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- 1 Description of hydrangea paniculata variety Diamantino
- 2 Hortense Diamantino in landscape design
- 3 Winter hardiness of hydrangea variety Diamantino
- 4 Planting and caring for Hydrangea paniculata Diamantino
- 5 Propagation of hydrangea Diamantino
- 6 Diseases and pests
- 7 Conclusion
- 8 Reviews of hydrangea Diamantino
Hydrangea Diamantino is one of the most popular garden flowers. Among the many varieties bred, it is distinguished by its lush, abundant color. Already in June the first paniculate inflorescences appear. And until the end of September, the Diamantino hydrangea is so covered with flowers that the green foliage is practically invisible. Caring for this shrub is quite simple, consisting of feeding, watering and pruning. In order for the result of efforts to please the eye, it is necessary to provide the plant with nutrients in a timely manner and protect it from pests and diseases.
Description of hydrangea paniculata variety Diamantino
Hydrangea Diamantino is one of the largest representatives of its species. If the plant has enough nutrients and sun, it can reach 2 m in height. The leaves are emerald green, juicy in color, and during the flowering period they are almost completely hidden under a thick head of flowers.Description of hydrangea diamantino:
- the shape of the bush is spherical-elongated, expanding upward;
- Diamantino hydrangea under normal conditions grows to 120-150 cm in height, but can be higher, depending on the region and growing conditions;
- Hydrangea Diamantino has a width from 60 to 120 cm;
- the inflorescences are very large, in the form of pyramidal or spherical panicles, their length is up to 25 cm with a diameter of 10-15 cm;
- the leaves are large, double-colored: bright green at the top and silver-green on the inside, velvety to the touch, oval in shape with an elongated tip and small notches along the edge;
- the branches are even, straight, and in the second year of life they become woody, thanks to which the bush retains its shape at its height;
- Hydrangea Diamantino blooms from June to September, when the flowers fall, small boxes with seeds up to 3 mm in diameter are formed.
Plants bloom 2-3 years after planting. In spring, the first leaves appear quite early, and in the fall they acquire a beautiful rich yellow color.
The branches of the first year are flexible, they can be easily rolled into a ring, then they acquire the usual hardness and strength of shrubs.
Hortense Diamantino in landscape design
Hydrangea Diamantino is used to decorate borders, create picturesque hedges, frame paths and alpine slides. Compositions made from various types of flowers and herbs, complementing each other with a variety of color shades, are excellent.This variety goes well with low-growing and climbing plants, herbs and ferns with fluffy or arrow-shaped leaves, and cereals. Hydrangea Diamantino goes well with moisture-loving ground cover plants, periwinkles, and ivy. Pachysandra apex, soft cuff, lemon balm and hosta will fit perfectly into the overall design.
A kind of living border along the wall of the house attracts attention and looks very impressive
Winter hardiness of hydrangea variety Diamantino
Hydrangea Diamantino does not tolerate severe frosts, its limit is -23-29 degrees Celsius. Young shoots and new plantings especially need shelter. Therefore, in the north and in the middle zone for the winter it must be covered with non-woven material, coniferous spruce branches, reeds or straw. Young plants can be sprinkled with peat and loose soil. When snow falls, it is necessary to cover the top with a layer of snow up to 20 cm thick.
Planting and caring for Hydrangea paniculata Diamantino
Hydrangea Diamantino loves sunlight and warmth, so in northern regions and temperate climates it must be planted in places protected from the wind, on the south side of buildings, fences, decorative hedges, hills and hills. She also feels confident in partial shade, for example, from a pergola with climbing vines or the crown of a tree.
Hydrangea Diamantino takes root best with a closed root system, in pots
Selection and preparation of planting material
First of all, you need to decide which method of planting the Diamantino variety is most convenient: seeds or seedlings.
- In nurseries you can buy 1-2 year old bushes ready for planting.
- The seeds will need to be first treated with a biostimulant and germinated in damp gauze. As soon as the roots hatch, the planting material must be transferred to prepared soil in boxes. Seedlings at the age of 2-3 true leaves are picked, transplanted into separate pots or directly into the garden bed.
Photos of the hydrangea variety "diamantino" "ren 101" help you decide whether to plant it in your garden.
Hydrangea Diamantino should be healthy, free from diseases and pests, with a strong, branched root system
Landing rules
Hydrangea Diamantino is not picky about soil composition, but grows best on loam with high acidity. The necessary acid reaction can be achieved by adding high-moor peat, pine waste and sawdust, forest soil from under pine trees. You can also use acidifiers sold in stores, Baikal 1-M preparations, and sulfur. You should avoid adding manure humus, but compost based on grass, sorrel, rhubarb, and citrus fruits will be just right for feeding and acidifying.
In the northern regions, it is better to plant shrubs in the spring. In the south, autumn planting is also acceptable. You should prepare pits measuring 40x40x60 cm with vertical walls and a horizontal bottom, filling them with 10 cm of drainage - pebbles, expanded clay, broken bricks.The fertile soil must be piled up and the seedling installed vertically, so that the root collar is 2-3 cm below the surface of the earth. Then the roots should be leveled and covered with soil, pressing lightly with your palms. Water the soil and mulch it with straw, compost, peat, and pine waste.
If Diamantino hydrangea was purchased in a pot, then the soil lump should be carefully transferred into the prepared hole without disturbing the roots
Watering and fertilizing
Hydrangea Diamantino prefers moist soils and does not tolerate dry periods. Under an adult bush, you need to pour 3 buckets of water, under a young bush, 1 is enough. Watering is done at the root, without touching the leaves and flowers, 2 times a week.
It is necessary to loosen and hill up the bushes 2-4 times a month. Feeding is carried out three times a season. As soon as the branches begin to grow, mineral supplements are added to the plants. When buds appear, the bushes need to be fed with superphosphate or similar preparations containing iron, potassium, and phosphorus. By the end of summer, hydrangea needs organic fertilizers.
Pruning Hydrangea Diamantino
Pruning is done in early spring, before the buds begin to hatch. In autumn, the bushes should not be touched. Cut off weak branches affected by disease or pests. Strong, healthy shoots must be cut into 2-3 buds. In the summer, another pruning is carried out, the growing new shoots are shortened by 5 buds.All waste must be removed and burned.
Preparing for winter
By winter, Diamantino hydrangea should be well watered and fed with organic matter. Loosen the soil and mulch with a fresh layer of sawdust, pine needles and cones, straw, and peat. You can carry out hilling - pour a ring shaft from the ground. Hydrangea Diamantino needs protection from severe Russian frosts. It can be covered with lutrasil, coniferous and pine branches. An excellent solution would be a wooden box around an adult bush, filled with sawdust, rice husks, and chopped straw.
Propagation of hydrangea Diamantino
Hydrangea Diamantino is propagated at home by layering, dividing the bush, and cuttings. The features of the procedure are as follows:
- In September, you can cut cuttings - twigs with leaves and buds up to 10-15 cm long. Place in a plastic bag with moistened sand and place in a cool place at a temperature of 8 degrees. In February, plant the planting material in boxes at a slight angle and cover with glass, polyethylene, or jars to create the necessary microclimate. By spring, the root system will form and leaves will appear. The plants will be ready to be planted in the ground.
- Dividing the bush must be done in early spring or autumn. It should be slightly dug up and several pieces of root with branches growing on them should be cut off. After this, they are immediately seated in prepared places.
- To obtain layering, the flexible lower branches should be bent to the ground and secured, leaving the upper part free. It should be tied to the peg vertically.At the point of contact with the ground, make semicircular cuts and treat with Kornevin, sprinkle with earth. During the summer, cuttings will appear, which can be transplanted to a permanent place of residence in the fall.
Hydrangea Diamantino takes root well, so from a single bush over the course of several years you can get a sufficient number of plants to decorate the garden and surrounding area.
The leaves of Diamantino hydrangea cuttings can be cut in half - this will reduce moisture loss due to evaporation
Diseases and pests
Hydrangea Diamantino is susceptible to diseases such as gray and white rot, powdery mildew. You can save the bush by treating it with antifungal drugs: "Topaz", "Fitosporin".
Pests also pose a danger - aphids, spider mites, slugs, nematodes, snails. Insecticides and traditional methods of treatment will help to cope with them. Slugs and snails can be collected by hand. A good effect is obtained by eliminating weeds, anthills, whose inhabitants carry aphids, and planting nearby herbs that repel insect pests.
Conclusion
Hydrangea Diamantino is a popular perennial, a recognized leader among Russian flower growers. Lush white inflorescences can be seen in any locality - both in the north and in the south. Planting material should be purchased from trusted suppliers, seeds or 1-2 year old seedlings. Hydrangea Diamantino reproduces well at home by cuttings, layering or dividing the bush. The perennial shrub adapts well to any type of soil, but prefers acidic soils.Hydrangea Diamantino is used to create flower arrangements, hedges, edging paths and walls. With proper care, its lifespan is up to half a century.
