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Yellow lilac is a rare species of olive shrubs. For those who like to grow unique plants on their plots, the Primrose variety is just a godsend. The popularity rating of the yellow lilac is very high, thanks to the characteristics of an amazing plant. In order for the bush to please with its flowering for a long time, you need to grow it competently. To do this, you will have to familiarize yourself with the description and photo of the Primrose lilac.
Is there a yellow lilac 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 in nature there are no such types of yellow lilacs. The unique variety was awarded in Holland and England by certificates of the Royal Society of Horticulturalists and Botanists. 1st class.
Some Far Eastern varieties differ in slightly similar flowering – Japanese, Amur and Beijing. The color of the panicles is cream, but the flowers are much smaller.
Description of Primrose cheeses
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 annually.
Branches are tree-like, strongly 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 feature of the common lilac Rrimrose are flowers. They are almost lemon-colored, quite large, rounded. The diameter of one is about 1,5 cm. Flowers are collected in inflorescences 20 cm long. Buds or flowers that have blossomed in half have a unique color. As soon as they are fully opened, the shade becomes slightly creamy. If the bush receives excessive lighting, then the flowers lose their unusualness and become almost white. At the same time, the aroma remains the same 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, until now Primrose remains the only representative of the unique lilac.
When and how the golden lilac Primrose blooms
The beginning of flowering of the variety falls on the beginning of May. It was at this time that light green buds appear on the bushes. Blooming inflorescences acquire a pale 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 are formed in place of faded inflorescences. They look like regular seed pods. A flowering bush looks very impressive both in single plantings and in group ones. In the photo, yellow lilac during the flowering period:
How yellow lilac reproduces
To propagate the Primrose yellow lilac, vegetative methods are used – separation of shoots and cuttings. The method of sowing seeds is not suitable, it will not preserve the varietal characteristics.
Overgrowth is a very effective and simple way. Reproduction is carried out in autumn. To do this, cut off the root, stepping back from the growth of 15-20 cm.
Use a well-sharpened and disinfected secateurs. The seedling is placed in a groove in a new place, separate from the mother bush. The yellow lilac of the Prime Rose variety is moved to a permanent place in 1-2 years. It is recommended to select in advance the bush you like for reproduction.
Cuttings are the second effective way to propagate a unique plant on the site. Cuttings are cut after the lilac has faded. 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.
With a well-sharpened garden knife, cuttings are cut in the evening or in the morning (without active sun). On each leave 2-4 kidneys. The lower leaves are removed, the upper ones are shortened. Future seedlings are placed for 18 hours in the Epin-Extra solution, then the lower cut is powdered with Kornevin and planted in a mother liquor (greenhouse).
Rules of landing
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 place, to competently carry out the landing. Further care will strengthen the seedling and make it possible to grow a strong flowering bush.
When to plant
The best time for planting the common lilac Primrose is the end of summer. The end of August or the beginning of September is the best time. If the event is held in spring or autumn, then the Primrose seedling does not take root well and almost does not grow during the first year of life.
Site selection and preparation of soil
According to the description and reviews of gardeners, Primrose lilac grows well in an open sunny place. Tolerates partial shade well. The only condition is good wind protection.
The variety prefers light fertile neutral soil. If the soil is acidic on the site, then liming or other measures to reduce acidity should be carried out. They also take measures in advance to increase the fertility of the soil – they dig up, select weeds and garbage, and apply fertilizers.
Then they begin to prepare the landing pits. A distance of 1,5 m is maintained between the pits, regardless of how the plants are planted – in a group or singly. Only when creating a dense hedge can the distance between the bushes be reduced to 1 m.
The walls of each pit are made sheer. Dimensions – a cube with sides of 50 cm. This is subject to a good degree of fertility. On poor lands, a hole is dug 2 times larger in order to introduce a nutrient 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:
- Before planting, be sure to inspect the root system of the seedling. Remove all injured, dried or broken roots. The rest are shortened to 30 cm.
- 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 top of the mound, the roots are carefully straightened.
- Fill the pit with soil mixture, lightly compact and water.
After the moisture is absorbed, the near-stem circle of yellow lilac is mulched with peat or humus with a layer of 5-7 cm.
Features of growing yellow lilac
The Primrose variety is able to grow even a novice gardener. Bushes will need to be provided with watering, nutrition, pruning and attention. This will take a little time, as the culture is hardy and unpretentious.
Watering Schedule
The first 2 years, seedlings are watered 2 times a week, then the number is reduced. The main attention is paid to 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, loosening is recommended to improve air access to the roots. But this procedure is enough 3-4 times over the summer. Loosening depth 4-7 cm. In late summer and early autumn (September), the bushes do not require such an amount of moisture. It is enough to water the plant only during a prolonged drought.
How to feed yellow lilac
Nutrition for yellow lilac Prime Rose is introduced depending on the phase of development of the bush. The first 2 years, a minimum amount of nitrogen in the spring is sufficient. Organic formulations are considered the most acceptable, for example 20 liters of slurry.
Mineral complexes for the nutrition of yellow lilacs are also good:
- spring – urea;
- in summer – universal compositions “spring-summer”;
- in autumn – superphosphate.
Potassium-phosphorus components are added once every 1 years. Primrose responds well to wood ash infusion.
Features of the formation of bushes
The yellow variety has features that dictate the rules for shaping and pruning a bush. You need to cut the plant in early spring, until 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 that the yellow lilacs are decorative. The inflorescences of the variety are located inside the bush, so thickening is not allowed. It is also possible to give lilac the desired shape using pruning. In this case, you should remember the rules:
- If you cut off the side shoots, the yellow lilac bush will direct growth in height. By cutting off the upper part, you can stimulate an increase in the width of the bush.
- Each cut more than 1 cm is covered with garden balm or pitch.
When cutting the 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. In the photo, a correctly formed Primrose lilac bush:
Preparation 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 observed exactly, then the yellow lilac bush Primrose resists fungal infections well. For prevention, it is enough to treat the plants with copper sulphate in the spring, while the buds are “sleeping”. The main attention should be paid to caterpillars and gall mites. As soon as pests are noticed on lilacs, insecticides and acaricides are immediately applied. For example, a guaranteed result is given by “Neoron” or “Sempai”. 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 costs will be fully justified, the site will be decorated with pale yellow inflorescences with a pleasant aroma.
Lilac Reviews Primrose
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