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- 1 Description of hydrangea paniculata variety Sunday Fries
- 2 Hydrangea Sunday Fries in landscape design
- 3 Winter hardiness of hydrangea Sunday Fries
- 4 Planting and caring for Hydrangea paniculata variety Sunday Fries
- 5 Reproduction of hydrangea Sunday Fries
- 6 Diseases and pests
- 7 Conclusion
- 8 Reviews of hydrangea paniculata variety Sunday Fries
One of the most attractive flowering bushes is the Sunday Fries hydrangea. A unique feature of this variety is its beautiful, dense spherical crown. Thanks to this, the plant practically does not need pruning. In addition, it does not require particularly complex care. Hydrangea will bloom magnificently all season long in moderately acidic, fertile soil, provided it is watered regularly.
Description of hydrangea paniculata variety Sunday Fries
Sunday Fraise (paniculata sundae fraise) is a hydrangea variety that blooms from mid-June to September (in the south - until October). It produces lush, very beautiful flowers (diameter up to 2.5 cm) of white, light and deep pink shades with openwork petals. Moreover, light flowers appear first, then they become soft pink, after which they acquire the brightest color.
This variety was bred in 2010, but within a few years Sunday Fries managed to spread widely, including in Russia. The bush has a thick, beautiful crown of dark green shades. The leaves are large, growing up to 10-12 cm in length. At the same time, they are narrow, look miniature and serve as an excellent background for lush inflorescences.
Hydrangea Sunday Fries reaches no more than a meter in height. But the bush grows well to the sides, while remaining compact and attractive. A distinctive feature is that the plant independently takes on the shape of a ball, so it does not require special shaping. It is enough to carry out only anti-aging pruning 1-2 times per season.
Sunday Fries is distinguished by beautiful flowers of pale pink color, collected in lush panicles.
Hydrangea Sunday Fries in landscape design
Some gardeners call Sunday Fries "strawberry ice cream" because its flowers really resemble this delicious dessert. The bushes have a high decorative value and look good both in single plantings and in combination with other garden flowers. Here are some interesting examples:
- A flowering bush looks good against a background of smaller green plants, along paths or in the thick of the garden.
- Thanks to its spherical shape, Sunday Frize can be used for a rounded flower bed, the contour of which can be decorated with small stones.
- Another way to decorate is to plant a hydrangea bush in a small bucket that can be placed anywhere.
- Hydrangea Sunday Fries looks great next to paths and the house. It is she who creates the impression of a lush, blooming garden.
- Sunday Frize, along with other varieties of hydrangea, look harmonious with each other. When creating a joint composition, you only need to trim all the plants in time so that they are approximately the same height.
Winter hardiness of hydrangea Sunday Fries
The variety is characterized by moderate winter hardiness. The description states that Sunday Fries can withstand temperatures down to -20 degrees. If the indicator drops even lower (which happens every winter in the Urals and Siberia and often in the middle zone), the young shoots will die. Under these conditions, the apical flower buds will also freeze.
Therefore, Sunday Frize, like all other varieties of hydrangea with pink flowers, require mandatory shelter for the winter. It is made in a variety of ways - with burlap, plastic wrap, using foliage.
Another drawback of Sunday Fries hydrangea is that the plant loves water and lighting. Therefore, simply relying on rain watering will not work. The bush is also picky about the soil. It prefers fertile soil and regular fertilization.
If you provide your hydrangea with normal care, all your efforts are guaranteed to be rewarded.
Planting and caring for Hydrangea paniculata variety Sunday Fries
Sunday Fries seedlings are purchased in special stores or nurseries. They should appear healthy, without external damage. It is better to plant a seedling in the spring - then it will have time to gain strength over the summer and take root on the site.
But in the southern regions (Kuban, Stavropol, North Caucasus), Sunday Frize hydrangea can be planted in the fall. In this case, the shoot is rooted already in October so that it does not have time to start growing.It must be insulated for the winter so that the branches are not damaged by frost.
Selection and preparation of a landing site
This variety, like other varieties of plants, prefers a well-lit, but at the same time semi-shaded place. You can plant a bush next to other bushes or trees, or next to a house and other buildings. But in this case, it is better to place the plant on the south, southeast side - otherwise the lack of light will affect flowering. In the northern regions, it is better to place the bush in a well-lit place with a complete absence of shady cover.
Also, when planting, you should pay attention to the fact that Sunday Fries does not tolerate open winds. Therefore, it is optimal to grow it under the cover of a green hedge or bushes. At the same time, hydrangea needs moisture - it should not be planted next to crops that actively absorb moisture (swamp plants, birch, some berries).
As for soil requirements, it must be fertile soil (chernozems, loams) with pronounced acidity (pH about 5.0). Hydrangeas do not like a neutral reaction (pH = 7.0), and in alkaline soils they grow extremely poorly, often not even blooming.
Therefore, if the soil is alkaline (you can check it with a special solution or pH meter), it must first be acidified. This can be done using natural (needles, sawdust, compost, fresh manure) and chemical (a teaspoon of citric acid or 100 ml of 9% vinegar per 10 liters of water) means.
Lush flowering can only be achieved with acidic, fertile soil.
Landing rules
For planting hydrangea, a small hole is suitable, the length and diameter of which is about 30 cm. When planting several bushes, the interval between them should be at least 1 m, since Sunday Frize grows well in width. As a soil, you can select a soil mixture from the following components:
- leaf soil (2 parts);
- humus (2 parts);
- peat (1 part);
- sand (1 part).
The sequence of actions when landing is as follows:
- They dig a hole 30*30 cm. In this case, the diameter can be chosen arbitrarily, so that there is room for the roots, but the depth should not be increased.
- Water well with 2-3 buckets of water.
- Fill with soil mixture and place the seedling exactly in the center.
- Leave the root collar at ground level and cover it with soil and water again.
- Mulch using compost, peat, pine needles.
Watering and fertilizing
Almost all varieties of hydrangea love water, so watering should be plentiful. The regime depends on the season and on the availability and amount of precipitation. In general, 2-3 buckets of water are spent on 1 adult bush; one is enough for a young seedling. Water in a radius of 1.5 meters around the central stem. Humidification should be moderate, since excess water harms the roots.
Therefore, you can choose the following watering mode:
- in spring and autumn weekly;
- in hot summer twice a week;
- If it rains 1-2 times a week, there is no need to water.
Fertilizer is applied regularly:
- Young seedlings of Sunday Fries are given complex fertilizer immediately upon planting.
- In the spring, nitrogen mineral or organic fertilizers are given (infusion of dung, mullein).
- During the formation of buds and the first flowers, Sunday Fries needs potassium and phosphorus supplements, which are added monthly.
- At the end of summer, feeding is no longer given - the plant must prepare for the winter dormancy period. Then the cycle repeats.
Lush flowering is possible only with monthly fertilization, especially at the stage of bud formation
Pruning hydrangea Sunday Fries
This variety of hydrangea forms regular spherical shapes. Therefore, pruning is carried out mainly for sanitary purposes. At the beginning of each spring you need to:
- completely remove dead and weak shoots;
- trim growing branches to 2-3 buds;
- perform crown thinning.
Plant pruning can be done with pruning shears or garden shears.
Preparing for winter
Mature shrubs do not need special shelter for the winter, with the exception of the regions of Siberia and the Urals. In the south, hydrangeas are never covered at all - it is enough to mulch the roots with pine needles, leaves or sawdust.
In other cases (young seedlings, regions with extreme winters), it is better to additionally cover the bush. To do this, you can use burlap, agrofibre and even artificial materials (polyethylene). Hydrangea tolerates moisture well, so there is no need to worry that the bush will rot under the film.
Mulching hydrangeas for the winter is mandatory even in the southern regions
Reproduction of hydrangea Sunday Fries
You can breed this variety using any usual methods:
- Green cuttings.
- By layering.
- Dividing the bush.
- Seeds (the longest way).
Gardeners often prefer to propagate Sunday Fries by layering, as this is a very simple method that guarantees a new bush. First, in March or April, before the buds grow, the lower shoots are laid on previously loosened soil and sprinkled with them. Only the top remains on the surface.
They organize regular watering, and in September they are separated and planted in open ground one at a time. Next spring, these cuttings can be placed in places of permanent growth. The result will be exact copies of the mother plant.
Diseases and pests
Among the most common diseases of this flower are:
- powdery mildew;
- gray rot;
- chlorosis (yellowing of leaves);
- ring spot.
Pest damage is also possible:
- leaf roller;
- aphid;
- golden bronco;
- spider mite
Fungal infections are fought with fungicides, Bordeaux mixture, and insects with insecticides and folk remedies.
The development of diseases and pest invasions always affects the plant, so it is worth regularly inspecting the bush.
Conclusion
Hydrangea Sunday Fries is successfully bred in central Russia, in the north and south. A review of this variety shows that it has high decorative value and is not demanding of care. It can be bred even in regions with harsh winters; If you follow simple rules, there will be no problems with growing beautiful flowers.
