Deytsia graceful: growing and caring for a flower
Quite recently, an exotic plant called deutia appeared in our gardens. It was bred in East Asia and belongs to the deciduous and evergreen perennial plants. There are about 50 types of flowers in total. Despite the fact that the plant appeared in our gardens not so long ago, it was immediately loved for its long and abundant flowering.
Small-sized flowers are collected in tassels that abundantly decorate the bush. Thereby bush your garden will simply be transformed, becoming more elegant and cozy. If you provide the bush with care, trim it in time and fertilize it, it will thank you with its beautiful large flowers and will decorate the space in front of the house for a long time.
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Description of the graceful action
Deytsia graceful is a beautiful shrub, generously strewn with snow-white flowers, which are collected in tassels at the ends of the branches. The flower is quite heat-loving, and it is difficult for it to survive our harsh winters, therefore, in order to avoid frostbite of the branches, you need to cover and insulate it in advance. But, branches that were damaged by frost with the onset of warm weather quickly move away, sprout new shoots of greenery, and even bloom in the same year.
Therefore, we can safely say that the shrub is prone to rapid recovery. Another plus is its aesthetics and organic nature. Even after the bush has finished blooming, it remains green.
With large beautiful leaves, and continues to please the eye until the onset of cold weather.During the work of experienced breeders, several representatives of Deutia were selected, which turned out to be most resistant to cold, and at the same time had large, large flowers.
Most often these are the types that are sold in stores. The average period in which a bush will bloom and delight you with its beautiful appearance is 50 years. Not everyone can boast such a life expectancy. flowering shrubs.
Shrub care
Deutzia is a rather unpretentious plant that does not require special care. In addition, it recovers very quickly; even when planting, the bush needs very little time to adapt and restore the damaged root system.
It is better to plant Deutia graceana in a well-lit place, since it loves both sunlight and warmth. But there should be no drafts at the planting site; they are detrimental to the plant. In order to plant a plant correctly, you need to follow these simple rules:
- The planting hole must be at least 50 cm deep, otherwise there simply won’t be enough space for the deutzia to take root and spread its rhizomes.
- 10-15 cm of sand is poured into the bottom of the hole. This is done in order to provide the plant with drainage.
- If the soil is in place landings acidic, then you need to add about 200 grams of ash or 300 grams of lime.
- This will soften the soil a little and allow the plant to adapt faster.
Next, the plant itself is planted. Watering should be constant but moderate. A large amount of moisture can have a detrimental effect on the plant and lead to rotting of the roots. It is enough to water the deutia 1-2 times a month (depending on the weather) with 1-2 buckets of clean water for a large bush.
In order for the plant to bloom better, I fertilize it in the spring, adding 5-6 buckets of manure under the bush.But after pruning, it is useful to apply complex mineral fertilizer. This complex of vitamins and minerals is well absorbed, and thanks to it, the flowers become even more voluminous and numerous, and do not dry out longer.
The plant tolerates pruning well, and to rejuvenate the bush, complete pruning is carried out “under the stump”. So, you cut all the branches almost to the ground. In this case, the action has no other choice but to completely update all its branches. But if you just want to give the bush a more neat shape, then trim the branches immediately after flowering ends before the first serious escape.
In order to prevent the plant from dying in winter and the branches not getting frostbite, you need to prune in the fall and cover the bush with fallen leaves, with a layer of at least 15 cm. If you did not have time to do this in time, then you can carefully bend the branches and cover the bush with fallen snow. It will also provide excellent protection from frost.
If you want to plant several bushes, then keep a distance; there should be a distance of at least 1.5-2 meters between the bushes. This way they will not interfere with each other and will be able to fully develop.
Shrub propagation
But what if you already have a large and beautiful bush, and you want to divide it into several and plant it. In order to get a good result, so that a small shrub can take root and bloom next year, you need to know the basic rules.
Video review of the graceful action:
Deutia propagates in several ways:
- Green or woody plant cuttings
- By layering
- Root suckers
- By dividing the bush into several sections
- By using seeds plants
One of the simplest and most common methods is green cuttings.The optimal time for it is considered to be the beginning of summer. Well-formed shoots that have already begun to develop independently are suitable for separation.
In order to provoke the growth of the root system, you need to use various fertilizing and fertilizers. For example, dry fertilizer “Kornevich”. You need to lightly powder the roots of the plant with it before planting the sprout. This will help the roots quickly adapt to the new place and take root in it.
A hole at least 50 cm deep must be filled 20 cm with a mixture of soil and river sand in a 1:1 ratio, plant the cutting and cover with the remaining soil. Some experts recommend planting cuttings first in pre-prepared barrels or boxes and placing them in a greenhouse. This way the plant will root much faster.
Particular attention should be paid to the first winter after transplantation. The young plant is still quite weak and needs additional protection from cold and frost. Therefore, take care of it in advance - cover the plant with fallen leaves or spruce (pine) branches.
Deytsia graceful is a beautiful bush that will decorate your yard or garden with beautiful flowers. Even after the bush has faded, it will delight you with its appearance: beautiful green leaves will add freshness and comfort to the yard.
