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Chubushnik Lemoine is a rich variety of varieties of the hybrid category, created by the French breeder V. Lemoine in the 19th century on the basis of an ordinary and small-leaved species of a common garden shrub. In the front gardens, there are various specimens of the mock-orange, because its many species have long been domesticated. Nurseries sell old and modern varieties of the Lemoinei mock-orange hybrid, which differ slightly in the subtleties of care.
Description of Lemoine's chubushnik
The spreading bush is distinguished by a large number of arcuate shoots, which in different varieties reach from 1 to 3 m in height. The trunks with a smooth grayish-brown bark, on which cracks appear with age, are rather thin and flexible. The multi-stemmed bushes of Lemoine's mock-orange, as in the photo, are of medium density, with a crown width of up to 1.5-2 m. The length of light green ovoid leaves is 4-7 cm. The light and at the same time rich shade of foliage gives the bush a picturesque look even after flowering.
How jasmine Lemoine blooms
Loose inflorescences of 5-9 buds are formed on short lateral shoots. The flowers are large, cupped, from 2 to 4 cm in diameter, they are simple, with 4-5 beautifully concave petals, semi-double and double. The color of the corolla is predominantly white, there are Lemoine mock-mushrooms with milky-cream shades, as well as with burgundy-pink tints in the center. The combination of large, gracefully curved petals and long yellow-cream stamens gives the flowers visual lightness. Most varieties have an intense scent of flowers. The buds of different varieties bloom from mid to late June. Flowering usually lasts 10-20 days.
Abundant flowering of all varieties of Lemoine mock-orange is ensured by the fulfillment of the following conditions when planting:
- the bushes are located in a sunny place, only a slight short-term partial shade is allowed;
- fertile, loose soil.
The most common varieties
Most of the forms of the bred hybrid belong to the author, Victor Lemoine, these are about 40 varieties obtained at the end of the 19th, beginning of the 20th centuries. New chubushniks spread from France all over the world. Many varieties of Lemoine are grown in our country, given the climatic features. There may be a minimal difference in size between the photo and the description of Lemoine's chubushniki, which grow in the gardens of the middle lane. Frost has a detrimental effect on the growth of bushes. All other characteristics are completely consistent.
Ermine mantle
Chubushnik Lemoine Manteau d'Hermine (Manteau d'Ermin), 75-90 cm high, bred in 1899, was named because of the abundant and long flowering - up to a month or more. It blooms with white, semi-double buds 2-3 cm wide, which densely cover the bush against the background of small foliage.
Belle Etoile
Lemoine's mock-orange Belle Etoile (Beautiful Star) has a special attraction for simple flowers - petals with a carmine-purple center and a slight aroma of strawberries. The bush, obtained by the son of V. Lemoine, Emile Lemoine, grows in the middle zone up to 1 m, requires shelter in snowless winters, since it can only withstand - 23 ° C.
Girandole
The Girandole variety (Chandelier) fascinates with a wide crown, up to 120 cm in diameter, with drooping shoots, 150 cm high, and double, creamy white flowers with a delicate aroma. Chubushnik is resistant, tolerates frosts up to 30 ° С.
Erectus
The shoots of Lemoine Erectus, in accordance with its name, are straight, low - 1.2-1.5 m. Only with age, the branches smoothly bend. White flowers with a diameter of 2.5-3 cm are simple, emit a strong aroma. The variety is frost-resistant, sun-loving. For lush flowering, it is recommended to remove old shoots every 4-5 years.
Dame Blanche
The shape of the mock-orange variety Dame Blanche (Lady in White) belongs to the dwarf category, the shoots are 80-90 cm long. But the diameter of the spreading bush is almost twice as wide as the height. Very fragrant semi-double flowers with snow-white petals. Corollas are large - 3.5-4 cm wide. Dame Blanche blooms from the last days of June to July.
Shneestorm
Chubushnik Lemoine Schneesturm (Snowstorm) - spreading and high, up to 2-2.5 m.Bush width - 1.20-1.40 m.During flowering, which occurs in June, the tops of the shoots, which have become heavy under the brushes of the buds, gently slope down ... White, large, multi-petal flowers reach 4-5 cm in diameter. A subtle sweet aroma emanates from the inflorescences. The variety is unpretentious, winter-hardy.
Minnesota Snowflake
Popular, according to reviews, is Lemoine Minnesota Snowflake. Powerful erect shoots of the variety form an oval vertical crown up to 2 m high and 1.5 m in diameter. Large dark green leaves create an expressive backdrop for snow-white double flowers, collected in brushes of several pieces. Corolla diameter up to 2.5 cm. Early variety, buds begin to bloom in May. It is preferable to buy Lemoine Chubushnik saplings Minnesota Snowflake in a tube. This packaging will ensure the safe transport of the roots.
Sun
Since 2011, a variety of dwarf mock-mushroom Solnyshko has been entered into the State Register, the applicants are the Moscow and St. Petersburg Botanical Gardens. A bush with an oval-vertical crown, 30 to 45 cm high, up to 30 cm wide. Shoots are straight, with a grayish bark. Variety without flowering, intended for decoration of rocky gardens and container culture. The yellow-green leaves are serrated, expressive and bright in spring and early summer.
Main characteristics
A popular landscape shrub, rich in different varieties, the authorship of the Lemoine family and other breeders, tolerates the winters of the middle lane quite firmly. When buying seedlings, it is worth clarifying the correct name of the variety in order to determine its frost resistance. There are specimens wintering without shelter. After severe frosts, most chubushniks grow well green mass and wood. But some foreign varieties are thermophilic and suffer greatly in winter.
Chubushniki do not succumb to common diseases, but various pests annoy the leaves. Insecticides are used against insects.
Breeding features
Varietal characteristics are not fully transferred through seeds, various variations will follow. Seeds are sown after stratification or before winter, after the soil freezes. The shrub is easy to grow if the climate is suitable for the varieties.
Chubushnik is often propagated vegetatively:
- cuttings, green or lignified, while small-leaved varieties are best cut;
- a more accessible way is layering;
- the most effective way is to split the bush.
Planting and leaving
The shrub is easy to grow if the climate is suitable for the varieties.
Recommended timing
The best time for planting a mock-orange is spring or early autumn. The bushes are planted in the fall at such a time that there are 20 days left before frost, during which the plant has time to take root.Seedlings in a container from nurseries are moved until the end of June.
Site selection and soil preparation
Chubushnik is undemanding to the type of soil; it cannot be planted only in swampy and saline areas. The main condition for good development and abundant flowering is a sunny place or light partial shade for 3-4 hours. A planting pit measuring 50x60 cm can be prepared in advance by putting in drainage and mixing the garden soil with sand, clay, compost or humus. The additives depend on the type of soil. For successful growth, add 70-90 g of complex fertilizer for flowering shrubs.
Landing algorithm
A chubushnik sapling is placed on the finished substrate:
- the root collar can be deepened by only 1-1.5 cm;
- the trunk circle is watered with 10-12 liters of water and mulched.
Growing rules
Care for most varieties of Lemoine mock-orange is simple.
Watering schedule
Seedlings are watered once a week, especially in dry summers. Adult bushes - once every 18-20 days, 15-25 liters per bush. With abundant natural precipitation, watering is not carried out.
Weeding, loosening, mulching
The unmulched near-trunk circle of the chubushnik is systematically loosened, weeds are removed. For mulch, take peat, dry grass, bark.
Feeding schedule
Fertilizers contribute to the growth of the chubushnik and beautiful flowering:
- the first feeding is carried out early in April with preparations with nitrogen or humus;
- before the creation and blooming of buds, the bushes are supported with complex mineral dressings;
- in July-August, potash-phosphorus agents are introduced.
Pruning
For chubushniks, sanitary pruning is required. Bushes form if you don't like the silhouette of the crown. Every 4-5 years old shoots are removed, and to rejuvenate the plant, the remaining 3-4 shoots are shortened to 40 cm.
Preparing for winter
Adapted varieties tolerate subzero temperatures without shelter. In autumn, the branches are tied up so that they do not suffer from the mass of snow. Heat-loving varieties are wrapped, especially in the early years.
Pests and diseases
Chubushniki are not susceptible to disease, but delicate leaves are often damaged by insects. Spraying with insecticides is used against leaf-eating pests:
- Decis;
- Kinmix;
- Apollo.
Conclusion
Chubushnik Lemoine - undemanding to care, a beautiful plant, will create a gentle and romantic corner in the garden. Fragrant and spectacular inflorescences against the backdrop of bright greenery will leave an unforgettable summer experience.
