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Mock orange blooms for 50 years if you properly care for it. It is important to start taking care of the shrub in July, when the previous flowering is over. Garden jasmine was brought to Russia from Western European countries. Thanks to the large number of light, white or cream inflorescences, mock orange has long been considered a symbol of the ornamental garden. The aroma fills the entire space around the bush and even spreads several meters around.
When does garden jasmine bloom?
In central Russia, flowers appear in June and July. Early varieties bloom in May. If you select species according to flowering time, you can achieve a continuous fragrance of garden jasmine for two months.
On what shoots does mock orange bloom?
Garden jasmine lays flower buds on the shoots of the current year.To do this, immediately after flowering ends, branches with dried inflorescences are removed. Thus, the mock orange’s forces are directed to strengthening last year’s shoots and further growth. On unpruned bushes, many branched growths with a small number of small flowers soon appear.
What year does mock orange bloom after planting?
The shrub is valued for its fast growth, beauty and early flowering. Mock orange blooms in the third year after planting. Under the weight of fragrant inflorescences, the branches bend to the ground. The intoxicating aroma of garden jasmine has a positive effect on the emotional state.
Flowering time of mock orange depending on the variety and region of cultivation
Garden jasmine is a frost-resistant shrub. The flowering period of the shrub varies according to certain climatic conditions and varietal varieties.
- Mock orange crown or ordinary blooms for 30 days. The height of the plant is 3.5 m. The process of bud formation begins in the second ten days of May.
- Blooms in early June small-leaved mock orange - a shrub up to 1 m high. The buds smell like strawberries.
- The thin-leaved mock orange variety begins to bloom a little earlier Shrenka. The species is distinguished by a long period of fragrance.
- Variety Schneeshturm It begins to bloom at the end of June. The duration of the process is 2 months.
- Virginia garden jasmine It is distinguished by beautiful double inflorescences. It blooms in July and can be fragrant for a whole month.
- Variety Gordon capable of re-blooming in autumn.
How long does mock orange bloom?
In general, the flowering time for mock orange falls in May and lasts until September. The inflorescences are cream-colored and have five petals. Ornamental shrubs remain fragrant for an average of 2-5 weeks, much longer in a shady place.Some summer varieties may rebloom in the fall.
Several reasons why mock orange does not bloom
There are few reasons for the lack of buds in garden jasmine. And before taking actions to restore flowering, you need to understand them in detail. After all, the shrub is unpretentious in care and calmly tolerates external negative factors.
Poor quality planting material
A healthy seedling is the key to full development and future flowering. It is advisable to buy planting material in specialized stores, and not in spontaneous markets. It is worth consulting with the seller about varieties that are suitable for a particular planting region.
The young plant should not have visible spots, signs of disease, dry sprouts or yellow foliage. As a rule, seedlings are available for sale in a container. The soil in such a container should be clean, without traces of mold. Otherwise, the garden crop may be damaged by infectious diseases.
Violation of landing rules
Another reason for failure to bloom is an incorrectly selected planting site. If the mock orange is in the shade, then it should be moved to a sunny area. The shrub is light-loving; if there is insufficient lighting, the shoots are pulled out and buds are not formed.
The absence of mock orange flowering can occur due to improper planting. If the seedling is too deep, the root collar becomes warm. The plant does not develop fully.
For garden jasmine, the composition of the soil matters. The land in which the bush is planted must be fertilized. If this moment is missed, it is recommended to transplant the mock orange into a fertile soil layer. Preference is given to moist, loose soil.
Violation of cultivation rules
In areas where the soil does not dry out completely, there is no place for mock orange. Or you should take care of drainage. A layer of gravel, pebbles, crushed stone 10-15 cm thick saves the situation. Lack of moisture will cause leaves to wilt and lose turgor. Without water, mock orange will not bloom, it will simply dry out.
A lack of nutrients in the soil negatively affects the flowering of mock orange. After three years, the shrub needs full nutrition with mineral fertilizers. Responds well to organic fertilizers in early summer.
Another reason why mock orange does not bloom is poor wintering. If the winter was harsh and the plant was not covered, then the annual shoots will freeze.
Pests and diseases are another reason why the common mock orange does not bloom.
It is often found that garden jasmine does not reach the budding stage. This happens due to attacks by harmful insects: aphids, weevils, spider mites. Fortunately, you can get rid of them with the help of insecticides. Processing is carried out in the autumn and spring seasons. For mock orange, it is recommended to use the drug “Karbofos”. Apply the chemical according to the instructions.
In addition to insects, the condition of the bush is affected by fungal diseases: gray rot, septoria spot. Systemic fungicides will help eliminate negative symptoms.
How to make mock orange bloom
In order for garden jasmine to delight you with its flowering, you must follow the basic rules for planting and care. The plant needs regular watering, timely weeding of the soil around the bush, and loosening the soil.It is advisable to plant shrubs in sunny areas with possible shading, where there is no constant stagnation of moisture.
Basic conditions for lush flowering.
- Fertilizer. Fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out twice during the growing season. The first time is in the spring with the beginning of growth or at the moment of full bloom of the leaves. Presumably this is March-April. The second time is in the fall, starting from the last week of August until October. At the beginning of intensive growth of the bush, it is preferable to use nitrogen-containing preparations. During the formation and opening of flower buds, it is better to apply potassium fertilizers. Phosphorus compounds are added throughout the summer. Liquid fertilizers are considered the most effective.
- Trimming. At the end of June, garden jasmine should be pruned. Remove thickened shoots that grow inside the bush. Young shoots must be left in place so that the mock orange will bloom in the new season. Next year, in the spring, around March, it is worth thinning out the bush. Provided that it has grown greatly. We should not forget about rejuvenating the bush. Branches that are 10 or more years old should be removed at the root. By trimming the crown, there will be a powerful stimulation of the flowering and growth of mock orange.
- Most mock orange species differ frost resistance. Even if the shoots freeze, they quickly recover. Shelter for the winter is not required. However, you need to take care of the root system before winter. The soil under the bushes is mulched with peat or pine needles with a layer thickness of 3-4 cm.
- At the moment of swelling of the kidneys, before and after the mock orange flowering period, it is recommended to carry out preventive spraying with insecticides and fungicides.
- If necessary, transplantation is carried out in early autumn or spring. First you need to water the bush generously and let it stand for 24 hours. Transplantation is carried out in the evening, after cutting off some of the dry shoots.
Conclusion
Mock orange blooms if comfortable conditions are created. The shrub does not need shelter for the winter, but it requires proper pruning of shoots, regular feeding and watering. Equally important is the choice of planting site and variety. If all care recommendations are followed, the mock orange will definitely bloom brightly and for a long time.
