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The terry hybrid of the new generation, mock orange Schneeshturm, belongs to the ornamental shrubs of European selection and is translated as “blizzard”, “snowfall”. For its pronounced aroma, fragrant with sweet notes, it, like many varieties of mock orange, vaguely resembles jasmine. That’s why people stuck to them as garden jasmines. But from a botanical point of view, this is wrong: these cultures are completely different.
Description of the crowned mock orange Schneersturm
Chubushnik crown Schneesturm (Schneesturm) is a powerful, tall - up to 2.5 - 3 meters - deciduous shrub with thin weeping branches that fall from the outside of the crown. A bush with many trunks and a dense, oval crown is shaped like a fountain. It grows very quickly, with an annual increase of 45 - 50 cm in height and 20 - 25 cm in width.The rich, dark green foliage of garden jasmine fades and turns yellow in autumn. The leaves are 7–9 cm long and have a simple, pointed oval shape.
How Jasmine Shneeshturm blooms
A truly delightful spectacle can be enjoyed during the flowering of the Schneeshturm mock orange variety. Large, about 5 cm in diameter, double white flowers abundantly cover the cascading shoots, completely covering the green foliage. Flowers collected in clusters are formed at the ends of short young shoots. There are 3 - 5, and sometimes 7 - 9 pieces, they are planted in brushes so close that they visually resemble huge, loose snowballs. Therefore, during the flowering of Schneeshturm jasmine, the illusion of a bush covered with snow flakes is created. It blooms at the end of June and delights garden owners with its splendor for 20 - 25 days.
The delicate and incredibly romantic flowering of the Schneeshturm variety is accompanied not only by an abundance of numerous snow-white flowers, but also by the fragrance of a delightful subtle aroma, similar to the smell of real jasmine. That is why mock orange is called “false” garden jasmine. The duration and splendor of the Schneeshturm mock orange flowering is influenced by proper agricultural technology, a place suitable for active growth and development, and timely pruning of the plant. So, in the shade and partial shade, mock orange branches stretch out and weaken, which makes flowering poor and short-lived. In the photo of the Schneeshturm mock orange, you can appreciate all the splendor of a strong, developed shrub at the very peak of its flowering.
Main characteristics
This unpretentious and hardy hybrid of mock orange Schneeshturm takes root well in almost any climatic conditions. It blooms in the 3rd - 4th year after planting.The shrub is frost-resistant - can withstand frosts up to 25 degrees. The Schneeshturm variety is practically not damaged by pests and diseases. But when the soil is waterlogged and in a shaded location, garden jasmine weakens, losing its natural resistance to pests and diseases.
A video about the varietal characteristics of the Schneeshturm mock orange will allow you to learn in as much detail and clearly as possible about all its features
Features of reproduction
New specimens of hybrid mock orange Schneeshturm can be obtained in the following ways:
- seeds;
- green or woody cuttings;
- layering;
- dividing the bush.
When planted with seeds, young seedlings are grown in seedling beds and young plants are planted in a permanent place only in the 2nd - 3rd year. Planting with cuttings is better suited for small-leaved rather than large-leaved mock oranges, to which the Shneeshturm variety belongs. Cuttings grow rather slowly and require a lot of patience and diligence from the gardener. But in the end, you can get high-quality planting material with all the properties inherent in this type of plant. The method of dividing bushes is the simplest for propagating garden jasmine and makes it possible to immediately plant the seedlings in a permanent place. Planting in this way can be done in early spring or autumn.
Planting and caring for mock orange Schneeshturm
Chubushnik Schneeshturm feels great in the conditions of the Moscow region, which is confirmed by the description and photo of the plant. Easy to plant and undemanding to growing conditions, the ornamental crop develops well in sunny places protected from cold winds and in fertile soils.The mock orange variety Schneeshturm is also responsive to regular fertilizing, thanks to which its flowering becomes abundant and the flowers themselves become large and attractive. Garden jasmine does not tolerate waterlogging or waterlogging, although it has a positive attitude towards moisture in moderate quantities.
Recommended timing
It is best to plant and replant Schneesturm mock orange in early spring before buds open or in early autumn. In the conditions of Siberia, it is recommended to plant in the spring, since young seedlings that have not yet had time to take root well enough in a new place may freeze in the winter.
Site selection and soil preparation
The place for planting Schneeshturm garden jasmine should be well lit, sunny, and without drafts. The site should not be windy, as there is a high risk of bushes freezing in winter. An excellent place for mock orange will be the south side of the house, a hedge or a wall of tall trees. Plants for hedges are planted at a distance of 0.5 m from each other, in group plantings - up to 1.5 m.
The substrate for planting mock orange Schneeshturm is prepared from humus, leaf compost, and peat, which improves the soil structure. A small amount of complex mineral fertilizers and a little wood ash will provide the plant with all the necessary macro and microelements. If the soil on the site is heavy or loamy, sand must be added. The fertile substrate will nourish the jasmine during the first years.
You can learn more about the use of crowned mock orange Schneeshtorm in landscape design from the video on YouTube:
Landing algorithm
The Shneeshturm hybrid is planted according to the standard scheme.
- Dig holes measuring 50x60.
- A drainage layer of at least 15 cm high made of broken brick, sand or crushed stone is laid at the bottom.
- The soil from the planting pit is refined using the above method.
- The Schneeshturm mock orange seedling is installed in such a way that the root collar remains at the level of the ground surface or deepens no more than 1.5 cm. A deeper deepening leads to rotting of the root system.
- The Shneeshturm jasmine seedling is sprinkled with fertile soil and watered abundantly.
Growing rules
When planting and caring for mock orange Schneeshtorm, you should consider:
- in the conditions of central Russia, it does not require shelter during the cold season, with the exception of winters with severe frosts predicted;
- tying the gentle shoots of an adult, spreading mock orange bush allows you to avoid them breaking off under the weight of snow;
- To protect the root system of the Shneeshturm hybrid from freezing in late autumn, the soil around the tree trunk is mulched and additionally sprinkled with snow.
Watering schedule
Mock orange is demanding on moisture, but not on waterlogging of the soil. During drought, the leaves are the first to suffer. They quickly recover after heavy watering or rain, delighting with their intense color. Therefore, watering Schneeshturm jasmine should be carried out according to the following rules:
- when planting, 10 - 20 liters of water are poured onto each seedling;
- In warm, especially dry summers, watering is carried out 2 - 3 times a week, at the rate of 20 - 30 liters of water for each bush.
Weeding, loosening, mulching
Weeding of garden jasmine is carried out as needed, loosening - 2 - 3 times during the summer, to a depth of 5 - 7 cm. Mock orange responds well to mulching with peat or humus, a layer of 3 - 4 cm, which not only provides the plant with additional nutrition, but also allows maintain soil moisture.
Feeding schedule
In the first year of life, the mock orange Schneeshturm receives nutrition from fertile soil that is fertilized during planting. Therefore, feeding begins starting from the 2nd year of life. The jasmine feeding schedule looks like this:
- in early spring, apply organic fertilizers to the ground (1 bucket of diluted mullein with water 1:10) or by mulching;
- before flowering, complex mineral fertilizing is carried out;
- From the third year of life, phosphorus-potassium fertilizers are applied immediately after flowering.
Trimming
Garden jasmine Schneeshturm needs regular pruning. It is carried out this way:
- in early spring (mandatory annually) - sanitary pruning with the removal of all damaged, frozen, dry shoots;
- in the spring, if you want to create a symmetrical, dense bush, a formative haircut is carried out by cutting off weak branches to half and lightly shortening strong branches;
- In early spring, when bushes are thickened or bare, rejuvenating pruning is performed, if necessary, for 3-4 years in a row.In the first year, all shoots are removed except for the 3-4 most developed ones, leaving only 40 cm in length; in the second year they begin to form a mock orange bush, leaving 2 - 3 of the strongest lateral shoots on each branch.
All varieties of terry mock orange Schneeshturm require rejuvenating pruning, because hybrids are characterized by rapid growth rates with accelerated development of side shoots. Rejuvenating pruning renews an already mature plant and gives it the opportunity to surprise its owners with the stunning beauty.
Preparing for winter
Garden jasmine Schneeshturm has good frost resistance and tolerates winters well in the conditions of the Moscow region without shelter. But it is still recommended to protect young plants from the cold by providing shelter from spruce branches or covering material. The soil around the plant must first be mulched with fallen leaves or pine bark. The flexible shoots of mock orange are easily bent to the ground, which allows them to be guaranteed to be under the snow layer.
Pests and diseases
“False” jasmine variety Schneeshtorm is a plant resistant to diseases and pests. But specific pests appear on weakened bushes growing in unfavorable conditions:
- bean aphid;
- spider mite;
- leaf weevils.
It is better to combat them in the early stages of their development with natural, biological means - infusions or decoctions of herbs. If the lesion has reached a critical size, and folk remedies during treatment have not brought a positive result, fungicides are used to treat mock orange Schneeshturm.
Conclusion
Chubushnik Shneestorm looks gorgeous in small and large gardens - against the background of the walls of the house or as a tapeworm on the lawn. Snow-white flakes of flowers will look spectacular with both flowering and herbaceous crops, and golden foliage in the fall will add bright colors to the landscape design of the garden. Hybrid mock orange can be used in group or single plantings, as part of colorful shrub and tree compositions, or in hedges.
