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Yellow lilac is a rare type of olive shrub. For those who love to grow unique plants on their plots, Primrose is a godsend. The popularity rating for yellow lilac is very high, thanks to the characteristics of an amazing plant. In order for the bush to delight with its flowering for a long time, you need to correctly grow it. To do this, you will have to familiarize yourself with the description and photo of Primrose lilac.
Is there a yellow lilac in nature
This variety was bred by Dutch breeders in 1949. Despite the light yellowish-creamy flowers, it belongs to the group of white lilacs. It is considered the only variety of yellow lilac in the world. Therefore, we can safely say that such types of yellow lilac do not exist in nature. A unique variety awarded in the Netherlands and England with certificates of the Royal Society of Gardeners and Botanists. 1st class.
Some Far Eastern varieties - Yaponskaya, Amurskaya and Pekinskaya - differ in slightly similar flowering. The color of their panicles is creamy, but the flowers are much smaller.
Description of lilac Primrose
The shrub grows sprawling and dense. The height of an adult plant reaches 3.5 m.It grows very quickly, every year the shoots increase by 30 cm.
Branches are treelike, strongly leafy. The leaves are heart-shaped, dark green, glossy. The average diameter is 2.5 cm, the length of the leaf plate is 5-12 cm. The leaves turn green earlier than other garden plants, and retain their color much longer.
A feature of the common lilac Rrimrose are flowers. They are almost lemon-colored, rather large, round in shape. The diameter of one is about 1.5 cm. The flowers are collected in inflorescences 20 cm long. The buds or flowers, which have blossomed in half, have a unique color. As soon as they fully open, the shade becomes slightly creamy. If the bush receives excessive lighting, then the flowers lose their uniqueness and become almost white. At the same time, the aroma remains the same pleasant and persistent.
To increase the number of varieties of yellow lilac and to enhance the color intensity, breeders crossed this species with others. However, until now Primrose remains the only representative of the unique lilac.
When and how the golden lilac Primrose blooms
The flowering of the variety begins in early May. It was at this time that light green buds appear on the bushes. The blossoming inflorescences acquire a pale yellow color, and after burning out in the sun, they become almost white. The variety blooms until the end of June. At the end of summer, elongated fruits are formed in the place of faded inflorescences. They look like ordinary seed boxes. The flowering bush looks very impressive both in single plantings and in group ones. In the photo there is a yellow lilac during the flowering period:
How yellow lilacs multiply
To propagate the yellow lilac Primrose, vegetative methods are used - separation of shoots and cuttings. The method of sowing seeds is not suitable, it will not preserve varietal characteristics.
Overgrowth is a very effective and easy way. Reproduction is carried out in the fall. To do this, cut off the root, departing from the growth of 15-20 cm.
A well-sharpened and disinfected secateurs are used. The seedling is placed in a groove in a new location, separate from the mother bush. The yellow lilac of the Prime Rose variety is moved to a permanent place after 1-2 years. It is recommended to select in advance the bush you like for reproduction.
Cutting is the second effective way to propagate a unique plant on the site. Cut the cuttings after the lilac has faded. The plant must be an adult, at least 5-8 years old. Shoots for grafting are cut from annual shoots of medium length and not lignified. It is important that the internodes are short.
With a well-sharpened garden knife, cuttings are cut in the evening or in the morning (without an active sun). 2-4 buds are left on each. The lower leaves are removed, the upper ones are shortened. The future seedlings are placed for 18 hours in the "Epin-Extra" solution, then the lower cut is powdered with Kornevin and planted in the mother plant (greenhouse).
Landing rules
There are no big differences from the planting process of ordinary varieties for Primrose. It is necessary to comply with the conditions for the choice of timing, soil and place, to correctly plant. Further care will strengthen the seedling and make it possible to grow a strong flowering bush.
When to plant
The best time to plant the common Primrose lilac is the end of summer. The end of August or the beginning of September is the most optimal time. If you hold an event in spring or autumn, then the Primrose seedling does not take root well and hardly grows during the first year of life.
Site selection and soil preparation
According to the description and reviews of gardeners, Primrose lilac grows well in an open, sunny place. It tolerates partial shade well. The only condition is good wind protection.
The variety prefers light, fertile, neutral soil. If the soil on the site is acidic, then liming or other measures to reduce acidity need to be carried out. They also take measures in advance to increase the fertility of the soil - they dig up, select weeds and garbage, apply fertilizers.
Then they begin to prepare the planting holes. A distance of 1.5 m is maintained between the pits, regardless of how the plants are planted - in a group or singly. Only when creating a dense hedge can the distance between the bushes be reduced to 1 m.
The walls of each pit are made vertical. Dimensions - a cube with sides of 50 cm. This is subject to a good degree of fertility. On poor lands, a hole is dug 2 times more in order to add a nutritious soil mixture when planting. An additive is prepared from 20 kg of humus (compost), 300 g of wood ash, 30 g of superphosphate.
How to plant yellow lilacs
The process consists of several stages:
- Before planting, be sure to inspect the root system of the seedling. All injured, dried or broken roots are removed. The rest are shortened to 30 cm.
- The bottom of the pit is covered with a good layer of drainage from expanded clay, crushed stone or broken brick. A layer of nutrient mixture is poured on top and a mound is formed. A seedling is placed on the top of the mound, the roots are carefully straightened.
- The pit is filled with soil mixture, slightly compacted and watered.
After the moisture is absorbed, the near-stem circle of yellow lilac is mulched with peat or humus with a layer of 5-7 cm.
Features of growing yellow lilac
The Primrose variety is capable of growing even a novice gardener. Bushes will need to provide watering, nutrition, pruning, and attention. This time will take a little, since the culture is hardy and unpretentious.
Watering schedule
The first 2 years, the seedlings are watered 2 times a week, then the amount is reduced. The main focus is on watering yellow lilacs in the summer months. It should be regular and abundant. Do not allow the soil to dry out. One plant needs 2.5-3 buckets of water. After watering, loosening is recommended to improve air access to the roots. But this procedure is enough 3-4 times over the summer. Loosening depth 4-7 cm.In late summer and early autumn (September), the bushes do not require as much moisture. It is enough to water the plant only during a prolonged drought.
How to feed yellow lilacs
Nutrition for lilac yellow Prime Rose is made depending on the phase of development of the bush. For the first 2 years, a minimum amount of nitrogen in the spring is sufficient. Organic compounds, such as 20 liters of slurry, are considered the most acceptable.
Mineral complexes for feeding yellow lilacs are also good:
- in the spring - urea;
- in summer - universal compositions "spring-summer";
- in the fall - superphosphate.
Potassium-phosphorus components are applied once every 2 years. Primrose responds well to wood ash infusion.
Features of the formation of bushes
The yellow variety has features that dictate the rules for the formation and pruning of a bush. You need to cut the plant in early spring, until sap flow begins in the shoots. At this time, dry, diseased and weakened branches are removed. It is very important to cut inward to provide the yellow lilac decorative effect. The inflorescences of the variety are located inside the bush, therefore, thickening is not allowed. You can also give the lilac the desired shape using pruning. In this case, you should remember the rules:
- If you cut off the side shoots, the yellow lilac bush will direct the growth in height. By cutting off the top, you can stimulate an increase in the width of the bush.
- Each cut over 1 cm is covered with garden balsam or var.
When trimming the shoots, try not to damage the flower buds. They are located at the top of last year's branches. Removing the buds threatens the bush with the loss of yellow clusters - the main beauty of the variety. In the photo, a correctly formed lilac bush Primrose:
Preparing for winter
Primrose is a frost-resistant variety of lilacs, therefore, it does not require special preparation for the winter period. In young plants, you can cover the root part with peat, leaves or humus.
Diseases and pests
If the requirements of agricultural technology are followed exactly, then the Primrose yellow lilac bush resists fungal infections well. For prophylaxis, it is enough to treat the plants with copper sulfate in the spring, while the buds are "sleeping". The focus should be on caterpillars and gall mites. As soon as pests are noticed on lilacs, insecticides and acaricides are immediately applied. For example, the guaranteed result is given by "Neoron" or "Senpai". You also need to regularly inspect the plants to avoid complications.
Conclusion
Yellow lilac is a unique shrub. Proper planting and proper care will ensure abundant flowering. Therefore, the gardener's costs will be fully justified, the site will be decorated with pale yellow inflorescences with a pleasant aroma.
Reviews about lilac Primrose
Not only descriptions and photos, but also reviews of experienced gardeners will help to grow yellow lilacs.
