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Hydrangea Incredible is one of the lush flowering plants that is prized among gardeners and designers for its ease of maintenance and beautiful inflorescences. This variety is resistant to climatic changes.
Description of hydrangea tree-like Incredibol
The tree hydrangea Incrediball belongs to the Hortensia family. The homeland of the plant is considered to be North America, where the shrub grows freely in the wild.
The Annabel species was taken as the basis for the Inkredibol variety, so it is often possible to find another name for hydrangea: Strong Annabel.
The shrub grows up to 2-3 m in height, gradually becoming rounded in shape. The dense shoots are lignified, which makes the plant look like a tree in appearance.
The branches of the Inkredibol hydrangea are pubescent, densely leafy. The leaf plates are curly, ovate-elongated, oppositely arranged. The upper part of the leaf is colored green, and the reverse side is bluish-gray. The root system of the Incredible variety is located close to the surface, branched.
Hydrangea Incredible is popular among gardeners due to its appearance and long flowering period.
The inflorescence is presented in the form of a shield, collected from many small, up to 2 cm, snow-white flowers. The ball reaches from 15 to 30 cm in size. As it blooms, its color changes to lemon-greenish.
Hydrangea Incredible grows very quickly: within a year its branches reach 1.5 m. The fully decorative properties of the shrub can be assessed 4 years after planting.
Hydrangea Incredibol in landscape design
Among designers, the tree hydrangea Incredible Blush is prized for its long, straight shoots with curly leaves. The shrub grows rapidly and takes on a bizarre shape that can be profitably used to decorate the garden.
Hydrangea Inkredibol is often preferred to be used as a hedge. It is also suitable for creating flowering arches or columns.
In early spring, the hydrangea shrub attracts attention with dense foliage, and in the middle of summer it is impossible not to notice large bright flowers
Incredible can be placed in an area next to other shrubs to create flower arrangements. Hydrangea Incredible pink is one of the varieties whose inflorescences are pale pink, and designers often plant several types of shrubs in the same area to diversify the color scheme of the garden.
It is possible to meet the Incredible variety not only in private gardens, but also on the streets and squares.
Artists create paintings from dried hydrangea flowers.
Winter hardiness of hydrangea Incredibol
This variety of the Hortensiev family has a characteristic feature - frost resistance. Incredibol remains viable in regions where temperatures drop to -30 ° C. With sharp climatic changes, in case of damage, the plant quickly recovers. Cuttings of Incredible hydrangea not only take root well, but are also resistant to heavy wind or rain.
Planting and caring for hydrangea Incredibol
The plant is unpretentious, but if it is improperly planted or poorly looked after, then the gardener will not achieve the desired result. It is important to pay special attention to the choice of the place where the bush will be planted: the hydrangea does not tolerate transplants well.
Planting the Incredible variety is preferable in spring or autumn. If it is planned to cultivate hydrangea in the regions in early winters, then it is recommended to plant after the snow melts.
Selection and preparation of the landing site
In the garden area for the Incredible hydrangea, you should take a place that is well lit and protected from the winds. Light shading of the plant is allowed. The best option is when the bush is exposed to the sun's rays in the morning and evening, and in the daytime it is protected by a shade.
The soil for the Inkredibol variety should be loose, rich in nutrients, loamy. The optimum Ph level is 5. If the soil is alkaline, then before planting the cuttings of Inkredibol hydrangea, it is recommended to add peat or fallen needles to the soil. As a chemical agent for this purpose, nitrate or citric acid, previously dissolved in water, are suitable. Site preparation consists in digging it, removing weeds.
The dimensions of the planting pit are proportional to the seedling rhizome, but less than 0.5 m in height and width
Sapling requirements:
- the height should be from 1.5 m;
- the seedling has at least 3 shoots with large intact buds;
- there is no damage to the bark;
- age 3-4 years.
It is recommended to purchase seedlings of the Incredible variety, whose root system is closed: the chances are higher that the plant will successfully root
Landing rules
If the root system of the Inkredible hydrangea seedling is open, then it should be planted immediately. If this is not possible, then the plant must be transferred to a darkened room, where the air temperature does not exceed + 3 ° C.
On the day of planting, the Inkredible hydrangea seedling is important to inspect, remove dried or too long roots. If the procedure is carried out in the spring, then 3-4 buds and annual shoots are pruned.
To prevent stress in the seedling and increase the chances of successful survival, it is recommended to soak the roots of the bush in a growth stimulator for 5-20 hours.
After the preparatory procedures, a small mound should be formed in the pit, then slightly moisten it, and on top of it place the roots of the hydrangea Inkredibol, cover the plant with earth on top.
The root collar must not be deepened: it must remain at ground level
At the end of the work, the Hydrangea Incredible should be watered abundantly and mulched with peat. Until the plant takes root, it is recommended to protect it from the winds and the midday sun.
Watering and feeding
Hydrangea Incredible is very hygrophilous: for normal growth and development, it is required to water it once every 7 days, 2-3 buckets for each shrub. The climatic features of the region should be taken into account: with abundant plantings, it is necessary to moisten the soil less often.
If there is not enough moisture, then the leaf plates of the Inkredible variety begin to fall off, and the inflorescences wither. If you systematically neglect watering, then every year it will be harder for the shrub to survive the winter period.
Florists advise periodically adding potassium permanganate to the water: the procedure provides flexibility to the shoots of the bush. There is a possibility that after such watering, the color of the Inkredibol inflorescences changes to pink.
After moistening the soil, it should be loosened and mulched.For this, it is recommended to use peat, wood chips or sawdust. The layer thickness should not exceed 6-8 cm.
The mulch should not come into contact with the trunk of the Incredible hydrangea, it should be placed 2-3 cm further from it
In order for the shrub to form a large number of inflorescences and grow quickly, the soil under it needs to be fertilized. 3-4 dressings are enough per season.
The first of them is carried out in the spring, before the leaves appear: mineral fertilizers should be used, which contain potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen.
The optimal time for the second feeding procedure is the budding period: it is recommended to add potassium sulfate to the soil.
At the end of summer, the soil should be enriched with organic matter: compost or bird droppings, manure.
It is not recommended to apply top dressing in the fall: the Inkredibol hydrangea prepares for the winter period, passing into a state of rest.
Pruning hydrangea tree-like Incredibol
From the literacy of the procedure, it depends on how the bush will look outwardly, and what size the inflorescences will be. Formative pruning of the Incredible variety is carried out before leaves appear on the shrub. Strong shoots should be removed, leaving only 3 to 5 buds; on weak branches, the number of buds is reduced to 2-3 pieces. It is necessary to make sure that their upper buds are facing outward, and not inward of the plant. As a result, the shrub will appear lush, but not overly thickened.
With an excessive number of shoots, nutrients are unevenly distributed throughout the plant, which leads to a decrease in the number of inflorescences
Sanitary pruning is required for those Incredible bushes where there are broken, diseased branches. For the next year, a plant that has undergone such treatment should be formed.
Rejuvenating pruning is essential for older Incredible hydrangea bushes. All branches located at a height of half a meter from the ground should be removed. Flowering occurs one year after this type of pruning.
Preparing for winter
Hydrangea Incredibol is not afraid of low temperatures, and in case of damage it quickly recovers. But in the northern regions they prefer to hide it in order to avoid consequences.
The preparation of the Inkredible variety for wintering is carried out as follows: a stake is driven in next to the plant, to which the shoots are fixed. From above, the branches are covered with spruce branches.
It is also possible to use a covering material, as well as any available means
Reproduction
Hydrangea Inkredibol can be propagated by common methods for shrubs: layering, cuttings and plant division. Seeds or grafts are practically not used for this, because the process is very long and laborious.
Cutting is the most common method: young branches, up to 15 cm in length, should be cut in spring. The leaf plates are removed from them, the shoots are immersed in a solution with stimulants, after which they are planted in a container with soil.
Caring for incredible cuttings consists in timely watering and airing, ensuring adequate lighting and temperature
Rooted shoots can be transferred to the site for the next year, over the next two years they must be covered from frost. Flowering begins at 4-5 years.
The division of the bush of the Inkredibol variety is allowed to be carried out both in the spring and in the autumn. To do this, the plant is dug up and divided into several parts, after which it is planted over the site.
The bush will take root if, when dividing into each of the parts, part of the root system and several buds are preserved
If the shrub is more than 2 years old, then you can breed Inkredibol hydrangea with layering. To do this, the lower shoots should be tilted to the soil and secured with a bracket, then covered with soil so that the top remains intact. With regular watering, the branch will take root. In the spring, the cuttings should be separated from the main bush and transplanted separately into the soil.
Diseases and pests
Hydrangea Incredibol is a plant that is quite resistant to diseases and pests. The defeat of the bush is possible in case of illiterate care or adverse weather conditions.
If the soil is alkaline, then chlorosis is likely on the Incredible hydrangea, a symptom of which is the blanching of the leaves.
As a therapeutic and preventive measure, the soil should be acidified by adding iron to the soil
If hydrangea Inkredibol is affected by powdery mildew, fungicides should be used: Switch, Speed or Maksim.
A spider mite is capable of parasitizing on a bush. To get rid of it, the plant is irrigated with an insecticide. Intavir or Fitoverm.
Conclusion
Hydrangea Incredible is one of the most beautiful ornamental perennials used to decorate the landscape. The variety is unpretentious, frost-hardy, has a long flowering period. The shrub can be grown in various regions, including those with northern climates.
