Bubble

Bubble belongs to the category of deciduous shrubs, which is a typical member of the rose family. In total, this genus includes fourteen plant species. In natural, wild conditions, you can meet the vesicle in North America, as well as in the regions of East Asia, since it is the easiest place for a plant to take root in the prevailing conditions, the vesicle feels very comfortable and free. Perhaps this is due to some of the features of the environmental conditions and microclimate that the florist himself must organize for this plant.

Introduction

In general, if we are talking about growing a vesicle in a backyard, then it is worth noting that the plant does not differ in some capriciousness or whimsicality. Also, in principle, the bubblegum calmly retains its decorative qualities and spectacular appearance throughout the entire growing season, and this is a really huge plus and advantage over plantings, whose flowering is characterized by transience. The shrub demonstrates very active growth rates and what can calmly adapt even to less favorable conditions - for example, it calmly tolerates air pollution.

The plant looks great both as a single planting, and as part of a group planting, a flower bed or a whole landscape design. But a hedge will look more impressive, which consists entirely of plantings of the bladder. But here the florist himself chooses the ways to adapt the plant, the most important thing is to follow the minimum agricultural technique, try not to deprive the planting of attention, and she will certainly respond in the same way. In this article, we will talk about some of the features and characteristics of the bladderworm, how to plant it correctly, take care of the plant and propagate it. In addition, we will characterize some species and varieties that are especially popular today in horticulture and floriculture.

Features of the plant, planting and reproduction

The bubblegum appears to us as a very sprawling bush, which consists mainly of drooping twigs. It is due to these branches that a lush spherical crown is formed, which can also be supported by pruning. When the shrub becomes completely adult, the bark gradually begins to flake off, and this happens not in small pieces, but in rather wide stripes. The bush can reach a height of three meters. The leaves can have from three to five lobes, in shape they most of all resemble the leaf blades that are formed on the viburnum. In general, peeling of the bark is a feature of this plant, so when this happens, you don't have to worry or panic at all.

The flowers are simple, they are painted in a pure white shade, and there are a large number of stamens on them. Flowers can form into inflorescences that are ball-shaped. In diameter, inflorescences usually range from five to seven centimeters. The flowering is very lush, it occurs at the very beginning of summer, which just suggests that nature has finally woken up and is ready to demonstrate all its beauty and abundance. The fruits of this plant have an equally spectacular appearance - they are swollen leaflets, which, as they ripen, acquire a rich red hue. To date, only two main types of vesicle can be cultivated at home. At the same time, several very effective varieties have been bred, their leaves are painted in different shades, due to which they look incredibly attractive, decorative and even exotic.

Now it's worth talking a little about planting a plant on your own plot... If the gardener was able to purchase seedlings in the nursery, and they have a closed root system, then these plants are planted in open ground at any time of the year, but the exception is winter. If the seedlings that were purchased have an open root system, then it is better to choose either spring or autumn time for planting in open ground.

A well-lit and open area is perfect for planting, which will be located near the planted large plants so that the bladder is protected from sudden gusts of wind or drafts. If the florist has chosen a cultivar of bladder, in which the leaves are painted in a fresh green color, then the bush is best planted in a more shaded place. As for the soil composition, in this regard, this plant is completely unpretentious, but it should be borne in mind that the soil must be well-drained, and lime must be included in the soil mixture. If the gardener wants the plant to have the most decorative appearance, then in this case it is best to choose a loamy, light, loose soil that will be saturated with various nutrients and minerals and trace elements. In such a soil mixture, the plant will be able to maximize all its brightest and decorative characteristics.

When the florist is preparing the site and directly the planting pit itself for the plant, then he should monitor its dimensions. The size of the planting hole should be such that a layer of soil can fit in it, which is just saturated with nutrients and minerals. It can also be soil mixtures, which include peat and sod, earth and sand. The root collar should be located approximately at the same level as the upper part of the soil layer. The hole should be prepared about two weeks before the seedling is sent into it. At the same time, it is worth remembering that during planting, fertilizing is not introduced into the soil, since a young plant is unlikely to normally assimilate these nutrient and mineral components. Next, the hole must be filled with soil material or soil, which will be saturated with nutrients. After planting, the plant should also be watered with plenty of water, the water should be warm and settled. The first days of the plant must be very closely monitored. It is important that the near-stem circle of the plant is constantly slightly moistened, but at the same time the moisture in the soil should not stagnate too abundantly, otherwise the root system will begin to rot very quickly. The surface of the site can also be mulched so that the moisture evaporates much more slowly. Humus, peat, dry foliage, straw are perfect as mulch. Also, in general, mulch helps protect the soil from overheating and the plant from attacks from pests and bacteria. So do not save time on mulching, as you can get exceptional benefits from it.

When a gardener takes care of a plant, it is important for him to water on time, since the bladder reacts extremely negatively to drought of soils. When adding moisture, it is worthwhile to carefully monitor so that the liquid does not fall on the surface of the leaves and inflorescences, because this can lead to sad consequences, in particular to burns. In this regard, watering should be prescribed either in the early morning, or it should be carried out late in the evening, just after sunset, so that direct sunlight does not fall on the surface of freshly watered plants. In the summer, especially when it is hot and hot, it is necessary to water the plant about twice a week. At the same time, there are about four full buckets of water per bush so that the plant receives a sufficient amount of water.Also, the gardener further observes the state of the leaf blades of the plant, because not only too dry and hot weather can harm the leaves, but also the state of waterlogged soil, which immediately affects the root system, and it, in turn, gives the effects are narrower and the aerial part of the plantings. If the site is not sprinkled with mulch in advance, then every time after watering the bush should be loosened - mainly, loosening falls on the near-stem area.

Top dressing is carried out approximately twice a year - in spring and autumn. In the spring, it is best to take a special nutrient mixture as a top dressing. It contains water, mullein, urea and ammonium nitrate. One adult bush will require about one and a half liters of such a solution to completely saturate the planting and increase its immunity. In the fall, about one and a half buckets of nutrient solution, but of a different composition, are poured under each bush. It includes water and nitroammophoska. All these solutions strengthen the plant's immunity, and also allow it to receive enough nutrients both in order to fully develop and to demonstrate the full value and decorativeness of its external characteristics. In general, if the gardener observes all the rules for preparing these solutions, then the result from them can be noticed very soon.

The bladder bush needs systemic, periodic sanitary and formative pruning. In the spring, sanitary pruning is carried out specifically, which is simply necessary for the plant. To do this, it is worth removing from the bush all branches damaged and affected by various infections, as well as frozen stems and branches and those branches that grow inside the crown and can cause it to thicken excessively. When pruning is scheduled for fall, the plant undergoes comprehensive winter preparation. Pruning in order to form an attractive and neat crown can be done either in the fall or in the spring. More experienced gardeners say this pruning is even better tolerated in spring, so it's worth considering when to plan this process.

In order for the bush to have the shape of a fountain, it is necessary to cut off some of the thin stems located at the very base of the bush. Also, the gardener leaves five or six large stems, which can also be shortened a little, if there is a specific need for this. If the gardener has an idea to leave a bush of a fairly wide shape, then it must be cut off at about a height of about half a meter. When the shrub reaches the age of six years, then rejuvenating pruning is performed - all branches are removed, only a stump remains in the place of the bush. But do not worry, since the plant tolerates such pruning perfectly, and as a result it feels great, gives incredible growth and development in the new season. The places of the cuts of the thickest stems and twigs are best treated with garden pitch so that bacteria or fungal spores do not get into these places, which can then simply provoke diseases that are dangerous for planting.

Sometimes there are situations when a plant needs to be transplanted to a new location. For example, if in general the gardener wants to transfer this bush to the other half of his site, then it can be transplanted there. If this is an adult bush, then it is recommended to transplant it at the very beginning of the spring period, even before the buds begin to wake up and swell. You can also schedule a transplant for the fall, when the leaf fall has already stopped, but the strongest frosts have not yet been established.

The bush should be transplanted along with a very abundant earthen clod, while first pruning it to remove all injured, frozen, diseased branches or stems that thicken the crown of the plant.Those branches and stems that remain should also be shortened to twenty to thirty centimeters, and only after that proceed to the next stage of transplanting the bush. Thanks to pruning, the gardener will regulate the load on the root system, make it weaker, because during adaptation, the roots will be more focused on their own survival rate, and it will be very difficult for them to feed the aboveground part of the plant. In general, the transplantation procedure is almost identical to the procedure for planting a bush, only here it should be borne in mind that the vesicle is transplanted as an adult and mature plant. After the bush has been transplanted, it must be watered abundantly; ideally, a solution based on root or heteroauxin is suitable for this. They can also be sprayed on the aerial part of the plant. In addition, epin or ecogel-antistress is suitable for spraying, the main thing is to use the instructions for use so that this spraying does not provoke some negative reactions from the plant itself.

As we can see, replanting an adult plant or planting a young sapling of a bubbly tree is not difficult at all. And also the gardener can reveal another advantage of this culture: it is very resistant to attacks of pests and to various common diseases. But if suddenly there are too few nutrients and components in the soil, then the plant may undergo such a misfortune as chlorosis. Due to chlorosis, the upper stems will begin to dry out gradually, and the young leaves will begin to turn yellow and crumble right from the bush, and in large quantities. If suddenly these signs were noticed, then it is necessary to immediately spray the plant and water the soil in the root circle with drugs such as ferrilene, antichlorosis, ferovit. In order to prepare solutions, you should use the instructions for use and follow them very strictly. Usually, after this procedure, the plant recovers very quickly, but for some time it is still worth closely monitoring it, its condition and general reactions.

The plant reproduces quite easily in various vegetative ways - by cuttings and layering, as well as by dividing the shrub. The generative method is also perfect for reproduction, which consists in the fact that the bushes reproduce with the help of seeds. Seeds can be sown both in spring and autumn, but before that they must be stratified in advance in order to know what the germination percentage will be and to discard all non-viable plant seeds. But it is also worth remembering that bushes that have been grown from seeds will not be able to maintain their rich and decorative appearance for too long, since they are not always able to preserve their parental characteristics and properties. And the cultivation of this plant from seeds is a process that requires a lot of time, attention and labor of the gardener himself. So usually gardeners still prefer to turn to vegetative methods, since they are simpler, require less time and physical resources, and the results from them are more rosy.

Let's start with a description of such a propagation method as cuttings. Usually, the cuttings begin to cook even before the bush enters the stage of its flowering. To do this, fresh green shoots of the current year are cut, their length should be from ten to twenty centimeters, on each shoot there should be two or three internodes so that these shoots are considered viable. All leaves that are on the handle and below should be cut off. If the leaves are located in the upper part of the cutting, then they should be shortened by about half. After that, the prepared cuttings are immersed in a solution based on a root formation stimulator. For example, root is an effective remedy in this category.Further, these cuttings are planted in a training bed, the soil mixture for planting should consist of ingredients such as peat and sand. The cuttings must be watered, after which they are covered with polyethylene to create a greenhouse effect. Taking care of the cuttings is not difficult at all, and even gardeners without any special experience can calmly cope with this. To do this, it is enough to water the cuttings and periodically remove the polyethylene to air the plantings. By winter, the cuttings have time to take root, but they still need additional protection and shelter. Already in the spring, the cuttings can be transplanted to a permanent place and care for them as for adult vesicles.

Reproduction by layering - this method has been recognized by gardeners as the simplest and most effective at the same time. In the spring, it is worth choosing the most powerful and healthy shoot, which must necessarily grow outward. All the leaves are cut off from it, only those leaf blades that are located at the very top remain. Next, the stem is placed in a pre-prepared groove, its depth should be no more than twelve centimeters, the layering is fixed, for this you can use a homemade wooden bracket, and then the groove is sprinkled with soil. During the entire growing season, the cuttings should be watered, weeded to remove all weeds, and also loosen the soil surface. As soon as autumn comes, the cuttings must necessarily give rise to the root system, and after that it should be separated from the main mother shrub. Then the layering is covered with spruce branches or agrofibre, since it still needs shelter for the winter, because its immune system and stress resistance have not yet had time to reach their maximum in such a short period of time.

The next method that we will consider is dividing the bush. It is best to propagate in this way one of the types of bladderworm - Kalinolistny. This procedure is usually planned either in the spring, or is already postponed to the fall. But if the gardener has experience and skills in reproduction in this way, then he can cope with this summer without any problems. In order for the procedure to be successful and to give excellent results, it is necessary to carry it out as quickly as possible, since the root system, once in the fresh air, in no case should dry out too much. If drying begins, then there is a great risk that the plant will not develop normally further, which means it will lose some of its decorative effect, and this can spoil the impressions of the grower himself from the planting carried out. So you should pay very close attention to such little things.

With the onset of autumn, the plant acquires an even more decorative appearance. As a rule, it is at this time that the leaves of the plant are painted in bright and very spectacular colors, from which it is almost impossible to take your eyes off. The bicarp is a crop that has a fairly high level of frost resistance. In winter, only twigs that have not had time to ripen can freeze, the rest are perfectly safe. But it is also worth considering that just rooted cuttings, as well as very young plants, need additional shelter for the winter. Their immunity has not yet developed enough to withstand the elements of the weather.

If the weather forecast and forecasters indicate that winter is going to be frosty enough, then even matured and seemingly rooted bushes are sheltering for this time. To do this, the bush is pulled together with twine so that it does not creep even more, then a cone made of roofing material is put on it, and then it is loosely wrapped, lutrasil is excellent for winding.But first, the trunk circle is carefully mulched, its thickness should be about eight centimeters, because mulch allows you to keep warm in the soil. Young bushes are also cut off, their near-stem circle is covered with a plentiful layer of mulch, and then all this is covered with spruce branches. In this case, the plant is absolutely safe, and you can be sure that next year a strong plant will be expected on the gardener's site, which will delight its decorative appearance. So, we see that a lot depends on the participation of the gardener himself and on how he takes care of his plantings, whether he is interested in getting a truly decorative and attractive result.

Types and varieties of bladderworm

Today, gardeners perfectly cultivate only two types of vesicles. And also these types include several varieties and varieties, and we will devote this part of the article to their description.

Let's start by describing the first kind - Amur vesicle... In nature, this type of plant can be most often found in North Korea, as well as in the North of China and the Far East. At the same time, ideally, the plant develops well and demonstrates its decorative characteristics in mixed forests, and hence some needs for microclimate and care. The height of the bush usually reaches three meters, the crown is spherical, abundant and dense. Stems are small, colored brownish-red, very smooth to the touch. When the plant grows older, then its stems begin to gradually woody, covered with bark with longitudinal stripes. The leaves have a heart-shaped and very attractive base, one leaf is about ten centimeters long. The front side of the leaf is painted in a rich green shade, but from the inside the leaf is very light, with a gray tint. The inflorescences are large, consist of ten to fifteen flowers, they are painted in a white shade, the flower itself is about one centimeter in diameter. Flowering is not the longest - on average it reaches three weeks, but during this time gardeners have time to enjoy the incredibly attractive appearance of the planting. Further, after flowering stops, a fruit forms in its place, which looks more like a bloated leaflet. When ripe, the fruit turns red. The difference between this species is that it is very resistant to sudden changes in temperature and frost, it can also be planted in order to create an attractive hedge, for group plantings or single - it looks very decorative, bright and appropriate everywhere. This type of vesicle has been cultivated since about 1854, and to date, flower growers have already bred several of the most popular forms of this type of vesicle:

— Bubbleluteus - in the summer, the leaves are painted in a very bright lemon-yellow hue, and in the fall they become darker, acquire a bronze, very aristocratic color

— Bubbleaureomarginate - the leaves have a border that contrasts with their dark golden color. In general, the plant looks very interesting and attractive, besides, it is completely unpretentious, which also attracts gardeners, especially if they do not yet have any experience in planting such a culture and in caring for it.

— Bubble nana - this bush is distinguished by its dwarfism, as well as the fact that its leaves are monochromatic, of a dark green hue, which can be so deep that it seems that the leaves are black.

Kalifolia bladder - the second species, which is cultivated almost everywhere today. The homeland of this species is considered to be the territory of North America, while this plant feels most comfortable either in the undergrowth, or in coastal areas, where it can be fed with a sufficient amount of moisture.In height, the bush can also reach three meters, its crown is lush, hemispherical. The leaves are medium in size, have a serrated edge, and are painted in a bright green shade. As for the flowers, they are quite small, they can be painted in pink or white shades, they contain a large number of red stamens. When flowering is complete, a fruit is formed in its place, which in its appearance resembles a pale green swollen leaflet. When ripe, the fruit acquires a standard red color. The view can be used to create attractive hedges as well as to decorate some group plantings. But this species looks great in a single planting, especially if you take care of the bushes, cut it off in time for sanitary and formative purposes. This species has been cultivated since about 1864, and since then several of the most popular varieties have already been identified:

— Bubble darts gold - the height of the bush, which grows quite wide, is about one and a half meters, its crown is very dense and abundant. The leaves are colored yellow, and gradually, with the onset of summer, it becomes greenish. The inflorescences are racemose, they are painted in white or pinkish shades, it all looks incredibly attractive and really very decorative

— Bubble diablo (in other words, this is a red-leaved cultivar) - the height of the bush can reach three meters, the leaves are painted in purple and dark red shades. If the bush is placed in partial shade or in a very shaded place, then the leaves will be painted green, but the purple tint on them can be easily seen. If you plant a bush in more sunny areas, then the leaves will turn out to be burning, red. The peculiarity of this variety is that with the onset of autumn, the color of the leaves does not change at all, and therefore this variety has become so popular. Another feature of it lies in the fact that this variety is unpretentious, and can forgive the grower for some flaws in care.

- Bubbles red baron - the height of the bush is on average one and a half to two meters. Leaves are bare, in length can reach about seven centimeters, their edge is serrated. The leaves are painted in a very pleasant and spectacular dark red shade, but at the same time they are quite narrow when comparing their shape with another variety - Diablo. The inflorescences are umbrella-shaped, they consist mainly of white-pink flowers, they can reach about five centimeters in diameter, sometimes a little more if the plant is in the most favorable growing conditions for itself. Not only inflorescences and leaves look spectacular, but also the forming fruits, which are also painted in a bright red hue. This variety is not only popular, it is also one of the most valuable among all other varieties of the bladder

- Bubbles lady in red - the height of the bush is about one and a half meters. The variety was bred by English breeders, the leaves are distinguished by a rich red hue, but when the seasons change, the color of the leaves also changes - they darken noticeably. The flowers are painted in a very delicate white-pink shade, they look extremely attractive.