Golden lilac Primrose (Prime Rose): description

Yellow lilac is a rare species of olive bushes. For those who like to grow unique plants in their plots, the Primrose variety is just a godsend. The popularity rating of yellow lilac is very high, thanks to the characteristics of this amazing plant. In order for a bush to delight you with its flowering for a long time, you need to grow it correctly. To do this, you will have to read the description and photo of Primrose lilac.

Does yellow lilac exist in nature?

This variety was bred by Dutch breeders in 1949. Despite the light yellowish-cream 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 similar types of yellow lilac do not exist in nature. The unique variety was awarded class 1 certificates from the Royal Society of Gardeners and Botanists in Holland and England.

Some Far Eastern varieties have slightly similar flowering - Japanese, Amur and Peking. Their panicles are cream in color, but the flowers are much smaller.

Description of lilac Primrose

The shrub grows spreading and dense. The height of an adult plant reaches 3.5 m. It grows very quickly, the shoots increase by 30 cm every year.

The branches are tree-like, heavily 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 special feature of the common lilac, Primrose, is its flowers. They are almost lemon-colored, quite 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 that have bloomed halfway have a unique color. Once they are fully opened, the shade becomes slightly creamy. If the bush receives excessive light, the flowers lose their unusualness and become almost white. At the same time, the aroma remains just as pleasant and persistent.

To increase the number of varieties of yellow lilac and enhance the intensity of color, breeders crossed this species with others. However, Primrose still remains the only representative of the unique lilac.

When and how does the golden lilac Primrose bloom?

The variety begins to bloom at the beginning of May. It is at this time that light green buds appear on the bushes. The blossoming inflorescences acquire a soft yellow color, and after fading in the sun they become almost white. The variety blooms until the end of June. At the end of summer, elongated fruits form in place of faded inflorescences. They look like regular seed pods.The flowering bush looks very impressive both in single plantings and in group plantings. The photo shows a yellow lilac during the flowering period:

How does yellow lilac reproduce?

To propagate the yellow lilac Primrose, vegetative methods are used - separating shoots and cuttings. The method of sowing seeds is not suitable; it will not preserve varietal characteristics.

Overgrowth is a very effective and simple method. Reproduction is carried out in the fall. To do this, cut off the root, retreating 15-20 cm from the shoots.

Important! The lilac bush must have its own roots.

Use well-sharpened and disinfected pruning shears. The seedling is placed in a groove in a new place, separate from the mother bush. Yellow lilac of the Prime Rose variety is moved to a permanent place after 1-2 years. It is recommended to select your favorite bush for propagation in advance.

Cuttings are the second effective way to propagate a unique plant on a site. Cuttings are taken after the lilacs have flowered. The plant must be mature, at least 5-8 years old. Shoots for cuttings are cut from annual shoots, medium length and non-lignified. It is important that the internodes are short.

Using a well-sharpened garden knife, cut the cuttings in the evening or in the morning (without active sun). 2-4 buds are left on each. The lower leaves are removed, the upper ones are shortened. Future seedlings are placed in the Epin-Extra solution for 18 hours, then the lower cut is dusted with Kornevin and planted in a 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 choosing the timing, soil and location, and carry out the planting correctly. 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 considered to be late summer. The end of August or the beginning of September is the most optimal time. If the event is held 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 descriptions and reviews from gardeners, Primrose lilac grows well in an open, sunny place. Tolerates partial shade well. The only condition is good protection from the wind.

The variety prefers light fertile neutral soil. If the soil on the site is acidic, then it is necessary to carry out liming or other measures to reduce acidity. They also take measures in advance to increase soil fertility - they dig, select weeds and debris, and 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 individually. Only by creating a dense hedge can you reduce the distance between bushes 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, they dig a hole twice as large 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 lilac

The process consists of several stages:

  1. Before planting, be sure to inspect the root system of the seedling. Remove all damaged, dried or broken roots. The rest are shortened to 30 cm.
  2. The bottom of the pit is covered with a good drainage layer of 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 and the roots are carefully straightened.
  3. Fill the hole with soil mixture, lightly compact it and water it.
Important! The root collar is left 30-40 cm above the soil surface.

After the moisture is absorbed, mulch the circle of yellow lilacs around the trunk with peat or humus with a layer of 5-7 cm.

Features of growing yellow lilac

Even a novice gardener can grow the Primrose variety. The bushes will need to be provided with watering, nutrition, pruning and attention. This will take little time, since the culture is hardy and unpretentious.

Watering schedule

For the first 2 years, 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 plentiful. The soil should not be allowed to dry out. One plant needs 2.5-3 buckets of water. After watering, it is recommended to loosen to improve air access to the roots. But this procedure is enough 3-4 times during the summer. Loosening depth is 4-7 cm. At the end of summer and beginning of autumn (September), the bushes do not require such an amount of moisture. It is enough to water the plant only during periods of prolonged drought.

How to feed yellow lilacs

Nutrition for yellow Prime Rose lilac is added depending on the stage of development of the bush. For the first 2 years, a minimum amount of nitrogen in the spring is sufficient. Organic compositions are considered the most acceptable, for example 20 liters of slurry.

Mineral complexes for feeding yellow lilac are also good:

  • in the spring – urea;
  • in summer – universal compositions “spring-summer”;
  • in autumn – superphosphate.

Potassium-phosphorus components are added once every 2 years. Primrose responds well to an infusion of wood ash.

Features of bush formation

The yellow variety has features that dictate the rules for forming and pruning the bush. The plant should be pruned in early spring, before sap flow begins in the shoots. At this time, dry, diseased and weakened branches are removed. It is very important to cut inwards to ensure the yellow lilac is decorative. The inflorescences of the variety are located inside the bush, so thickening is not allowed. You can also give lilacs the desired shape by pruning. In this case, you should remember the rules:

  1. If you trim the side shoots, the yellow lilac bush will direct its growth in height. By cutting off the top part, you can stimulate an increase in the width of the bush.
  2. Each cut larger than 1 cm is covered with garden balsam or varnish.

When pruning 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. The photo shows a correctly formed Primrose lilac bush:

Preparing for winter

Primrose is a frost-resistant lilac variety, so 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 strictly followed, then the Primrose yellow lilac bush resists fungal infections well. For prevention, it is enough to treat the plants with copper sulfate in the spring, while the buds are “sleeping”. The main focus should be on caterpillars and gall mites. As soon as pests are noticed on lilacs, insecticides and acaricides are immediately applied. For example, “Neoron” or “Senpai” give a guaranteed result. 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 expenses will be fully justified; the plot will be decorated with soft yellow inflorescences with a pleasant aroma.

Reviews of lilac Primrose

Not only descriptions and photos, but also reviews from experienced gardeners will help you grow yellow lilacs.

Lyubov Grigorievna Dyagileva, 46 years old, Voronezh
I have been growing lilacs for a long time. I knew that Primrose could only be called yellow at the beginning of flowering. But the variety is unique. The bush blooms luxuriantly, with a pleasant persistent aroma. It looks unusual. The main thing is to prune correctly so as not to remove flower buds. Many people expect super characteristics from the yellow bush. But the beauty of the variety cannot be taken away, and all plants need care.
Elena Vasilievna Krakova, 55 years old, Krasnodar region
The yellow variety grows in a group for me. Primrose looks best when there are a lot of bushes. They are lush and easy to shape. There were no diseases, pests are sometimes annoying. However, there are no varieties that grow without care and attention. Primrose is undemanding when it comes to watering. More attention needs to be paid to choosing a location to achieve good flowering. In partial shade, fewer inflorescences are formed and the color is almost white.
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