Great Star variety is one of the most beautiful and tender among hydrangeas. It has snow-white flowers similar to stars, hence its name came from. These plants require a lot of attention. This article discusses what the Great Star panicle hydrangea is and how to properly care for it.
Hydrangea Great Star panicled (Great Star)
Panicled Hydrangea Great Star was bred in France. It amazes with its amazing flowers that grow lonely from buds, very similar in shape to stars. The size of the flowers is approximately 10 cm, which in itself is rare.
What does a variety look like?
Origin and appearance of hydrangea Great Star
The botanist Phillip Franz first mentioned these flowers in 1830 in Japan. There, this plant was very actively grown. The natural habitat of the hydrangea star flower is the subtropical climate. The flower is accustomed to constant rains, so when grown in an apartment environment, it needs to create the same environment as in the wild.
Description of flowering hydrangea Great Star
The roots of the plant grow longer than the top. They grow very deep into the earth. The leaves are large, round, light green in color. Buds are overgrown with two types of flowers. Some are small and fruitful. Others are barren and large, located on high legs. Flowers have a pronounced smell of meadow grass and greenery.
Hydrangea transplant Great Star after purchase in the open ground
Not many plant varieties can survive a transplant into the ground. This hydrangea is paniculate and tree-like.
Greenhouse cultivation
In order for the transplant to be successful, you must adhere to the rules that are described below.
What you need for landing
First you need to prepare a place: clean it from debris, sticks, roots and weeds. In advance, you can loosen the soil with peat. Hydrangea should be open root system. Before planting, treat the plant with Kornevin.
Choosing the best place
It must be remembered that this plant does not like permutations, so the place is chosen forever. A lot of light or darkness harms the flower. In the heat, the buds become smaller, and in the dark they fall. Penumbra is the best place for hydrangea.
Step-by-step landing process
Typically, a plant is planted in spring or early fall, when the soil is warm. Here's what you need to do:
- For planting, dig holes with a depth of about 50 cm.
- Before planting, the bottom of each hole is well watered.
- They make a mixture for the plant: river sand, peat and humus are added to the soil from the hole.
- Shells or broken bricks are poured into the bottom of the hole.
- The seedlings are carefully placed in a pit and sprinkled with earth a little.
Attention! After planting, young hydrangeas need to be watered a lot.
Reproduction of hydrangea Great Star
Reproduction is carried out by two methods: cuttings or layering. But in any case, it is necessary to use stimulants for growth, because all varieties of this plant grow poorly enough at home.
Landing process
Propagation by cuttings
Cuttings are carried out approximately in the middle of summer. It is advisable to cut the cuttings from young flowers. If the bush is old, then you need to pinch first.
Attention! Cuttings rooted from the side shoots in the lower part of the crown are easier to root. Such cuttings are strong and healthy enough.
Cut off shoots need to be put in partial shade in water and as soon as possible start cutting cuttings. At the shoot, trim the green crown with a bud, as it is not suitable for cuttings.
Seed cultivation
If you plant in winter or early spring, then in the third year you will need to transplant adult bushes to the site.
Step-by-step execution of work:
- Soil is added to a pot 25 cm high, leaving a couple cm to the edge.
- Dry seeds are scattered on the ground, you do not need to fill them up. River sand is poured a little on top, then the substrate is watered.
- Next, they create the effect of a greenhouse in a pot, covering it with a film. Airing is carried out from time to time.
- After about 2-3 weeks, the greenhouse is removed.
Flower petals
Hydrangea Care Great Star
The constant and proper care of the Great Star plant will help to obtain amazing and original flowers that will give aesthetic pleasure to their owner for many years. This plant needs to be given a lot of time.
Watering mode
This plant is very fond of water, so abundant watering is an important part of growing.
Attention! About 3 buckets of water should go to one bush. At the same time, hydrangea is recommended to be watered at least twice a week, and even with longer heat. The soil should always be moist.
Top dressing
In order for the bushes of the plant to have lush flowering, it is necessary to take care of the proper feeding. During the season they are added 4 times. The first time the bushes feed in early spring. The second top dressing takes place during the ripening period of the buds, when the flower must be fertilized with potassium sulfate. The third time it is fed at the beginning of summer with the use of mineral fertilizers. The last top dressing is at the end of autumn, before wintering.
Features of care during the flowering period
For the correct development of the flower, operations such as weeding and loosening the earth, fertilizers and the correct water regime are needed. Also, in early summer, the plant must be mulched with wood shavings or peat in order to avoid the rapid removal of moisture.
Plant cuttings
Features of care at rest
In winter, the flower should stand in a well-lit place so that the buds ripen. You can put the pot on the south window.
Winter preparations
To keep the buds on the plant, they cover it for the winter. You can transfer it to a closed room. Only hydrangea, deduced by cuttings, can survive the frosts.
Hydrangea Great Star is rather capricious in leaving, does not like permutations and the bright sun. But if you approach it with all responsibility, then the plant will delight you with amazing, beautiful flowers. Before taking a plant in the nursery, gardeners recommend consulting with experienced people to avoid death of the flower.
