How and what to feed the Kalina Buldenezh in the spring

Kalina Buldenezh is a beautiful ornamental shrub from the honeysuckle family. In Russia, it has been cultivated since the time of Empress Catherine II. The plant adorned exclusively royal gardens, greenhouses and parks.

Translated from French "buldenezh" means "snow globe". This name comes from the shape of the flower. Large snow-white flowers in the shape of a ball are scattered throughout the shrub. Blossoming of viburnum Buldenezh continues for three weeks in late May and early June. The plant is quite capricious, but even not the most experienced gardener, with proper care, will grow a beautiful shrub on its site. One of the most important steps in care is spring feeding.

The goals of spring feeding of viburnum Buldenezh

In the spring, the Buldenezh viburnum is fed to support the development of the first emerging young leaves. During this period, the plant needs nitrogen fertilizers.

Since shrubs are planted only in enriched soil, it is recommended to feed young plants the next year.

When to feed in spring

Spring melt water leaches nutrients from the soil. Most of all, nitrogen is washed out, then there is a deficiency of phosphorus and potassium. Such poor soil will not be able to nourish plants and it becomes necessary to fertilize it.

The first time Kalina Buldenezh is fed in the spring not earlier than April, when the first foliage is just beginning to appear. For these purposes, mainly nitrogen fertilizers are used. They also feed the plant with rotted compost or humus. This helps the bush to grow the root system, to give shoots, leaves, flowers.

Important! Buldenezh loves moisture. The culture grows best near water bodies or in low-lying areas.

Auspicious days

Cloudy rainy weather is ideal for feeding. If a cold snap occurs, which lasts more than 10 days, plants stop assimilating potassium and phosphorus from the soil. This means that when feeding, you should pay attention to these particular elements.

With a sharp frequent fluctuation of sunny and cloudy days, nitrogen starvation begins in plants, and they also lack magnesium. With a lack of nitrogen, the leaves brighten and shrink.

According to the lunar calendar, favorable days for feeding Buldenezh viburnum come after April 15-20.

How to feed Kalina Buldenezh in spring

In order for a plant to please with an abundance of flowers, it must be properly nourished. How to feed the viburnum Buldenezh in the spring? Experienced gardeners do not limit themselves to one or two types of fertilizers, but try to provide the plant with all the necessary substances.

For this, mineral and organic remedies are used, as well as folk methods.

Organic fertilizers

This species significantly improves the composition of the soil, promotes high-quality and abundant flowering.

Effective organic fertilizers:

1. Manure. One of the most demanded fertilizers. The record holder for the content of nutrients is chicken manure. Cow and horse manure is also added.
2. Peat. Fertilizer consists of decayed plant and animal residues.
3. Wood ash. Ash of deciduous trees is used. It contains a lot of calcium, phosphorus and potassium.
4. Eggshell. Also serves as a source of calcium.
5. Compost. The most economical fertilizer. The compost pit can be placed anywhere.Fertilizer is obtained by decomposing weed residues, cut branches and other plant debris.
6. Sapropel. These are deposits from the bottom of fresh water bodies. I actively use it as part of spring dressings.

Mineral fertilizers

Minerals contribute to the abundant flowering of ornamental plants, including Buldenezh viburnum.

Mineral fertilizers are divided into nitrogen, phosphorus and potash.

Nitrogen fertilizers:

• ammonium nitrate;
• ammonium chloride;
• ammonium sulfate;
• urea (carbamide);
• calcium cyanamide.

Nitrogen products promote rapid plant development.

Important! Mix ammonium nitrate and organic matter PROHIBITED... This often leads to spontaneous combustion.

Phosphate fertilizers: superphosphate, phosphorite flour. They accelerate flowering.

Potash fertilizers:

• potassium salt;
• potassium sulfate;
• potassium chloride.

Potassium compounds increase plant resistance to diseases.

Finished purchased fertilizers

Such fertilizers are called complex fertilizers; they are made in industries where the content of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus is regulated.

Basic complex fertilizers:

• nitrophos;
• ammophos;
• potassium nitrate.

Folk recipes

Full bloom can be achieved without the use of chemicals. For these purposes, there are proven folk methods.

Experienced gardeners use the following tools:

1. Potassium permanganate. A universal preparation that protects the plant from diseases, and is also used as a top dressing in early spring. For 10 liters of water, 3 g of potassium permanganate is diluted and the soil is watered.
2. Laundry soap... It helps well against aphids and other pests. Use 15 g of soap for 10 liters of water. The bush is abundantly sprayed with soapy water.
3. Tobacco dust. The product is sprinkled on flower crops to protect against sucking insects. 10 sq. m is enough 30-50 g of tobacco dust.
4. Yeast. Stimulates plant growth and enriches the soil. In 5 liters of water, 1 kg of compressed yeast is diluted. This leaven is diluted with water 1:10.
5. Banana peel... A good source of potassium for soil enrichment. In the spring, the dried peel is soaked and this mass is introduced into the soil. In summer, the rind is added to the compost pit.

How to properly feed

Stocking up on fertilizers for your favorite shrub is only half the battle. It is required to use these fertilizers correctly.

It is important to apply the correct amount of fertilizing. With an excess of organic matter, the growth of shoots slows down and the winter hardiness of the plant decreases. However, if mineral fertilizers are applied excessively, the plant may die (especially on light soils). The same goes for compound fertilizers.

• Manure before addition, diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 4, infused for three days and again diluted with water 1:15. Only then fertilizer is applied to the soil.
• Compost scattered on the soil surface and dug to a depth of 5-7 cm.
• Peat is used by mixing it with other types of fertilizers. In its pure form, it is ineffective.
• Sapropel used in pure form, mixed with earth.
• Mineral and complex fertilizers use, strictly following the instructions and dosages. They are introduced in two ways: scatter the granules around the plant, digging up the earth, or dilute in water, according to the dosage, and water the plant.

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Conclusion

Kalina Buldenezh is a plant that will decorate a summer cottage, cottage plot or city courtyard. In order for it to please with a long and abundant flowering, it must be properly looked after, watered and fed in a timely manner, especially in spring. Then it will be impossible to take your eyes off the beautiful, large, white flowers.