The action shrub is a genus with 60 species of flowering plants of the Hortensia family. The natural habitat of this genus is East and Central Asia (from the Himalayas east to Japan and the Philippines), Central America and Europe. Also, a huge number of plant species are observed in China (about 50 varieties).
The deytsia flowers are named after the 18th century Dutch philanthropist and botanist Johann von der Deitz.
The action shrub is a fairly new plant for modern gardens, the only exception is the action of scabra, which was seen in Japanese gardens by Enegelbert Kampfer and Karl Peter Thunberg. But in fact, this flower first appeared in Europe only after 1830, and two or three species, noted in the Royal Society of Gardeners, were collected from the wild only during the 20th century.
The deytion shrub is grown as an ornamental plant due to its pink and white flowers. Many varieties and hybrids are also used for growing in the garden, including double-flowered variants: for example, lemon deutzia is a hybrid of gracilis deytion and parviflora deytion. Creating hybrids allows growers to reap more benefits – for example, one species with drought tolerance and even more fragrant flowers. Sometimes, without careful study, it is very difficult to understand which particular family a particular variety or hybrid belongs to. We bring to your attention a photo of the action and a detailed description of the planting and care process during the growing process. In addition, descriptions of the most popular varieties of action are offered, such as white and pink, hybrid and terry, rough, strobberry and pink pom pom.
Deuterium flowers are often used as a border plant because of their height. Some varieties of action are recommended for ground cover, for rock gardens or simply for growing in containers and pots.
Description of the action and its photo
Deytsia is mainly a shrub, with a height of one to four meters. Most of them are deciduous, but some subtropical varieties can be evergreen. Leaves are opposite and with jagged edges. Look at the photo of the deytion shrub in the variety of varieties presented:
Action flowers grow in the form of a panicle or shield. The flowers are mostly white, but some varieties can be pink and red. They can be single with five petals or double with a large number of petals. They grow in loose clusters and bloom from late spring to early summer. Action is good because it does not cause allergies.
Bushes that have a shredded bark produce small fruits in the form of a dry capsule containing numerous small seeds. Recognizing species is very difficult, often requiring knowledge of microscopic details, such as leaf structure and capsule seed structure.
A non-flowering plant can be easily confused with a honeysuckle bush.
Action shrub care
Many varieties of action do not tolerate winter cold, therefore, the plant should be placed in a room well protected from drafts and frost. When nursing, the action plant is very patient with different types of soil and water conditions. But when caring for a flower, you should make sure that it is grown in the sun in moist but well-drained soil with humus with neutral acidity. It is not forbidden to plant the action in partial shade, but you should know that there will be much less flowers than when you are in the open sun. When organizing the care of the action shrub, the rule of providing diffused sunlight throughout the day should be observed.
As a rule, the plant is not vulnerable to various diseases and pests.
Caring for the action includes the pruning process, since all species grow on tree growths that have appeared after the previous growing season. This procedure is very important for its growth, but you need to choose the time when the flowering has already ended – most often this is the middle of summer. If pruned too late, they will not have enough time to produce new stems to bloom next year. Pruning in winter leads to the fact that for the next summer the action will remain without flower buds. And next spring, a flower with a stem will also not appear.
It is required to shorten the plant by about one third of its entire length. Pruning to soil level will stimulate the growth of new basal shoots, which will soon reach full length and ensure the continuity of healthy shoots over the next year.
Landing action
Deutzia reproduces without problems using cuttings 8-10 centimeters long and soft shoots in May or June (well, or in July, when the wood is harder). They are placed in a mixture of sand and sandy peat and subsequently in a greenhouse, under glass or under plastic wrap. Young plants of action before planting must be placed in good soil in the nursery space, and the roots should be pinched a little so that the flower shrubs better. Only after two years is it recommended to plant the action in a permanent place. And the best result can only be achieved if the plant is placed in loamy soil, but not too dry.
Also fertilize the soil by placing well-rotted manure over the roots or applying fertilizer periodically. this completes the planting of the action and then you should organize proper care for the shrub in order to get an excellent result in the very near future.
Action varieties
Hybrid action includes various varieties crossed with each other. They are distinguished by bright colors and unusual leaves.
Deytion pink
Deutzia rosa is a fully fluffy deciduous shrub with pink to white flowers in late spring and early summer. Grow well in partial shade in direct sunlight and prefer medium water levels. Swivel-shaped flowers are located in inflorescences in the form of a cymosis shield. Drought resistance is average. It acquires the most picturesque appearance in spring and summer.
This type of action grows in soils ranging from pH5 (very acidic ranges from 0 to 5,1) and ending with pH8 (slightly alkaline ranges from 7,6 to 8). It is adapted for chalk, clay, loam, sandy loam, peat, sandy clay, sandy loam and sandy loam soils. Prefers fertile land.
The round bush can reach a height of one meter and extend to about the same length. The process to reach maximum height often takes 6 to 10 years.
Pointed leaves retain their color in winter and summer.
The main breeding method is cuttings.
Hybrid action is the whitest
Snow-white inflorescences of the whitest action reach 12 centimeters; double flowers reach three centimeters in diameter. The period of active flowering is June-July. If all the conditions for care are met, the plant can bloom and retain its beautiful appearance for 20 to 50 years. It grows very quickly up to two meters.
Hybrid action graceful
Deutzia graceful is a shrub with opposite simple leaves and slender curved stems. White flowers ripen in the spring-summer period. Also known as the slender hybrid action, it is native to Japan, where it blooms in April-May.
The plant grows up to two meters, but with time it takes on a bulk form and usually spreads over one and a half meters.
The slender bush has a greenish-brown shade of oval-shaped leaves 10 by 4 centimeters with yellow inserts. They are smooth and thin with a pale green upper surface and smooth, almost snow-white – lower ones. For two weeks in April or May, these shrubs are covered with snow-white clusters of bowl-shaped flowers. Pure white flowers against a background of beautiful green foliage make the bush especially attractive to the eye – it catches the eye and spreads a delicate and aromatic scent.
This crop grows best of this in fertile, well-drained soil. Deytsia is not picky about the level of soil acidity. Rarely exposed to diseases and various pests, but sometimes aphid attack and leaf spotting can occur.
Dead wood is likely to develop and often looks dirty. Heavy pruning right after flowering allows them to look good. The sun is full; humidity – medium; reproduction – by cuttings in warm weather.
The rough action is great
The action is magnificent – it is a hybrid of the rough action and the Vilmoren action. Most often, the shrub reaches a height of 2-2,5 meters. Under the weight of the inflorescences, the shrub often sinks to the ground. The inflorescences are pinkish-white and will delight you for two to three weeks. Unlike its counterparts, the magnificent action prefers a place in the shade, for example, under a large crown of trees. The flower will receive its magnificent appearance in full force with a sufficient level of humidity and diffused light of the sun. Do not forget, when planting the action, prepare good drainage, as it does not really like excess moisture and salt in the soil.
You can use the plant in apartments in the city, since the flower calmly tolerates gas pollution and smoke, without which a modern city cannot exist.
Action Hybrid Strawberry Fields
Deutzia hybrid Strawberry Fields is a fluffy deciduous shrub with peeling bark. There are also simple, opposite ovoid leaves and flowers in the form of a conical panicle. The flower petals are wide enough, 2,5 centimeters each, crimson on the outside and pale pink on the inside. They are arranged in the form of terminal or axillary clusters and disperse a wonderful scent over a long distance. They bloom in early summer.
The flower is able to grow normally in partial shade and in full light. When planting, chalk, sand, clay and loam are also added to the soil. Loves high humidity, but prefers well-drained soil. Propagated by coniferous cuttings.
Gardeners suggest planting a plant at the borders of garden plots and near houses.
Action turbilon Rouge
Deyzia turbilon Rouge is part of the hydrangea family. It has five petals that form a bowl-shaped or star-shaped flower. They often have a pronounced aroma during flowering from mid to late summer. More mature plants often have flaky bark.
The flower produces deep pink clusters in early June with yellow stamens against a backdrop of sharply toothed green leaves. The action height can reach one and a half meters.
In order for the plant to develop actively, it is necessary to create conditions – fertile, not too dry soil, the place should be located in full sun. After the end of flowering, it is necessary to cut the shoot from 1/5 to the soil level.
Captivity action
Captivity action is a shrub of medium height (one and a half to three meters). Foliage color – green, flowers – white or pink – bloom in late May – early June. A shrub native to East Asia does not require special care conditions and is ideal for any hell and windowsill. Captivity is the name for some varieties of action with double flowers, pink on the outside and white on the inside. They form an airy shrub with slightly drooping branches.
Lanceolate leaves are green in color. The plant reaches three meters in height and slightly less in width. Pruning is not required, only if there is such a desire (be sure to carry it out immediately after flowering).
Deytsia blooms on last year’s shoots, so it must definitely form new branches with buds before winter. It adapts well to any soil. Grows well in full sun, but will also thrive in shade.
Action mont rose
Deutia mont rose is a medium-sized, shrub-shaped deciduous plant. The leaves are ovoid and the inflorescence is a conical, purple-pink panicle in early summer.
The flower tolerates drought and grows vertically. In the garden, he will attract bees and butterflies. It is convenient for the garden because of its low performance characteristics.
Terry deytsiya variety
Terry deytsia got its name from terry flowers. This is a relatively short plant with a height of 1,5-2 meters. The bush blooms during May June very profusely. If a large number of flowers bloom, then the trunks of the plant are bent. The inflorescences in the shape of a star with white petals on the inside and pink on the outside give the plant a special picturesqueness.
Deytsiya pink pom pom
Action pink pom pom is a flower with straight shoots two to two and a half meters high. Has rough leaves of a dark green hue. The flowers are pink on the outside and white on the inside. Panicle-shaped inflorescences.
Deytsia grows well in moist soil under the open sun with humus. Does not tolerate frost. Many gardeners consider this variety to be one of the most beautiful.
