Mock orange is a shrub up to 4 meters high, with white flowers collected in inflorescences. There are a huge number of varieties and species of this plant, it is simply impossible to list them all. Many quite often confuse the shrub with jasmine for the similarity of the aroma and the appearance of the flowers. But here it should be remembered that jasmine does not grow in our climate, it can be bred and grown only in special greenhouses. Yes, and it blooms a little differently. Jasmine flowers have oval-narrow petals and only two stamens.
Mock orange is a winter-hardy shrub, it does not need to be additionally covered for the winter. It can tolerate frosts down to -30 degrees. True, it all depends on the variety: some foreign varieties can withstand maximum temperatures down to -15 degrees, so when purchasing a rare variety, you must definitely clarify its characteristics, otherwise it may simply not take root in our climatic conditions.
Chubushnik shrub: reproduction
It is propagated by cuttings or seeds, but the second method is not very popular. Basically, experienced gardeners are inclined to the vegetative method of breeding a plant such as mock orange. Propagation by seeds is impractical, since hybrid or varietal species will not retain the properties of the mother plant. Therefore, this option is used extremely rarely and for breeding only the most common species. In addition, to maintain the germination of seeds, it is necessary to fulfill a number of certain conditions, and the most important of them is storing the seeds in a tightly closed plastic bag in the refrigerator.
So, the best way to breed such a handsome man as mock orange is propagation by cuttings. In this case, it takes root quite easily. The mentioned event should be carried out in the summer (using green shoots) or in the fall (cutting off already ripe ones). Propagation of mock orange by cuttings. Highlights:
• It is not necessary to use very thick shoots as cuttings.
• It is desirable that each shoot has a pair of leaves and at least three internodes.
• It is better to choose branches that have not yet bloomed.
Prepared cuttings are planted in moist soil and sprinkled with moistened sand. For faster rooting, it is recommended to close the seedlings with plastic bottles. During the period of adaptation, the cuttings must be watered and sprayed, as well as ventilated. After rooting, the shelter is removed from the seedlings. The mock-orange, which is propagated by cuttings, grows quite quickly.
Choose the mock-orange. Varieties for the Moscow RegionThe variety of species of this shrub is so great that you can get confused when choosing a plant for your garden. Of course, I want to buy the most beautiful, fragrant bush, which, among other things, would not require much effort when growing. From this point of view, Piramidal has proven itself well, which has taken root very well and withstands harsh winters.
Pruning shrubs: useful tips
These plants look great in hedges. The abundance of inflorescences and pleasant aroma attract attention. However, some tall varieties of mock orange, reaching a certain height, do not look very aesthetically pleasing. Don't be afraid to prune shrubs - they love pruning. In addition, it contributes to the formation of new young shoots and, accordingly, more abundant flowering. And so that the plant does not lose strength, it is advisable to cut off the seeds that form seeds after the flowering period: then the bush will not waste energy on their ripening. Of course, given the large number of colors, this is quite difficult to do, but it will be enough to remove even some part during cropping.
