A clear guide to breeding viburnum Buldenezh in spring by cuttings

Kalina buldenezh is an ornamental shrub with lush white inflorescences in the form of balls. The plant is used in landscape design to decorate the local area. In the article we will talk about the propagation of viburnum buldenezh by cuttings in the spring, the rules for their harvesting, planting and further care.

How decorative viburnum reproduces

Kalina buldenezh is an ornamental shrub that does not go unnoticed on a personal plot. The plant attracts the attention of passers-by with tall bushes with snow-white inflorescences in the form of balls, which gradually change their shade as they bloom.

The bushes reach 3 m in height, although the plant belongs to undersized shrubs. The crown is thick and lush, painted in bright green.

Reference! Translated from French, Boule de Neige means "snowball".

Kalina Buldenezh reproduces exclusively vegetatively, since its flowers are sterile. The main ways of breeding shrubs are cuttings, layering and seedlings.

Most often, layering is used. They are taken from a bush over a year old, with strong lower branches, under which shallow depressions are dug. The grooves are watered abundantly and organo-mineral fertilizers are applied. The selected branches are tilted to the ground and fixed with arcs of thick wire.

The tops are left open. On the bark of the layers, shallow cuts are made to stimulate root formation, they are completely covered with earth and watered. In autumn the rooted layers are disconnected from the mother bush and planted in a new place.

Reference! Reproduction by layering is performed in the spring, by dividing the bush - in the fall, before the onset of the first frost.

Breeding viburnum by dividing a bush or seedlings is another common and effective way. To do this, choose a bush with daughter shoots and carefully dig it up. Next, the branches with a full-fledged root system are separated from the mother plant. The procedure is performed carefully, trying not to damage the shrub.

Is it possible to propagate Kalina buldenezh by cuttings

Viburnum cuttings are used in summer. This method is the most gentle, although it is less popular among gardeners. Its main advantage is that the harvested cuttings quickly take root in a new place after planting, and the plant itself does not experience severe stress. The disadvantage of this method is laboriousness.

Timing for grafting

Cuttings of decorative viburnum are harvested in mid-spring and early summer. The procedure is performed depending on the type of shoots selected for pruning. Woody shoots are harvested in spring. The optimal period is April-May.

In June, green cuttings are cut, which coincides with planned pruning of bushes... During this period, it is convenient to select healthy shoots.

Selection of cuttings

The breeding success of viburnum buldenezh depends on the quality of the planting material... Gardeners practice propagation by green and lignified cuttings.

Green cuttings are cut from young branches up to a year old. To do this, choose straight stems without signs of infection by insects and fungi. Sluggish, dry, broken branches will not take root after planting. 2 pairs of internodes are left on each cutting.

Lignified cuttings are cut from branches covered with bark. Shoots should be healthy and straight, free from damage or signs of infection.2 pairs of internodes are left on each cutting.

Preparation and care rules

In order for the cuttings to take root after planting, it is recommended to follow a number of rules for harvesting them:

1. The length of the shoots should be 6-10 cm, 4 buds are left on each of them.
2. The lower cut should be oblique, at an angle of 45 °, and pass over the kidney, the upper cut should be straight, under the kidney.
3. The lower leaves are cut off, and a cut is made on the upper ones, shortening them in half.
4. Cuttings with buds are immersed in a solution of "Kornevin" or heteroauxin for 12 hours.

After processing in a growth stimulator, rooting is performed in one of the following ways:

1. Stick the cuttings into a peat tablet, and then - in a plastic glass, having previously filled it with water by 1 cm. A plastic bag is pulled over the container and placed in partial shade. After the first roots appear (usually this happens after 3 weeks), the cuttings are transplanted into pots, covered with a bag and placed on a sunny windowsill. After 2 weeks, the containers are transferred to fresh air and added dropwise in a shaded place until spring.
2. Cuttings are planted immediately in open ground... In the selected area, beds are formed, the ground is mixed with humus in a 1: 1 ratio and watered abundantly. The cuttings are deepened by 2–2.5 cm, covered with foil or plastic bottles. For better rooting, plantings are watered regularly.

Choosing a landing site

For planting viburnum buldenezh, areas located in partial shade are chosen. The culture does not like too intense lighting: in direct sunlight, the leaves begin to dry and curl. Not suitable for growing shrubs and too dark place. In this case, viburnum blooms poorly and for a short time.

Ornamental shrub loves moisture, so it is advisable to choose places near water bodies for planting. At the same time, it is important to ensure that there is no stagnant water on the site.

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Soil preparation

The soil must contain the optimal amount of nutrients and be breathable. A suitable type of soil for a plant is loam or sandy loam, acidity - 5.5–6.5 units.

Advice! To normalize pH, slaked lime or dolomite flour (400-500 g per 1 m²).

To increase the nutritional value, the soil is mixed with peat, humus, compost and mineral fertilizers. For example, 30 liters of compost is combined with 400 g of wood ash and 200 g of nitrophoska.

How to plant viburnum cuttings bulldonezh

Cuttings are planted in the summer, observing a number of rules:

1. The size of the hole should be 2 times the volume of the rhizome together with the earthen lump. The roots of the decorative viburnum are developed, so the grooves must fully accommodate them. Pits 70–80 cm deep and 60–70 cm in diameter are prepared for planting cuttings.
2. Expanded clay, broken brick, crushed stone, tree bark are placed at the bottom of the pits. A layer of nutritious soil is poured on top, leveled and 7-10 cm of clean earth is added so that the earthen lump is at the level of the soil surface.
3. The seedling is placed strictly in the center and the roots are carefully straightened. The pit is covered with nutritious soil and compacted.
4. A watering circle is formed around the planting pit, the soil is abundantly moistened with warm, settled water.
5. The beds are mulched with bark, peat, compost to retain moisture and prevent weed growth.

What mistakes to avoid

Situations are possible when the planting of cuttings is done correctly, but the plant still does not bloom. This happens when:

• deepening of the root collar during planting;
• lack of regular wetting of the bushes;
• strong shading or excessive lighting of the plant;
• lack of mineral and organic fertilizing;
• the presence of fungal infections and damage by insect pests.

With proper care and following all the recommendations, Kalina Buldenezh will delight with abundant flowering for a long period.

Further care

Caring for Kalina Buldenezh after landing involves:

1. Abundant watering to maintain flowering. For regular moistening of mature bushes, 30–40 liters of clean, settled water is enough, for young plants - 10–20 liters. Before the onset of cold weather, water-charging irrigation is performed to protect the root system from freezing.
2. Spring and autumn feeding... If necessary, the bushes are fertilized in summer, until mid-August. For this, wood ash, humus, compost, potassium and phosphorus are used.
3. Annual pruning... It helps the crown look well-groomed and beautiful. The procedure is performed after flowering, during the period of laying new buds. In late August and early September, thinning pruning of bushes is carried out. The leaves and ends of the branches are trimmed with garden shears, giving the shrub a neat appearance.

The main pests of decorative viburnum are bark beetles, leaf beetles, cruciferous fleas, aphids. The most dangerous period is the end of spring, when insects begin to attack plants.

To prevent the spread of pests, the bushes are treated with a solution of wood ash (400 g per 10 l of water) or soap solution (100 g of laundry soap per 10 l of water). In the midst of infection, viburnum is sprayed with insecticides: Fitoverm, Iskra, Aktellik, Karbofos, Fufanon.

Conclusion

Kalina Buldenezh reproduces exclusively vegetatively: cuttings, layering and seedlings. Its snow-white flowers are sterile and do not produce fruit, so the seed breeding method is not possible. Green cuttings are harvested in summer, lignified - in spring.

Treatment with growth stimulants and further rooting guarantee high survival rate after planting. Caring for decorative viburnum provides abundant watering, the introduction of mineral and organic fertilizing, pruning and insect control.