Fragrant jasmine flowers in your garden

Amazing plant Chubushnik has about 50 different species, and jasmine flowers are associated with gardeners with a bright aroma and a unique taste of tea. Virtually all varieties of this plant have a juxtaposed leaf from light-green to bright green and white buds of various shades: from ivory to cream.

Grow such a shrub quite simply, because there are species that grow on absolutely any soils. However, to make jasmine flowers as large as possible and not fade for a long time, it is worth taking care of the nutrient soil and regular watering. If on a site underground waters lie close to a surface, it is necessary to supply a landing pit with good drainage from expanded clay.

Garden flowers jasmine: planting and care

Chubushnik does not like transplantation, therefore, it is worthwhile to choose a site in order not to ruin an adult plant later. The best time for rooting young shrubs is spring or early autumn. At the beginning of the year wait until the last snow falls from the soil, but the kidneys in the trees will still be closed. And in autumn the planting is carried out before the first frost, in late October - early November.

Place future jasmine flowers solitary or in small groups of 3-5 shrubs. It should be noted that in the cramped environment this plant has much less fragrant inflorescences. For large species of Chubushnik, the distance between bushes should be at least 1.5-2.2 m, and dwarf varieties can be satisfied and 0.8-1 meter. The depth of the landing pit should not exceed 40 cm, but in the case of a poor soil, another 20-30 cm of soil is removed and a fertile soil fertilized with conventional mineral fertilizing is placed in its place.

During the planting, the roots are immersed in an earthen mash, and after strengthening the shoot all branches are cut at a height of 2-3 kidneys. Jasmine flowers will please the eye longer, if you do not forget to water the chubushnik throughout the main vegetation. Fertilize it can slurry, diluted 6 times, or special granules, which are introduced into wet soil and lightly sprinkled with earth before the next watering.

She does not like a lot of weeds, the most dangerous "neighbors" are wheat grass and an ordinary dandelion. Also, the plant will not give abundant flowering without regular loosening of the soil, and to combat the meadow bedbug it is necessary to use infusion of bitter pepper, hot garlic or field mustard. There are also indoor jasmine flowers. Photos of experienced gardeners confirm that it is easy enough to grow such a shrub in a large tub on a light terrace or balcony. For winter, the street chubushnik is tied up so that the snow does not break the plant, and it was not too cold in the cold frosts.

Beautiful flowers of edible jasmine varieties are collected and dried at the time of maximum flowering. The workpiece is carried out early in the morning before the dew drops, at this time in the buds, the least excess moisture. Observing this rule, the flowers will be easy enough to dry, and therefore provide their family with a delicious tea or strange jam. Chubushnik is not recommended to be planted near the bedroom or children's windows, as a sharp odor can cause headaches and even bouts of allergy.