Planting, growing and caring for shrubby cinquefoil, how and when to prune

Kuril tea, dasiphora, cinquefoil - all these are names of one shrub, known in most regions as cinquefoil bush. This is a truly unique plant that combines a beautiful appearance, many beneficial health properties and ease of cultivation. Let's get to know her in more detail by examining the basic principles of breeding and care.

Planting shrubby cinquefoil seeds in open ground

Shrub cinquefoil is a perennial crop that is convenient to grow using seeds planted in open ground. With this method of breeding, beginning gardeners should pay attention to the following points:

• convenient time for sowing;
• carrying out preparatory activities to help prepare the soil for planting.

If they are followed, the process of adaptation and growth of the cinquefoil will take place without incident, and beautiful bushes will appear on the site, harmoniously fitting into almost any landscape.

When to sow seeds

Planting cinquefoil seeds in open ground is typical for herbal varieties, however, shrub varieties are also amenable to this method of cultivation, and there should be no problems. Planting time depends on the choice of soil:

• in autumn the seeds are sown in open ground;
• in spring - for seedlings.

Each method has its own nuances that should be considered separately.

Planting shrubby cinquefoil in spring

The herbaceous crop is planted in the spring, for seedlings, starting in March. To do this, the seeds are grown in specially prepared, fertile soil, which is covered with polyethylene. When choosing this method of propagation, do not forget to regularly irrigate the seeds and maintain the ambient temperature around 15-20 ^O.

As soon as the seeds have sprouted and a couple of young leaves have appeared on the stems, they are packaged in separate pots and grown in them until the end of summer.

In autumn they are planted in open ground. Closer to winter, the seedlings are covered with a special material that prevents freezing. The first year after planting, the cinquefoil will not bloom, and you will have to be patient until the start of the next season.

Note! Spunbond can be used as a covering material.

The nuances of planting cinquefoil in the fall

Planting seeds in the fall is carried out without stratification, which saves the gardener’s time and effort. Seeds planted in this way will give powerful shoots in the spring, after which they can only be planted separately from each other, enjoying the beauty and comfort of the site.

Seedlings obtained in this way require minimal care and have strong immunity.

Preparatory work on the ground

An important set of measures, the implementation of which will ensure stable growth and flowering of the bush. Preparatory work consists of:

• choosing a landing site;
• soil preparation;
• digging a planting hole;
• choosing the distance between seedlings;
• sowing.

Choosing a landing site

You need to plant cinquefoil in a specially prepared place that best meets all the requirements. Any shrub-type plants prefer sunny places with light, fertile soil. Keep in mind that in hot climates, prolonged exposure to sunlight will cause petals to fade. This applies to varieties whose buds are red.

The shade for this plant is not critical, but in this case its decorative characteristics drop noticeably.In addition, different varieties of cinquefoil have their own preferences regarding the level of illumination, which also need to be taken into account.

Preparing the soil for planting

Bushes prefer to grow in soil that meets the following requirements:

• the soil is loose;
• with weak acidity;
• has good drainage properties;
• The soil should contain a small amount of lime.

These requirements are not difficult to meet and should not cause any problems.

Characteristics of the planting pit

The planting hole dug for seedlings has the following characteristics:

1. The width of the hole is 2 times the width of the earthen clod covering the roots of the bush.
2. The depth is also 2 times the size of the earth clod.
3. The bottom of the pit is covered with gravel or other material with similar properties to increase drainage properties.
4. Half the volume of the planting hole is filled with sand, humus and soil obtained after rotting leaves, in the following proportions: one share of sand, 2 shares of humus, 2 shares of earth.
5. The seedling is placed in a hole, after which the void is filled with the same earthen mixture.
6. The root collar should protrude slightly above the ground level.

Sowing seeds

Seeds are planted in special beds, which are not difficult to form. This method is not recommended for novice gardeners, and for the first time it is advisable to grow seeds for seedlings indoors, and only then place them in open ground. The composition of the soil in the garden bed should correspond to the composition of the soil in the planting hole.

Group landing distance

It is important to maintain the correct distance between cinquefoil seeds so that each bush receives the right amount of nutrients and sunlight without interfering with the development of others.Experienced gardeners advise not to sow seeds or seedlings of this plant closer than 40 centimeters from each other. Stick to the indicated scheme, and there will be no problems with the development of the bush.

Cinquefoil care

Cinquefoil is an unpretentious plant, but it also requires minimal care for harmonious growth. Proper care includes:

• timely watering;
• loosening the soil around the bush;
• mulching;
• feeding;
• haircut and pruning.

Each point is important to comply with and has its own nuances, which we will consider below.

Watering

Young bushes of yellow cinquefoil, unlike adult, mature plants, are more demanding to care for, which results in the need for abundant watering. Stick to the following amounts:

• in dry months the bush is irrigated at least once every two weeks;
• during rainy periods, there is no need to water the plant; the water that gets into the soil with precipitation is enough for it;
• if the drought continues for additional time, gardeners advise evening spraying from time to time.

Note! During dry periods, adult specimens consume about one bucket of water per month. Young specimens consume double the amount of liquid.

Loosening

Loosening the soil is a mandatory process. It helps water and nutrients penetrate the soil better. There is no need to loosen the soil deeply. During the loosening process, remove weeds and other foreign plants that interfere with the growth of the crop by robbing it of moisture. Proper care will allow plants to develop calmly and evenly.

Mulching

Mulching is necessary to protect the top fertile layer of soil and saturate it with useful elements. The following are used as mulch:

• hay;
• leaves;
• sawdust;
• peat;
• geotextiles.

The use of mulching allows you to:

• reduce the formation of weeds at the crop growing site;
• protect from weathering and freezing.

During the growing season, the mulch layer is periodically renewed.

Top dressing

Feeding is carried out three times during the growing season. The following is used as fertilizing:

• mineral-based fertilizers - during the formation of buds;
• during flowering, fertilizers with a high phosphorus content are used as fertilizing;
• The last feeding is carried out at the beginning of autumn, and it includes potassium and phosphorus-containing fertilizers.

This fertilization system allows you to receive the necessary set of useful microelements throughout the season, smoothly preparing the bush for wintering.

Haircut and trimming

Pruning bushes allows you to stimulate their growth, giving the plantings a pleasant, aesthetic appearance. Trimming is done:

1. In the first months of spring. It is of a general nature. The branches are cut to a third of the total length, and the bush takes the shape of a ball.
2. Pruning in the fall is done to strengthen the immune system. Old shoots, damaged or dying after summer, are removed and burned.
3. Once every 5 years a radical haircut is performed. After it is carried out, the height of the bushes should not exceed 20 centimeters. Don’t worry - the branches will quickly grow back and the plantings will take their original shape.

Methods for propagating cinquefoil

Cinquefoil reproduces using:

• seeds;
• layering;
• dividing the bush;
• cuttings.

The choice of method depends on the preferences and capabilities of each gardener.

Seeds

It is not difficult to propagate cinquefoil from seeds, and this method is suitable for both novice gardeners and experienced professionals.The method is considered the most time-consuming, but if all stages are properly followed, it is in no way inferior in effectiveness to other options.

By layering

It is used in summer, when young, flexible shoots form on the bush. The process of propagation by layering is carried out as follows:

• the lower part of the shoots, in places of contact with the ground, is trimmed;
• shoots prepared in this way are sprinkled with a layer of fertile soil and fixed with a stone or metal bracket;
• after a year, the cuttings are separated from the main bush and planted as an independent plant.

Dividing the bush

Reproduction by dividing the bush is done either in autumn or spring. In autumn, it is allowed to propagate cinquefoil in a similar way only in regions with a warm climate. To divide the bush you need:

• dig around the bush on one side;
• extract some of the roots with shoots, carefully separating them with a hatchet or shovel;
• The main bush is covered with earth, and the extracted shoots are cut to a height of up to 30 centimeters, after which they are transplanted to a previously prepared place.

Many varieties of cinquefoil, including pink, lend themselves well to this method.

Cuttings

Any shoots are suitable as cuttings for propagation - both young and mature ones that have already become woody. Cuttings are separated from a healthy, disease-free bush. Cuttings are carried out together with the leaves, since it is in them that all processes vital for this method occur.

Note! Cuttings are not taken from flowering bushes. Such specimens will be sickly and difficult to grow.

When is it necessary to replant cinquefoil?

Two periods are suitable for replanting cinquefoil:

• autumn;
• spring.

It is better to replant those bushes that have reached the age of at least three years.Preparing the site for transplantation is carried out in a manner similar to preparing for planting a young bush.

Autumn transplant

Autumn replanting is carried out in late August, early September. This time is the most optimal, and the plant will have time to take root in a new place before the onset of cold weather. It is not recommended to replant in autumn in regions with poor climatic conditions.

Transplantation in spring

In the spring, it is allowed to replant cinquefoil in any growing region. The best time is considered to be the period when the snow has completely melted and the soil has thawed after winter frosts. The transplant is carried out in the usual way and does not have any peculiarities or nuances.

How to prepare cinquefoil for winter?

Despite the fact that cinquefoil bushes are considered frost-resistant, there are a number of regions where winter is too harsh even for such a plant. In addition, not all varieties have equally high resistance to negative temperatures and require additional protection.

Young shoots growing on the site for the first year also have weakened immunity to cold. They begin preparing for wintering in the fall.

Caring for cinquefoil after flowering

Depending on the type of cinquefoil, the gardener needs to perform the following steps:

• annual varieties are completely removed from the site, the soil at the planting site is dug up and fertilized;
• shrubs are pruned to a third of the length of the shoots;
• As a preventive measure against diseases and pests, plants are treated with a solution of Bordeaux mixture.

Pruning for winter

In addition to mandatory pruning, before the winter season, all damaged and dried shoots that weaken the plant are removed from the bush.This will allow the cinquefoil to save more energy for the winter without wasting it on futile attempts to restore damaged areas.

Shelter and insulation

If the cinquefoil varieties grown on the site do not have proper frost resistance, they must be covered with special materials. The ground around the bush is mulched with a layer of humus or peat. Spruce branches covered with burlap on top are suitable as a covering material. The fabric is fixed with stones or bricks for reliability. During the thaw, do not forget to remove the insulating layer so that the plant has access to oxygen.

Diseases and pests of cinquefoil

The only disease that the white cinquefoil’s immune system cannot cope with is rust. It appears as a brown-yellow coating on the leaves of the bush. If the disease is not localized in time, the leaves will dry out. Most often, the source of this infection is coniferous trees growing nearby. Try not to plant cinquefoil nearby, and you don’t have to worry about its safety.