Types and varieties of action
Any landscaping in the garden should include a variety of flowers, shrubs and trees that form a specific composition. Action is a rare, but very beautiful plant that is rapidly spreading around the world, winning the love of gardeners and landscape designers. To grow action on the site, you need to navigate in the variety of its forms, as well as be able to properly care for the crop.
Description of action rough
Deytia is a plant that belongs to the hydrangea family. The homeland of this culture is Japan and China. The action began to spread around the world from the 19th century, continuing to conquer the hearts of gardeners to this day. There are about 50 varieties of this plant, they differ in height, deciduousness and shade of flowers. There are bushes with a height of 40 cm to 4 meters, some varieties are evergreen, others throw off foliage with the onset of cold weather.
The main feature of the action is the lack of smell in flowers, which can be either white or pink. The lack of aroma allows people with allergies to enjoy the culture, in addition, this nuance does not attract insects to the bushes, which makes the action even more attractive. The shrub can grow on its own or surrounded by other plants, if the landscape composition requires it. Due to the large number of species, you can find a plant that will completely satisfy the gardener.
Deytsiya rough or terry is a shrub with terry leaves and shoots. The Latin name for this culture is Deutzia Scabra. Bushes can grow up to 2.5 m in height, the annual growth of green mass is about 25 cm.
The bark of this variety has a brownish-brown hue, it flakes off and hangs in rags on the plant.
The flowering period begins at the 3rd year of crop growth and takes place in July or August. The flowers can be white or pink, they are collected in inflorescences, the length of which is 12 cm. Flowering is very active, due to which the branches begin to bend and lean towards the ground, and the plant takes on a weeping appearance.
Such shrubs can be grown in the southern regions, where the climate is warm and mild, in cold climates they will not live long and will die.
The procedure for caring for the plant necessarily includes covering the bushes for the winter, since without this the bush will freeze out. If properly cared for, action can grow up to 25 years.
Terry
Terry action, or star-shaped, spread throughout the world from China and Japan. The leaves of the culture are light green, about 8 cm long, they are covered with star-shaped hairs, which give the plant a terry texture. The flowers have the appearance of bells and are distinguished by a delicate color of white or pink. The flowering period can last from 2 weeks to a month or more, depending on weather conditions and climate.
Choosing a terry action option, you should pay attention to several varieties.
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"Captivity" - a plant with erect flowers and strongly double shoots.
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"Rosea captivity" - bushes on which double flowers bloom with a white center and pink edges.
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"Candidissima" - a culture in which the buds are pinkish, and the flowers bloom white. Particular attention should be paid to sheltering for the winter.
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Pride of Rochester - bushes with a dense, erect crown, terry white flowers bloom at the ends of the shoots.
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Codell pink - Plants with a dense crown formed by curved branches, on which bright pink flowers appear in the form of panicles. The flowering period begins in June.
When choosing a variety, you need to take into account the flowering time and the peculiarities of crop care.
White
A shrub that grows up to 2 meters and has large white flowers. The diameter of one flower can be from 3 to 4 cm, and the inflorescences are about 15 cm long. The foliage is dark green in color and about 8 cm long. This variety has a long life cycle under comfortable growing conditions. White action can actively grow and bloom up to 50 years. It grows well on fertile soils, in an area where there is partial shade, and needs to be covered for the winter.
This variety is the most popular, it is loved by gardeners from all over the world. In France, near the Eiffel Tower, you can see white shrubs, in the parks of London there are also a lot of these plants, along the canals of Amsterdam there are also areas with beautifully blooming white action.
Vaterera
A beautiful ornamental shrub that is quite rare. The shrub grows up to 2 meters, the foliage is elongated, ovoid, in the summer it has a bright green tint, in the fall it changes to yellowish brown. It is a deciduous crop that needs shelter for the winter. The flowers look like a bell, they are white on the inside, and on the outside they have a pinkish tint. The flowering period begins in July or August and lasts quite a long time.
For growth, it is necessary to plant the crop in soil with a neutral pH level, mainly in a sunny area, so that sometimes the crop is in partial shade. Watering is needed infrequently, action does not like waterlogging. This variety has a weak aroma, therefore it attracts insects that pollinate it.
The action of Vaterer can be found in group plantings, in hedges, on rocky hills and in single plantings. The plant is often planted near roads, as it is not afraid of polluted and smoky air. The culture is native to Japan, China and Manchuria. Grows normally in the south and in central Russia.
With white dots
A plant characterized by the presence of white dots on the flowers. The culture is decorative, it can decorate any location, fit into landscape design in the neighborhood with other cultures or without them. The bush looks spectacular and unusual, pleases the eye and attracts attention.
Requires standard care in the form of watering and sunlight.
The action is magnificent and its varieties
In addition to terry varieties of action, there are others that were bred by crossing different plant variants. The magnificent action was obtained from the combination of a rough variety and "Vilmorena". The height of this plant can reach 2.5 m, the shoots are soft, arched. The leaves of the culture are elongated, the ends are smoothed.
The flowering period lasts almost a month. Due to the massive flowering of white flowers, the shoots begin to tilt, and the bush becomes like a cloud. The flowers themselves have a velvety surface. Flowering brushes can reach a size of 15 cm. This variety has good resistance to cold weather, but young bushes should be covered for the winter.
There are several of the most popular varieties.
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"Turbilon Rouge" - upright shrub with smooth young and curved old shoots. The height of the bush is 2 meters. The foliage is dark green in color and has a rough texture. The flowers have 5 petals, they have a star-like structure and are quite large in size. Inflorescences are loose. The bush blooms with pink flowers, at the base they are lighter, they become darker downward, the edge of the petal is framed by a white edging. The flowering period is June. The culture prefers to grow in fertile soil in a sunny area.Needs timely watering and shelter for the winter in cold regions. Looks good when planting in parks, gardens and hedges.
- "Mont rose" - shrub that can reach 2.5 m in height. It blooms with bright pink flowers of different shades, the edges of which are slightly curled, allowing you to easily see the anthers. The inflorescences are directed upwards, which distinguishes this species from other action options. This shrub looks most advantageous in a single planting. It is often used to decorate landscapes around old houses in France and Portugal.
Evaluating the features of each variety, external attractiveness and care conditions, you can choose the most suitable option for a particular case.
Amur variety
Deytsiya Amur, or small-flowered, differs from other varieties in the small size of flowers. This crop is very common in China, North Korea, in Russia its quantity is limited, and at the moment it is a protected variety.
The habitat of this plant is quite wide, the action feels good in coniferous, broad-leaved and oak forests, in addition, it can grow very high above sea level. This species is deciduous, the crown is spreading, its height can reach 2 meters. The bark is brown in color, which turns gray with age. The foliage is elliptical, about 6 cm long, in spring and summer its color is bright green, and in autumn it begins to turn brown.
The size of the inflorescences is about 7 cm, the flowers are white and small. This variety has no smell. The shrub blooms from late July to mid-August, about 20 days. Amur deytsia is very fond of watering and grows well in sunny areas, but it also tolerates drought without problems. Due to the fact that this crop carries air polluted by emissions and any other negative conditions, it is not a problem to grow it. The bush grows rapidly and actively, blooming earlier than most varieties of action.
Deytion purple
Deutzia purpurea Kalmiflora is a beautiful shrub with cupped flowers. The shoots of the plant are directed upwards, the leaves have a bright green hue, a rough structure and jagged edges. The height of the bush is 1.5 m and the width is about 2 m. By the flowering period, dark pink buds appear on the bush, from which pale pink flowers with a white border and center bloom.
The flowers are star-shaped and are collected in inflorescences of 6-12 pieces. The length of the inflorescences can reach 14 cm. The plant blooms in June or July very profusely, completely covering the bush and creating a very beautiful landscape in the garden. It is not difficult to take care of the plant, which is why the variety is very popular with many gardeners.
Other types
In addition to the above types of action, there are many other options.
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"Lemoine" - a hybrid variety reaching 2 meters in height. It blooms early and luxuriantly. The flowers are white, about 2 cm in diameter, gather in inflorescences up to 10 cm. The variety is frost-resistant. There are other highly decorative varieties of this type of action.
- Strawberry Fields Is a tall ornamental shrub that can reach 2 to 3 meters in height. It blooms with dark pink star-shaped flowers, the diameter of which is 3-4 cm. The buds are dark pink in color and resemble strawberries, which is why the name came about. The shoots are even, but bend under the weight of the flowers.
- Nikko - a small shrub no more than a meter in height and width. It blooms with white star-shaped flowers, collected in inflorescences. Flowering continues for a month. It can be used to decorate a small flower bed or as a pot culture, hanging down effectively.
- "Mont rose" - medium-sized shrub with a height and width of no more than 1.5 m. Leaves are dark green, coarse. The flowers are five-petal, star-shaped, of a pale pink hue.Grows in sunny areas where the soil has good drainage and moisture. Used for planting in gardens, parks, for the formation of hedges.
- "Raspberry Sunday" - This is a dwarf plant variety that is great for planting as a landscaping curb or group plantings. The height of the bush is up to 30 cm. The plant blooms from May to the end of June with white flowers with pale pink blotches at the edge of the petal, the middle has a yellow tint. The flowers are about 1 cm in diameter. Has a subtle scent. Grows well in light moist soil, in a sunny but slightly shaded area. For the winter, the bush must be thinned out and covered.
Due to the variety of sizes of bushes, shades and shapes of leaves, the palette of the flowers themselves and their sizes, you can decorate any area, complement the composition or plant the bushes separately from everything. Some shrubs remain green during the cold season, while others change their color. The variegated action will be a real decoration of a garden, park or other green area. The simplicity of care and the amazing beauty of the action make it interesting for gardeners all over the world.
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