Jaśminowce - the queens of the beginning of summer

The author of the text is Dr. Przemysław Bąbelewski

Jasmine trees are undoubtedly one of the most beautiful shrubs that bloom at the turn of June and July, which is relatively late for most ornamental shrubs.This genus is numerous in species - it is estimated that it occurs in the world about 65 of them growing naturally in the flora of Europe, Asia and North America.

In Poland, there are several species of jasmine and numerous varieties of hybrid origin. Charming white flowers, gathered in clusters, enchant with their beauty and - in some species - their fragrance.

The most common in gardens, old parks and green spaces is Philadelphus coronarius. This species occurs naturally in southern Europe and south-west Asia.Fragrant jasmine shrubs grow up to 2-3 meters, with young erect shoots, and older ones hanging to the sides.Flowers of this jasmine plant they are creamy-white, intensely fragrant, gathered in clusters of a few.

Its 'Aurus' variety with golden yellow leaves in spring (later turning green) presents itself very nicely. It grows up to 2 meters high. It looks impressive in color combinations with other shrubs with purple leaves, such as the "Diabolo" calinolifle bladder.

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The second species found in old parks is Philadelphus pubescens.The distinctive feature of these shrubs is the non-flaking bark on old shoots.Leaves, flower clusters and sepals are covered with white hairs. It blooms at a similar time as the fragrant jasmine, but has larger flowers and, unfortunately, does not smell.

The last species found in Poland is the Philadelphus inodorus odorless jasmine tree, grown in the beautiful large-flowered variety Philadelphus inodorus var. grandiflora. It develops the largest of all jasmine flowers (5 centimeters in diameter). It grows up to 2-3 meters tall, is distinguished by bright greenery and shiny leaves.

Jasmine crosses

A large number of varieties resulting from numerous crosses, often multiple with a pedigree difficult to determine, gave rise to the division into four groups of varieties.

The first group are hybrids classified to the Burfordensis group, which is characterized by shrubs growing up to 4 meters. In this group the most popular variety is 'Falconeri' with star-shaped, delicately fragrant flowers. The next group is Lemoinei, forming low shrubs up to 2 meters tall with white flowers. Shrubs from this group are worth recommending for small gardens, because they grow slowly, bloom profusely and smell beautifully. The 'Erectus' variety is very popular in this group.

The next group is Purpuro-maculata with white wild strawberry flowers. The 'Bicolore' variety with flowers of 5 centimeters in diameter is popular in this group. The last group is 'Virginalis' with full or semi-double flowers and tall shrubs up to 4 meters.A popular old variety in this group is 'Virginial', called a maiden variety, producing semi-double snow-white flowers, strongly fragrant.

What do jasmine trees like

Jasmine shrubs are shrubs with very low soil requirements.They grow well in any soil, except very wet ones, prefer the average ones.They grow best in places with sun and partial shade exposure.In dry places, leaves often wither and shrubs are attacked by aphids. .

They are perfect for planting in groups, as well as for unformed and formed hedges, which look very impressive during flowering and perfectly tolerate pruning and pruning (then they bloom less profusely).They respond very well to transplanting, even in old age.They reproduce easily from woody cuttings.

The nurseries also offer old Polish varieties bred by the famous dendrologist Antoni Wróblewski. And so, for example, 'Alabaster' creates shrubs up to 3 meters.Its flowers are creamy white, single,diameter3-4 cm, gathered in loose inflorescences, smell poorly . 'Alabaster' blooms profusely in the second half of June.

'Kalina' is a shrub that grows up to 1.5-2 meters, with a compact, upright habit. The flowers are single, white, with a strong smell, 3-4 centimeters in diameter. It blooms profusely and late.

'Justynka' is a weakly growing shrub (up to 1.5 meters), widely branched.The flowers are single or semi-double, 2-3 cm in diameter, weakly fragrant.Blooms profusely in June / July.

'Karolinka', in turn, creates compact shrubs that grow quite strongly (grows up to 2 meters).Flowers are single, white, fragrant, 3-4 cm in diameter. Blooms profusely in the second half of June.

'Apollo' creates large, arched shrubs with white flowers.

'Biały Dwarf' is a shrub of short stature, growing up to 1 m, with notched leaves, white, fragrant flowers.

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