The plant world is truly vast. In addition to varieties of natural origin, there are many hybrid ones. To obtain the latter, scientists spent a lot of time. One of the prominent representatives of this work is the mockery of Lemoine, who has absorbed all his best qualities.
Description
Lemuana mock-up - a beautiful shrub plant that is part of the Hortensian family. This hybrid category appeared in the 19th century thanks to French breeder W. Lemoine. Most common in Europe and North America. The plant is a lush bush reaching 3 meters in height. It is often confused with jasmine, but besides the pleasant aroma of flowers, there are no common features. The egg-shaped leaves of the lanceolate form reach a length of 4 centimeters. Inflorescences are represented by brushes in which large white flowers are collected. Each inflorescence has 5-7 flowers.
Lemuan mockup - plant description
The most popular plants:
- mocker Gletcher (glacier);
- mocker Charm;
- mocker Blizzard.
Planting a plant
Seeds are soaked for several hours in water. After that, they are placed for 2 days in moistened sawdust. Before soaking, they should be wrapped in a light cloth. After swelling and germination, the seeds can be prepared for planting. They are small at the mockworm, so before planting it is best to mix them with sand, and then place them in pre-prepared grooves and cover them with peat. Planting is possible in the fall: for this, seeds are placed in the prepared grooves and covered with dried grass. In the spring shoots should appear.
Important! Philadelphus Lemoinei is a photophilous plant.
This representative of the plant world feels great in areas with light penumbra. Completely shaded areas are undesirable, since in them the branches will begin to stretch, and the bush itself will lose its decorativeness and compactness.
We plant in open ground
Planting seedlings in open ground
The optimal landing time is spring or autumn. In the second case, there should be at least 20 days before frost, otherwise the bush will not be able to take root before the onset of cold weather.
Chubushnik is undemanding to soil conditions. Only it can not be placed on swampy or saline soil. Landing pit is prepared in advance. Its size is 50x60 centimeters. At the bottom there must be a drainage layer and a mixture of garden soil with sand, humus or compost. Additives depend on the type of soil. When planting several specimens, the distance between the pits should be in the region of 1-1.5 meters.
Remember! The root neck during planting should be deepened no more than 3 centimeters. Otherwise, rotting is possible. The bulk of the varieties has sufficient winter hardiness. They withstand temperatures up to -25 ° C.
How to care for Lemoan's mock
Watering
For good development of the bush, proper watering is necessary. Young mock-ups need moisturizing with a frequency of 1 time per week. Adult specimens are watered with 15-25 liters of water. Frequency - once every 18-20 days. These recommendations are especially important for dry summers. If the period of heavy rains has begun, then watering stops. After wetting, loosen the soil and remove the weed.
Top dressing
A balanced version of the fertilizer is a solution of manure in water (1 to 10). This top dressing is applied in the spring. One bucket flows under the bush. At the end of the flowering period, wood ash is poured and leveled under the bush.
Reference. Complex mineral fertilizers can only be introduced at 4 years of age!
The proportions of fertilizers are as follows: 30 grams of superphosphate are used for each bucket of water, as well as 15 grams of potassium sulfate and urea. This volume will be enough for 2 adult mockers. At the end of the flowering period, 15 g of potassium sulfate and 25 g of superphosphate are applied per square meter.
Pruning
Trimming the mock-up should be done regularly, otherwise the plant will lose its beauty and cease to delight with its lush flowering. The fact is that flowers appear on last year's strong and healthy branches. Flowers may appear on old or diseased branches, but they will be faded and small. Due to this feature, pruning is carried out after flowering is completed. Faded branches are removed before the young shoots of this year. Most often, they are below the cut branches.
How to crop
Reference. After a little time, young branches will begin to grow actively, and dense flowering will come next year.
In the fall, sanitary pruning is carried out. Sick, damaged branches, as well as branches that make the bush too thick, are removed. With a frequency of every 3 years, branches are cut whose age exceeds 12 years. This anti-aging procedure is carried out in early spring, before the sap flow begins. Strong trunks are shortened to 30 centimeters, and all the rest - to ground level.
Remember! All sections must be impregnated with garden varieties, and the earth should be loosened and mulched. Such measures will provide strong young shoots and prevent the emergence of certain diseases.
Breeding
Chubushnik lemoinei perfectly reproduces vegetatively. Reproduction with seeds is also possible, but the use of this method is very doubtful. Flowering in a similar plant begins only at 5 or 6 years after planting in a permanent habitat, which is very bad. As for the varietal traits and seed germination, here, too, everything is not very good. Seeds, as a rule, rarely retain their parental and varietal characters, and their germination is small and short-lived.
Breeding
The best option is such reproduction methods:
- cuttings;
- layering;
- division.
Cuttings
With the beginning of the first month of summer, green cuttings are cut off from the mockworm and root them. When cutting, the green shoot must be left with a part of the branch of last year’s growth. 2 pairs of leaves should remain on the handle. The upper ones are cut to 1/3 or 1/2, and the lower ones are completely removed.
Material for planting can be done in the fall. After that, it is placed in a regular bag and sent to the refrigerator until spring. Starting from the 2nd half of March, 5 centimeters in length are cut from these shoots. After that, they must be kept in a solution of a root-forming stimulant for one day.
Cuttings
To root the cuttings, it is necessary to dig in the sandy soil or sand in the open air. Another option is to use a pot. Good rooting requires heat, soil, and high humidity air. To achieve all these conditions, a mini-greenhouse is suitable.
Tip. To make a mini-greenhouse, an ordinary plastic bottle is suitable. To do this, cut it in half and take the upper part. After planting the handle, cover it with this part, remembering to unscrew the cover for air access.
From rooted cuttings, excellent seedlings will be obtained by next spring.
Layering method
This method of reproduction is the most famous and easy. In the spring, when the ground is already warm enough, you can begin to multiply the shrub. This process can be represented in the following sequence:
- it is necessary to bend the selected branch to the ground;
- in the place where it best lays on the ground, annularly remove the crust 1 cm wide;
- attach layering to the soil using a wire arc;
- Cover with earth, moisten and mulch.
Bush division
This method of reproduction is rare - it is relevant only for aged and overgrown bushes. Chubushnik is dug up, and then divided by a sharp knife into several parts, which are then seated. All this is carried out on a cloudy autumn day.
Diseases and Pests
Chubushnik is a disease resistant plant. Problems with it can occur due to harmful insects.
Diseases and Pests
The most frequent guests on the plant:
- bean aphid;
- spider mite;
- green leaf weevil.
For the destruction of aphids, the preparations of Karbofos or Rogor are used, according to the instructions.
To get rid of the spider mite, you will need a 3% Celtan emulsion or 2% phosphamide solution. These means should be sprayed on the plants and the soil beneath them. Frequency - 2-3 times with a break per week.
Remember! To remove the weevil and its offspring, you need to spray the soil and bushes with Chlorophos.
Winter preparations
When the mock-up fades, it is prepared for wintering. Autumn pruning is carried out: diseased and thick branches are removed. After that, the mock-up is fed with phosphorus-potassium fertilizers and mulched. For this, a thick layer of sawdust or peat is suitable.
The plant does not need shelter for the winter. As mentioned earlier, mock-ups tolerates frosts down to -25 ° С. Even if some shoots freeze, the bush will not die. In spring, dead shoots are cut off to stimulate the growth of new shoots.
Use in landscape design
You can achieve harmony in landscape design by combining mock-up with hydrangea, viburnum or turf.
Dwarf shrubs such as Gnome and Dwarf occupy a special place. Similar varieties are used as living borders, as well as edging flower beds and mixborders.
Use in landscape design
Chubushniki "Abundance", "Chamomile", "Avalanche" look very good in flower beds and mixborders. It is logical to use them in sensory gardens - aroma gardens, due to the wonderful smell of flowers.
For hedges, the varieties "Gletcher", "Moonlight", "Obelisk" are used.
Remember! The possibilities of using Lemuan mock-up in landscape design are huge. The main thing to remember is that it is a fast-growing plant. Without proper care and anti-aging procedures, it can quickly lose its decorative qualities.
Beneficial features
The plant itself is not medicinal, but studies are still underway. Essential oils, volatile, acid, vitamins C, E, PP and a small amount of glycosides were found in the mockworm.
As a result, we get a plant with tonic, analgesic, antiseptic and regenerating properties. There are several recipes for traditional medicine with this plant, but before using it is better to consult a knowledgeable specialist.
Thus, mock orange is an amazing plant. Each of the species has a whole bunch of varieties, so picking a plant for your goals is not difficult. Beautiful flowering and amazing aroma will not leave plant lovers aside!
