Proper planting, care and pruning of jasmine is the key to abundant flowering
The cultural "requests" of a tropical plant are simple, but require consistency from the grower. Planting and leaving jasmine bush (photo) has features, subject to which the plant will delight with abundant flowering, as seen in the photo, and a delicate aroma.
Why prune a bush
- improve the appearance of the plant;
- heal and rejuvenate the bush;
- extend the flowering period;
- increase the number of inflorescences and their size.
Removing the long branches of jasmine helps create symmetry or shape. Strongly overgrown bushes are thinned out to get young strong shoots. The ends of branches about 40 cm long are cut off, or removed completely at ground level. Shoots over 10 years old must be cut.
After pruning the jasmine, the cuts must be sealed with garden pitch in order to maintain the health of the bush.
Growing a plant in the garden involves regular maintenance, jasmine is freed from old inflorescences and unnecessary shoots regularly. After winter, frozen branches and roots on the surface of the earth are cut off.
Formative pruning of jasmine in spring will prepare the plant for flowering and increase the number of young shoots that will give it splendor and hide bare trunks. In the spring, before the plant "wakes up" with pruning shears, they cut off old branches flush with the ground or shorten them by a third of their length.
Pruning jasmine in spring will give the plant shape, remove weak and shorten branches that are too long, and allow you to get new shoots that will increase the splendor of the bush.
Over time, the “older” the plant becomes, the more “wild” shoots appear, which do not bear any load, but are actively fed from the roots. This greatly affects the aesthetics and health of the plant. In spring or autumn, unnecessary twigs are removed, the inner space of the bush is thinned out.
Features of jasmine pruning:
- A primary "haircut" of jasmine is carried out 3 years after landing on a permanent place.
- Spring work begins before the buds appear.
- Two-year-old shoots do not touch, they are responsible for the development of the root system, the formation of the crown and the release of flower beds.
- To obtain a beautiful and high-quality crown, the height of the bush is about 2 meters.
- When pruning, dry, diseased, crooked shoots and branches older than three years without flowering buds are removed first.
- Bushes of seven years and older need pruning for rejuvenation. Leave healthy and strong trunks (1/3) up to half a meter high, the rest are removed at the root, sealed with garden pitch. This provides sunlight and stimulates the growth of new branches. The next year, one third of the old trunks left behind are cut; by the end of the third year, the pruning of old branches should be completed.
- The shoots extending from the ground to the side of the bush are cut off, they are not suitable for plant formation.
Landing in the ground
To decorate the site, select a variety that meets the purpose:
- hedge;
- decoration of lawns;
- decoration of arbors.
Jasmine height varies from 1 to 3 meters. Lianas grow like a vine. The plant feels great on a trellis or trellis terrace.
Timing
Planting jasmine in open ground is recommended in spring when the weather is stable or in September, so that the bush, receiving appropriate care, has time to root for the upcoming wintering.
The plant will experience less stress if the dropping is done in the evening, in rain or cloudy weather.
It was noted that planting jasmine in spring is more preferable, the probability of frost is reduced and there is enough time for rooting. It is important to transfer the seedling to the ground before the first leaves bloom, otherwise it is vulnerable and may die.
Seat selection
The soil at the shrub planting site needs well-drained, moist and moderately fertile soil. Jasmine needs sunlight for at least 4 hours a day, with long light, flowering will be abundant and long. Shrubs planted in the shade develop the crown worse, flowers are rare and small.
Each plant needs at least 3 meters of space for healthy root development and crown formation for upright plants. When creating a living fence, bushes are placed every 50 cm.
The life cycle of jasmine is at least 10 years, so carefully choose the place where the bush will be planted.
Pit preparation
Before planting jasmine in spring or autumn, prepare a pit. The depth of the pothole is up to 70 cm, the width is up to 60 cm. A layer of drainage of sand and gravel (20 cm) is poured onto the loose bottom. It takes several days to withstand the pit in this state for warming up by the sun.
When planting jasmine, the roots are covered with soil, which includes:
- peat;
- ash;
- humus;
- black soil;
- sand.
When choosing a jasmine variety, consider its flowering period. Some shrubs are in bloom from June to August, others from April to June.
Sapling planting process
The crucial moment on which the future state of jasmine depends must be carefully prepared:
- The prepared earthen mixture is poured into the dug hole to form a mound.
- Examine the root system of the seedling. Dry, damaged processes are removed with pruning shears.
- The roots are laid out on the surface of the earth and buried. The root collar is at ground level; it is unacceptable to lower it into the ground by more than 3 cm.
- They pour in the earth and compact the pit.
- Pour water at the rate of 2 buckets of water per bush.
- Sprinkle mulch to retain moisture and prevent weed growth. Needles, peat or sawdust are used.
Bush care
Jasmine blooming in the garden is the pride of a gardener for whom care and cultivation are not just words. The bush is unpretentious, but this does not mean that it does not need care.
Fertilize the plant before it prepares to grow (in spring). Mineral fertilizers are used. Composition for 10 liters of water:
- superphosphate 30 g;
- urea 15 g;
- potassium sulphide 15 g.
This life-giving cocktail is enough for 2 bushes. You should not neglect the slurry, which contains the necessary trace elements and substances. Pre-mix in a ratio of 1:10 (manure / water), you need to stand for a couple of days and water the bush.
Jasmine is fed with ash, which is obtained from fireplaces with branches of fruit trees. The shrub needs regular watering during the flowering period.
Reproduction
Jasmine can be grown from seeds, cuttings and cuttings.
If you want to get a beautiful jasmine shrub with white flowers as early as possible, choose simple solutions: layers and cuttings.
It is ineffective to plant jasmine seeds in the ground if you strive to get a sea of fragrant flowers on the bush. Flowering is possible only after 7 years. It is easier to use the layering technique, in which a full-fledged copy is obtained with a high degree of probability.
Reproduction of jasmine by cuttings in spring is the most popular way of teaching a new plant, which does not require human energy consumption. Lateral shoots with inflorescences are cut off, shortened to 5 cm, but make sure that there are at least two internodes and two pairs of leaves on the branch.
For planting and subsequent care, you can get roots on a cutting of garden jasmine by keeping it in settled water for about 2 weeks, or in a sandy-peat mixture. Cuttings are buried in the ground at an angle, then covered with plastic containers or polyethylene to maintain constant humidity and temperature.
For the development of the root system, the soil is regularly watered and loosened. At the end of summer, a new copy of jasmine will be ready, which is planted in a permanent place in the fall.
Before propagating a jasmine shrub, look at photos of different varieties. It may make sense to plant and care for other species on the site, which will differ in the size of flowers, color and height of the bush.