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Hydrangea Incredible is one of the lush flowering plants that is valued among gardeners and designers for its ease of care and beautiful inflorescences. This variety is resistant to climate change.
Description of Hydrangea tree Incredibol
Tree hydrangea Incrediball is classified as a member of the Hydrangeaceae family. The plant's homeland is considered to be North America, where the shrub grows freely in the wild.
The Incredibol variety was based on the Annabelle species, so it is often possible to find another name for hydrangea: Strong Annabelle.
The shrub grows up to 2-3 m in height, gradually becoming round in shape. Dense shoots become lignified, which makes the plant similar in appearance to a tree.
The branches of the Incredibol hydrangea are pubescent and densely leafy. The leaf blades are curly, ovoid-elongated, arranged oppositely.The upper part of the leaf is green, and the reverse side has a bluish-gray tint. The root system of the Incredible variety is located close to the surface and is 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: in a year its branches reach 1.5 m. The full decorative properties of the shrub can be assessed 4 years after planting.
Hydrangea Incredibol in landscape design
Among designers, the tree-like hydrangea Incredible Blush is valued for its long straight shoots with curly leaves. The shrub grows quickly and takes on a bizarre shape that can be advantageously used to decorate the garden.
Often, Incredibol hydrangea is preferred to be used as a hedge. It is also suitable for creating flowering arches or columns.
In early spring, the hydrangea bush attracts attention with its dense foliage, and in mid-summer it is impossible not to notice the large bright flowers
The Incredible variety can be placed on a site next to other shrubs, which allows you to create flower arrangements. Hydrangea Incredible pink is one of the varieties whose inflorescences are soft pink, and designers often plant several types of shrubs in one area to vary the color scheme of the garden.
You can 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 Hydrangeaceae family has a characteristic feature - frost resistance. Incredibol remains viable in regions where temperatures drop to -30 °C. In case of sudden climatic changes, in case of damage, the plant quickly recovers. Incredible hydrangea cuttings not only take root well, but are also resistant to heavy winds or rain.
Planting and caring for Incredibol hydrangea
The plant is unpretentious, but if it is planted incorrectly or poorly cared for, the gardener will not achieve the desired result. It is important to pay special attention to choosing the place where the bush will be planted: hydrangea does not tolerate transplantation well.
It is preferable to plant the Incredible variety in spring or autumn. If you plan to cultivate hydrangea in regions in early winters, it is recommended to plant after the snow melts.
Selection and preparation of a landing site
In the garden plot for the Incredible hydrangea, you should set aside 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 sunlight in the morning and evening, and is protected by shade during the day.
The soil for the Incredibol variety should be loose, rich in nutrients, and loamy. The optimal Ph level is 5. If the soil is alkaline, then before planting Incredibol hydrangea cuttings, it is recommended to add peat or fallen pine needles to the soil. Suitable chemicals for this purpose are saltpeter or citric acid, previously dissolved in water.Preparing the site involves digging it up and removing weeds.
The dimensions of the planting hole are proportional to the rhizome of the seedling, but less than 0.5 m in height and width
Requirements for a seedling:
- height should be from 1.5 m;
- the seedling has at least 3 shoots with large intact buds;
- no damage to the bark;
- age 3-4 years.
It is recommended to purchase seedlings of the Incredible variety, whose root system is closed: there is a higher chance that the plant will take root safely
Landing rules
If the Incredible hydrangea seedling has an open root system, it should be planted immediately. If this is not possible, then the plant must be moved to a darkened room where the air temperature does not exceed + 3 °C.
On the day of planting, it is important to inspect the Incredible hydrangea seedling and 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 establishment, it is recommended to soak the roots of the shrub in a growth stimulator for 5-20 hours.
After the preparatory procedures, you should form a small mound in the hole, then slightly moisten it, place the Incredibol hydrangea roots on top of it, and cover the plant with earth on top.
The root collar cannot be deepened: it must remain at ground level
At the end of the work, the Incredible hydrangea should be watered generously and mulched with peat. Until the plant takes root, it is recommended to protect it from winds and midday sun.
Watering and fertilizing
Hydrangea Incredible is very moisture-loving: for normal growth and development it is required to water it once every 7 days, 2-3 buckets for each bush. 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, the leaf blades of the Incredible variety begin to fall off and the inflorescences fade. If you systematically neglect watering, then every year the bush will have more and more difficulty surviving the winter period.
Flower growers advise periodically adding potassium permanganate to the water: the procedure provides flexibility to the bush shoots. There is a possibility that after such watering the color of the inflorescences of the Incredibol variety changes to pink.
After moistening the soil, it should be loosened and mulched. To do this, it is recommended to use peat, wood chips or sawdust. The thickness of the layer 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 underneath needs to be fertilized. During the season, 3-4 feedings are enough.
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, you should enrich the soil with organic matter: compost or bird droppings, manure.
It is not recommended to fertilize in the fall: Incredibol hydrangea prepares for the winter period, going into a dormant state.
Pruning hydrangea arborescens Incredibol
The correctness of the procedure determines how the shrub will look externally and what size the inflorescences will be. Formative pruning of the Incredible variety is carried out before leaves appear on the bush. Strong shoots should be removed, leaving only 3 to 5 buds; on weak branches, the number of buds should be reduced to 2-3. It is necessary to ensure that their upper buds face outward and not inward of the plant. As a result, the bush will appear lush, but not overly thickened.
With an excess number of shoots, nutrients are distributed unevenly throughout the plant, which leads to a reduction in the number of inflorescences
Sanitary pruning is required for those bushes of the Incredible variety that have broken, disease-affected branches. Next year, the plant that has undergone this treatment should be formed.
Anti-aging pruning is necessary for old Incredible hydrangea bushes. All branches located at a height of half a meter from the ground should be removed. Flowering occurs a year after this type of pruning.
Preparing for winter
Hydrangea Incredibol is not afraid of low temperatures, and if damaged, it quickly recovers. But in the northern regions they prefer to hide it to avoid consequences.
Preparing the Incredible variety for wintering is carried out as follows: a stake is driven next to the plant, to which the shoots are fixed.The branches are covered with spruce branches on top.
It is also possible to use covering material, as well as any available means.
Reproduction
Hydrangea Incredibol can be propagated using common methods for shrubs: layering, cuttings and dividing the plant. Seeds or grafting are practically not used for this, because the process is very long and labor-intensive.
Cuttings are the most common method: in the spring, young branches up to 15 cm in length should be cut. The leaf plates are removed from them, the shoots are immersed in a solution of stimulants, after which they are planted in a container with soil.
Caring for cuttings of the Incredible variety consists of timely watering and ventilation, ensuring sufficient lighting and temperature
Rooted shoots can be transferred to the site next year; over the next two years they must be protected from frost. Flowering begins at 4-5 years.
Dividing the Incredibol variety bush can be carried out in both spring and autumn. To do this, the plant is dug up and divided into several parts, after which it is planted around the site.
The bush will take root if, when dividing, each part retains part of the root system and several buds
If the bush is more than 2 years old, then Incredibol hydrangea can be propagated by layering. To do this, the lower shoots should be tilted towards 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.Damage to the bush is possible in case of poor care or unfavorable weather conditions.
If the soil is alkaline, then Incredible hydrangea is likely to develop chlorosis, a symptom of which is paleness of the leaves.
As a therapeutic and preventive measure, the soil should be acidified by adding iron to the soil
If Incredibol hydrangea is affected by powdery mildew, fungicides should be used: Switch, Speed or Maksim.
Spider mites can parasitize shrubs. 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-resistant, and has a long flowering period. The shrub can be grown in various regions, including areas with a northern climate.
