
Irina
This plant needs bright lighting. Only in such conditions will it be able to bloom normally. In addition, it is important to apply fertilizers on time.
Veronica
Reproduction
Hydrangea cuttings
You can propagate climbing petiolate hydrangea by dividing, cutting or layering. If a plant develops abundant growth, fresh shoots are separated from it. They are shortened, and the root is pruned. Shoots can be planted in a hole and watered thoroughly throughout the month. It is best to carry out the procedure in the spring.
When breeding a culture by cuttings, it is worth using lignified branches. Their length should be no more than 15 cm. The procedure should be carried out at the beginning of summer. From a shoot with 2 nodes, it is worth cutting off the top and removing 2 lower leaves.
After that, treat the plant with a growth stimulant and put it in a box filled with peat and sand. The composition must be wet. Cover the container from above with foil. When the culture is strong, it can be opened.
To breed a bush with layering, it is recommended to attach the lower branch to the ground. In this case, the soil should be loose and moist. In the area where the branch touches the ground, it is worth making an incision and sprinkling it with peat. It is worth carrying out the procedure in May or August.
Conditions
Climbing hydrangea requires moist, fertile and permeable soil. Does not tolerate heavy, knocked down substrate. For healthy plant growth, the soil must be acidic (pH 5.5). Can be grown in slightly alkaline soil. Hydrangea loves moist air and shade, but can grow in the sun. A place protected from the wind is required. The shrub is resistant to air pollution, suitable for cultivation in cities and industrial areas. It tolerates frost well, does not require winter cover.
Testimonials
Yulia
In my garden, petioled hydrangea practically enveloped the whole house. It looks just amazing. I believe this plant is suitable for garden design like no other. At any time of the year, you can contemplate the beauty of this liana: in the spring - with lush emerald foliage, in the summer - with lush numerous flowers, in the fall - with a golden carpet of leaves, and in winter - with bizarre bends of dark brown branches. Caring for a hydrangea is not difficult. It grows beautifully even without human help. Well, if you pay a little attention to it, then the hydrangea will amaze even more.
Alice
I noticed that in the climate of central Russia, this hydrangea grows very slowly. Annual growth is about 20 centimeters, no more. Most likely, she lacks warmth. And it really endures winters, does not get sick. This hydrangea spreads better than "climbs" on the walls. In the five years that she has been trying to climb the walls of the house, she barely made it to the middle of the window. It blooms well, but not abundantly. The source material was bought at a local nursery.
Photo
For more photos of curly hydrangea, see below:
Wintering
Stalked hydrangea is a frost-resistant plant that can withstand even harsh winters. But it is recommended to remove young seedlings from the support within 2-3 years and make an easy shelter in case of a snowless frosty winter. An adult plant easily recovers after freezing, continuing to develop well and bloom in the future, so it is not necessary to remove it from the support.
Due to its winter hardiness, this crop is grown in the Moscow region and even in Siberia. That is why domestic gardeners and designers are increasingly using petiolate hydrangea today for decorating personal plots.
