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The terry hybrid of the new generation mock-up Shneeshturm belongs to the ornamental shrubs of European selection and is translated as “blizzard”, “snowfall”. For its pronounced aroma, fragrant with sweet notes, it, like many varieties of mock oranges, vaguely resembles jasmine. Therefore, among the people, the name of garden jasmine was assigned to them. But from a botanical point of view, this is wrong: these cultures are completely different.
Description of the crown mock orange Schneersturm
Mock orange Schneesturm (Schneesturm) is a powerful, tall – up to 2,5 – 3 meters – deciduous shrub with thin weeping branches that fall from the outside of the crown. A bush with many trunks and a dense, oval crown resembles a fountain in its shape. It grows very quickly, with an annual growth of 45-50 cm in height and 20-25 cm in width. Saturated, dark green foliage of garden jasmine fades by autumn and acquires a yellow color. Leaves 7-9 cm long have a simple, pointed-oval shape.
How jasmine Schneeshturm blooms
A truly delightful spectacle can be enjoyed during the flowering of the Schneeshturm mock orange. Large, about 5 cm in diameter, double flowers of white color abundantly cover the falling shoots, completely covering the green foliage. Flowers collected in a brush are formed at the ends of short young shoots. 3 – 5, and sometimes 7 – 9 pieces, they are planted in brushes so close that they visually resemble huge, loose snowballs. Therefore, during the flowering of Schneeshturm jasmine, the illusion of a shrub swept by snow flakes is created. It blooms at the end of June and pleases the owners of garden plots with its magnificence for 20 – 25 days.
The delicate and incredibly romantic flowering of the Schneeshturm variety is accompanied not only by an abundance of numerous snow-white flowers, but also by the fragrance of a delightful delicate aroma, similar to the smell of real jasmine. Therefore, the mock orange is called the “false” garden jasmine. Proper agricultural practices, a place suitable for active growth and development, and timely pruning of the plant affect the duration and splendor of the flowering of the mock orange Shneeshturm. So, in the shade and partial shade, the mock orange branches stretch and weaken, which makes flowering scarce and short-lived. In the photo of the mock orange Shneeshturm, you can appreciate all the splendor of a strong, developed shrub at the very peak of its flowering.
Main characteristics
This unpretentious and hardy hybrid of mock orange Shneeshturm takes root well in almost any climatic conditions. It blooms in the 3rd – 4th year after planting. The shrub is frost-resistant – it can withstand frosts up to 25 degrees. The Shneeshturm variety is practically not damaged by pests and diseases. But with waterlogging of the soil and a shaded location, garden jasmine weakens, losing its natural resistance to pests and diseases.
A video about the varietal characteristics of the mock orange Shneeshturm will allow you to learn in detail and clearly about all its features
Features of reproduction
New specimens of mock orange hybrid Schneeshturm can be obtained in the following ways:
- seeds;
- green or woody cuttings;
- layering;
- division of the bush.
When planting with seeds, young seedlings grow on seedling beds and plant young plants in a permanent place only for the 2nd – 3rd year. Seating by cuttings is better suited for small-leaved, rather than large-leaved mock oranges, to which the Schneeshturm variety belongs. Cuttings grow quite slowly and require a lot of patience and diligence from the gardener. But in the end, you can get high-quality planting material with all the properties inherent in this type of plant. The method of dividing the bushes is the simplest for propagating garden jasmine and makes it possible to immediately plant seedlings in a permanent place. Planting in this way can be done in early spring or autumn.
Planting and caring for mock orange Shneeshturm
Chubushnik Shneeshturm feels great in the conditions of the Moscow region, which is confirmed by the description and photo of the plant. Easy to plant and undemanding to growing conditions, the ornamental culture develops well in sunny places protected from cold winds and fertile soils. The mock orange of the Schneeshturm variety is also responsive to regular feeding, thanks to which its flowering becomes abundant, and the flowers themselves become large, attractive. It does not tolerate garden jasmine waterlogging, waterlogging, although it has a positive attitude towards moisture in moderation.
Recommended dates
It is best to plant and transplant the Schneesturm mock orange in early spring before bud break or in early autumn. In the conditions of Siberia, planting is recommended to be carried out in the spring, since young seedlings that have not yet had time to take root well enough in a new place may freeze in winter.
Site selection and soil preparation
The place for planting garden jasmine Schneeshturm should be well lit, sunny, without drafts. The site should not be windy, as there are high risks of bushes freezing in winter. An excellent place for a mock orange will be the south side of the house, a fence or a wall of tall trees. Planting for hedges is carried out at a distance of 0,5 m from each other, in group plantings – up to 1,5 m.
The substrate for planting mock orange Schneeshturm is prepared from humus, leaf compost, peat, which improves soil structure. A small amount of complex mineral fertilizers and a little wood ash will provide the plant with all the necessary macro and microelements. If the soil on the site is heavy, loamy, sand is required to be added. A fertile substrate will nourish the jasmine during the first years.
You can learn more about the use of the Shneeshtorm crown mock-up in landscape design from the video on YouTube:
landing algorithm
The landing of the Schneeshturm hybrid is carried out according to the standard scheme.
- Dig holes 50×60 in size.
- A drainage layer is laid at the bottom, at least 15 cm high, made of broken brick, sand or gravel.
- The soil from the planting pit is ennobled in the above way.
- The installation of the mock orange seedling Shneeshturm is carried out in such a way that the root neck remains at the level of the ground or deepens no more than 1,5 cm. A stronger deepening leads to rotting of the root system.
- Jasmine seedling Schneeshturm is sprinkled with fertile soil and watered abundantly.
Growing rules
When planting and caring for mock orange Shneeshtorm, you should consider:
- in the conditions of central Our Country, it does not require shelter during the cold season, with the exception of winters with forecasting severe frosts;
- tying the gentle shoots of an adult, sprawling mock orange bush avoids breaking them off under the weight of snow;
- to protect the root system of the Schneeshturm hybrid from freezing in late autumn, the soil of the near-stem circle is mulched, and additional snow is poured.
Watering Schedule
Mock orange is demanding on moisture, but not on waterlogging the soil. In drought, the leaves are the first to suffer. They quickly recover after heavy watering or rain, delighting with their intense color. Therefore, watering the Schneeshturm jasmine should be carried out according to the following rules:
- when planting, 10-20 liters of water are poured onto each seedling;
- in warm, especially dry summers, watering is carried out 2-3 times a week, at the rate of 20-30 liters of water for each bush.
Weeding, loosening, mulching
Weeding garden jasmine is carried out as needed, loosening – 2-3 times per summer, to a depth of 5-7 cm. maintain soil moisture.
Top dressing schedule
In the first year of life, the mock orange Shneeshturm receives nutrition from fertile soil fertilized during planting. Therefore, top dressing begins to be carried out, starting from the 2nd year of life. The jasmine feeding schedule looks like this:
- in early spring, organic fertilizers are applied to the ground (1 bucket of diluted mullein with water 1:10) or by mulching;
- before flowering, complex mineral dressing is performed;
- from the third year of life, phosphorus-potassium fertilizers are applied immediately after flowering.
Trimming
Garden jasmine Schneeshturm needs regular pruning. It is carried out in this way:
- in early spring (necessarily annually) – sanitary pruning with the removal of all damaged, frozen, dry shoots;
- in spring, if you want to create a symmetrical, dense bush, a shaping haircut is carried out with cutting weak branches to half and lightly shortening strong branches;
- in early spring, with thickened or bare bushes, rejuvenating pruning is performed, if necessary, 3-4 years in a row. In the first year, all shoots are removed, except for the 3-4 most developed ones, leaving only 40 cm in length; in the second year, they begin to form a bush of mock orange, leaving 2-3 of the strongest lateral processes on each branch.
All varieties of terry mock orange Shneeshturm need rejuvenating pruning, because hybrids are characterized by rapid growth with accelerated development of lateral shoots. Rejuvenating pruning renews an already mature plant and gives it the opportunity to amaze with the stunning beauty of its owners.
Preparation for winter
Jasmine garden Shneeshturm has good frost resistance and tolerates winters well in the conditions of the Moscow region without shelter. But young plants are still recommended to be protected from the cold, providing shelter from spruce branches or covering material. The soil around the plant must first be mulched with fallen leaves or coniferous bark. Flexible mock orange shoots are easily bent to the ground, which allows them to be guaranteed to be under the snow layer.
Pests and diseases
The “false” jasmine of the Shneeshtorm variety is a plant resistant to diseases and pests. But on weakened bushes growing in adverse conditions, specific pests appear:
- bean aphid;
- spider mite;
- leaf weevils.
It is better to fight in the early stages of their development with natural, biological means – infusions or decoctions of herbs. If the lesion has reached a critical size, and folk preparations have not brought a positive result during processing, fungicides are used to treat mock orange Schneeshturm.
Conclusion
Mock orange Shneeshtorm looks gorgeous in small and large gardens – against the backdrop of the walls of the house or as a tapeworm on the lawn. Snow-white flakes of flowers will look spectacular with both flowering and herbaceous crops, and golden foliage in autumn will add bright colors to the landscape design of the garden. You can use the hybrid mock orange in group, single plantings, as part of colorful shrub and woody compositions, in hedges.