Large-leaved hydrangea Alpengluchen

Hydrangea Alpengluchen is one of the most beautiful varieties of large-leaved hydrangea whose red flowers leave no one indifferent. Spectacular inflorescences of the large-leaved hydrangea variety Alpengluchen can delight for a long time. Classic species are not too tolerant of cold weather, for this reason, they need to be helped by covering them if they are grown in areas with temperate and continental climates. Probably, some time ago, this became the reason to be afraid to grow these flowers in our country. After a lapse of time, breeders have bred varieties that have become very resistant to frost, which allows today to grow this beauty in many parts of Russia.

Hydrangea Alpengluchen: variety description

Hydrangea Alpengluchen: photo of the variety

Hydrangea Alpenglühen - this flower appeared in the territories of South China and Japan, as well as some tropical islets are famous for this. The bushes of this variety are very thermophilic and require timely abundant watering.

It's important to know. Hydrangea Alpengluchen will feel good after the winter shelter has been removed if well watered before the procedure.

If you understand and follow all the subtleties in growing a red flower, then you can enjoy the incredible and unique beauty of flowering.
The large-leaved hydrangea bush Alpengluchen reaches a height of one and a half meters, it has straight branches and red flowers grow on them in the shape of a ball and large, reaching 25 centimeters in diameter. The leaves are ovoid in rich green color.

Influence of soil on the color of large-leaved hydrangea

Large-leaved hydrangea Alpengluchen: photo of the variety

The petals of the hydrangea variety Alpengluchen can change their shade, this will depend on the composition of the soil in which the bush will be planted.
When a plant is planted in high acidity soil, it will show bright red flowers or pinkish tinges.
Flowering begins in mid-summer and allows you to enjoy its beauty until October.

Large-leaved hydrangea Alpengluchen: planting varieties

For planting hydrangeas Alpengluchen, you need to choose open sunny areas or partial shade. Being in full shade, the plant will not be able to grow and develop well.
This variety grows quickly, but for this it needs warm and moist soil, so do not forget about regular and abundant watering. Lime areas are not suitable for him, the plant dies on them. Disembarkation takes place from April to May or August to October.
Before planting the plant in the hole, it is necessary to lay out a drainage layer on the bottom, which will not allow the water to stagnate.
It is imperative to mulch the soil. For this, needles, humus from leaves, shavings and chips are suitable.
Loosening should not be forgotten either. It is very important for the plant, as it opens up oxygen to the roots. This must be done at least three times per season. During the procedure, you need to go 5 centimeters deep into the soil.

Weed removal and loosening should take place after watering. It is necessary to water it once every 7 days, using about 20 liters of warm water and defended it. Watering should be done as soon as drying of the upper part of the earth is noticed.

The large-leaved hydrangea Alpengluchen needs timely and correct feeding, it is thanks to this that you can see a timely and bright flowering that can delight you for a long time.
You can feed the plant with mineral and organic fertilizers.

Hydrangea produces spectacular flowers of bright colors if it grows in an acidic environment. A solution of alum and water will help maintain bright colors and prevent them from fading. It must be used every 14 days. You can diversify the bush by making it brighter on one side, for this you need to water the plant only on one side with such a solution. This experiment will make the plant unusual, unique, because flowers of various shades will bloom on it alone.

When growing a variety of large-leaved hydrangea Alpengluchen, wood ash cannot be used as fertilizer, as it can harm this member of the family. Mullein mixed with water is perfect.
Fertilizers must be applied three times a season. The first feeding is carried out with the onset of spring. This stimulates the growth of young stems. The second is carried out at the beginning of summer, it is carried out for better bud formation. The third is carried out in the middle of summer, it helps the plant to bloom longer.

In order to protect the stems of the Alpengluchen hydrangea from rotting, it is necessary to water the bush with a weak solution of manganese in the first year of life. Before sheltering for the winter, it is necessary to carry out the treatment using the holy liquid for this. Such a measure will protect the plant from fungal diseases.

Hydrangea Alpengluchen: cultivar pruning

Large-leaved hydrangea Alpengluchen: photo

Large-leaved specimens, including the Alpengluchen hydrangea, in most cases, do not require cutting off the shoots. This is due to the fact that bud setting in remontant plants occurs on the shoots of the previous year, and the old sinuses give out new branches. By pruning such a tree, the decorative properties of the tree are reduced.
Pruning does not affect the development of the bush, and it must be carried out if the length of the vines has become too large. It is also necessary to remove damaged and frozen branches from the tree. The best time for such a procedure is the beginning of spring. Branches can be pruned throughout the season if necessary.

Hydrangea Alpengluchen: frost resistance and variety care

The large-leaved hydrangea Alpengluchen can withstand a temperature drop to -18 degrees, but at lower temperatures it needs protection. Plants should not be grown in regions with harsh winters, as the plant will not be able to survive there.

Large-leaved hydrangea Alpengluchen: photo

In order for the beautiful hydrangea Alpengluchen to grow well, develop and delight us with abundant flowering of bright flowers, some efforts must be made to create conditions acceptable for her.
First of all, it is necessary to provide her favorite acidic environment for growth. After all, she prefers acidic soils.
It is necessary to add peat and humus to the soil before planting so that the soil is saturated with the necessary elements.

You cannot choose a site for planting with lime content, otherwise the plant will die.

Ideal for abundant flowering and large flowers, a place in partial shade will be. Open areas affect the size, making the flowers smaller, and the shadow interferes with proper development.
It is not necessary to plant a beautiful hydrangea next to trees, as they consume a lot of liquid and will take it away from the bushes, and moisture is the main condition for the growth of the large-leaved hydrangea Alpengluchen.

The use of hydrangea Alpengluchen in landscape design

Large-leaved hydrangea Alpengluchen: photo

Florists who love to decorate their garden with beautiful unusual plants will be able to highly appreciate the large-leaved hydrangea of ​​the Alpengluchen variety. It is perfect for making landscape compositions.
Its flowering can be enjoyed from the middle of summer, when many other plants have faded. Flowers of this variety will extend the beauty of the garden until mid-autumn.
They can be used as stand-alone plants or in group plantings along with other bushes. You can plant the large-leaved hydrangea Alpengluchen with other types of hydrangeas, or you can completely with other types of plants. Evergreen trees and ornamental deciduous shrubs are perfect for this.

It is interesting to know that with the help of falling needles, you can additionally oxidize the soil next to the hydrangea, and this, of course, will be useful for it.

Large-leaved hydrangea Alpengluchen: video about the variety