Hydrangea Diamantino

Hydrangea is a stunningly beautiful flowering plant of the Hortensia family, which has a large number of different species that differ in the shape of the inflorescences, in color and in their size. One of the fairly popular varieties is the Diamantino hydrangea, which adorns any site on which it is planted with its magnificent view. This article provides a detailed description and indicates the main characteristics of the hydrangea paniculata diamantino, touches upon the requirements for growing this plant, and also describes how this type of hydrangea can be used.

Diamantino panicle hydrangea: variety description

Hydrangea Diamantino: photo hydrangea paniculata diamantino

The homeland from which the Diamantino hydrangea originates is Holland. Diamantino is a member of the panicle hydrangea group.

Hydrangea Diamantino is a lush shrub with a slightly elongated shape. The height of Diamantino hydrangea can reach one and a half meters, the minimum indicator is 1 meter. The same indicators have the width of the bush and the diameter of the hydrangea.

Hydrangea has tough, strong, straight stems that do not require a garter, thanks to which the shape of the bush does not deform - it remains in this form. After planting the bush, already in the second year, there is a complete hardening and strengthening of the shoots.

The crown of the bush is formed by rough paired leaves, which have a pronounced egg shape, the front side of the leaves has a dark green tint, and the "wrong side" has a gray-green tint.

Paniculata hydrangea Diamantino (hydrangea paniculata diamantino) differs and stands out in such two features that the inflorescences of this variety are large enough and have a pronounced rounded shape. These inflorescences look like lush caps with different colors, the diameter of which is about 20-25 centimeters. Hydrangea Diamantino has dense and dense inflorescences in the form of a panicle, which is why this species is called panicle hydrangea.

As for the color of the inflorescences themselves, then no one will give you an answer for sure. The flowers of the Diamantino panicle hydrangea change color repeatedly during the season. At the stage of the beginning of flowering, you can notice yellow-green shades and even see a golden tint, then - approximately in the middle of its flowering - the plant takes on snow-white pollination, and already at the stage of completion of flowering, the hydrangea inflorescence becomes a soft pink hue. By the way, hydrangea bloom is quite generous and lasts a long time - the beginning of which falls in the first month of summer, and ends only in autumn - in September. If you follow all the recommendations regarding plant care, then you can achieve abundant flowering on young bushes in the third year of hydrangea life. After flowering, in place of the inflorescences "fruit-boxes" appear, the size of which is 3 millimeters.

Diamantino hydrangea flowers, in addition to growing and decorating the garden, are also suitable for cutting. Beautiful, lush, fragrant hydrangea flowers look great both as a separate unit and as part of bouquets. I would like to draw your attention to the fact that cut flowers retain their excellent qualities, aroma and freshness for a long time.

Diamantino panicle hydrangea: landing

Diamantino panicle hydrangea: photo

When choosing a place to grow Diamantino panicle hydrangea, lean towards a southern location, with good lighting, and also so that the area is well ventilated. Avoid direct sunlight - light shading is encouraged, and exclude drafts and strong gusty winds.

The soil must be moist, stop at a mixture of peat with humus and leafy soil. An interesting fact - if the soil is acidic, then the inflorescences will be with a blue tint, and if the soil is alkaline, the flowers will be crimson. The plant is hygrophilous, so timely abundant watering should be organized.

The panicle hydrangea variety Diamantino reacts positively to feeding, this process is carried out 4-5 times per season. As a fertilizer, I most often use liquid manure. It is thanks to top dressing that you can achieve voluminous, lush flowering.

Every spring, Diamantino's panicle hydrangea needs to be pruned - this is when the most unviable, lethargic, weak shoots are removed - so that all the strength and nutrients go into healthy, strong stems. Healthy shoots are cut to the level of three buds.

During the growing period, we also do not forget to loosen the ground and remove weeds, which have a bad effect on the growth and development of plants.

The winter hardiness of the Diamantino paniculate hydrangea is extremely high, as a result there is no need to cover it. Diamantino will boldly withstand even when the thermometer shows a mark of -30 degrees.

As for diseases and pests, this type of plant does not cope well with such ailments as white rot, powdery mildew, gray rot.

How to use the plant

Diamantino panicle hydrangea: photo

The Diamantino panicle hydrangea variety has stunning lush inflorescences and a gorgeous aroma - therefore, it can be planted as an independent unit or mixed with other flowers - creating an even more magnificent effect. Hydrangeas are often added to living fences made of similar plant species, and are also ideally combined with perennial flowers. This variety is long-lived, which means that your site will be decorated with such a beautiful plant for many years.

It is worth paying attention to the fact that you do not need to plant other plants tightly to the hydrangea, since it loves freedom and only under such conditions will it delight you with truly gorgeous flowering.

Diamantino is an unpretentious type of hydrangea, observing the elementary simple rules for growing and caring - you will have a wonderful flowering and fragrant plant that will decorate not only the garden, but will also be a magnificent decoration for your home.

Diamantino panicle hydrangea: video about the variety