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Photos and descriptions of the mock-mushroom Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya will charm and delight every gardener. The shrub is unpretentious and beautiful. In landscape design, it is used solo, and is also grouped with other plants, including for the design of hedges.
Description of the chubushnik Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya
Gardeners usually call the Coronary mock-orange (Philadelphus coronarius) garden jasmine. Because of this, confusion arises with the classification of species. The bush began to be called "chubushnik", because mouthpieces (or chubuki) were made from its stems, and jasmine - for the similarity of flowers with a well-known culture. In fact, these are two different types of plants that belong to different families: the mock-orange, which is a real shrub, belongs to the Hydrangeaceae, and jasmine, like an evergreen liana, belongs to the Olive. However, both names are firmly rooted among the people.
Initially, the shrub appeared among ornamental plants in the gardens of Western Europe.
The very first thermophilic hybrids of the mock-orange Venichny were bred by the breeder V. Lemoine in the 20th century. in France. Most of the varieties of this plant, capable of growing on the territory of Russia, were created by N.K. Vekhov in the 40s - 50s of the XX century, in particular, the variety Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya (Philadelphus coronarius Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya).
Chubushnik Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya is a tall, long-lived shrub. With proper care, it can please the eye for 80 years, but this is more rare. The average lifespan of a culture is 30 years.
The characteristics of the Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya jasmine variety can be assessed by the description of the photo.
This deciduous ornamental bush reaches a height of 3 m. Numerous straight shoots of the mock-mushroom Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya with grayish bark form a spherical crown. Petiole leaves are oval in shape with a sparsely toothed margin, located opposite.
Snow-white semi-double flowers of the culture are large enough, collected in racemose inflorescences of 6 - 7 pieces, emit a delicate, pleasant aroma. The fruit of the plant is a box with seeds.
An important feature of the shrub is the bareness below. It is compact, with a small number of flowers, reminiscent of a neat round-shaped bouquet. Suitable for independent (single) or group planting, as well as creating hedges.
How the hybrid mock-orange blooms Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya
The Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya variety has very beautiful double flowers - white, with a slightly greenish tint that appears during their blooming. Their aroma is unobtrusive, pleasant. In the middle of the flowers, there are thin petals, due to which they look airy. The inflorescences of the mock-orange Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya are quite large - 6 - 7 cm in length, of 7 - 9 flowers, 4 - 5 cm in diameter.
The shrub blooms on average 22 days from early or mid June to early July. In this variety, the flowering period is considered average.
The plant needs to be pruned annually. Only strong shoots of the last year bloom profusely. On the rest of the branches, the buds are small, and there are few of them.
Double jasmine flowers Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya can be clearly seen in the photo:
Main characteristics
Chubushnik crown Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya tolerates frost well. In very cold winters, shoots may freeze over, but they recover easily.
The shrub is also quite resistant to various kinds of diseases and pests.
Breeding features
This variety of mock-orange is propagated in several ways:
- Layers;
- Cuttings;
- By dividing the bush.
The first two methods are considered the most effective.
When propagating by layering, large stems are bent to the ground, fixed and sprinkled with soil, then watered. As soon as they have their roots in the spring, the layers can be separated.
Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya's mock-root cuttings are carried out during or immediately after flowering, when there are young shoots. They are broken off with a "heel" and placed in water for a couple of weeks. The resulting cuttings are covered with a bag, cut off with a plastic bottle or jar and rooted. In August or early September, the seedlings are transplanted to a permanent place. In winter, young shoots need to be covered.
Chubushnik is also propagated by dividing the bush - it tolerates a change of place well - but this is not a very convenient way, since the plant is quite large, in addition, its crown may suffer. Perhaps even the shrub will not bloom for a year.
Planting and leaving
Chubushnik, or jasmine, Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya is a rather unpretentious shrub that does not require compliance with certain conditions. However, it will produce more flowers and retain vibrant foliage if properly cared for. In addition, the plant will live longer and will be able to delight an entire generation with its beauty and delicate aroma.
Recommended timing
Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya considers autumn to be the optimal time for planting a mock-orange, from September 10 to October 10. Spring is also coming, the main thing is to be in time before the leaves bloom.
Site selection and soil preparation
When choosing a landing site, it is recommended to take into account the following conditions:
- Chubushnik loves the sun, but also tolerates a weak shadow. Although experienced gardeners believe that even in partial shade, the stems are strongly elongated, and the flowering of the culture decreases.
- Prefers fertile soils, does not tolerate soil salinization.Advice! The shrub will grow well if you mix leafy soil, humus and sand in a ratio of 3: 2: 1.
- The culture does not tolerate excess and stagnation of moisture, as well as proximity to groundwater.
Landing algorithm
There are certain stages, the observance of which facilitates the process of planting a mock orange (jasmine) Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya:
- The depth and width of the planting pit are usually 50-60 cm.
- The bottom is covered with a 15 cm drainage layer of crushed stone and sand.
- The roots with a lump of earth are carefully spread over the pit. The root collar must not be deepened more than 2.5 cm in order to avoid decay.
- To create favorable conditions, the planting pit is filled with fertile soil, rotted compost, ash and superphosphate are added.
- The earth is slightly compacted and watered abundantly.
Growing rules
Chubushnik crown Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya does not require strict rules, but it is still advisable to water, feed and cut the shrub in a timely manner, as well as loosen the soil around it. A characteristic feature of garden jasmine is that it loves water very much.
Watering schedule
A chubushnik needs a large amount of moisture for abundant flowering and a comfortable existence. During a drought, the leaves lose their turgor, but after rains and regular watering, it will be restored again. Normally, for one watering, especially in June and July, an adult garden jasmine plant needs 20 - 30 liters of water. During planting, 1 - 2 buckets go to the bush.
Weeding, loosening, mulching
In summer, Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya's mock-mushroom needs to be loosened 2 or 3 times to a depth of 4 - 8 cm. At the same time, weeds are removed. So that the roots of the plant do not overheat and the moisture does not evaporate longer, the root circle is mulched with peat or earth in a layer of 3-4 cm.
Feeding schedule
It is recommended to fertilize chubushnik (garden jasmine) 2 - 3 times a season. This will help the plant to bloom profusely. In early spring, the plant must be fed with minerals containing potassium and phosphorus. Every year you need to add 1 bucket of mullein (or slurry) to the bush or use special complex preparations.
After the garden jasmine has faded, it will not be superfluous to add wood ash (100 - 150 g) under the very base of the plant. In addition, you can feed Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya's mock-orange with urea (15 g), superphosphate (20 - 30 g) or potassium sulfate (15 g). They are bred in 10 liters of water, which is enough for 1 - 2 bushes. Usually, a 3-year-old mock-orange is fertilized in this way.
Pruning
The shrub needs formative and sanitary pruning 1 or 2 times a season - in autumn and early spring, before bud break. Branches that are too long can be shortened by pruning the tops. It is recommended to remove the lower shoots that shade garden jasmine, as well as old stems, leaving only those that are no more than 4 to 5 years old. For a year, you can get the correct spherical shape and give the plant a well-groomed appearance.
In addition, every year after flowering, the shrub is pruned, removing inward and damaged shoots, as well as dried inflorescences.
In the spring, 3-4 trunks of an already middle-aged mock-orange are shortened to 30-40 cm, and the rest are cut down at the base. The bush will be transformed next year.
After rejuvenation, garden jasmine must be spud, fertilized, and in a dry summer - watered and then mulched with compost.
Preparing for winter
Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya begins preparing the mock-mushroom for winter in September: they prune, fertilize the soil, cover the root circle with a thick layer of sawdust.
An adult plant does not need to be covered. After pruning in spring, it will quickly restore the crown and bloom. Even if the buds are not visible on the branches in the spring, young shoots can grow: for this you need to cut the bush at the base.
Pests and diseases
Chubushnik Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya is a plant resistant to diseases and pests. However, if you do not remove fallen leaves or cut off damaged shoots in time, the culture will become more vulnerable. In order to prevent diseases and the appearance of pests, it is recommended to spray the shrub with special preparations in spring or autumn, after flowering.
Conclusion
To find out more about the appearance and features of garden jasmine, the photo and description of the mock-orange will help Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya. The hybrid variety of this ornamental plant is very beautiful and exudes a delicate, pleasant aroma.
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