Any gardener wants his garden to be the most beautiful, and charming hydrangea bushes will come to his aid in this. For the site, you can choose both the novelties of this culture, as well as older types of hydrangeas. When choosing them, you should pay attention to the preferences of a particular variety, because due to improperly selected conditions, the flowers may not take root on the site. In this article, you will learn about varieties and varieties of hydrangeas, as well as how to choose the right plants for planting in your area.

Types of Hydrangea

In nature, there are many varieties of this shrub. All of them are perennial plants that will delight you with abundant and bright flowering every year. They will be discussed later in the article.

There are many types of this culture, among which:

• tree-like;
• panicled;
• ashen;
• ground cover (Himalayan);
• rough
• petiole (climbing);
• serrated;
• large-leaved;
• oak leaf;
• radiant.

Did you know? Translated from Latin, hydrangea (Hydrangea) means "a vessel filled with moisture." This name was due to the moisture content of this flower.

Tree-like

These are low shrubs that reach 1.5 m in height, but there are also higher representatives. Crohn have a rounded shape. Leaves are elliptical, from 5 to 20 cm in length. The species reproduces well by dividing the bush and cuttings. Demanding on moisture, does not like drying out of the soil. Suitable for creating hedges. It looks spectacular both in single landings and in group ones.

The best representatives of this type are:

1. Annabelle. It has beautiful bright green leaves, their length usually does not exceed 10 cm. The bush reaches up to 1.5 m in height. The size of the crown can reach up to 3 m. The flowers are white in color, collected in large inflorescences (approximate diameter is 25 cm). Blossom begins in June, and ends in September.
2. Grandiflora. The height of this shrub can reach up to 2 m, the diameter of the crown - up to 3 m. The foliage is light green in color, the length usually does not exceed 15–16 cm. Flowering occurs at the same time as Annabel’s. Inflorescences are very large (their diameter is 15–20 cm).
3. Marshmallows. The shrub is quite low, the maximum height does not exceed 1 m, the crown diameter is 90 cm, due to its compact size it belongs to dwarf varieties. Inflorescences are large, thyroid, reaching up to 35 cm. Flowers are light pink in color.

Panicle

The average height of these hydrangeas is 2 m. Varieties of this species prefer loamy soil with high acidity. Landing is recommended in places where groundwater is as deep as possible. Panicled hydrangea does not like waterlogging. It is advisable to plant plants in partial shade. In the open sun will grow poorly, the bush may wither.

Important! If you plant a bush in the shade, then he will not be able to reveal his beauty completely, having lost the saturation of his unique bright red inflorescences.

Varieties of panicled hydrangea:

1. Goliath. With good care, the shrub can reach up to 3 m in height. This is a rather frost-resistant variety that easily tolerates temperature drops of -20 ° C without shelter. Inflorescences are large, white. Flowering, mainly (if a stable air temperature is kept above + 20 ° C and there are no sharp drops), begins in the first decade of June, and ends in August. Refers to early flowering varieties. The branches are straight. Green foliage. Growing up is pretty simple. Unpretentious in leaving.
2. Kiushu. The height of the plant does not exceed 2.5 m. The diameter of the crown is 2 m. The shoots are straight, the bark is red-brown in color. Great for decorating the plot. It looks good both in single landings and in group ones. The inflorescences are cone-shaped, white flowers with a pleasant aroma. Glossy foliage. It blooms from the second decade of July to the first decade of September. A sun-loving variety.
3. Suite. Undersized variety. The height of the bush does not exceed 1.6 m. Frost-resistant, easily tolerates temperature drops to -25 ° C. Inflorescences are rather large (30–35 cm), white-cream shade, with a slight pinkish spray. Prefers light loam. It looks beneficial both in group plantings, 4-5 shrubs, and in single. He does not like stagnation of water.

Ash

This is a deciduous shrub with a height of not more than 2 m. The crown is wide and spreading, resembles a ball. The leaves are egg-shaped, reach up to 15 cm in length. It blooms profusely from early July to mid-September. Inflorescences are large, up to 15 cm in diameter, collected in scutes. There is only one variety of this type - Sterilis. The name was due to sterile, i.e. sterile flowers, which reach a diameter of 10-15 cm. These bushes look good in hedges, and their inflorescences are great for composing winter bouquets.

Groundcover, or Himalayan

The height of the bush reaches 3 m. The crown is wide, round, in shape resembles a ball. Leaves up to 12 cm long, pointed. Blossom begins in late July for 3 weeks. Propagated by seeds, processes.

The Bretschneider variety, which belongs to this species, reaches a height of 3 m. The shrub has a wide, spreading crown. Leaves are egg-shaped with pointed edges, the length rarely exceeds 12 cm. Shade-loving variety. It blooms profusely from the end of June to the middle of August. After cutting from the bush, you can dry the flowers and enjoy them all winter.

Grungy

Deciduous bush, sometimes called a tree, reaches up to 4 m in height. Crohn at this height can be up to 2 m in diameter. The bush is upright, does not need additional support. Shoots grow quite densely. Bark of a brown shade. Large-leaved variety, foliage reaches up to 20 cm in length. The leaves are pointed, green in color. Sterile flowers are located along the edge. The color of the inflorescences is purple or lilac.

Did you know? In the Land of the Rising Sun, hydrangea is called "adzisai", which means "sunny, purple flower."

This species includes the Sargent variety. In height, this shrub grows to 3.5 m. The leaves are quite large, sometimes reaching up to 30 cm in length, similar in shape to an egg. Inflorescences are collected in umbrellas, their width is up to 20 cm. Flowers, which are located along the edge, are white in color, closer to the middle - light purple. Flowering begins in late July and lasts until mid-September.

Petiole or climbing

This type of hydrangea can reach a length of more than 10 m. Thanks to special suction cups, the plant can stretch along the wall, which will serve as a support for the bush. If there is no support, then the plant will spread along the ground. Leaves reach up to 8–10 cm in length, dark green in color. Inflorescences reach a diameter of 20 cm, the flowers are white and pink. The first 4 years, seedlings give a poor growth, but after that the stage of active growth begins. Abundant flowering species can give in open areas, in partial shade it will be much less. For normal growth, fertile soil is needed. Prefers plentiful hydration. Propagated by cuttings and layering. It will be a great decoration on your site.

Serrate

Representatives of serrate hydrangea are not high, with a maximum of up to 2.5 m. The shape of the flower is elliptical, length up to 10 cm. The flowers are gathered in shields and come in soft blue, white and pink. The flowering period is from mid-July to the last decade of August. In a favorable climate, it can continue to bloom until mid-September. Landing can be carried out in partial shade.

Large leaf

The shrub can reach up to 4 m in height. Leaves are bright green. Inflorescences of blue or pink flowers are collected in shields, the size of individual flowers can be about 3 cm in diameter. This type of hydrangea will be an excellent choice in decorating gardens, parks and alleys. Photophilous shrub. It has good roots that allow it to gain a foothold in the ground.

Aisha variety of this species is characterized by rather impressive dimensions: the bush reaches 4 m in height. The stems are straight, do not require tying to a support. Inflorescences are located at the ends of the branches, have the shape of a ball. Color varies from pink with scarlet splashes to light pink with blue. It depends directly on the pH level of the soil.

Radiant

This type of hydrangea reaches up to 2.5 m in height. The leaves are dark green in shape, reminiscent of an egg or an oval. Their length ranges from 8 to 12 cm. The branches are erect, strong, so the plant does not need to be tied to special supports. Inflorescences reach up to 12 cm in diameter. The flowers are small, up to 2-3 cm, white, sterile. Radiant hydrangea begins to delight with its flowering in July and ends in the first half of August. It is whimsical to care for, but it is shade-tolerant and can give flowering even in the shade.

Important! This type of hydrangea is not frost-resistant, therefore, for the winter, bushes must be covered.

Dubolistnaya

Shrub does not grow above 2 m. It is the leaves that distinguish this species from other representatives of this culture. Their structure resembles oak foliage, hence the view and takes its name. The leaves of the plant are dark green in color. Inflorescences are collected in panicles, flowers of a white hue, but when the end of flowering comes, they change it to purple. Flowering time - from the first decade of June to the last in July. Seed boxes ripen by September.

How to choose the right variety

The choice of hydrangea variety depends on several factors, which are described below:

1. It is better to buy seedlings in proven places, from those breeders who have been breeding this plant for more than a year. This rule will help you get a quality seedling.
2. The selection of varieties should be made based on the temperature conditions of your region, as some varieties may not tolerate low temperatures.
3. Consider the size of an adult plant. This is necessary so that in the future he has enough space for normal growth in your area.
4. If your site does not allow planting in the open sun, you should study well the features of varieties that could grow and bloom in the shade or partial shade.

Hydrangea can decorate any garden, even a small one. Lush flowering will delight the eye for a long period, the main thing is to provide quality care for plants. And then they will surely please you with their fragrant and decorative qualities.