In the captive shrub family, there is a species that blooms very beautifully. This shrub was nicknamed Deutsia. Planting and care in the suburbs of this beautiful plant is quite possible. Although it grows in countries such as China, Japan and Mexico. Due to the beautiful appearance of this plant and its wide crown, it perfectly decorates the garden plot. In the east, Deytsia is called "beauty" because the plant blooms for a long time in the warm season. Gardeners can use such a shrub to decorate their garden beautifully and even create an original green hedge. In addition, planting and caring for Deutsia in the open field is not too troublesome, so most gardeners use it in their plots.
Shrub characteristics
Deytion can live for many years, and in the cold season it sheds its leaves. This plant can reach half a meter in height. It has been recorded that this shrub can live for more than 25 years, and during this time it will grow by 25 centimeters every year. For seedlings, shoots are used that begin to grow from the depths of the earth. The best thingthe plant takes root in soil with high humidity.
Considering the rhizome of a shrub, it can be classified as mixed. It combines several rods at the same time with a slight fibrosis at the root tip. The stems of the plant are covered with bark with a dark color. When Deutsia begins to renew, its bark leaves the stem in layers, and then hangs until it dries. Many may think that this is a disease, in fact it is not.
When the shoots begin to break through, they are covered with petiolate-type leaves in the shape of an oval. A plate of leaves with a shade of bright green and a pattern resembling a relief looks impressive. When summer ends, the leaves of the tree take on a shade of brown. At the end of the spring period, last year's shoots begin to acquire a magnificent shape and flowering. Each flower develops a couple of centimeters in diameter. The crown of the flower has five petals of different types. In the core, stamens immediately catch your eye and there are ties between them.
Some gardeners may come across classic shrub species. As time passes, the petals begin to take on a whiter hue, but may in some cases turn crimson or hot pink. It is very rare to get two-tone flowering colors, but only some gardeners in the East have such. Deutsia can bloom for no more than two months, and during this period a very pleasant sweet aroma comes from the plant. Deuceia flower pleases the eye. Planting and caring for it gives excellent fruits in the form of a gorgeous flowering plant.
As soon as the pollination period begins,seeds are born, which are collected in boxes. As soon as the ripening period ends, they crack on their own, and then the seeds fall to the ground, where they can continue to grow. At the request of gardeners, the shrub can be sterilized so that it does not grow over long distances.
Deutsia Varieties and Breeding Populations
According to the latest data, at the moment there are about 72 original types of Deutsia in the world. Dozens of them are the most popular species around the world and are in demand by gardeners from different countries and regions.
Pink Action
At the end of spring, Deutia begins to bloom with very fluffy leaves on the stem. When the first flowers appear in late spring, they acquire a pleasant pink hue. The flowers themselves in this variety take the form of a shield.
The best conditions for this variety will be places of shade where direct sunlight cannot penetrate. Another condition is the soil saturated with moisture. What is the correct landing and care of Deycea Pink? When cultivating this type of shrub, it should be borne in mind that Deutsia can grow successfully in soil with an acidic and alkaline environment. Chalk and clay can be especially useful for shrubs. In general, the land should be very fertile.
Pink Action can reach a meter in height and spread in width exactly the same distance. It will take at least six years for the plant to reach its maximum growth. An important feature of the shrubThis category is to preserve the shade of the leaves in absolutely any weather. Breeding Pink Deutsia should be through cuttings.
Deytion whitest
The inflorescence of this type of shrub can reach 12 centimeters, but double flowers sometimes grow up to 3 cm. The shrub grows especially actively in early summer, but for this all important conditions must be observed. Landing and care of Deucei whitest involves strict adherence to the rules. But the result will definitely please you. It's hard to believe, but a hybrid shrub can live up to 50 years and before the end of this period it can reach a length of 2 meters.
Another well-known Deycea hybrid is Strawberry fields. Planting and caring for this plant is not difficult. Deuceia will delight you with beautiful raspberry-colored flowers with a pale pink center.
Graceful Action
Comparing the Graceful Action obtained in a hybrid way with the rest, its simplicity and unusual leaves immediately catch the eye. The flowering of this shrub begins in the spring in the form of white flowers. The birthplace of this species is Japan, where it begins to bloom at the end of April. Over the duration of its entire life, Deutsia can grow up to two meters, and after reaching its maximum height, it begins to spread in width. The stems of the bush look very slender and acquire a brown color with a tint during ripening.light green. In addition, inserts of a light yellow hue begin to form. The leaves on the bush can grow up to 10 centimeters.
In the spring, for a period of two weeks, the plant is covered with white cup-shaped tassels, which creates a luxurious impression. Such a bush instantly catches the eye of gardeners, and therefore it is so popular. Features of planting and care of Deytsei Graceful are as follows. Favorable conditions for the growth of a shrub is a fertile bud with a normalized level of acid. Thanks to this, the plant almost never gets sick and does not suffer from pests. In rare cases, a shrub can attack aphids. If the weather becomes unfavorable, then the plant loses its former appearance. To save it, you will need to trim.
Rough Action
The planting and care of this subspecies is no different from all the others. How to properly plant a plant and care for it will be described below. This type of shrub has very lush leaves and is able to grow up to three meters in height. Thanks to the thin branches and their powerful foliage, the stems begin to bend closer to the soil, and a chic appearance is created. During the appearance of shoots, they take the form of ovals. You can see how this shrub blooms with small snow-white flowers closer to mid-June.
Terry variety
This variety of Deutsia blooms with beautiful flowers that have double shades of flowers. The petals are pink on the outside and white on the inside.
ActionWaterer
During the ripening period, double flowers appear with a snow-white color. This is one of the most beautiful shrubs of Deucei. Planting and caring for him will not be difficult. The main thing is to adhere to the basic general rules for watering and soil composition indicated above.
Shrub of the variety White-dotted flowers grow with a predominance of green in a small speck of white.
Rough Pride of Rochester Deutsia
Seeing a shrub of this variety, many gardeners admire its impressive external data. The crown of this plant spreads over a decent distance, and it can grow up to two meters. This is a very large plant, in which the leaves take on an oval shape with a dark shade of green. They are rough to the touch.
Planting and care Deuce Pride of Rochester has some features. The peak of flowering Pride Action falls on the beginning or middle of summer, depending on the conditions. During this period, white flowers with a terry type of structure grow.
It should be noted that this variety cannot tolerate heat, and the optimum temperature is considered to be no higher than four degrees. After the most severe winter, the plant will very quickly acquire its former shape. When seating several Deutzei of this variety, a distance of 2 meters must be observed. The ideal place for growth will be a place in the shade, where the rays of the hot sun cannot reach. The roots go deep underground and branch into several branches. When planting this variety, you needobserve some planting and soil standards.
Hybrid Action is divided into the following variety categories:
- Meadow strawberry. It sprouts as a wide and abundant shrub with leaves, and up to one and a half meters. The leaves of this variety have sharp ends and are distinguished by a dark green tint. Pink bloom can be observed in summer.
- The action is great. Outwardly, it looks very slender and can grow up to almost three meters. A special zest in appearance is played by bark with a red or brown tint. During the summer flowering period, snow-white double flowers begin to appear.
- Pink-Pom-Pom Action. Usually does not reach large sizes in height, and the branches on the crown lean low to the ground. During the flowering period, the shrub is covered with pink flowers with a snow-white tint. From afar, they may look like bells, only with a wider shape.
Methods of planting and caring for shrubs
First of all, it will be necessary to decide on the place where the shrub will be planted. The most favorable will be a slightly shaded area of fertile soil. If the plant is exposed to sunlight, it may not grow.
Another important condition is wet ground. Otherwise, the plant will not bloom and may completely wither. As a way to propagate Deutsia, gardeners use cuttings or layering. This must be done at the same time when the earth warms up slightly. A small bush must be planted in a dug hole to a depth of no more than 50centimeters. Compost is added as fertilizer.
Because this shrub loves moisture, it will need to be watered abundantly when dry spells hit. Usually, one watering of a bush takes about forty liters of water. Before the onset of winter frosts, the bushes must be carefully prepared. To do this, use insulation with ordinary straw or dry foliage. If the shrub has not yet grown, then it can be covered with a cardboard box. If very young bushes appeared in the garden, then they need to be looked after very carefully. Closer to the roots, you need to cover the bushes with burlap. As soon as the temperature goes up, it is necessary to remove the shelter. If the bush is not released in time, then the vegetation process may begin, and in this case it will be necessary to cut the young shoots in the spring.
Additional recommendations
Proper planting and care of Deucei in the open field is essential. The ideal time for planting a shrub is before the moment when buds begin to appear on the trees. Naturally, this happens in the spring, and that is when it is best to plant shrubs of this variety.
Next, you need to decide on a shady place and protect the shrub from a strong gust of wind. Before planting, you need to mix peat and humus in the soil, and if you use river sand in addition, the effect will be amazing. In soil with high acidity, it is better to add limestone. When choosing Deutsia seedlings, you need to pay attention to the rhizome, which should be slightly soft and withthe absence of disease. It is best to buy seedlings without pots to follow the roots. Immediately after acquiring a shrub, it must be put in paper and carefully transported to its destination. If diseased shoots are visible, they must be carefully cut.
You need to know that when the seedling begins to gain its normal size, it will need a lot of space in height and width. Therefore, initially choose the area where there will be no trees or buildings nearby. When planting a seedling, you need to ensure that the top of the rhizome is directly level with the ground. The entire void in the hole should be covered with earth, and then completely compacted. After that, be sure to water the plant and proceed to the following steps.
How to deal with harmful insects
Deutia is a very strong plant and rarely gets sick, the only threat comes from aphids. Sometimes she can attack a bush, and then she will not leave him alone. You need to be able to react very quickly to this and get rid of pests. Initially, it is best to process all the leaves of the shrub with Karbofos. To determine that a plant is affected by pests, you need to pay attention to the following signs:
- When flowering, all formations begin to fall off.
- Cones appear on the leaves.
- Shoots barely grow.
- The shrub does not tolerate winter.
Naturally, the best way to deal with harmful insects is only natural means in the form of infusion of onion peel.
Usebushes in design
Because Deutsia has a very chic shape, landscape designers use it in their projects. You can build a hedge from this shrub, and then cut it beautifully. You can use a large number of different ways and your individual design ideas with the help of Deycea. Landing and leaving in the Moscow region does not represent any special costs, time and effort, the main thing is to observe the above conditions for proper breeding.
