Terry jasmine - popular plant varieties
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Terry jasmine (jasmine) is a shrub that can modify and make any suburban area attractive. Abundant and long-lasting flowering has made it popular with gardeners. It is also used by designers to transform public spaces.
Features of the flower jasmine terry
Terry jasmine is an unpretentious plant. The garden shrub or, as it is often called, the mock-orange does not look like the usual jasmine belonging to the Olive family. Chubushnik is a representative of hydrangea plants. It exudes a pleasant sweetish aroma. That is why it is compared to jasmine. Different varieties have their own unique flavor.
Garden jasmine has large flowers of a white or cream shade. They are small to medium in size.
At the beginning of the 20th century, breeders bred the first double flower. It looked like small roses. Scientists continued their work, which led to the creation of more than 60 varieties of the terry plant. Many of them are still popular with gardeners.
Popular plant varieties
Terry jasmine has a subtle scent, but thanks to the abundance of flowers, the scent becomes perceptible. Different plant varieties have their own characteristics, which makes them unique.
Virginal
Virginal is a tall shrub, it grows up to three meters. The smell of the buds is harsh. Virginal blooms twice a year.
Minnesota snowflake
The branches of the Minnesota Snowflake sink to the ground under the weight of flowers. Their diameter does not exceed three centimeters, but they grow in 5 pieces, therefore they are densely located, hiding foliage.
The stamens are golden, but there are few of them, they become invisible against the background of white petals. The aroma of a bush is sweet, with hints of citrus.
Pyramidal
The Pyramidal height does not exceed three meters. The shrub blooms late, spreading a delicate subtle aroma.
Shneeshturm
Shneesturm is a fast-growing shrub that is rapidly gaining height. The aroma of snow-white flowers contains well-discernible fruity notes.
Gornostaeva mantle
The ermine mantle is a low plant. Its buds look slightly drooping, so it seems that the flowers are falling like a mantle. They delight the eye of gardeners for 1.5 months.
blizzard
The large flowers of the Snowstorm hide the leaves. Their petals are lowered as if they were wet in the rain and bowed under the weight of the drops.
Outdoor planting
The health of the plant and the flowering period depend on the correct planting of terry jasmine. It is enough to follow simple rules in order to enjoy the unobtrusive aroma of an attractive shrub in the summer.Even a beginner in the world of gardening is capable of growing an attractive shrub.
Location selection
Terry jasmine loves diffused light. It is necessary to protect the shrub from the scorching rays of the sun by planting it near the house or in the shade of trees.
Soil and flower preparation
To wait for flowering and not to damage the jasmine, planting and care in the open field requires adherence to a number of rules. The main thing to remember is that the plant needs a fertile soil, while it is necessary to avoid stagnation of liquid at the roots.
It is recommended to plant a shrub in early spring, before bud break. Then the jasmine will have time to take root and please gardeners with abundant flowering.
To protect against groundwater, drainage is used:
- broken brick;
- pebbles;
- sand;
- crushed stone.
Materials must be laid in a layer at least 15 centimeters high. It is easier to plant the plant on a hill, then the root system does not need additional protection.
Steps when planting garden jasmine:
- Dig a hole 55-60 centimeters deep.
- Prepare the soil by adding humus. It should make up one third of the soil. Add mineral fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium - nitrophosphate.
- When planting a seedling, level the roots.
- Cover with soil and water abundantly.
- When the water is absorbed, place peat on the topsoil to reduce moisture evaporation.
Bush care
Terry jasmine is an unpretentious plant, caring for it cannot be called burdensome. The main thing is not to forget about watering, pruning and timely fertilization.
Watering and humidity
Garden shrubs require abundant watering, while it is important not to overdo it. Even in hot summer, the procedure should be carried out no more than twice a week. At the same time, make sure that the topsoil is dry.
Excessive moisture can be harmful, as can drought. When watering, the water should be warm, it is better to prepare it in advance so that it has time to settle. Use about 20-30 liters of water at a time.
Top dressing and soil
Terry jasmine requires feeding:
- with active growth, mineral fertilizers are applied;
- after flowering, potassium and phosphorus are used.
Organic fertilizers can be used once a year. Manure diluted with water is suitable. It is imperative to dilute the raw materials to avoid scalding the plant. The slurry is replaced with apple or birch resin.
Pruning and replanting
Every spring, old and diseased branches are removed from the plant. Be sure to get rid of wilted flowers. A sanitary procedure is essential to properly distribute the strength of the jasmine.
Long branches are cut in early spring to give the shrub a shape and an attractive appearance. It is necessary that no more than 3 processes remain on each trunk.
Every 5 years, a rejuvenating pruning is carried out, removing almost all the processes. Only the main trunks of the shrub, 5-6 centimeters high, remain. The remaining branches are cut at the root. After that, you can transplant the plant. The procedure is best planned for September-October or early spring. When transplanting in the fall, you need to think about so that the jasmine has time to take root before the frost begins.
Procedure:
- Dig a hole two weeks before the scheduled date.
- Water the shrub abundantly before transplanting.
- Dig up and transfer to a new place, rinsing the roots with water, removing the damaged parts.
- Water the plant after planting.
Care for jasmine terry in winter
An adult terry jasmine is able to survive the winter without additional help. Young shrubs require protection.
This requires:
- insulate the area around the roots with peat and compost;
- Tie up the plant, cover with burlap.
Flowering features
Garden terry jasmine boasts attractiveness during the flowering period. Therefore, the shrub is often used in the design of sites.
Flowering begins in June and lasts about 2-3 weeks. The period is prolonged if the plant is in the sun for a long time. Some varieties of terry shrub are distinguished by repeated flowering, but it is not as abundant as the first.
In October, terry jasmine prepares for wintering, so watering is reduced and feeding stops. Flowers and dry leaves are removed. You can postpone the process until spring and remove them along with the branches of the bush, which may suffer during severe frosts.
Types and shape of flowers
Flowers of terry jasmine of different varieties differ in size, number of petals and shade. Most often they are snow-white, but there are cream, pearlescent, pink and even greenish.
The buds themselves can be small, 2-3 centimeters in diameter, some varieties reach 10 centimeters, such as Akademik Komarov.
Reproduction methods of terry jasmine
There are several ways to propagate terry jasmine. The simplest of them is the use of layering, the most laborious is the use of seeds.
Seeds
Terry jasmine seeds will appear after they are 7 years old. Only then does the shrub begin to bloom.
The seeds are placed in prepared holes, covered with earth and covered. The procedure is recommended to be carried out in winter, and you can protect from the cold with spruce branches. Melting snows in the spring will give the seeds the necessary moisture and with the spring sun the first shoots will appear.
Layers
To propagate jasmine by layering, carry out the following steps:
- The shoot is pulled with a wire, bent to the ground by the place where the kidney is located. It is better to place the branch in the prepared groove.
- Sprinkle with a mixture of peat and sand, wait for rooting.
Cuttings
For reproduction of terry jasmine, young shoots and cuttings harvested in the fall are used.
Green branches are planted in early June, creating a greenhouse environment. You can simply cover the seedlings with glass jars. When treated with a growth promoting agent, rooting will be faster and more efficient.
Autumn cuttings obtained after the flowering period are planted in the sand in winter, and in the spring they are moved to greenhouses so that they can take root.
By dividing the bush
When multiplying by dividing, the bush is divided into several parts, usually 2-3. This must be done carefully so as not to damage the jasmine roots. Damaged and decayed parts of the plant are removed.
The resulting new shrubs are planted in prepared pits and watered abundantly.
Growing problems, diseases and pests
Terry jasmine is a plant resistant to weather conditions and pests. Aphids and spider mites are dangerous for him.
To combat pests, use laundry soap. It is ground on a grater and dissolved in a bucket of water.
Terry jasmine is a shrub characterized by an unpretentious character and abundant flowering. To take care of him, you do not need to spend a lot of time and effort. Pleasant aroma emitted by numerous flowers will serve as a reward for abundant watering and timely feeding.