Hydrangea Sundae Fraise (Sundae Fraise) refers to panicled variety of culture. This variety is distinguished by exquisite compact inflorescences, for which it received universal recognition. As a result, he was awarded a silver medal at the Plantarium International Exhibition, which was held in Holland in 2010. In appearance, the shrub is largely similar to the well-known Vanilla Freyz variety. But at the same time it has some differences.
Description of hydrangea varieties Sunday Freeze and its characteristics
Hydrangea Sundae Fraise belongs to the category of new varieties. But at the same time, it has already gained wide popularity not only among landscape designers, but also among amateur gardeners. This happened due to the high decorative qualities of the plant and the relative undemanding care.
Hydrangea Sunday Freeze characterized by compact bushes
Panicled Hydrangea Sunday Fries has French roots. She was bred thanks to the efforts of Jean Reno. His goal was to obtain a compact perennial shrub with delicate elegant inflorescences. And he managed to do this about 10 years ago.
Grade Features
According to the description, hydrangea Sundae Fraise is a deciduous perennial shrub with erect shoots. The height varies between 1.0-1.2 m, and the width of the rounded crown is 1.2 m. The plant is characterized by strong branches that can withstand the load during flowering.
Important! In many western catalogs, this variety is called Hydrangea paniculata "Rensun", which sometimes causes confusion.
The leaves of the plant are elliptical in shape, reach a length of 12 cm. On top of the plate are slightly pubescent, and on the reverse side it is stronger. Their shade is light green. The shoots of this variety are brownish-brown with long internodes. The root system of Hydrangea Sunday Freyz grows in width, therefore it is located superficially.
Inflorescences are in the form of panicles, they consist solely of sterile flowers. When the buds open, they have a rich white hue, but later become pink. Therefore, inflorescences of different colors can be simultaneously on the shrub, which gives a special charm to the plant.
Important! The saturation of the shade directly depends on the acidity of the soil, so this should be taken into account when growing a variety.
The flowering period of panicled hydrangea Sunday Freeze begins in the second half of June and lasts until October. The variety is suitable for outdoor cultivation.
Winter hardiness
This variety of hydrangea does not suffer from frost and easily tolerates a drop in temperature to -35 degrees. But, despite this, the plant needs shelter, since young shoots do not differ in high frost resistance and can freeze in the winter, and also suffer from spring return frosts.
Planting and further care for panicle hydrangea Sundae Fraise
For the full development of the shrub and lush flowering, it is necessary to properly plant and provide further care. Therefore, you should familiarize yourself with the basic requirements of the culture in advance, and pay attention to some features of the variety.
Important! Full flowering in this variety of hydrangea occurs 3-4 years after planting.
Site selection and preparation
Hydrangea Sunde Fraz, as it is sometimes called by domestic gardeners, must be placed in places with openwork penumbra and protection against drafts. This variety does not tolerate direct sunlight, since when they fall on the leaves, burns form, and inflorescences are significantly smaller.
The shrub prefers well-drained soil with an acidity level of 4 to 6.5 pH. The intensity of the hue directly depends on this indicator.
2 weeks before planting, it is recommended to dig the site, and also prepare a 50 by 50 cm planting pit. It must be filled with a nutritious mixture of humus, topsoil and leafy soil in a ratio of 1: 2: 2. Additionally, 40 g of superphosphate and 30 g of potassium sulphide should be added.
How to plant
Planting of this type of hydrangea must be carried out according to the standard scheme. This is recommended in mid-April - early May.
Procedure:
- In the center of the landing pit, make a slight elevation.
- Put a seedling on it and spread the roots.
- Sprinkle them with earth, periodically shaking the plant to fill the voids.
- Seal the surface at the base and then water liberally.
The root neck when planting should be at ground level
Watering and feeding
Hydrangea Sunday Fraise does not tolerate drought. Therefore, watering the plant is necessary as necessary, so that the soil is always a little moist.
In this case, moisture stagnation must not be allowed.
Pruning
Cardinal pruning of this shrub is not recommended, since it has flower buds located on the tops of the shoots.
In autumn, wilted inflorescences should be removed, and in spring frozen sections of branches.
Winter preparations
Despite the increased frost resistance of the variety, the plant needs to be covered for the winter in order to preserve the flower buds.
- It is recommended to bend young seedlings to the ground, laying a spruce under them, and cover with agrofibre from above.
- For adult bushes, a wooden frame is required, which should subsequently be wrapped with non-woven material.
Hydrangea propagation Sunday Freeze
To obtain young seedlings of this panicle hydrangea, it is recommended to use cuttings or layering.
Cuttings need to be cut 10-15 cm long
The first method of reproduction should be applied in early June, when buds form on the bush. Cut the cuttings with 2-3 leaves. In this case, remove the lower ones, and the upper ones - cut in half. Landing is carried out in a mixture of peat and sand. Seedlings root in 3-4 weeks.
The second method is recommended to be used in early spring before budding. For this, it is necessary to loosen the soil at the base of the bush and make furrows 5-7 cm deep. Lay side shoots in them, sprinkle with earth, leaving only the top at the top.
Important! Separate rooted layering from the mother bush is possible only next spring.
Diseases and pests, means of combating them
This variety of panicled hydrangea is characterized by increased resistance to diseases and pests. But with a mismatch in the acidity of the soil, the shrub can suffer from chlorosis.
To prevent this disease, it is recommended to mulch the soil with coniferous litter and peat, as well as periodically water the bush with any preparation containing iron chelate.
During the period of active vegetation, the plant may suffer from aphids and spider mites. To destroy pests, it is recommended to spray Hydrangea with Actellic or Fitoverm.
The use of varieties in landscaping
Hydrangea Sunday Freeze is a self-sufficient plant, so it looks good in single plantings against a green lawn. Also, conifers, which only emphasize the beauty of the hydrangea bush, can be used as a background for it.
When using a variety in group compositions, astilbe, cuffs and hosts can be its best neighbors. The shrub is able to decorate not only a luxurious garden, but also a small garden.
Thanks to its high decorative qualities, the hydrangea variety Sundae Fraise has managed to compete with many common types of culture. At the same time, many flower growers liked its compact form, as it greatly facilitates the shelter process for the winter.
