Hydrangea Polar Bear

Polar Bear – a variety of paniculate hydrangea with large snow-white inflorescences, obtained by crossing Limelight and Grandiflora hydrangeas. It is used in single and group plantings, for decorating garden plots, lawns, as a hedge. Hydrangea is combined with herbaceous perennials and shrubs.

Pros of the variety: high frost resistance (up to – 40 ° C) and decorative bushes, strong stems, unpretentious care.

Appearance

Hydrangea bushes Polar Bear 1.8-2 m high, dense. The stems are erect, rigid, do not bend under the weight of the inflorescences. Blooming hydrangea in shape resembles a huge lush bouquet

Inflorescences of the "Polar Bear" conical shape, very large and voluminous, 35-40 cm in diameter. The bush is distributed evenly. Only blossoming flowers have a pistachio shade, which subsequently becomes snow-white. By the end of the season, a pinkish tint appears on the petals. Flowering period: from July to late autumn.

Growing conditions

• The soil is slightly acidic (pH 5.0-5.5), moist, well-drained. Type: black soil, loam. Additives to the composition: humus, peat, some sand, drainage from pebbles to the bottom of the planting pit.
• Illumination of the area. Hydrangea grows well both in partial shade and in the sun. Does not react well to drafts.
• Watering is plentiful (15-20 l / bush), in the absence of frequent and heavy rains 1-2 times a week.
• Feeding during the budding period with mineral fertilizers with potassium and phosphorus.
• The frost resistance of the variety up to – 40 ° C allows you to grow hydrangea without shelter for the winter, even in regions with severe winters. Additionally, only young bushes under the age of 3 years are covered. Before the onset of cold weather, the soil around the trunk is mulched with sawdust and peat to protect the roots.