A great way to create a picturesque corner in the garden or on summer cottage– planting white dera. The shrub is known for its abundance of varieties, each with its own external characteristics. They differ from each other primarily in the color and shape of the foliage and shoots. Here you can find regular green leaves, and light green ones with a border of yellow, red, pink, purple, white, and also spotted. The shoots are usually colored in various shades of red, sometimes yellow.

Varieties and features

A very beautiful white tree called Aurea Elegantissima. It lives up to its name. It's really elegant exquisite plant. Elegantissima has light green leaves with white or cream spots and a light border along the edges. This shrub needs shelter before wintering; it does not tolerate cold well. The Derain variety described is classified as a special type of Derain - Dogwood. Elegantissima, like all types of Dogwood, is distinguished by the fact that it has edible fruits. You can make a lot of them delicious dishes: jam, compote, jam. Dogwood grows wild in the Caucasus, Crimea, and southern Russia. Elegantissima blooms with yellow inflorescences, which are collected in one bunch. Flowers appear before foliage.

The branches of the white tree are as strong as tree branches. The bushes can grow up to three meters in height and reach 5-6 meters in width. The leaves form a lush, dense crown. Another name for the plant is Svidina. Distinctive features These ornamental bushes are unpretentious, easy to care for, they can grow in the shade, are not afraid of cold and dampness, and are undemanding to the soil.

White dogwood is also called Siberian. Why? Its relatives in the wild can be found on Far East or in Siberia. Therefore, the shrub is highly resistant to severe frosts. It grows in wooded, damp areas. It blooms for the first time at the age of four. Sometimes (when it receives good care) it blooms twice: in spring and autumn.

Closer to autumn, nice berries appear on the bushes (in most varieties they are unsuitable for food). In autumn, the foliage changes its color to even more variegated. In winter, when the white turf sheds its foliage completely, bright unusual shades shoots.

How to propagate white dogwood

Eat different ways reproduction:

• seeds;
• layering;
• cuttings;
• root shoots.

Root shoots grow annually near each turf bush. For transplantation, one stem is selected, pulled out along with a lump of earth, then planted in a new place. But if a large number of seedlings are required, you need to choose a different propagation method.

Cuttings

To propagate white dogwood, you can take green cuttings. Thick branches are selected for these purposes, which make a crunching sound when trying to break them. The time to take cuttings is during the summer flowering of the bush. Cuttings should be taken when the weather outside is quite warm, but not hot. To begin with, the prepared branches are immersed in water so that they do not dry out. Then each branch is divided into 10 cm pieces, and there should be two internodes on the cutting. The top of the cutting is cut in a place above the bud, and the bottom cut is made under the bud. The cut should be made obliquely. Leaves are cut in half.

Before planting, keep the cuttings in a special solution: one heteroauxin tablet and a liter of water. The future seedlings are in the solution for about 12 hours. When they are removed from the liquid, be sure to rinse them well with water. It is also recommended to sprinkle the ends of the cuttings with Kornevin powder.

In order for the cuttings to take root, they need to be provided with proper care: placed in a greenhouse or under plastic bottle. The soil for planting should have the following composition: a layer of turf, a layer of regular sand with the addition of sand with large grains of sand. The soil is well moistened and white tree cuttings are planted. Planting is done at an angle of half a right angle. Watering during root growth is carried out constantly in sufficient quantities. When roots appear, the covering film or glass can be removed. Then the usual care is carried out.

In autumn, the cuttings should all already have roots. But planting white turf on permanent place should take place no earlier than spring.

You can propagate white dogwood not only with young green cuttings. Lignified branches are also suitable for this. Cuttings from such shoots are prepared at the very beginning of winter. Fragments of shoots are stored in a dark, cold room, immersed in damp sand. You can wrap the cuttings in a wet cloth and then wrap them in plastic wrap on top. All this will have to be stored in the refrigerator until spring arrives. At the beginning of spring, the branches should be divided into cuttings and planted for rooting.

White tree cuttings also germinate well. For this purpose in spring period fresh shoots should be sprinkled with a layer of soil. Soon roots should appear on the shoots. And by the end summer season one such branch will give up to six new bushes. New plants are pruned using pruning shears, and then planted in a permanent place.

Seed propagation

• At the beginning of autumn, the seeds are removed from the fruits of the plant and washed well.
• They can be sown in autumn or spring.
• When is it carried out? autumn planting, the appearance of the first shoots can be expected by next summer.
• When planting occurs in the spring, it must be preceded by a stratification process.
• Seed stratification is carried out as follows: the seeds are placed in a fabric bag and buried in wet sand. They are kept in the cold (temperature about five degrees) for at least two months.
• Sow seeds in fertile soil. The composition of the soil should be as follows: peat layer (two parts) plus a layer of sand (one part) plus leaf soil (two parts).
• After the first shoots appear, the seedlings can be moved to open ground. Caring for them should be good, especially at first.

Keep in mind that seeds can remain viable for up to three to five years.

It is advisable to store seed in dry paper bags. Label them with the date of collection and the name of the variety.

Where to plant white dogwood

It is better to plant the plant in a semi-shaded or sunny place. White dogwood loves well-moistened soil with humus.

Despite the fact that the plant loves moisture, it needs good drainage. It is too important element tree care. Water should not stagnate at the roots.

White dogwood is not capricious and can grow on both sandy and clayey soils. It will tolerate both drought and frost well. The shrub is little susceptible to harmful insects and diseases.

Care

Caring for white dogwood is easy. Let's name the main points.

1. Young plants and adults need to be watered regularly in particularly hot weather. Young bushes are watered daily, and adults - up to three times every four weeks. White dogwood needs two buckets of water per plant.
2. Feeding. It is not necessary to do this, but it is advisable to get fast growth And good flowering. They usually fertilize up to two times within one year. Spring is the time to apply mineral fertilizers, and summer - organic fertilizers.
3. White dogwood needs to be trimmed. Pruning is also maintenance. The bush can be given the most unusual shape. Let your imagination run wild. First, old, dried, diseased and damaged shoots are removed. Then they cut off the branches that stick out in all directions and spoil general form bush. In winter, pruning should not be done.

Whatever variety or type of white turf you choose - Aurea Elegantissima, Atrosanginia, Mitcha, Viridissima, Albo-marginata (sprout turf) - without a doubt, you will be satisfied. This wonderful plant will decorate your garden throughout the year, and caring for it will not require much effort from you.

To grow dera in open ground, you can purchase ready-made seedlings in special nurseries. This way you will minimize the already simple steps of growing ornamental shrubs.

Variegated dogwood – beautiful bush with a lush crown. In nature, this plant is found in the forests of Siberia, China and Japan. In our gardens it is often used as hedges, as it grows quite quickly and tolerates pruning easily.

The shrub looks decorative throughout growing season. Its strong branches of brown-red color, variegated leaves, white flowers and blue berries look very beautiful. Since the crop is frost-resistant, it is often used for landscaping gardens and parks in northern regions countries.

In order for a plant to fully reveal its decorative properties, it needs to be provided with suitable conditions. Derain is unpretentious and will grow anywhere, but bad conditions directly affect its decorative effect.

Planting a plant

It is best to purchase seedlings no more than 3-4 years old. If the roots have dried out a little, they need to be urgently revived by placing the seedling in water for 4-5 hours.

Soil and site preparation

The shrub grows well in both sun and light shade. Varieties with variegated leaves are best planted in sunny areas, as in the shade the foliage loses its bright colors and becomes faded. It should be taken into account that derain grows quickly and has a spreading crown, so you should not plant it near trees or other shrubs. The soil must be nutritious and loose. If the area has dense clay soil, you need to dig a hole, remove the clay from it and fill it with good fertile soil. In the case where groundwater is located high, drainage must be done.

When and how to plant?

It is better to plant a young bush in the spring, when the earth and air have warmed up. If you rush and plant a plant earlier, it will take a long time to adapt to new conditions and will not have time to prepare for winter. Planting variegated deer does not require special knowledge in the field of gardening, the main thing is not to bury the root collar of the seedling. After planting, the bush needs to be watered and the ground around it mulched.

Caring for variegated dogwood

This shrub is unpretentious in care; it easily tolerates severe frosts, snowfalls and winds. Derain is resistant to diseases and rarely suffers from pest attacks.

Watering and fertilizing

Watering should be moderate, but the plant can easily tolerate both a lack and an excess of moisture. It is advisable to water young plants daily, adults - only in hot weather. By autumn, watering should be reduced.

From time to time it is advisable to feed the bushes. In spring, it is necessary to apply 200 g of fertilizer to each bush. In summer it is better to give preference to organic.

Pruning rules

The purpose of any pruning is to give the plant a beautiful shape. This procedure must be performed in a timely manner, otherwise the bush will look sloppy.

The first pruning is carried out when the bush reaches three years of age. Mature bushes are pruned in early spring quite low. It is imperative to remove old and dried branches.

Hedges are cut more often, about twice a year, at the beginning and end of summer. Tree pruning is rarely done in the fall.

Transplanting an adult tree

Transplant mature plant recommended only in extreme cases, since derain does not tolerate such a procedure. Most often, a shrub has to be replanted when it grows too much and interferes with other plants. If it is possible to remove neighbors in the garden, it is better to leave the bush in place so as not to further injure it.

Adult bushes are replanted in late autumn, when the leaves fall, or in early spring, before the buds swell.

In a state of hibernation, the plant will tolerate transportation much easier. The root system is very spreading, so you need to dig it up carefully, trying not to damage it. The plant is dug up along with a lump of earth, wrapping it in a rag. In a new place, the bush needs to be well watered and the area mulched with rotted manure.

After replanting, you need to ensure that the soil does not dry out. If the plant was replanted in the spring, then sunny days It is advisable to shade it.

Preparing for winter

This shrub has good frost resistance, so there is no need for shelter for the winter. But still, it is better to cover young annual seedlings.

How to propagate turf?

The shrub can be propagated in different ways:

• seeds;
• cuttings;
• layering.

Three-year-old plants are already bearing fruit and producing seeds. Seed germination is high. Seed material collected in the garden is usually planted in the fall, and prepared stratified material is planted in the spring. For seeds you need to prepare a substrate of sand, moss and sawdust. Seeds planted in the substrate must be kept at a temperature of +5 for 8 weeks. After this, the seeds can be planted to a depth of no more than 5 cm. This method is very labor-intensive. So that a seedling grown from a seed reaches standard sizes, it will take at least 5-7 years.

Under the bark of each shoot there are root rudiments, so you can use not only green but also lignified cuttings. Spring pruning The bush just makes it possible to stock up on the required amount of cuttings. Each shoot should have at least 7 well-developed buds. The prepared material is placed in trays with a pre-prepared substrate and placed in a warm place. Timely watering and fertilizing will do their job, and by September the seedlings will be completely ready for planting in the ground.

In order not to bother with cuttings, you can use a simpler method. In spring, it is enough to sprinkle with soil and fix several shoots in this position. After a year, they can be separated from the mother plant and planted in a new location.

Dangerous diseases and pests

The plant gets sick very rarely, but sometimes suffers from aphid invasion. This could also be the reason for his death. Therefore, if aphids are found on the leaves of a plant, they must be removed immediately using one of the following methods:

• The mechanical method is to wash off the pests from the foliage with a strong stream of water or remove them with your hands. This option does not require any money, but it must be repeated many times to be effective.
• The chemical method is considered the most effective. It is not necessary to buy strong ones chemicals, for starters, you can try simple folk remedies based laundry soap and other products.

To prevent fungal diseases, it is enough to periodically check whether the soil is waterlogged. If the soil is too wet, stop watering until the roots dry out slightly.

Plant in landscape design

Most amateur gardeners prefer beautiful and unpretentious plants. Variegated dogwood takes pride of place in this list. It can be planted as a soloist or combined with other coniferous or deciduous plants. IN large gardens Turf is used for multi-layer compositions in combination with tall trees.

The plant looks great in a hedge. Over time, the bushes form a dense, impenetrable wall, the care of which consists only of timely pruning.

This beautiful shrub does not require careful care; it reproduces easily, grows quickly and renews itself after pruning. Therefore, you should not be surprised that variegated derain in landscape design used often.

This shrub captivates with the appearance of its two-colored leaves. It will fit perfectly into the design of almost any garden, but to prevent the plant from losing its unique color, you should familiarize yourself with the rules for planting and caring for variegated dogwood.

Variegated dogwood: choosing a place to plant

Doren is a rather unpretentious bush, but the place for planting it should be chosen based on the characteristics of the variety. For example, species of shrubs with more bright leaves They will grow better on the sunny side of the garden, while keeping the plant in the shade will completely change its color to a monotonous green. However, the lack of bright light does not affect the growth and development of dogwood.

Most suitable soil is the one that will pass water well - sandy or sandy loam. It should be loose, airy and fertile; in such an environment the turf will feel most comfortable.

Planting a plant

In order to plant a plant without harming it, it is better to carry out all manipulations in the spring. This season is different in that the soil is already quite warm, so this soil is very suitable. So, the bush will have several months to germinate, get stronger and prepare for winter.

For planting you should choose a young one, healthy plant, with bright leaves without visible defects. The most suitable turf tree is one that is no more than 3-4 years old.

When swampy soil is selected, landing hole it is necessary to deepen it a little more and lay drainage. During landing, you also cannot do without organic fertilizer(humus, compost).

If the plant has dried out root system, it’s better to first put it in a not very cold water for a few hours. After all the manipulations, you can plant the turf on the selected area of ​​soil.

Transplanting an adult tree

Replanting should be done only in extreme cases, as this is very stressful for an adult shrub. That is why the choice of place for the first landing should be approached with all responsibility.

When you can’t do without tree transplantation:

• the bush being in the shade, loss of the variegated pattern on the leaves (if this was not the original goal);
• heavy, clay soil;
• being near other spreading plants or trees.

Unlike the first planting, replanting of an adult shrub is carried out in late autumn. At this moment, the turf sheds its leaves, thanks to which acclimatization in a new place will take place with the least stress for it. Early spring is also suitable, when the buds have not yet swelled.

The plant must be dug up carefully, being careful not to damage the roots; it should be transferred along with the soil clod. The borders of the rhizome grow parallel to the crown. It is recommended to thoroughly water and fertilize the transplanted turf. At first, you need to water the bush daily.

How to propagate variegated turf

Reproduction of variegated dogwood is carried out using seeds, or by layering, cuttings or dividing the bush. The first method is the slowest, but quite effective; the remaining options are suitable for quickly obtaining a new bush.

Seeds

Planting seeds is the most painstaking option for propagating this shrub. The gardener will be able to evaluate the result only after a few years, when the plant reaches its natural size. That is why this method is not suitable for most lovers of beautiful landscapes.

Basic principles:

1. It is recommended to take seeds from an adult plant over 3 years old.
2. Planting is carried out in winter, in frozen soil.
3. If spring is chosen for sowing, you must first harden the seeds at a temperature not exceeding 5 degrees for a couple of months.
4. When planting, seeds need to be deepened into the soil a few centimeters.

This option for propagating dogwood has a high percentage of plant germination, but is the most labor-intensive.

Propagation by cuttings

Another way to receive beautiful design In the garden, you can quickly propagate dogwood by cuttings. This option helps to preserve all the characteristics of the mother bush in the child.

How to do it:

In the spring, the bushes are pruned, then it is necessary to select shoots suitable for propagation. They must be healthy, strong, and have several large buds. The cuttings should be planted in a container with enriched soil, then placed in a greenhouse.

The shrub will take root all summer, during which it must be regularly fertilized and watered. In early autumn, you can plant prepared seedlings in a selected location outdoors.

Dividing the bush

The option in which propagation is carried out by dividing the bush is quite simple.

How to do it:

Mature variegated turf should be dug up along with the roots. Then the bush is divided into components, the root system is divided using a knife. After all the manipulations, the plant is replanted; the daughter seedlings should be transplanted into pre-selected, prepared and fertilized holes in the soil.

Reproduction by layering

Due to the fact that the shrub has spreading foliage, propagation by layering is also suitable for it.

How to do it:

Held in the spring. To do this, you need to bend the young branches to the ground, securing them with metal staples. The shoots should be sprinkled with soil and watered. Over the next year, the shoot will take root, and already next spring it can be replanted.

Caring for variegated dogwood

The beauty of the leaves, as well as the general appearance of this plant, directly depends on regular care, which is based on two basic rules: periodic enrichment of the soil and timely pruning of the crown of the bush.

In general, variegated turf is quite unpretentious and tolerates heat or cold well. The main growth of buds and shoots occurs at an air temperature of 15 degrees; if it is lower, the shrub sheds its leaves in preparation for winter.

Watering and fertilizing

Young, recently transplanted shoots of dogwood should be watered lightly every day. Bushes that are older than 3 years do not need daily watering; in the summer, the schedule fluctuates between 1-2 times a week.

If the soil around the bush is wet, you should skip watering during this period. One bucket of water is enough for an adult turf.

Feed the bushes in spring and summer, using mineral (200 grams per bush) and organic (5 grams of compost per plant) fertilizers.

Trimming

Pruning is necessary to give beautiful shape bush, as well as for basic care. Trimming must be done twice during the summer, during which time wilted leaves and dry branches should be removed. For these purposes, it is recommended to use pruning shears.

With the help of turf, you can create a clear border in the form of a hedge or a beautiful single plant of a round shape. Pruning should be done carefully, trying not to damage the leaves, which are the main advantage of the variegated shrub.

Preparing dogwood for wintering

Since the plant is quite unpretentious, it does not require special preparation for wintering. It is recommended to leave young cuttings in the greenhouse until spring in temporary soil; an adult plant does not need additional manipulation.

In autumn, watering and fertilizing the soil should be reduced. Before winter, the bush will completely shed its leaves, which will help it survive the cold season.

Variegated turf is a very easy-to-care plant with its obvious beauty, which makes it a favorite among many gardeners. It is able to improve any garden, pleasing the eye with its two-color crown for many years.

Variegated dogwood is an ornamental plant that is quickly gaining popularity among gardeners. It is extremely unpretentious, yet looks very impressive. Culture is widely used in landscape design. In fact, here the gardener is limited only by his own imagination. The plant looks attractive at any time of the year, even when it loses its leaves in winter. The frost resistance of the crop allows it to be planted in most of Russia, including in regions with a harsh continental climate, and planting and care do not take much time.

Description of variegated dogwood

This plant is the achievement of breeders. Such a plant does not exist in nature. It was bred on the basis of white Dorain from the Dogwood family. This plant has monochromatic green leaves. Breeders have added colors - now they have an uneven border of white, cream, yellow, lime, and golden shades. The leaves are heart-shaped, with a smooth edge and a clearly defined central vein.

White dogwood served as the basis for a very successful experiment by breeders

The name comes from the Greek "horn". This is due to the fact that the wood is very strong and heavy. The homeland of the “original” is northern China, the Korean Peninsula, and Japan. The plant is also found in the Far East. Optimal temperature for its growth and development - 17–20°C.

The variegated dogwood is different high speed growth, young bushes turn into dense hedge literally in a few years

This is a small tree or shrub reaching 2.5–3 m in height. Crown diameter is 4–5 m. The bark is colored in an unusually bright coral or brick color, shines glossy in the sun. Therefore, the plant does not lose its attractiveness, even if it loses its foliage. Its branches look very impressive in winter against the backdrop of white snowdrifts.

Variegated dogwood is an ornamental shrub that is quickly gaining popularity among gardeners.

The crop blooms and bears fruit twice per season. The buds open for the first time in May or June, the berries appear after about a month and a half. The second wave of flowering is the second half of August or September. The berries then look very beautiful against the background of red-orange and purple foliage. The flowers are snow-white, collected in corymbose inflorescences 4–5 cm in diameter, the fruits are bluish-white or greenish, inedible.

Variegated turf blooms profusely, this happens twice during the growing season

Video: what variegated turf looks like

Variegated dogwood is distinguished by its growth rate and tolerates pruning, even radical pruning, without much damage. The more often the procedure is carried out, the denser the bush becomes. This feature makes it suitable for forming hedges. Pruning for a plant is a strictly mandatory procedure. A bush growing uncontrollably in different directions looks very untidy.

Duren berries variegated in autumn look very impressive against the background of leaves painted in all shades of red

The culture's low maintenance requirements are simply amazing. Variegated dogwood adapts to almost any climatic conditions and is undemanding to soil quality and lighting. Frost resistance allows it to be planted almost throughout Russia, including the Urals and Siberia, where harsh winters are by no means uncommon. The shrub tolerates frosts down to -40°C without problems.

The unusual coloring of the bark only adds to the showiness of the variegated turf

Duren is widely used in landscape design. The plant's unpretentiousness allows it to be planted in city parks, where environmental conditions are usually far from ideal. Amateur gardeners also appreciate it. The variegated dogwood bush can be placed almost anywhere personal plot, even where others ornamental crops they just don't survive.

A hedge made from variegated dogwood is quite dense and can be used to protect other plantings from the wind.

The simplest use that can be found for turf is to form a hedge, flat or stepped. But there are other options for using it. In fact, here the gardener is limited only by his own imagination. Varieties with green-white leaves “dilute” well the plantings of a rich dark green color, for example, coniferous trees, introducing a refreshing note into the composition, as if “a ray of light.”

Sprawling, dense shrubs cover well unsightly walls, fences, and other structures.

Variegated dogwood looks good both in single plantings and in compositions

You can plant turf in front of larger trees with a highly raised crown and a “bare” trunk. This is the so-called underpad. The entire composition visually “deepens”, becomes more voluminous, and looks more harmonious. Dogwood is also good in single plantings, but in combination with other plants it looks even more impressive. If you add roses, juniper, barberry, and viburnum Buldenezh to it, you will get a very bright composition that is invariably pleasing to the eye.

In winter, variegated turf looks no less attractive than in summer.

The plant is not only decorative, but also useful. Variegated dogwood has a powerful root system. It is planted in areas characterized by soil erosion and landslides. The wind-swept area can be surrounded by a “green ring”. The density of the variegated dogwood bushes will protect the plantings located inside from cold drafts.

In autumn, the foliage of the variegated dogwood turns different shades of scarlet and purple.

Video: place of plants in landscape design

The most common varieties with photos

It cannot be said that there are a lot of varieties of variegated dogwood, but among those available, every gardener will certainly find a variety to his liking. All of them are easy to care for and very effective.

• Elegantissima. One of the most common varieties in garden plots. Well suited for single plantings. The height of the bush is 2.5 m. The shoots are straight, bright, coral in color. The leaves have a pointed tip and are slightly concave along the central vein. The main color is green with a bluish tint, the border is white or pale light green, quite narrow. The flowers are white or pastel pink.
• Sibirica Variegata. The height of a very dense bush is 1.2–1.5 m. Bright, almost blood-scarlet branches. The leaves are flat, elongated, salad green. The edging is snow-white. In autumn they change color to a rich purple with a violet tint. The flowers are greenish-cream. The berries are blue-blue, covered with a thick layer of “waxy” coating.
• Gouchaultii. A very “massive”, squat bush. Its height is only 1.5 m. The shoots are dark scarlet, long, flexible, drooping. The leaves have a wide, uneven border of lemon-yellow color. If the plant is planted in open, sunny areas, it begins to turn pinkish. The flowers are straw-yellow, the fruits are bluish.
• Cream Cracker. A very graceful shrub with a crown directed upward. You can form a standard tree from it without much effort. The border on the leaves is light beige or cream. In autumn it changes its shade to lime.
• Spaethii. Brought out more than a century ago. A variety of variegated dogwood with a bright golden-yellow border on the leaves. Sometimes it can cover most of sheet plate. Those that are just blooming are orange-red. In autumn they turn different shades of purple, scarlet-lilac, almost violet. Plant height is up to 3 m, the crown is spreading and wide. The flowers are yellowish, the shade of butter. It tolerates heat, drought and frost very well. It stands out for its growth rate, adding 20 cm annually.
• Argenteomarginata. The height of the bush is about 3 m, the crown is spreading. Without pruning, shoots will droop slightly. The leaves are elongated, up to 10 cm long. The main tone is grayish-green with a silvery tint, the edge is creamy-white. Spots and stripes of the same color may be present. In autumn, the color of the leaves varies from golden lemon to brick red. The flowers are yellowish-white, the berries are the same shade, with a bluish tint. The variegated color is not lost in the shade, but disappears under the bright sun.
• Ivory Halo. One of the new selections. The height of the bush is up to 1.5 m. The crown, even without pruning, takes the shape of an almost regular ball. The leaves are light green, the border is shaded Ivory, as if mother-of-pearl. The bark on young shoots is bright red, then gradually changes color to brick.
• Kernii. Grows up to 2 m in height. Leaves with a border and lemon-yellow spots of different sizes. The bark on young shoots is colored in an unusual reddish-burgundy color.
• Westonbirt. The height of the bush is about 1.5 m. The bark on young shoots is coral-pink, then gradually darkens. The leaves are also pink.
• Behnschii. Grows up to 1.5–2 m in height. Young shoots are bright scarlet. The leaves are dotted with small white, cream and sometimes dull red spots. There is a narrow border along the edge.
• Aurea. Very spectacular contrast lemon yellow foliage and bright red branches. The shrub is quite compact, up to 2 m in height, the crown is spherical.
• Aurea Elegantissima. The bush grows up to 2 m. Young leaves are brick-colored, then turn yellow. They are wider than other varieties, almost round, matte. In autumn they acquire a slight reddish tint, but the overall tone does not change. When grown in full sun, a beige-brown stripe may appear on the edge of the leaf. Compared to other varieties, it demonstrates lower frost resistance.

Photo gallery: varieties popular with gardeners

Landing procedure and preparation for it

Unpretentiousness extends to the conditions for planting and caring for variegated dogwood. The plant tolerates substrate of almost any quality, including saline, acidified and alkaline. The only thing that is absolutely not suitable for it is groundwater located closer than one and a half meters from the soil surface. This can trigger the development of root rot. For the same reason, it is undesirable to plant turf in a clay, peat, or silty substrate, which easily sours. Perfect option for shrubs - fertile soil that allows water and air to pass through well.

Variegated dogwood will suit almost any place in the garden.

The plant feels good in the shade, in partial shade, and in bright sun. This does not affect his development. But over time, especially in the absence of proper care, the variegation of leaves can fade to monotony both under direct sunlight and when there is a lack of light.

The root system of variegated dogwood is quite powerful and developed. Therefore, it is advisable to place the shrub away from plants that have superficial, fibrous roots. It can simply “strangle” them or deprive them of nutrition, drawing water and necessary macro- and microelements from the soil.

The planting procedure is most often planned for spring. In regions with temperate climate this is the only one possible variant. Only in this case can it be guaranteed that the plant will adapt to new living conditions before the first frost and form a sufficiently developed root system that will provide it with everything necessary for wintering.

The crop is deservedly considered frost-resistant, but with planting it is recommended to wait until the air warms up to 12–15°C, and the soil warms up to 8–10°C at a depth of 10–12 cm. The exact landing time depends on the climate in the region. This could be mid-April or late May. You can focus on folk signs- birch leaves beginning to bloom, dandelions blooming.

The planting pit is prepared in advance, at least two to three weeks before the procedure. Or better yet, dig it up in the fall, bringing in everything necessary fertilizers. Its optimal depth is 55–60 cm, diameter is about half a meter. If the quality of the substrate is such that moisture will clearly stagnate in it, pour a bucket (or a little more) of expanded clay, pebbles, crushed stone, small ceramic shards, and brick chips onto the bottom. This will be drainage. It is necessary to form a layer at least 4–5 cm thick.

A layer of drainage is desirable at the bottom of the planting hole for variegated dogwood.

Be sure to add rotted compost or humus - about 10 kg per pit. It needs to be mixed with the top layer (10–15 cm) of fertile soil extracted from it. The variegated dogwood will also gratefully accept mineral fertilizing - 50–70 g of simple superphosphate, 25–30 g of potassium sulfate and 40–50 g of urea are enough. Those who prefer to do without chemicals can replace them with sifted wood ash. A liter jar is enough.

Humus is a natural remedy for increasing soil fertility

The finished planting pit is covered with any material that does not allow water to pass through so that the nutrient mixture at the bottom does not wash away. Suitable, for example, is a piece of slate or roofing felt.

If you plan to plant several single specimens, the minimum distance between planting holes is 1.7–2 m. When forming a hedge, the interval between neighboring bushes is reduced by 2–2.5 times.

If you plan to form a hedge from dogwood bushes, reduce the distance between them

Plants up to four years old are selected for planting. Adult specimens take root much worse. They are purchased (as well as any seedlings) only from reliable, trustworthy suppliers with a good reputation. Shopping at markets, fairs, or simply from hand is a big risk. A gardener, especially an inexperienced one, can be sold anything under the guise of the desired crop. It is advisable that the nursery where the seedlings were grown is located in the same area or nearby. Plants from it are already familiar with the characteristics local climate, this contributes to the fastest adaptation to a new place.

When choosing a seedling, you must pay attention to the root system. It must be developed, the length of the tap root must be at least 20 cm. Dried and rotten roots are absent in healthy plants. They should be flexible and creamy white or pale green when cut. The bark of such specimens is smooth, elastic, uniform in color, without spots suspiciously reminiscent of mold or rot.

The choice of planting material must be approached with full responsibility

There is nothing complicated about planting a plant in the ground. Even a novice gardener can cope with this. It is not much different from a similar procedure for other fruit trees and berry bushes.

1. For seedlings with an open root system, the roots are soaked in water for 2–3 hours room temperature. It is enough to water the specimens in pots generously about half an hour before planting. In the first case, a little potassium permanganate is added to the water (to prevent fungal diseases) and/or any biostimulant (to strengthen the immune system and stimulate growth). Then the roots are coated with a paste of powdered clay diluted with water and fresh cow dung. The consistency of this mass should resemble thick sour cream. It is allowed to dry in the open air. A couple of hours is enough.
2. The nutrient mixture at the bottom of the pit is moderately watered and loosened, and a kind of mound is formed from it. If planned single landing, for the first time you will need support - a peg 25–30 cm high than the seedling, taking into account the depth of the hole. It is stuck into the soil at the bottom, slightly away from the center of the mound.
3. The seedling is placed at the bottom of the hole so that its roots are directed downward and not sticking up and to the sides. Then it is covered with small portions of soil, periodically shaking the plant slightly to fill the “air pockets” that form. The position of the seedling should be such that when the hole is completely filled, the root collar is 2–3 cm above the ground surface. If it is buried, the plant will die. And when it is located too high, weak “offshoots” are formed instead of healthy side shoots.
4. After planting, the soil in the tree trunk circle is well moistened, using 20–25 liters of water heated to room temperature. When the moisture is absorbed, it is carefully loosened shallowly and mulched.

A newly planted variegated dogwood bush needs regular watering.

Video about planting and further work with the crop

Young specimens of variegated dogwood tolerate adaptation to new living conditions and the associated stress quite easily. But for adult plants the process is quite complicated. A transplant is carried out only when it is impossible to do without it. For example, if the place for a bush is chosen extremely poorly, it oppresses other plantings, the leaves have lost the variegated color characteristic of the variety. In addition, it is problematic to remove an adult plant from the ground due to its developed root system.

The procedure is carried out in late autumn, when the turf has completely lost its leaves, or in early spring, when the growth buds have not yet “awakened” and are not swollen. The plant is removed from the ground along with a lump of earth on the roots, trying to damage it as little as possible. The diameter of the root system approximately coincides with the crown of the bush. The earthen lump should be carefully wrapped in polyethylene or burlap and moved to a new place. After transplanting the turf, be sure to water it abundantly, and mulch the soil with humus mixed with peat chips.

Instead of purchasing planting material, you can get it yourself if there are already specimens of variegated dogwood on the site. The plant reproduces well both vegetatively (cuttings, dividing the bush, rooting layering) and generatively (seed germination) methods. The last method of reproduction is the most labor-intensive and time-consuming. In addition, it is impossible to guarantee that the main varietal characteristic - the variegated color of the leaves - will be preserved.

Important nuances of caring for variegated dogwood

Variegated dogwood is a plant from the “plant and forget” category. Many gardeners do this. But in order for the shrub to maintain its decorative appearance and develop normally, a minimum of time and effort will still have to be spent on it.

The main thing the plant needs is regular pruning. Specimens with thickened branches sticking out in different directions, “bald” at the bottom, look very unpresentable. The turf tolerates the procedure well, even if the gardener overdoes it a little. During the active growing season, depending on the growing conditions, the turf tree adds 30–100% of green mass.

An uncontrollably growing bush of variegated dogwood looks rather untidy

The first time pruning is carried out at the beginning of the third season after planting in open ground. No more than a third of all shoots are removed, leaving the most powerful and developed ones.

The dogwood bush tolerates pruning, including radical pruning, with virtually no damage.

The procedure is carried out in early spring, before active sap flow begins, but always at above-zero temperatures. The exception is the hedge, which is formed twice a year, in July and September. For this purpose, use exclusively clean, sharply sharpened and disinfected tools - knives, scissors, pruners. All “wounds” must be thoroughly covered with garden varnish, after rinsing with 2% copper sulfate or a bright pink solution of potassium permanganate with the addition of crushed chalk and any fungicide.

Tree pruning is carried out when the plant has completely lost its leaves in the fall or has not yet “woke up” in the spring.

As for the configuration, the gardener is limited solely by his own imagination. A variegated dogwood bush can be given any, the most incredible shape. Not least for this, landscape designers appreciate it. Although many people prefer to simply slightly adjust the natural shape.

Be sure to get rid of broken, leafless, dried, deformed, twisted shoots. Those that grow inwards, thickening the crown, or downwards also look bad.

Only tools that have been disinfected are used for pruning wood.

Variegated dogwood belongs to the category of “chimera” plants. Their tissue cells have differences at the genetic level. Therefore, sometimes a gardener can find plain colors on shrubs with initially variegated colors. green leaves. They, along with the shoots, must be removed in a timely manner, because they are genetically stronger. If you do not trim on time, soon the variegation will disappear altogether.

Video: pruning turf

Young plants and transplanted adult specimens require daily moderate watering during the first week after the procedure. In general, variegated turf can withstand drought and heat without much damage to itself. Powerful roots allow them to draw moisture from deep layers of soil. Adult plants are watered at the root once a month. If there is intense heat for a long time and there is no precipitation, the intervals between procedures are reduced to 5–8 days. Water consumption rate is 20–25 l. By autumn, watering is gradually reduced.

The variegated dogwood bush does not need frequent watering; the root system can easily provide the plant with everything it needs, including moisture

Fertilizing is applied twice during the growing season, in spring and autumn. In the first case, a complex mineral fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium is used (Azofoska, Diammofoska, Nitrophoska). 200 g is enough for an adult plant. Once every 3-4 years, you can pour a bucket of humus or rotted compost under the bush, mixing it with the soil during the loosening process.

Azofoska is a common nitrogen-potassium-phosphorus fertilizer

In autumn, the tree needs phosphorus and potassium. A natural source of these macronutrients is wood ash. It is added to the roots in dry form if the weather is rainy. When there is no precipitation for a long time, an infusion is prepared - a half-liter jar of raw materials per 3 liters of boiling water. You can also use complex fertilizers without nitrogen, for example, AVA, Autumn.

Wood ash is a natural source of potassium and phosphorus

During the active growing season, if desired, approximately once a month you can feed variegated dogwood bushes with natural organic matter. Infusions of fresh cow manure, chicken droppings, nettle greens, and dandelion leaves are suitable for this. In general, any weeds growing in the garden can be used as raw materials. They are crushed and about a third of a deep container is filled. The remainder is added with water. The container is tightly closed and left in direct sunlight for several days. A characteristic “aroma” signals that the fertilizer is ready. Before use, it is filtered and diluted with water in a ratio of 1:8. If the product was prepared using droppings, you will need twice as much.

Nettle infusion is a natural and absolutely free fertilizer

To increase the growth rate, it is useful to feed young (1–2 years) plants with store-bought complex mineral fertilizers, alternating root and foliar feeding. The solution is prepared according to the manufacturer's instructions given in the instructions.

Only young variegated dogwood plants under the age of five years need special preparation for winter. Adult specimens can withstand even severe Ural and Siberian frosts without much damage.

The soil in the tree trunk circle is cleared of plant debris and loosened. The mulch layer is updated. It is advisable to use humus or peat chips. At the roots its thickness is 10–15 cm, on the remaining area 5–6 cm is sufficient. If the dimensions of the bush allow, it is covered cardboard box suitable size. The shoots can be carefully lifted and tied from below for greater compactness. The box is filled with straw, fallen leaves, wood shavings, and crumpled newspaper paper.

Only young variegated dogwood bushes need special preparation for wintering.

Another option is to build a structure like a hut. Poles of suitable height are used as a frame. Several layers of burlap or other air-permeable covering material (agryl, lutrasil, spunbond) are stretched over them.

Video: experience in growing variegated dogwood

Possible problems during cultivation

Variegated dogwood is an extremely problem-free plant. To ruin it, you need to try very hard. It practically does not suffer from pathogenic fungi. The only exception is root rot, the development of which is most often provoked by the gardener himself, who waters the plantings too often and/or abundantly. Pests don’t pay attention to shrubs either special attention. Substantial harm Only aphids can harm him.

Another possible problem is that the leaves lose their tone and droop. This is due to a lack of moisture in the soil and most often occurs during prolonged heat and drought. It is enough to water the plant generously several times, and its condition will return to normal.

Aphids are effectively repelled by any infusion with a pungent odor. It is enough to treat the bushes twice a month. Any raw material can be used spices, wormwood, yarrow, tomato and potato tops, marigolds, onion and garlic arrows.

Aphids are extremely omnivorous garden pest feeding on plant sap

If pests are detected, the dogwood bush is sprayed with soap foam, and after about half an hour it is washed off with water from a hose. If the desired effect is absent, the same infusions are used, but the interval between treatments is reduced to 6–8 hours. Others effective means- baking soda or soda ash diluted with water, mustard powder. In the event of a massive pest invasion, any general action insecticides are used.

Root rot is dangerous because the pathogenic fungus develops for a long time without manifesting itself. When the first symptoms are noticeable on the above-ground part of the bush, it is usually too late to save the plant. The bases of the shoots soften, turn black, become slimy to the touch, and may become covered with a layer of mold. They give off an unpleasant putrid smell. The leaves lose their tone, droop, and dark spots appear on them.

Symptoms characteristic of root rot appear only when the development of the disease has already gone far

To prevent the development of rot, potassium permanganate is periodically added to the irrigation water until it turns pale pink. Add crushed chalk to the roots or wood ash. Having discovered characteristic signs, watering is reduced to the required minimum, all affected shoots are cut off. Trichodermin and Glyocladin granules are added to the soil. The plant itself is sprayed 3-4 times with a solution of any fungicide. But these measures may not produce results. Then the only thing left to do is dig up the firewood bush and burn it. To disinfect the soil in this place, spill a 5% solution of potassium permanganate or Bordeaux mixture. Layers and cuttings can be taken from the affected plant, but only from healthy shoots.

This shrub captivates with the appearance of its two-colored leaves. It will fit perfectly into the design of almost any garden, but to prevent the plant from losing its unique color, you should familiarize yourself with the rules for planting and caring for variegated dogwood.

Variegated dogwood: choosing a place to plant

Doren is a rather unpretentious bush, but the place for planting it should be chosen based on the characteristics of the variety. For example, shrub species with brighter leaves will grow better on the sunny side of the garden, while keeping the plant in the shade will completely change its color to a monotonous green. However, the lack of bright light does not affect the growth and development of dogwood.

The most suitable soil is one that will drain water well - sandy or sandy loam. It should be loose, airy and fertile; in such an environment the turf will feel most comfortable.

Planting a plant

In order to plant a plant without harming it, it is better to carry out all manipulations in the spring. This season is different in that the soil is already quite warm, so this soil is very suitable. So, the bush will have several months to germinate, get stronger and prepare for winter.

For planting, you should choose a young, healthy plant, with bright leaves without visible defects. The most suitable turf tree is one that is no more than 3-4 years old.

When swampy soil is selected, the planting hole needs to be deepened a little more and drainage laid. During planting, you also cannot do without organic fertilizer (humus, compost).

If the plant’s root system has dried out, it is better to first place it in not very cold water for several hours. After all the manipulations, you can plant the turf on the selected area of ​​soil.

Transplanting an adult tree

Replanting should be done only in extreme cases, as this is very stressful for an adult shrub. That is why the choice of place for the first landing should be approached with all responsibility.

Deren is one of ornamental shrubs, parks, gardens, front gardens or the area in front of the house are decorated with this plant. The plant is not picky in its care; propagating it is not difficult. Derain is easily propagated by cuttings; this procedure can be performed in summer, autumn or spring. Let's look at how to properly propagate tree by cuttings.

Secrets of propagating deren by cuttings

Derain has many varieties that are similar in vegetative qualities, so reproduction in all species is almost the same. The most simple method cuttings of a plant are considered. If you create a bush favorable conditions, then it will actively develop, since the plant is considered strong and unpretentious.
With the aim of decorative propagation, pruning is carried out in autumn or spring. Cut shoots are used as cuttings. You can cut off a side shoot on the thickest branch and use it as a cutting. The shoot must be cut according to the following rules:

1. The branch should have at least seven whole buds, they should be well developed.
2. The branch should not break when bent. That is, first the branch must be bent, after which it should take its usual flat position.

How to propagate turf in different seasons?

If you cut it late, that is, in winter, then they will not have time to sprout roots and take root in the soil, that is, the seedlings suffer stress and die. In the autumn or spring, the cuttings take root well, take root and actively develop, and tolerate winter well.
If the shoots are cut correctly, they can produce roots in plain water. To do this, the shoot is cut off and placed in a container with water, and when roots appear, it is transplanted into the soil. In spring, rooted shoots are moved to open ground. At first, it is better to plant in wide containers, while following certain rules.

1. First, prepare the soil, for this they use turf soil, you can take humus, and clean sand, it is poured 4 centimeters from above.
2. The soil must first be moistened.
3. Then the prepared branches are deepened to five centimeters, maintaining an inclination angle of 45 degrees in the direction of the sun.
4. After this, a greenhouse is created for the plant using polyethylene or other material.
5. It is necessary to ensure that the sun does not hit the plant; for this, the glass on the greenhouse is painted white or the film is covered with a light cloth.
6. The temperature under the greenhouse should remain between 20 and 25 degrees.
7. To maintain high humidity, the plant is sprayed.
8. In the summer, the shoots are fertilized with mineral elements and organic fertilizer.

Transplanting cuttings in autumn

If the cutting was rooted on open area, then by the end of the summer season, the greenhouse is removed. When planting a shoot in a container, it is moved to open ground at the beginning autumn period, for this you must follow certain rules.

1. 14 days before moving, the soil in the container is fertilized by adding a solution succinic acid 0,002%.
2. Then a depression is made, approximately to the neck of the shoot in the root zone.
3. Then fertilizers from humus or compost are added to the soil.
4. The plant is placed in the center of the depression, the roots are straightened, and gradually covered with soil, the seedling is periodically shaken to evenly distribute the soil.
5. After the transplant is completed, the soil is compacted a little, and a hole is made around the bush for watering, while the water will remain in it and nourish the roots.
6. Then the shoot is well watered.

Upon disembarkation large quantity shoots, make a distance of about 30 centimeters between them. Thus, a hedge is formed on the site. In some cases, it is better not to replant in early autumn; if the plant is still weak, then you need to wait until spring. Especially if the shoots have not yet fully matured when pruned, and have not had time to put down enough roots. Therefore, in frosts the plant may not take root and die.

Caring for different types of wood

For different types Derena care is the same, living conditions are also similar.

1. The soil must be moistened regularly. If the soil is swampy, you need to perform drainage; for this, use a backfill of stone or sand.
2. The seedling is planted in a permanent place once; for this, a well-lit area is selected.
3. Trim the turf only three years after transplantation.
4. If the plant’s bark is decorative and has unusual color, then pruning is performed once every four years, the shoots are left at a level of 20 centimeters from the ground.
5. If the decorative function is foliage, then the plant is pruned every spring so that the bush produces active shoots.

A seedling, like an adult bush, is not picky about care; in winter it needs to be provided reliable protection from frost, for this they wrap it up. In spring, the cover is removed, and the bush actively develops. Over the course of several years, the plant gains its full decorative value.

Basic ongoing care

Throughout the entire time, the plant requires basic care, which means that the bush needs regular watering, deep loosening of the soil, removal of weeds, renewal of the mulch layer, pruning, and fertilizing. Pest control is mandatory.
At proper care, the plant has strong immunity and is not affected by pests or various diseases.

Proper watering and fertilizing

The white type of dera does not require frequent watering due to the fact that the root system of such a plant goes deep and is fed by ground moisture. Shrubs that have been planted recently, that is, young trees, need regular watering; the procedure is carried out several times a month.
If there is intense heat in the summer, then the bush must be watered more often, otherwise the active development of the plant will stop. To water one adult plant, it takes up to two liters of water; it should be warm and soft.

Fertilizing does not play a big role; the plant can feel good without fertilizing. In case of depleted soil, apply in spring mineral elements, about 150 grams per bush. In summer, shrubs take useful substances from the mulch layer, so it must be added.

Basic rules when planting derain

To grow the required variety, it is purchased from a special plant nursery, otherwise you can buy a completely different bush than what you would like. Usually the plant is selected for the desired climate. Seedlings must be purchased at the age of four, then they take root well and practically do not die.
After purchasing seedlings, you need to proceed to the planting procedure.

1. For planting, it is better to choose early spring or autumn, before frosts begin, so that the plant does not die.
2. If the roots dry out a little, they are placed in water for a couple of hours to gain moisture.
3. Before planting, you need to dig up the ground, add humus, and then make a hole for planting.
4. If there are a lot of plants, then they are planted at a distance of up to two meters; to form a hedge, keep about one and a half meters.
5. Each hole is filled with compost and water; these conditions are mandatory.
6. When the seedling is placed in the hole, it is carefully sprinkled with soil, in several layers, and the soil is lightly pressed on top so as not to damage the root system.
7. Young growth needs regular watering and feeding.
8. Near the bush it is necessary to remove weeds, which are carriers of various pests and diseases.