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Mock orange Snowbel is a shrub that is mistakenly called garden jasmine. Unpretentious, with snow-white fragrant flowers, Snowbel mock orange is a favorite among other varieties. Snowball - this is what gardeners call it for the abundance of buds during the period of mass flowering.
Description of the jasmine variety Snowbel
Mock orange Snowbel, as described by gardeners, is a low bush - up to 1.5 m, which is clearly visible in the photo.
Forms a spreading crown due to arched side shoots. Its diameter is the same as its height. During flowering, mock orange Snowbel presents a white bell. The leaf blade is ovoid, dark green in color. Its edge is smooth, sometimes with small jagged edges. The leaves have slight pubescence, sizes up to 4.5 cm.
Mock orange Snowbel is a self-pollinating crop and contains bisexual flowers.
How the crowned mock orange Snowbel blooms
Garden jasmine Snowbel blooms profusely, as in the photo above. The flowering period is long, from mid-May to mid-June. It forms buds on last year's shoots. The flowers are large, up to 2-3 cm in diameter, double. The outer corolla is formed by oval petals, and the inner row is oblong. The buds are located very tightly in the inflorescence. They have a delicate aroma reminiscent of jasmine.
Mock orange Snowbel blooms fascinatingly. Sometimes this period does not occur. Reasons affecting the flowering of shrubs may be:
- lack or excess of moisture;
- freezing of the kidneys during the cold period;
- a planting site that does not meet the requirements of the shrub.
Main characteristics
Chubushnik Snowbel belongs to the 5th winter hardiness zone. It survives frosts well down to -28 degrees. At lower temperatures, the buds freeze slightly, but as the shrub develops, it quickly restores its decorative qualities.
Corona jasmine is drought-resistant and also does well in urban conditions. Tolerates all types of pruning. Grows well in a variety of soils. Does not like increased moisture or salinity. Mock orange is shade-tolerant, but grows better in sunny places.
Chubushnik Snowbel is resistant to diseases and pests. If not properly cared for, may be susceptible to disease. The most dangerous pest is aphids.
Based on the description of the main characteristics, Snowbelle mock orange can be grown in central Russia with minimal time, unlike true jasmine.
Features of reproduction
They use different methods of growing Snowbel mock orange. These include:
- propagation by seeds;
- root suckers;
- cuttings;
- layering;
- dividing the bush.
The most effective methods are cuttings and layering.With this propagation, mock orange retains its varietal qualities.
Planting and caring for garden jasmine Snowbel
In order for Snowbel jasmine to delight you with abundant flowering every year, it is necessary to properly organize the planting and care of the shrub. This will also protect the culture from various diseases.
Recommended timing
Mock orange Snowbel is planted in spring and autumn. It is advisable to plant in the spring before the buds open. In the fall, they are planted long before frost so that the shrub has time to germinate.
Site selection and soil preparation
The mock orange snowbel prefers areas well lit by the sun. It tolerates partial shade and shade quite well, but in this case the shoots reach towards the sun and there is no abundant flowering.
Mock orange Snowbel can grow in any soil. Fertile soil, which contains leaf soil, humus and sand, is preferable. The components are brought to a ratio of 3:2:1.
Landing algorithm
Planting and subsequent care of the Snowbel mock orange are simple. Follow the rules:
- Prepare a hole 50 x 60. If group planting is carried out, leave a distance between bushes of up to 1.5 m. When making a hedge, place mock orange every 0.5-1 m.
- Drainage is laid in a layer of up to 15 cm at the bottom of the pit.
- Prepared soil is poured onto it.
- If the mock orange seedling has an open root system, carefully straighten it and cover it with soil. If the root system is closed, transfer it with a lump of earth and add soil.
- The root collar is left at ground level. You can deepen it, but not more than 3 cm. Otherwise, rotting may occur.
- The soil is compacted, moistened abundantly using up to two buckets of water, and mulched.
Growing rules
According to gardeners, the Snowbel mock orange is unpretentious. Still, some care rules need to be known and followed in order to get abundant flowering.
Watering schedule
Mock orange (Philadelphus snowbelle) requires watering. In the absence of moisture, the leaves become limp and the bush may not bloom. Therefore, during the growing season it is recommended to water the plant regularly, every week. For an adult bush, take up to 3 buckets of water.
Weeding, loosening, mulching
During the summer, the mock orange tree trunk is cleared of weeds. At the same time, the soil surface is loosened to a depth of 4-8 cm. Deeper loosening is not recommended so as not to damage the roots. During the warm period, 2-3 loosening procedures are carried out.
The cleared soil under the bush is mulched. Peat, sawdust, and crushed bark are used. Pour a layer of mulch up to 3-4 cm.
Feeding schedule
Gardeners pay great attention to feeding the mock orange Snowbel. Every year they fertilize with mullein infusion. It is prepared in a ratio of 1:10. The use of mineral fertilizers begins in the 3rd year. Feeding is carried out according to the following scheme:
- For every 1-2 bushes, prepare 10 liters of solution. Add 15 g of potassium sulfate, 15 g of urea, 15 g of superphosphate.
- After the flowering period, apply to the soil for every 1 m2 20-30 g of phosphorus fertilizer, 15 g of potash and 100-150 g of ash.
Trimming
Jasmine Snowbel looks well-groomed in the photo. You need to know that it only becomes this way as a result of regular pruning and shaping. It is divided into groups:
- Since the shoots of the Snowbel mock orange are characterized by uneven growth, formative pruning is carried out to give the plant its shape. Strong shoots are shortened slightly. Weak branches are pruned more strongly so that they stimulate the growth of annual shoots. The work is carried out in the spring.
- At the age of 2-3 years, the rejuvenating crown is pruned. Old branches are removed, leaving those less than 10 years old. As a result, the shrub blooms profusely.
- Over time, so many shoots grow that the mock orange bush thickens. The decorativeness is falling. Carry out anti-aging pruning. In spring, a small number of branches, namely 3-4, are shortened to 40 cm. All other branches are removed to the surface of the ground; exposed sections are recommended to be treated with garden varnish. The area around the bush is mulched with compost. The mock orange is watered and fed with mullein. By autumn, new shoots grow. In spring, up to 3 of the strongest shoots are left on each stump, the rest are removed. This is the base of the bush.
- Sanitary pruning of mock orange is carried out annually. Remove broken and diseased branches. In summer, brushes that have bloomed are removed.
Preparing for winter
Garden jasmine or, as many people think, Snowbel mock orange does not require special preparation for the winter period. Even when landing, you can take care of the correct location of the place.
Pests and diseases
According to gardeners, garden jasmine Snowbel is disease-resistant. But if agrotechnical practices are violated, it can be affected by diseases:
- Gray rot. For prevention purposes, it is recommended to thin out shrubs and remove fallen leaves. In case of damage, spray with the following preparations: “Skor”, “Chistotsvet”, “Keeper”, “Agromedicine”.
- Septoria spot. Round brown spots up to 1 cm in diameter appear on the leaves. Later, black fruiting bodies are formed. Over time, cracks appear in the center of the spots on the necrotic tissue and then fall out. The leaves are dying.Treatment with Bordeaux mixture helps.
The main pests of mock orange:
- Aphid. It can be dealt with using Fufanon, Inta-Vira, Fitoverma, and Iskra.
- Hawthorn butterfly. To destroy pupae and caterpillars, the drugs “Iskra” and “Fufanon” are used.
- Click beetles. The larvae and beetles overwinter in the soil and gnaw on the roots. The leaves of the bush are spoiled. The same drugs get rid of the pest, and liming of acidic soil and mandatory drainage also help.
- WITH tick And weevil The insecticides Fufanon and Phosfamide cope.
Conclusion
Mock orange Snowbel is a beautiful ornamental shrub. Simple and affordable to care for. With a minimum of effort, any interested gardener can grow crown jasmine.
