In autumn, many gardeners forget about hydrangeas, thinking that these bushes “will survive so.” But in reality, without proper shelter, even frost -resistant varieties lose flower buds – and instead of lush flowering in the spring, only green shoots remain. Good news: you can save hydrangea without complex structures and expensive materials. Here is a proven method that works even at –30 ° C.
You will need:
Dry spruce (spruce or pine) – 1-2 armfuls
Agrotnhestil density 60 g/m² – 1.5–2 m²
Dry leaves or crushed bark – 1 bucket
Rope or soft wire – 1-2 m
How to cover:
- Do not cut hydrangeas in the fall. Flower buds are formed on last year’s shoots, they need to be preserved.
- Gently collect the shoots in the bundle and slightly tie a rope so as not to break.
- Put the bush on all sides with a dry spruce. He scares rodents and creates an air cushion.
- On top, put the “case” from agrothel and fix it at the base with bricks or pegs.
- Dive a layer of dry leaves or bark with a thickness of 15–20 cm around the bush to insulate the roots.
The spruce gun does not let moisture inward, but at the same time it “breathes”, and the agrothestil protects from wind and sharp temperature changes. In the spring, as soon as the snow comes down, the shelter can be removed, and hydrangea will bloom in June, as if winter did not threaten it.
It is important to do everything in October, while there is dry and cool weather, but to stable frosts.
Question-answer:
Do I need to cut the roses before shelter?
Yes, but moderately. Cut the bushes about half. This will simplify the shelter, reduce the risk of breakdown of shoots under the snow and will help the plant concentrate forces on the root system.
