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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 variety of jasmine Snowbel
Mock orange Snowbel, according to the description of gardeners, is a low bush – up to 1,5 m, which can be clearly seen in the photo.
Forms a spreading crown due to arcuate lateral shoots. Its diameter is the same as its height. During flowering mock orange Snowbel presents a white bell. Leaf blade ovoid, dark green. Its edge is smooth, sometimes with small notches. The leaves are slightly pubescent, up to 4,5 cm in size.
Mock orange Snowbel – self-pollinating culture, contains bisexual flowers.
How the crown mock-up Snowbel blooms
Jasmine garden Snowbel blooms profusely, as in the photo above. The flowering period is long, from mid-May to mid-June. Buds form on last year’s shoots. Flowers are large, up to 2-3 cm in diameter, terry. The outer corolla is formed by oval, and the inner row is oblong petals. The buds are located in the inflorescence very densely. They have a delicate aroma reminiscent of jasmine.
Mock orange Snowbel blooms bewitchingly. Sometimes this period does not come. The reasons that affect the flowering of a shrub can be:
- lack or excess of moisture;
- freezing of the kidneys during the cold period;
- a landing site that does not meet the requirements of the shrub.
Main characteristics
Mock orange Snowbel belongs to the 5th winter hardiness zone. It survives frosts down to -28 degrees. At lower temperatures, the buds freeze slightly, but with development, the shrub quickly restores its decorative qualities.
Jasmine crown is drought-resistant, also feels good in the city. Tolerates all types of pruning. Grows well in a variety of soils. Does not like increased moisture, salinity. Mock orange is shade-tolerant, but grows better in lighted places.
Mock orange Snowbel is resistant to diseases and pests. In the absence of proper care, it can be susceptible to disease. The most dangerous pest is the aphid.
Based on the description of the main characteristics, the Snowbelle mock orange can be grown with minimal time in central Our Country, unlike real jasmine.
Features of reproduction
Use different methods of growing mock orange Snowbel. These include:
- reproduction by seeds;
- root suckers;
- cuttings;
- layering;
- shrub division.
The most effective methods are cuttings and layering. With such reproduction, mock orange retains varietal qualities.
Planting and caring for garden jasmine Snowbel
In order for the Snowbel jasmine to please with abundant flowering every year, it is necessary to properly organize the planting and care of the shrub. It will also protect the culture from various diseases.
Recommended dates
Plant mock orange Snowbel in spring and autumn. It is advisable to plant in the spring before bud break. In autumn, they are planted long before frost, so that the shrub has time to germinate.
Site selection and soil preparation
Mock orange Snowbel prefers areas well lit by the sun. It tolerates partial shade and shade well, but in this case the shoots reach for the sun, there is no abundant flowering.
Mock orange Snowbel can grow in any soil. Preferably fertile soil, which includes leafy soil, humus and sand. The components approach the ratio of 3:2:1.
Landing algorithm
Planting and subsequent care for the mock orange Snowbel are simple. Follow the rules:
- A pit of 50 x 60 is prepared. If group planting is carried out, the distance between the bushes is up to 1,5 m. When making a hedge, a mock-up is placed every 0,5-1 m.
- Drainage is laid at the bottom of the pit with a layer of up to 15 cm.
- Prepared soil is poured on it.
- If the mock orange seedling has an open root system, it is carefully straightened and covered with earth. If the root system is closed, they are transferred with a clod of earth, soil is added.
- The root neck is left at ground level. It can be deepened, but not more than 3 cm. Otherwise, rotting may occur.
- The soil is compacted, abundantly moistened, using up to two buckets of water, mulched.
Growing rules
According to gardeners, mock orange Snowbel is unpretentious. Nevertheless, some rules of care must be known and followed in order to get abundant flowering.
Watering Schedule
Mock orange (Philadelphus Snowbelle) is demanding on watering. In the absence of moisture, the leaves become lethargic, the shrub may not bloom. Therefore, during the growing season, it is recommended to water the plant regularly, every week. On an adult bush take up to 3 buckets of water.
Weeding, loosening, mulching
During the summer, the trunk circle of the mock orange is cleared of weeds. At the same time, loosening of the soil surface is carried out 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 land under the bush is mulched. Use peat, sawdust, crushed bark. Pour a layer of mulch up to 3-4 cm.
Top dressing schedule
Gardeners pay great attention to the feeding of mock orange Snowbel. Fertilize every year with mullein infusion. Prepare it in a ratio of 1:10. The use of mineral fertilizers begins in the 3rd year. Top dressing is carried out according to the 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, they are applied to the soil for every 1 m2 20-30 g of phosphate fertilizer, 15 g of potash and 100-150 g of ash.
Trimming
Jasmine Snowbel in the photo looks well-groomed. You need to know that it only happens as a result of regular pruning and shaping. It is divided into groups:
- Since the shoots of the mock orange Snowbel are distinguished by uneven growth, they carry out shaping pruning to give the plant a shape. Strong shoots shorten a little. Weak branches are cut more strongly so that they stimulate the growth of annual shoots. Work is done in the spring.
- At the age of 2-3 years, a rejuvenating crown is pruned. Old branches are removed, leaving those that are less than 10 years old. As a result, the shrub blooms profusely.
- Over time, shoots grow so much that the mock orange bush thickens. Decorativeness is falling. Carry out rejuvenating 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 earth, bare sections are recommended to be treated with garden pitch. The area around the bush is mulched with compost. The mock orange is watered, fed with mullein. By the autumn period, new shoots grow. In the spring, up to 3 of the strongest shoots are left on each stump, the rest are removed. This is the base of the bush.
- Annually carry out sanitary pruning of mock orange. Remove broken, diseased branches. In summer, brushes that have faded are removed.
Preparation for winter
Jasmine garden or, as many people think, Snowbel’s mock orange does not require special preparation for the winter period. You can even take care of the correct location of the place when landing.
Pests and diseases
According to gardeners, garden jasmine Snowbel is disease resistant. But if agricultural practices are violated, diseases can affect it:
- Gray rot. For prevention purposes, it is recommended to thin out the bush, remove fallen leaves. In case of damage, they are sprayed with drugs: “Skor”, “Chistotsvet”, “Keeper”, “Agrolekar”.
- Septoria spotting. Round brown spots up to 1 cm in diameter appear on the leaves. Later, fruiting bodies of black color are formed. Over time, cracks appear in the center of the spots on the necrotic tissue, then fall out. The leaves are dying. The treatment with Bordeaux liquid helps.
The main pests of mock orange:
- Aphid. They cope with it with the help of Fufanon, Inta-Vira, Fitoverma, Iskra.
- Butterfly hawthorn. To destroy pupae and caterpillars, the preparations “Iskra”, “Fufanon” are used.
- Click beetles. The larvae and beetles hibernate in the soil, nibbling the roots. Ruin the leaves of the bush. The same preparations get rid of the pest, and liming of acidic soil, mandatory drainage also helps.
- С tick и weevil insecticides “Fufanon”, “Phosfamide” cope.
Conclusion
Mock orange Snowbel is a beautiful ornamental shrub. Simple and affordable to care for. With a minimum of effort, every gardener who wishes can grow crown jasmine.
