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Tree hydrangea Magical Pinkerbell is a relatively recently developed flower variety. Despite this, the plant has already become widely used in the landscape of gardeners in various countries. The positive qualities of Magical Pinkerbell include the rich crimson color of the flowers, large inflorescences and strong shoots. Effective growth and beautiful flowering can be achieved by following the rules of planting and care.
Description of Pinkerbell hydrangea
Hydrangea Magical Pinkerbell is a deciduous perennial shrub that can reach 140-150 cm in height. Arborescens magical pinkerbell exhibits rapid growth and flowering in July-September, as does Hydrangea paniculata. The crown is spherical in shape.
Hydrangea shoots are strong, which allows Magical Pinkerbell to withstand rainy and windy weather without severe damage and hold massive inflorescences.This variety is one of the most resistant among pink hydrangeas.
Hydrangea should be purchased in early spring or early September
Hydrangea leaves are shaped like an ellipse or oval. In summer, the foliage turns light green, and by autumn it turns yellow.
The flower inflorescences are large, reaching 20-30 cm in diameter. The receptacle is also large, the petals are wide, bright crimson or lilac. Unlike large-leaved hydrangea, the color of the petals does not depend on soil acidity levels.
The aroma of Magical Pinkerbell hydrangea is weak, barely noticeable, but pleasant and fresh.
Hydrangea Magical Pinkerbell in landscape design
Hydrangea Magical Pinkerbell is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping lawns and creating hedges. The shrub will provide a harmonious appearance for both single and group plantings.
Winter hardiness of hydrangea Magical Pinkerbell
Magical Pinkerbell is classified as a frost-resistant hydrangea - it can survive down to -30 -35 °C. When classifying areas according to winter hardiness, this temperature limit corresponds to zone 3b.
Planting and caring for hydrangea Magical Pinkerbell
It was not for nothing that the tree hydrangea Magical Pinkerbell was grown in the royal gardens - it can amaze anyone with its beauty. However, this can only be achieved by following the rules of care and planting.
Selection and preparation of a landing site
Hydrangea can be grown either outdoors or in a pot or container. Regardless of planting location, Magical Pinkerbell should be in partial shade.
The soil should be slightly acidified. You should also be wary of chalky or marshy soil.
For hydrangea, holes with a diameter and depth of 45-55 cm are suitable. The day before planting, they are thoroughly watered.
Before planting, it is better to compost the soil or fertilize it with peat, especially if the soil is not rich enough in nutrients and moisture.
Review on how to plant Magical Pinkerbell seedlings:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3YXIBLMqvE
Landing rules
It is better to plant hydrangeas in early autumn; in warm areas it can be done in spring.
When planting a flower, it is worth applying fertilizers such as superphosphate and potassium sulfate. Under no circumstances should you add chalk, ash, tree bark or lime, as they will adversely affect the development of the seedling.
Before planting, the shrub is planted in a pot or container so that the root system is completely straightened, and then, together with a lump of earth, is placed in a prepared hole. The flower is covered with fertilized soil, leaving part of the root collar above the soil layer, and watered abundantly. The tree trunk circle is mulched using sawdust or tree bark.
Watering and fertilizing
Magical Pinkerbell is picky when it comes to choosing water. The liquid must be settled, but not stagnant, otherwise the root system will begin to rot. It should also be at room temperature.
Watering is carried out 1-2 times a week, depending on whether it has rained. 3-5 buckets are poured into each bush.
You need to water the plant 1-2 times a week with water at room temperature.
For beautiful and effective growth and development, several feedings should be carried out:
- When the kidneys are swollen, urea is added at the rate of 10 g of the substance per 5 liters.
- In summer, organic fertilizers are introduced.
- When the plants budding, the soil is loosened, fertilized with potassium sulfate and superphosphate, and watered so that water does not fall on the buds and leaves.
- When the leaves fall, the plant is given mineral fertilizers.
Pruning Hydrangea Tree Magical Pinkerbell
The pruning process is necessary because the flower is actively growing. It is usually held in the autumn. Throughout the entire growing process, sanitary pruning is carried out - old dried branches and inflorescences are removed.
In addition, stems older than 4 years are cut off. The bush is thinned out, removing weak shoots.
Lastly, all shoots except the stems of the current year are shortened to 6-8 buds.
Preparing for winter
Hydrangea Magical Pinkerbell will not be able to produce lush inflorescences if it freezes in the winter. Therefore, it should be prepared for winter. To do this, remove thinned shoots and branches that “look” into the center of the bush. Fallen leaves are collected.
The branches of the bush are divided into parts and bent to the ground, fixed with wire. A non-woven fabric is placed on top of the plant, dry leaves are sprinkled, and then covered with film and heavy material so that the shelter does not blow away in a strong frosty wind.
Reproduction
Gardeners consider one of the most effective methods of propagation to be using cuttings. In this case, when young stems appear, cuttings no more than 10 cm in length should be cut, the cut should be lubricated with a growth stimulator, and then the planting material should be placed in a greenhouse or greenhouse. When the bushes get stronger, they are planted in a permanent place.
You can also use the layering method for propagation. In the spring, the soil near the bush is dug up and leveled, and then furrows are created in this area, shoots of the first year are placed in them and covered with soil. When the stems grow to 50-55 cm, the cuttings are separated from the mother bush and planted.
In addition to cuttings and propagation by layering, dividing the bush is common among gardeners. The hydrangea is dug up and divided into parts so as to slightly damage the root system. Daughter shrubs are planted separately from each other.
Diseases and pests
Among the diseases of Hydrangea tree there are diseases caused by:
- impaired metabolism;
- fungus;
- virus.
If metabolism is disrupted, black spots may appear on the leaves and they may fall off, wet blackening and chlorosis. All these diseases arise due to non-compliance with the rules of caring for the plant, so for prevention it is important to properly organize the cultivation of the bush.
Gray rot is a fungal disease in which soft and watery foliage is observed with the formation of various depressions. Diseased parts of the bush are removed, and the planting is treated with Fundazol.
Gray mold is difficult to treat
With peronosporosis, yellow and green greasy spots appear, which may darken over time. In this case, Magical Pinkerbell should be treated with a soap solution with the addition of copper sulfate.
Powdery mildew appears as yellow and green spots on the leaves, a gray coating forms on the underside, and the bush withers. Hydrangea is sprayed with Fitosporin-B, Topaz and Skor.
A symptom of septoria is spots that are light in the center and darken towards the periphery of the leaf. In this case, the plant is treated with copper sulfate.
Waterlogging and excess nitrogen fertilizers are factors contributing to the development of the disease.
Ring spot appears as ring-shaped spots. There is no cure for this disease; diseased bushes are removed and burned to prevent the spread of the virus.
Insects such as root-knot nematodes, aphids and spider mites will be dangerous for hydrangea.
If a web of small thickness appears between the leaf and the stem, then it has been infected by a spider mite. Kleshevit, Fitoverm, Taurus, Neoron and others are considered effective drugs in the fight against this pest.
Leaf aphids suck the juices from the foliage, causing them to dry out. In this case, the bushes are treated with a soap solution. In an advanced situation, you can use “Fitoverm”, “Iskra”, “Zubr” and others.
Damage by root-knot nematode leads to drying out of hydrangea. The roots become covered with galls. “Bassamil”, “Nematorin” or “Nematofagin BT” helps in treatment.
Conclusion
Tree hydrangea Magical Pinkerbell is a beautiful plant that has been winning the love of gardeners on the seedling market for several years. The reason for this was the large inflorescences and resistance to inclement weather with wind and rain. It’s not for nothing that another name for the bush is common among people who grow flowers: purple sun.
