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One of the varieties of garden jasmine is terry mock-orange - one of the most popular temperate ornamental shrubs. Picturesque long flowering, exquisite fragrant aroma and unpretentiousness made it a favorite plant for many gardeners.
General description of the terry chubushnik
In fact, chubushnik is not jasmine, but it is popularly called it because of the aroma of fragrant flowers, which is very similar to the fragrance of real jasmine flowers. However, these ornamental plants belong to different families, just as the zones and conditions for growing crops are different.
Garden jasmine or terry chubushnik is a deciduous shrub with a height of 1.5 to 3 m, obtained by the French breeder Lemoine through experiments with common chubushnik. An ornamental plant is distinguished by double flowers that resemble miniature roses in a semi-open state. There are double and semi-double varieties of garden jasmine of large-flowered forms and flowers with a small corolla, with a different number of petals, which affects the doubleness.
How the terry mock-orange blooms
The flowering of the terry chubushnik is unforgettably beautiful and long lasting. Depending on the variety, flowers, collected in inflorescences of several pieces, have a different degree of doubleness. On average, garden jasmine blooms for 2 to 3 weeks, starting in mid-late June. It should be said here that the terry varieties of the mock-orange are not capable of exuding a strong aroma, in contrast to the inflorescences of the common mock-orange. Their fragrance is subtle, barely perceptible, light. Lush, lush flowering mock-orange pleases only in sunny places and fertile soils.
Popular varieties of terry chubushnik
The most popular and demanded varieties of terry garden jasmine among gardeners are:
- Virginal - the first variety of terry chubushnik obtained by Lemoine more than 100 years ago. A bush up to 3 m in height with large flowers blooms 2 times a year: in summer and autumn. Its aroma is sweet, strong enough, which is not typical for representatives of the terry type of garden jasmine;
- Garden jasmine Minnesota snowflake. This shrub of terry chubushnik grows up to 2 m in height, differs in dense terry snow-white flowers, collected in inflorescences of several pieces;
- Pyramidal. This is a tall, up to 3 m, late flowering shrub. Snow-white flowers abundantly cover a powerful bush, exuding a subtle, subtle scent;
- Shneesturm. A bush of terry chubushnik up to 3 m in height, with drooping shoots, which are abundantly decorated with chic terry flowers, emitting a refreshing, fruity aroma;
- Gornostaeva mantle. Low, up to 1.8 m in height, a variety with drooping branches, lushly decorated with creamy white flowers that exude a barely noticeable strawberry aroma;
- Blizzard. This is a tall shrub, completely covered with snow-white inflorescences, from a distance resembling large flakes of snow. Almost all the leaves of the terry mock-orange are hidden under the luxurious "snow cover";
- Moonlight. A variety with small pompom flowers that appear in large numbers and exude a strawberry aroma and glow in the dark.
According to experienced gardeners, in the conditions of the domestic climate, varieties of terry jasmine of Russian selection best of all take root and bloom. These are Blizzard, Junnat, Ballet of Moths and others.
Main characteristics
The main advantage of the terry chubushnik is its unpretentiousness - in order for the luxurious beauty of the snow-white flowering of culture to be, as described above and in the photo, there is no need to perform complex agrotechnical techniques. Garden jasmine is a frost-hardy shrub that can withstand temperatures up to 22 - 25 degrees, depending on the variety. This type of ornamental shrub has good immunity and is characterized by resistance to pests and diseases. However, it is important at the same time to carry out agrotechnics of care: to remove fallen leaves in a timely manner, to prevent waterlogging, to provide the plant with the necessary amount of nutrients, which will ensure even greater plant resistance to infections.
Reproduction methods
You can propagate terry garden jasmine in one of the following ways:
- seeds;
- layering;
- cuttings;
- dividing the bush.
Seed propagation is quite laborious and requires a long waiting time. Only after 6 - 7 years the plant will please with abundant, lush flowering. For layering, the strongest, strongest shoots are chosen, which are fixed in a shallow trench around the bush at the base of the first bud. Shoots for rooting are sprinkled with peat and moistened. During the season, they are huddled 2 times and looked after in the standard way. With the arrival of autumn, young seedlings are separated from the mother bush and planted on separate beds for growing.
For cuttings in June, 10 cm long twigs are cut along an oblique line. Planting material is planted in a greenhouse, previously keeping them in a root-stimulating solution. Seedling care is standard: moisturizing, airing and hardening after rooting. Strong, healthy seedlings are planted in a permanent place only the next year.
The most effective and less time-consuming breeding method is to divide the bush. Previously, the terry mock bush is watered abundantly and carefully dug out. Divide the roots with a sharp knife or garden scissors so that each division remains with root shoots. The division of the bush is performed only for adult plants in the fall - from the end of September to the end of October.
Planting and caring for a terry chubushnik
In order to grow a decorative, abundantly flowering jasmine bush on the site, you need to choose a bright, sunny place, protected from cold winds and drafts. Chubushnik can easily tolerate light shading, however, the flowering of the culture, even in partial shade, will be scarce, rare and short-lived. The soil should be fertile, loose. The ideal place is a small hill.
Recommended timing
The planting of young seedlings of terry mock-orange is carried out in spring or autumn. In early or mid-April, planting is carried out in regions with a temperate climate. In the southern regions, it is advisable to plant garden jasmine in mid-October: before winter, it manages to get stronger and develop a good root system.
Site selection and soil preparation
The optimal place for a terry chubushnik will be a hill without stagnant waters, protected from the north and east sides. For example, at the southern wall of a house, building, fence. Since jasmine does not tolerate waterlogging, it is worth taking care of good drainage from broken brick or gravel. The soil mixture should consist of leaf humus, compost and sand.
Landing algorithm
Sequencing:
- Dig planting holes 60x60 in size, maintaining a distance between them 0.8 - 1.5 m.For low-growing varieties of terry chubushnik, especially when creating hedges, maintain the minimum specified distance, for tall bushes with group planting - at least 1.5 m.
- A drainage layer of at least 20 cm is laid at the bottom of the pits.
- A little fertile soil is poured and the seedling is placed vertically, making sure that the root collar does not sink more than 2 - 3 cm below the soil level.
- A young mock-orange is covered with fertile soil, the soil is compacted.
- Water and mulch abundantly with fallen leaves or humus.
Growing rules
Terry jasmine does not require any special care. However, in no case should waterlogging of the soil and stagnation of moisture be allowed. Otherwise, the root system will start to rot. But it is not recommended to allow the earth to dry out, since the mock-orange still refers to moisture-loving plants. For rapid growth, active development and flowering, as well as successful overwintering, the shrub must be regularly fed with mineral and organic fertilizers. An obligatory method of agricultural technology is pruning a mock-orange - sanitary and formative.
Watering schedule
Watering terry jasmine is carried out with heated, settled water no more than 2 times a week. In a rainy summer, watering is reduced to 1 time per week, making sure that the soil in the near-trunk circle is not very waterlogged. For a single watering of an adult bush, 20 - 30 liters of water are required.
Weeding, loosening, mulching
Weeding of the near-trunk circle of a terry mockweed from weeds is performed as needed. Loosening is carried out 3-4 times per season, followed by mulching with fallen leaves or humus. This measure protects the soil from drying out and provides the soil with nutrients. Mulching the mock-orange must be done in preparation for the winter period: this gives the roots additional heating, as well as after spring pruning.
Feeding schedule
Top dressing of terry jasmine with mineral and organic compounds is performed only in the 2nd year after planting. The feeding schedule looks like this:
- Annual watering in early spring - slurry diluted with water in a ratio of 10: 1.
- Before flowering - mineral dressing of 30 g of superphosphate, 15 g of potassium sulfate and urea, diluted in 10 liters of water, will provide a lush bloom of jasmine. This amount of fertilizer is enough for 2 adult bushes.
- After flowering, the chubushnik needs mineral fertilizers, which are applied directly to the soil: 20 g of superphosphate and 15 g of potassium sulfate.
Pruning
Terry chubushnik, especially the crown one, needs to form a crown. To give it a well-groomed, symmetrical look, long branches are cut on the bush in early spring, and weak branches are shortened to the middle. After germination of young shoots through awakened buds, they are removed without regret. On each stem, 2 - 3 strong, developed processes are left. In the 3rd year, the chubushnik bush takes on a beautiful shape and pleases with abundant, luxurious flowering. Without fail, every year in early spring, sanitary pruning is also carried out, removing old, dry, weak branches and all wilted flowers. Once every 5 - 6 years, a rejuvenating pruning of a shrub is carried out with cutting out almost all branches. Leave only the main trunks 4 - 5 cm long, the rest are cut off near the base.
Preparing for winter
In the central regions with a temperate climate, a terry mock-orange does not need shelter for the winter. If the tops of the shoots suffer from frost, they are removed during sanitary pruning: the plant quickly recovers. Young seedlings that are under one year old need shelter. It is organized with the help of a light cloth - a special material, burlap - and tied with ropes.
Before the first frosts, the soil of the trunk circle is deeply loosened and mulched with garden compost, humus or manure.In winter, they make sure that the chubushnik bushes do not bend under the weight of the snow, and if there is a lot of it, they shake off the excess.
Pests and diseases
Terry chubushnik is a plant resistant to diseases and pests, which has unbending health. Among pests, aphids, weevils, and spider mites pose a great danger to jasmine. They are combated with the help of insecticides. For prevention during spring processing of shrubs, experienced gardeners are advised to use a solution of laundry soap. At the same time, 10 liters of warm water will be needed for a piece of laundry soap, crushed on a grater. A simple and affordable tool will eliminate the risk of pests and infectious diseases.
Conclusion
It is not difficult to grow a terry chubushnik, but its high decorativeness allows it to be widely used in garden landscape design. With the skillful selection of terry varieties, jasmine will delight you with its magnificent flowering throughout the season. And, this article and a useful video will help with this.
