Panicled hydrangea is represented by a variety of varieties, Prim White blooms before all of them. Delicate white inflorescences of this plant distinguish it from other representatives of the species. Read the description of the shrub and the features of its planting and cultivation in the open ground. Prim White (White) - an excellent option for decorating and landscaping the garden space.
Grade description
The characteristics of the variety are presented in a list that takes into account not only the appearance of hydrangea, but also the conditions for its proper development:
- External bush data: height - approximately 1.5 m, diameter reaches 2 m, symmetrical crown shape, an abundance of thin shoots of a grayish tint.
- Foliage: pale green leaves sitting on red stalks.
- Features of inflorescences: elegant panicled, consisting of two types of flowers - sterile and fertile. The former have large white sepals that change color to greenish or pink. The second are in the center, very small.
- Flowering time: the beginning of June. Under favorable weather conditions, in the middle of Russia, repeated flowering is possible (late summer or early fall).
- Lighting Attitude: photophilia, normal development in partial shade.
- Soil requirements: the presence of moist fertile soil and drainage.
- Care: positive reaction of the plant to fertilizing and watering, as well as pruning.
Frost resistance
Prim White refers to frost-resistant species. Only shoots of young shrubs can be affected by severe frosts (-30 ° C). In order to avoid frostbite of hydrangea of the first years, its trunk circle should be mulched for the winter. But branches spoiled by cold will not affect the decorative qualities of this variety.
Did you know? Hydrangea Day is celebrated on January 5th.
Excellent winter hardiness is due to the fact that flowering occurs on the stems of the current year. Therefore, an adult bush eventually ceases to need warming of the root zone.
Features of planting and care
In the northern regions of Russia, it is customary to plant panicle hydrangea in open ground in spring, and in the southern - in spring or autumn.
Landing conditions are as follows:
- distance between bushes - 1 m;
- root neck at ground level;
- landing recess - 30 × 30 × 30 cm;
- introduction of peat and humus into the pit of the third part of the bucket;
- establishment of a seedling, instillation and watering.
Irrigation Rules:
- soft rain or settled water is required;
- loosening after watering is necessary;
- Waterlogging for a short period is permissible, but dry soil is not.
Important! Strong winds harm Prim White shoots.
After the plant has taken root, you need to feed him. This is best done in late May or early June. A manure solution (1:10) and mineral fertilizer should be added:
- 20 g of superphosphate;
- 10 g of ammonia and potassium nitrate;
- water will be required based on such a quantity of additives - 10 liters.
- repeat the indicated dressing after two weeks.
Prim White variety needs mulching with peat and humus in the area of the trunk circle. In the autumn season, hydrangea bushes should be hilled to a height of up to 30 cm. The crop is pruned. It is important for preventing thickening of shoots, since overgrowing affects the quality of flowering.
Important! Hydrangea is rejuvenated by cardinal cutting “under the stump”: stems are left at a height of 0.5–0.8 m. The variety also needs to be removed after they bloom, usually in the fall.
Rules for haircuts:
- carried out in early spring (March or April);
- after its implementation, it is useful to feed the plant;
- the purpose of pruning is the formation of evenly spaced shoots;
- primary truncation of branches is not strong, in subsequent years - more intense;
- during planting, it is also important to remove all damaged and weakened branches;
- stalks should be cut to 1/4 part (or up to 3/4 part);
- for the next season, you need to trim last year’s gains over the older part of the shoot (and repeat this method annually).
Use in landscape design
Prim White - a perennial shrub. Combine it correctly with the same long-growing plants in group plantings. As a tapeworm, this type of hydrangea is also used. Compactness allows planting representatives of the variety to decorate small garden plots. For the design of parks and squares, the early flowering Prim White suits very well, as it allows you to maintain a certain style of space.
Did you know? It is possible to plant a winter-hardy culture not only in the European part of the Russian Federation, but also in Western Siberia and the Far East.
Shrub forms look great in natural gardens, and shtambovye - in regular, which are also called French or geometric. A panicle hydrangea variety that loves open spaces to the sun will decorate not only the park area, but also a private cottage. Delicate white inflorescences for a long time delight with flowering, sometimes beginning in late May.
Subject to agricultural technology - watering, mulching and pruning - Prim White shrubs live on the same territory for many years and bloom intensively every season. It is not difficult to take care of the plant, it has few requirements, therefore it is suitable for cultivation by novice gardeners.
