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The photo and description of the Mont Blanc mock-orange, presented below, will acquaint you with the plant, which is also called jasmine. It is a flowering shrub with an extraordinary aroma. Real jasmine is a subtropical, thermophilic culture. In fact, these are different plants. Chubushnik is unpretentious, which allows it to be grown in the temperate climate of Russia.
Description of jasmine Mont Blanc
Chubushnik Mont Blanc is a dwarf bush. It grows in a sunny area up to 1.2 m. New shoots have pubescence, brown bark with scales. Small, even or serrated leaves grow up to 4 cm.
How the chubushnik (jasmine) Mont Blanc blooms
Chubushnik Mont Blanc forms short inflorescences - up to 3 cm. Each cluster contains groups of closely seated flowers, 3-5 pieces each. The buds are semi-double, snow-white. In the central part there are yellow-colored stamens. The lower row of wide petals is located without gaps. There are few inner petals, they are curled towards the center.
Blossoming of the Mont Blanc mock-orange is long, from mid-June to mid-July. During mass flowering, the chubushnik emits a persistent strawberry smell. The bush during this period looks snow-white. There are so many buds that the shoots sag due to the weight.
In order for the chubushnik to please with an abundance of flowers, you need to know what affects their formation. Following simple rules, Jasmine Mont Blanc will exactly match the description and look like in the photo.
The flowering of the Mont Blanc mock-orange is influenced by:
- Weather. They can shift the beginning, and, therefore, the end of the period.
- Excessive moisture leads to root rot. The shrub does not bloom, it may die.
- Drought and lack of moisture.
- Inappropriate landing site.
- Low temperatures affect the kidneys in winter.
Main characteristics
Chubushnik Mont blanc belongs to the 4th group of winter hardiness. It is able to withstand negative temperatures up to 34 degrees. The upper buds on the shoots sometimes freeze slightly. Plant recovery is fast.
Chubushnik Mont Blanc is resistant to diseases. Its main pests are:
- spider mite;
- aphid;
- weevils.
Breeding features
For reproduction of Mont Blanc jasmine use:
- seeds;
- cuttings;
- layering;
- division of the bush.
Growing from seeds is rarely practiced, as it is a laborious process. The division of the bush is used when it gets old. The most promising methods are cuttings and propagation by layering.
Planting and caring for the Mont Blanc chubushnik
To get a beautiful shrub on the site, you should plant the Mont Blanc mock-orange according to all the rules. And also it is necessary to take care, then jasmine will give a luxurious flowering and aroma.
Recommended timing
It is recommended to plant a chubushnik in spring and autumn. In the spring, planting is carried out before bud break. In the autumn period, the time is calculated, since after planting a month must pass before frost, during this period the plant will take root.
Site selection and soil preparation
For a chubushnik, an area is determined that is well lit during the day.Sun-grown Mont Blanc jasmine will be the same as in the photo. If the place is in the shade, it will grow up to 2 m, flowering will not be plentiful. Decorativeness will be greatly reduced.
Chubushnik Mont Blanc does not tolerate strong soil moisture. It is better to give preference to elevated areas with low groundwater levels.
Neutral soil will do. Mont Blanc does not like salted soil. It does not require special conditions for fertility. On humus-rich soils, of course, the shrub will grow faster.
Preparation for planting is carried out in 2 weeks. Digging holes - 50 x 50 x 50. Drainage from any material is laid on the bottom.
If several bushes are supposed to be planted, holes are dug at a distance of 1.5 m.When decorating a hedge, trenches are made, plants are planted at a distance of 0.7 m.
With depleted soil, prepare a mixture of it. They take soil, humus, and sand in a ratio of 3: 2: 1.
Landing algorithm
When planting a Mont Blanc mock-orange, follow the rules:
- A little prepared soil mixture is poured into the pit on the drainage.
- Place the seedling in the central part, straighten the root system.
- Carefully fill it with soil, leave the root collar at ground level.
- The soil is tamped, 2 buckets of water are poured out.
- The surface is mulched. Sawdust or shavings are used for this. Mulch protects against excessive evaporation of moisture, prevents pests from entering.
Growing rules
The rules that are recommended to be followed are quite simple. But it is necessary to pay attention to them.
Watering schedule
Chubushnik Mont Blanc requires abundant watering, especially during the period of growth and flowering. This is the entire warm season, from spring to autumn. Watering the shrub is recommended 2 times a week.
In order for the Mont Blanc garden jasmine not to lose its decorative effect, it is advisable to spray the foliage.
Weeding, loosening, mulching
To preserve the decorative effect of the Mont Blanc chubushnik, the surface of the root zone must be weeded regularly.
Loosening will also prevent weeds. Especially this procedure is carried out with the spread of rhizome weeds. So, they will be exhausted and die. Too deep loosening is not recommended, as it can damage the roots of the bush.
Experienced gardeners carry out mulching of the soil surface with a layer of 5-8 cm.This technique:
- inhibits the growth of weeds;
- retains moisture during dry periods;
- improves soil quality.
Feeding schedule
To get abundant flowering of jasmine garden Mont Blanc, you need to feed. In the spring, watered with a solution of mullein in a ratio of 1:10. In the absence of organic matter, complexes with nitrogen are used.
After flowering, the Mont Blanc mock-orange is fertilized with potassium-phosphorus compounds. For one bucket of water, take 2 tbsp. l. superphosphate and 1 tbsp. l. potassium sulfate. After watering, the shrub is fed with this mixture.
Use a different feeding option. In the root zone, 2 tbsp is evenly distributed. ash. You can pour 4-5 cm of humus or compost under the bush in the fall.
Pruning
To get a beautiful Mont Blanc mock-orange bush, as in the photo, you need to take care of its appearance.
Periodically repeated trimming makes it attractive:
- Sanitary pruning is carried out in the spring. All damaged shoots are removed. They spoil the appearance, retard the development of the bush.
- Formative pruning is needed to give the plant the desired shape. The bush is pruned throughout the entire period. After flowering, the brushes are removed, the protruding branches are shortened.
- Rejuvenating pruning of Mont Blanc mock-orange is carried out, removing old shoots to the base. Leave 4-5 branches, shorten them by 0.5 m. This is the basis for a new bush. Such treatment of the shrub leads to the growth of new shoots.
Preparing for winter
Mont Blanc, although it is called garden jasmine, does not require special preparation for winter. It tolerates low temperatures, according to some sources even up to -40 degrees. The upper part of the branches may freeze. Shoots damaged in winter are pruned.Chubushnik Mont Blanc quickly recovers and blooms profusely.
The bush loses its shape under the weight of damp snow. Therefore, it is recommended to use a pitchfork to free the shoots sprinkled and pressed to the ground.
Pests and diseases
Diseases do not threaten the chubushnik, but pests can still attack. The measures taken in time will protect the bush and will not interfere with its flowering.
The fact that a tick has wound up on the chubushnik will be prompted by the cobweb on the lower part of the leaves. This pest feeds on leaf sap. As a result, they turn yellow or brown and fall off. Treatment with "Fufanon" helps. Use 10 ml of the product in 10 liters of water. Apply 2% solution of "Phosphamide" or 3% solution of "Keltana". They spray not only the shrub, but also the soil under it. The procedure is repeated 2 or 3 more times, with an interval between treatments of one week.
Aphids on garden jasmine are hard to miss. Can be used to combat the pest "Karbofos" or "Phosphamide" according to the instructions.
Folk remedies help. An infusion is prepared from the tops of potatoes. For 10 liters of water, take 1.2 kg of greens, insist for 3-4 hours, then separate the solid part. Add 40 g of household soap, spray the mock-orange.
The leaf weevil is fought with the "Fufanon" in the same proportions.
Conclusion
The photo and description of the Mont Blanc mock-up make it possible to choose in its favor. The plant is completely unpretentious. Applying simple guidelines for growing it, you can not only decorate your garden, but also try yourself as a designer.
