What is Hydrangea Makrophylla?
Native of Japan, Hydrangea Makrophylla is a deciduous flowering shrub grown for its abundant flowers. It is commonly called Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea and Hydrangea Flower Shop. This shrub is resistant to 0 degrees Fahrenheita (minus 18 degrees Celsius). There are 23 types of hydrangeas, five of which are generally cultivated. Hydrangea Makrophylla is widely cultivated for its generous, rounded growing habit and abundant, colorful flowers.
Hydrangea Makrophylla grows rapidly, usually reaches 3-6 feet (0.9-1.8 m) in height and width within a few years. The Shrub prefers a damp, well -drained soil with a rich organic matter. This plant prefers a cold climate and tolerates a full shade, but prefers modest flowers of the scratched sunshine.
Hydrangea Makrophylla flowers broke into dense, bushy bundles called Mofeads between half and late summer. Hydrangea Lacecap produces a small cap small, light -colored flower. Larger, colorful flowers. Flowers canto be diverse shades of blue, pink or white, depending on the exposure to the sun and the soil content. The immature flowers of this plant are generally light green and develop color as they age. At the end of the growing season, the flowers deal with a dusty shade of roses.
The color of flowers largely depends on the content of soil and cultivar. Aluminum in the soil with a low factor Potens Hydrogen (PH) produces bluish flowers or, as with special cultivars such as Nikko Blue Hydrangea Macrophyll, brilliant azure flowers. The alkaline soil, located near the House with lime mortar, produces pink flowers. Gardeners could add to the soil to the soil to add aluminum sulfate to coaxial blue flowers. The soil that has been changed with lime will stimulate pink flowers.
The common complaint among gardeners is that their hydrangeas Makrophylla will not bloom. Too small sun, harsh Winters, soon spring frosts sweatWhat the buds occurred, and insufficient water or excessive watering contributes to the lack of flowers. One of the most common causes of flower deficiency is incorrect pruning. Bigleaf and Oakleaf Hydrangeas Flower on the growth of the previous year, so pruning in autumn, winter or early in the spring remove flower buds. Other cultivars, such as Panicle and Smooth Hydrangea Macrophylla, are best cut in the summer because they produce flowers from the growth of the current year.
This plant is susceptible to many disfigns - but not fatal - diseases and pests. The front plague for Bigleaf Hydrangea Macrophylla is mold. Powder white dust covers the leaves of plants placed in deep shade or in the seasons of high humidity. It is also prone to fungal leaf stains and rust and produces very unsightly black or brown spots. Pests such as Japanese beetles and aphids of microphone.