Chubushnik (jasmine) - planting and care in the open field

Chubushnik is quite common in Russia. It can be seen everywhere. But many people confuse this plant with jasmine. Why? The scent and appearance of both are similar to each other. But jasmine is vines, and mock orange grows in the form of a bush. In addition, the chubushnik plant belongs to the Hortensiev family. Chubushnik - what is it, how to grow it - further in the article.

Description of chubushnik

It is necessary to figure out what a chubushnik looks like. As mentioned above, this is a bush with a height of 70 cm to 6 meters. The stems are covered with gray or brown bark (depending on age). The root covering is thin enough, it can flake off. The leaves are not very long (5 to 7 cm). They can be of various shapes: ovoid, elongated and oval. The inflorescence is in the shape of a brush and consists mainly of 3-9 flowers (white, yellow or cream flowers), which are both simple and double. The fruits are small boxes with seeds.

Chubushnik

Types and varieties

The mock-orange flower is of the following types:

• winter-hardy crown. The name speaks for itself: this species tolerates winter frosts well. Blooms for 20 days. Has a rich honey smell;
• large-flowered. A plant of this type has fairly large buds. But it does not differ in sweet and persistent aroma;
• odorless. Also a self-explanatory name. Flowers are absolutely odorless. But this is offset by the large size of the buds;
• lemoine. This type is French. It has a lot of variations: decorative, winter-hardy, fragrant, etc .;
• small-leaved. It is a dwarf species. It has small buds (mostly white). In addition, it is not winter hardy.

There are 20 best varieties of chubushnik:

• Ordinary (Pale). His homeland is the Caucasus and Southern Europe. This is a rather unpretentious plant. The bush can be up to 3.5 meters high. One cluster can contain from 5 to 9 flowers, which are yellow, white or cream in color. They have a rather strong honey aroma. But the most important thing is that they have high frost resistance (they can withstand temperatures up to -29 degrees);
• Coronary. The height of the bush ranges from one meter to three. The leaves are large. The inflorescence contains 7-9 flowers, which are white or cream-colored. The variety is frost-resistant (will withstand 30 degrees of frost);
• Shneesturm. It is a deciduous bush with weeping shoots. In this form, it is very similar to a fountain. Terry flowers, mostly white. This variety loves fresh air, so it is recommended to plant it outdoors;
• Virginal. They brought it out already in 1909. The average height of the bush is 3 meters. Terry flowers of white or cream color form an inflorescence in the form of a brush. This variety of chubushnik tolerates frost perfectly. But if the winters are without snow, then the shoots can freeze. In severe winters, it is recommended to cover them;
• Belle Etual. This variety is a bit similar to the Virginian variety. The bush is rather low (maximum height is 1.5 meters). The flowers are also compact. They come in inflorescences (of three) or singular. The buds have an interesting, original color (the petals themselves are white, and the middle is pink). Has a strawberry aroma. The variety loves sunlight (it is not recommended to plant in the shade), frost-resistant;

Chubushnik Belle Etual

• Bicolor. The bush is low - up to 1.5 meters. The crown is quite lush. And the flowers are delicate in color: the petals are white or cream, and the middle is crimson.They grow either singly or form a brush with 2-3 buds. They have a sweet strawberry aroma;
• Snowbelle. The smallest variety. The height of the bush is up to 120 cm. During flowering, it looks like a huge snowball. Terry buds are usually white. This variety tolerates frost well. Also does not dry even during extreme heat. It is better not to grow the bush in the shade - this reduces the intensity of flowering;
• Blizzard. The maximum height is 1.5 meters. Flowers are semi-double, usually white. A somewhat strawberry aroma emanates from them. The variety is quite sun-loving. It can withstand frost perfectly. True, sometimes the shoots can freeze slightly, but with the arrival of spring they are reanimated;
• Komsomolets. The height of the bush is up to one and a half meters. The inflorescences consist of several white double flowers. The variety is frost-resistant, does not even require shelter for the winter. In addition, it is susceptible to aphid attack (it is recommended to handle it regularly);
• Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya. The maximum height is 3 meters. Terry buds have a delicate white color. They exude a pleasant delicate aroma, similar to the smell of pineapples. The variety is frost-resistant (withstands up to 29 degrees of frost). For long flowering, abundant watering and sunlight are recommended;
• Mont Blanc. This chubushnik bush is quite high (from 1.8 to 2 meters). There are white semi-double flowers that are combined into inflorescences. They have a rather strong smell, reminiscent of fresh strawberries. The variety is resistant to frost (can withstand up to -35 degrees);
• Snowflake. He came to us from Minnesota. And this is one of the coldest places in the United States. There are frosts up to 50 degrees. And this variety is not afraid of any frosts. That is why it can be grown in the Urals or Siberia. It begins to bloom at the beginning of summer. White buds with double petals. These flowers resemble snow flakes. It looks very unusual, but beautiful. One inflorescence has up to 5 flowers. Citrus-like aroma;
• Avalanche. The maximum height of the bush is one and a half meters. Medium buds. They have thin white petals. The flowers are formed into an inflorescence of 3 pieces. It does not tolerate very large frosts (up to -15 in total). Therefore, it is better for him to grow in the Southern regions;
• Lemoine. Was bred in France. The bush is quite high - up to two meters. White flowers are collected in an inflorescence of 7-9 pieces. They emit a strong, pleasant smell. Resistant even to the most severe frosts (it can even withstand temperatures of -40);
• Elbrus. The bushes of this variety are quite high - up to two meters. Large semi-double flowers are usually only white-cream in color. And they are collected in inflorescences of 20 pieces. It looks like a very beautiful plant, but, unfortunately, odorless. But the variety is frost-resistant. Can grow in the shade. But flowering lasts longer only in abundant sunlight;

Chubushnik Elbrus

• Alabaster. The maximum height of the bush is 180 cm. The flowers are pristine white. Collected in inflorescences of 7-9 pieces. The flowers of this variety have a pleasant and persistent aroma. It tolerates frost perfectly (it can endure up to -30 degrees);
• Ermine mantle. The bush can grow up to three meters high. Semi-double flowers have a very delicate, beautiful color. They have a pleasant strawberry aroma. And flowering lasts quite a long time. The ermine mantle is quite frost-resistant. Can withstand up to -30 degrees;
• Airborne assault. The variety was named so because the white buds are curled in shape into "parachutes". They have a pleasant smell, like fresh strawberries. The variety is resistant to severe frosts (up to -30 degrees);
• Ballet of moths. The bush is simply huge - up to four meters in height! Beautiful white buds are combined into inflorescences of 3-5 pieces. The smell is subtle, but quite pleasant. It tolerates frost well, but it is still better to insulate;
• Pearl. The variety was named so because of the beautiful pearl color of the petals. Terry flowers are collected in an inflorescence of 7-9 pieces. The bushes are frost-resistant (withstand temperatures up to -25 degrees).

Chubushnik variety Pearls

Growing a mock-orange from seeds

Not everyone can properly grow this plant. To be successful, you need to follow the guidelines below. How to plant a mock orange with seeds?

Sowing

It should be noted that the seeds of this plant remain viable throughout the year. Therefore, they can be planted at any time of the year. But if you plant a plant in winter, then this should be done only in calm weather and in frost no higher than 10 degrees. So, how to plant a mock-orange? In the snow, it is necessary to prepare indentations of 25-30 cm and put seeds there. The place where the chubushnik is planted must be covered with straw or twigs. When spring comes, the branches need to be removed.

How to care for a chubushnik

In order for the plant to grow beautiful and healthy, you need to know how to feed the mock-orange. After the first shoots appear, they will need to be irrigated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. You need to repeat this every other day. And after 6-12 days, it is necessary to dive the seedlings. If you take proper care of the chubushnik and its seedlings, it will be strong and healthy.

Landing in open ground

Planting in open ground is quite responsible, because if you plant it incorrectly, the plant can grow painful, or it may not grow at all.

When to plant chubushnik

It is best to plant in open ground in autumn: in September, October. Can also be planted in early April. For a plant like mock-orange, planting and grooming at the right time can play a key role in subsequent growth.

How to plant

Planting a garden plant should be done as follows:

1. It is necessary to dig a hole for a seedling measuring 60 × 60 × 60 cm.
2. At the bottom of the hole, you need to put a layer of broken brick or coarse sand. The layer can be from 12 to 15 cm.
3. Next, you need another layer of a specially prepared substrate.
4. After 10 days, it is necessary to immerse the seedling in each hole so that the neck is directly at the surface of the earth. After that, the plant is thrown with a substrate and watered thoroughly.
5. After the wet earth has settled, dry soil must be added to the pits. But it is imperative to check that the root collar is not lower than 3 cm underground, otherwise it may rot.

Chubushnik: outdoor care

Chubushnik loves leaving. There are a number of requirements that must be followed in order for the plant to be healthy.

How to water a plant

After the buds have begun to form, the plant needs abundant watering. Because with a lack of water, the flowers quickly fall off, the leaves have an unhealthy pale color. So the more watering the better.

Reproduction

Reproduction can take place in various ways:

• seeds;
• green cuttings;
• layering;
• dividing the bush.

Diseases and pests

In order for the plant to grow strong and healthy, pleasing the eyes of others, you need to carefully monitor it. And take steps to protect it from pests and diseases. But you need to know what to fight with.

Chubushnik disease

Chubushnik diseases:

• powdery mildew;
• gray / brown spotting;
• tubercular / diplodia / genderson necrosis.

Pests

Most often, the plant is threatened by aphids and green weevils, which must be got rid of.

Flowering period

In most cases, the mock-orange begins to bloom in late May or early June. It blooms for 25 to 50 days.

Blooming mock-orange

Chubushnik after flowering

After the plant has bloomed, you should not forget about it. What should be done after the flowering of the mock-orange?

How and when to collect seeds

To avoid long transplants of this plant, you can do an easier thing: after the flowering of the chubushnik, collect the seeds and plant them in the future. Its seeds are in a dry box (this is what the fruit looks like). It is best to store in some cool place (so that the seeds do not dry out).

Preparing for winter

Before winter, it is imperative to cut off old or damaged shoots, as well as get rid of faded inflorescences.

Use in landscape design

In landscape design, chubushnik is used with various plants. Suitable:

• shrubs that bloom beautifully;
• large trees with bright foliage;
• climbing plants (for example: clematis, actinidia, climbing roses).

Chubushnik in landscape design

Thus, chubushnik is a plant that even a novice gardener can grow. It is used to create bright green flower beds. Chubushnik tolerates winter normally.