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ActiveHydrangea arborescens L. · Smooth hydrangea
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Variety traits
Bud of Hydrangea arborescens
Hydrangea arborescens L.
Bud color is a varietal trait used for the identification of smooth hydrangea, and the bud formation phase serves as a phenological marker for agrotechnical operations.
In the reference 4 varieties crop Smooth hydrangea, where this is mentioned in the description.
For Hydrangea arborescens, the description of bud color is applied as a decorative criterion when characterizing varieties. The color contrast between the bud and the open flower is used for varietal identification, which is particularly pronounced in modern breeding series.
The concept of bud formation acts as a temporal marker for fertilizer application. In the cultivation of this crop, the phase of initial bud formation serves as an indicator for the application of phosphorus-potassium fertilizers, which are necessary to ensure high-quality flowering.
General information about the subject — on the page Budding.
Varieties of Smooth hydrangea mentioned in the description
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.