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The external description of the Pavlovskaya honeysuckle variety practically does not differ from other species, but has its own characteristic features when grown. The variety was bred thanks to the works of the famous Soviet scientist who was engaged in the selection of berry and fruit crops, Maria Nikolaevna Plekhanova. The woman spread the hybrids of the resulting varieties throughout Europe. Honeysuckle Pavlovskaya actually has a different name - Viola. Since she was bred in the Pavlovsky nursery, she was nicknamed after the place where the variety was born.
Honeysuckle Pavlovskaya is resistant to drought and frost
Description of Pavlovskaya honeysuckle
The berry got its name "Viola" because of its purple color. The honeysuckle bush itself grows to a height of no more than 2 meters, but grows in diameter to 3 meters. The crown of the shrub has an oval shape, as well as erect dense and powerful branches.
Honeysuckle Pavlovskaya has large and smooth leaves of a rich dark green color on the front side and gray-gray at the veins on the back.
Large fruits weighing just over 1 gram have a slightly bumpy surface. The shape of the berries is similar to elongated sacs with dense blue-violet skin. On the surface of the peel there is a waxy bloom characteristic of any type of honeysuckle. The berries have a firm flesh. Pavlovskaya honeysuckle is sweet with a sour taste, slightly bitter.
Planting and caring for Pavlovskaya honeysuckle
The yield of the bush depends on the correct planting and care. Therefore, the most important thing when growing a plant is to take timely care measures. Honeysuckle Pavlovskaya was bred specifically for its cultivation in middle latitudes, therefore it has a high frost resistance. The bush rarely gets sick and suffers from the appearance of pests, therefore, it is not particularly capricious in its care. However, in its absence, problems may arise in growing even the most resistant bush with high immunity.
Planting dates for honeysuckle varieties Pavlovskaya
Experienced agronomists advise planting honeysuckle in open ground in early spring, around the end of March or early April. The planting period depends on whether the land on the site has time to warm up under the first rays of the sun.
Selection and preparation of the landing site
The planting site is chosen open to allow the sun to fully illuminate the honeysuckle shrub at any time of the year. The place should be one meter above groundwater to prevent moisture from stagnating in the ground. Therefore, it is worth choosing slightly elevated areas, avoiding low-lying areas.
The landing site must be chosen where there is a lot of sunlight.
Before planting seedlings in the ground, it is necessary to dig out and carefully level the ground. After that, moisten the soil and apply fertilizers, preferably organic.
Landing rules
Planting holes are dug out based on the diameter of the roots. The pits should be 3-4 centimeters larger than the width and length of the straightened roots. The distance between the bushes is from 1 to 1.5 meters.
Honeysuckle is planted in the finished wells, after carefully straightening the roots.Holding on to the main trunk, they fall asleep around not with simple earth, but with a pre-prepared soil mixture. This nutrient medium is prepared from:
- soddy loose earth;
- humus;
- compost;
- rotted manure;
- wood ash.
The root collar is left at a depth of no more than a centimeter under the ground. The soil around the trunk is not compacted too much. Now you can water the bush with soft water and mulch on top with some dry material: sawdust, peat, foliage.
Watering and feeding
Pavlovskaya honeysuckle is very hygrophilous, therefore, the soil under the bush should not be allowed to dry out. However, frequent watering can lead to stagnation of water in the ground, which provokes the appearance of fungal diseases and mold. Therefore, after each watering, you need to loosen the soil by 3-5 centimeters or mulch to retain moisture and reduce watering.
After watering, you need to loosen the soil under the bush.
Even with regular watering and loosening of the soil, problems or diseases can arise. This is due to watering the bush with cold, hard tap water. It is necessary to let the liquid settle for about 4-5 hours in a wide container, or use melt or rain water.
Pavlovskaya honeysuckle grows well even with infrequent feeding. But for a healthier growth, it is still worthwhile to routinely feed the shrub with organic and mineral fertilizers, which can be purchased in a ready-made complex form in special stores. It is recommended to use humus, compost, rotted manure and peat as organic matter.
Pruning edible honeysuckle variety Pavlovskaya
Pruning is especially necessary in the first 8 years of life of honeysuckle. In parallel with sanitary pruning, rotten and dried branches are also removed. After 8-9 years, traditional pruning is stopped and only occasionally the crown is thinned out, cutting off the old lignified shoots.
When the shrub reaches about 20-25 years of age, the main or skeletal branches of the honeysuckle are removed. This procedure is carried out in order to renew the shrub. Already a year after a similar rejuvenation procedure, Pavlovskaya honeysuckle is capable of bearing fruit. After such pruning, the bush can bear fruit for another 7-9 years, it all depends on the quality of care.
Wintering
In southern latitudes, the frost-resistant Pavlovskaya honeysuckle may not be sheltered for the winter, but in more severe areas it is recommended to protect the bushes for the winter. It is not uncommon for birds, mice and other animals to damage the bark of a plant in winter. Therefore, all the shoots of the shrub are carefully twisted with wire and wrapped on top with a fine mesh and protective material.
For wintering, the plant is pulled together and wrapped in protective material.
Reproduction
An adult Pavlovskaya honeysuckle bush can be propagated:
- Cuttings.
- Sowing seeds.
- Layers.
Cuttings are separated from the adult plant. The procedure is carried out in the spring before the appearance of the buds. The stalk can be planted immediately in a moist soil mixture or held in a special saline solution until it grows roots.
To propagate honeysuckle by seed, you need to take the overripe fruit and spread it over the surface of a paper napkin. Seeds are planted in a special moist and loose substrate to a depth of at least 5 millimeters. When the seedlings have more than 3 leaf plates, they can be transplanted into open ground.
The fastest and easiest way to reproduce Pavlovskaya honeysuckle is with the help of layering. Lateral adult shoots are bent over to the previously dug up and fertilized soil and fixed in this position. Sprinkle with earth on top.The next year, when the cuttings are completely rooted, they are separated from the main bush and, if necessary, transplanted to another place.
Honeysuckle pollinators Pavlovskaya
To obtain a rich and high-quality harvest during flowering, the pollination necessary for flowers must pass. To do this, next to this variety, it is necessary to plant another type of honeysuckle. When choosing it, you need to pay attention to the flowering time, they should coincide as much as possible.
The most effective pollinating varieties for Pavlovskaya honeysuckle are Tomichka, Blue Spindle and Blue Bird.
Diseases and pests
Honeysuckle Pavlovskaya is resistant to diseases and pests, but in rare cases it can get sick. Most often this happens due to improper care. Diseases are practically not scary to the bush, except that an infectious fungus or root rot may appear. If untreated, it becomes impossible to fix the problem and you will have to completely get rid of the bush so as not to infect the rest.
Among the pests of Pavlovskaya honeysuckle are:
- aphids;
- striped sawfly;
- false shield;
- honeysuckle mite;
- leaflet.
Diseases and pests can seriously harm Pavlovskaya's honeysuckle
To combat pests, the bush is treated with special preparations - insecticides.
Conclusion
The description of the Pavlovskaya honeysuckle variety gives a complete picture of this disease and frost resistant variety. The berry has a high yield and early maturity. More than 4 kilograms of fruit can be harvested from one adult bush. Therefore, in order to obtain such high yields, it is necessary to provide the plant with good and proper care. It is necessary to skillfully select a site for planting, to ensure timely watering and feeding.
Reviews of Pavlovskaya honeysuckle
Cherepanova Angelina, 45 years old, Arkhangelsk.
