Types and varieties of chubushnik

Chubushnik is a real king among unpretentious plants. It is a deciduous shrub of the hydrangea family. Chubushnik is often confused with jasmine, but in fact, these plants are similar only in a pleasant aroma. In this article, we will take a closer look at the garden chubushnik and find out what types it is subdivided into.

Chubushnik is a popular plant. More than 300 of its varieties are used as decorative. A number of the most popular and frequently encountered of them can be distinguished.

On the adjoining and personal plots, as well as in the gardens, you can meet the wreath chubushnik. A number of other popular plants are also included in this species, such as pale mock-orange, Caucasian, ordinary. The plant of the crown variety forms strong, powerful shrubs of impressive height. The shoots of the species in question are very neat, graceful and thin. The large crown of this plant is preserved regardless of its age.

Crown bushes usually do not exceed 3 m in height. The average size of the leaf blades is 8 cm. The leaves are characterized by a deep green color and a lanceolate-oval structure. The underside of the leaves is pale, with small denticles at the edges. Tassels consist of 6-7 flowers. Appearing on lateral branches, they look like scutes. The flowers are characterized by a white-cream shade. Their average diameter is 3 cm.

Sprawling and tall species. In its representatives, the crown and inflorescences look massive and heavy. The average growth of the considered plants is from 3 to 5 m. It is characterized by a grayish edge of the lower part of the leaf blades and buds.

This plant is characterized by large and wide leaves of a rich color. They have an oval structure and an elongated tip. The inflorescences are solid, consist of 8 flowers, whose diameter is up to 2.5 cm. The structure of the brush is beautiful, curved.

One of the most attractive and eye-catching undersized species. It has thin shoots drooping gracefully in the form of arcs. Thus, a wide and light bush is formed, the average height of which is 1 m. The bush got its name due to its small foliage, which gives the crown a more delicate appearance.

The small-leaved chubushnik is famous for its pleasant and unusual aroma, which is very similar to strawberries, not jasmine.

This species also blooms at the very beginning of the summer season. The plant is one of the first to please with its neat inflorescences in the garden. But the bush in question has a more impressive growth. The smallest height of a thin-leaved chubushnik is 2 m. The natural crown of the plant is characterized by a round or oval shape.

Thin-leaved plants have large leaf plates. When in the shade, they grow thin and almost transparent. In the light, the foliage, on the contrary, becomes noticeably denser. The diameter of the flowers is 3 cm. They are collected in tassels.

This species belongs to another type of chubushnik - broadleaf. Representatives of this category are late in flowering matters. Their first flowers bloom in July, and the final ones often in August.

The plants under consideration differ from their "congeners" in that they have pubescence on the underside of the foliage. The stamens and anthers of flowers are especially bright, colored in a deep yellow hue (in comparison with other mock-orange). Against the background of the petals, these elements look more catchy and expressive. The aroma of plants is pleasant, light and unobtrusive. The bushes reach a height of 2 m.

Large North American species. The height of its representatives reaches 4 m. The leaves are edged in the lower part. Their green color is more intense. In good soil conditions, these plants look especially impressive and attract a lot of attention. This shrub lasts for 3 weeks. Inflorescences are massive. They are usually 9-flowered. But the aroma of the species in question is very weak. The color is soft white.

Spectacular and attractive subspecies from North America. With a height of 3 m and a chic, spreading crown, it still looks neat, gentle. The leaf blades are 12 cm long and have a wedge-like base. There are sparse teeth, a rich green color is characteristic. The leaves have a matte surface.

Even in the most compact and modest varieties, originating from the considered species, the diameter of the flowers is rarely less than 5 cm. They are collected in brushes of 5 pieces, have a pure white color. Chubushniki of the specified type do not smell in any way.

A hybrid view of the mock-orange. Obtained by crossing small-leaved and ordinary plants. It is a lush and dense shrub with a height of 3 m. It has spreading branches and small leaf plates (their length rarely exceeds 4 cm). The greens are characterized by a rich color, effectively highlighting the beauty of large, snow-white and fragrant flowers. There is a variety of forms with larger flowers, but modest leaves, and vice versa.

Tall and late flowering species. Forms a spreading and large bush. The diameter of its crown is usually more than 3 m, but the height values ​​may not reach the specified characteristics. The bark is brown, cracking. The shoots are beautiful, bending. Effectively combined with openwork type foliage, juicy, lively shades. Flowers grow large, but odorless. Representatives of this subspecies bloom in July.

This type of chubushnik is protected. Plant height is 2-3 m. Shoots look unusual, are hairy. The foliage is distinguished by an ovoid structure. The flowers are white and 4 cm in diameter. The brushes of the plants are large. The "Shrenk" species can bloom within 3.5 weeks.

There are many varieties of garden chubushnik. Each of them has its own distinctive characteristics, appearance and flowering period. Let us consider in more detail which varieties of this plant are the most popular, and what properties are inherent in them.

Let's take a closer look at the most popular and widespread varieties.

• Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya. Photophilous variety. Decorative, has a slender crown. The inflorescences consist of snow-white double flowers. When dissolved, they take on a greenish tint. They have a delicate and pleasant aroma. In partial shade, this variety also feels comfortable.

• Minnesota Snowflake. A beautiful plant with a special charm at the moment of flowering. The branches literally sag under the weight of the flowers. This chubushnik blooms at the very beginning of summer. It is not pollinated, which means it blooms longer.

• "Blizzard". The height of representatives of this variety is 2-2.5 m. The shrub has a slightly spreading structure. It is dense. The leaves are light green in color, turn yellow in autumn. Flowers are snow-white, densely double, gather in fluffy inflorescences of 7-9 flowers.

• "Dwarf". Low-growing bush. The height does not exceed half a meter.The crown is dense, and the leaves are serrated, small. The variety is frost-resistant. Tolerates almost any type of soil. Doesn't need any special care.

• "Bicolor". A popular variety represented by plants with delicate white flowers. Their diameter rarely exceeds 5 cm. In the middle of the flowers there is a characteristic pink-burgundy part with golden stamens.

• Elbrus. Powerful shrub. The shoots are strong, they go up. The average height is 1.8-2 m. The outer petals are large and long, while the inner ones are ragged, small and numerous.

• "Aurea". Compact, decorative variety. Has a dense crown, foliage of various shades of yellow. The flowers are fragrant and white. It does not tolerate contact with direct sunlight - because of this, burns appear.

• "Aureus". The bush is from 2 to 3 m. It grows quickly, has a spherical crown. In the spring, the foliage is rich yellow, and in the summer it becomes bright green. The shrub is characterized by a large number of leaves, but few flowers.

• "Academician Komarov". Decorative variety with non-double, large, snow-white flowers. Photophilous, but can tolerate partial shade. Loves well-drained soil.

• "Snowballs". A shrub with a slender crown. Height from 1.5 to 1.8 m. The branches are vertically ascending. The plant is stately, the crown is architectural. Flowers are both simple and semi-double. They are of medium size, cupped structure.

• "Manteau d'Ermin". A beautiful variety with a compact crown. Blooming with snow-white semi-double flowers, usually very abundant. The height of the shrub can be from 0.8 to 1.2 m. The crown is multi-stemmed.

• Starbright. A popular ornamental shrub with a high density. The flowers are large, expressive and attractive in appearance. The shrub is recognized as deciduous, it is capable of reaching a height of 2.5 m. It has oval or pointed leaf plates, blooms in June-July. The fruits of this common plant are not decorative. "Starbright" is a relatively frost-resistant variety, but in too harsh years it is prone to freezing, which is important to consider when planting such a plant in your area.

• "Erectus". The variety is distinguished by a vertically growing crown with shoots and snow-white flowers of a simple type. The latter exude a very pleasant, but unobtrusive aroma. The average length of leaf blades is 2-3 cm. The height of the bush most often reaches 1.5-2 m. The branches of the variety are spreading, and the level of winter hardiness is high.

There are varieties of chubushnik that are famous for very fragrant flowers. Let's get to know them better.

• "Komsomolets"... The aroma of this flower is pleasant, but light, unobtrusive. The variety is characterized by large snow-white flowers. The foliage is dark green in color. This mock-orange blooms only 3-4 years after planting.

• "Airborne Assault". The aroma of this variety is strong, strawberry. The flowers are distinguished by their bell-shaped structure. Plants are light-loving, preferring only fertile soils with good drainage.

• "Avalanche". Chubushnik, also smelling of strawberries. Often people call him strawberry. The height of the bush can reach 1.5 m. Shoots are thin, brown shades. The leaves are narrow and light green. A lot of flowers grow, they are white in color. Especially lush bloom can be observed in July.

• "Moonlight". Representatives of this variety are famous for their light strawberry aroma. Terry flowering, greenish-cream flowers. Their size is small, they have a rounded structure.

• "Ermine mantle". The aroma of semi-double flowers of this variety is very similar to strawberries. These plants belong to the crown species. They are distinguished by abundant bud cover.From the side, they resemble a magnificent royal outfit.

• Dam Blanche. A hybrid variety famous for very fragrant double flowers up to 4 cm in size. They are collected in neat brushes of 5-7 pieces. The plant blooms in June. It usually takes about 15-22 days to bloom.

• "Girandol". The aroma of representatives of this variety is very different from the smell that exudes wild or curly jasmine - it is much softer and more delicate. The flowers of these plants are beautiful, they consist of a large number of milky petals.

• "Glacier". This variety is famous for its sweet and mild aroma. Otherwise, this plant is called garden jasmine. It has large flowers that resemble porcelain roses.

Before choosing certain varieties of chubushnik, you need to figure out how which specimens are frost-resistant.

• "Arctic". Winter-hardy variety. The height of the bushes is usually not very large - only 1.2-1.5 m. The leaves are small, dark green, have a lanceolate structure. The form of the plant is spreading. The flowers are snow-white, double and small in size - 2.5-3 cm.

• "Ballet of Moths"... A variety with complete winter hardiness. Its average height is 1.8-2 m. The flowers grow large and creamy. Representatives of the variety in question are famous for a very sweet aroma, which is liked by many flower growers.

• "Pompon"... A beautiful plant that loves the sun and is not afraid of winter. In cold seasons, there is no need to hide it under covering materials. The description of this flower is in many ways similar to other varieties: the inflorescences are pale white, the texture is terry. The flowering period is about 25 days.

• "Chamomile". Green representatives of this variety are low, spreading bushes. The average height is 1 m. The flowers are winter-hardy, they do not exude even barely noticeable aromas. They differ from other varieties in narrow, elongated and elongated petals. "Chamomile" is of particular value for collections.

• "Yunnat". Popular garden variety. It features elongated petals and an interesting stellate structure. The flowers are snow-white and large - 4–5 cm in diameter. It is often used as a hedge and for single and group plantings.

• "Pearl". Winter-hardy, slender shrub, its height usually ranges from 2 to 2.5 m. The crown is broadly oval in shape, the shoots are always strong. The plant has large leaf plates, very large white flowers. It is a great variety for planting in parks or gardens.

• Snowbelle. Not only frost-resistant, but also drought-resistant variety. It tolerates high gas pollution of the city without any problems. It blooms with bright white and double flowers. It has a wonderful delicate aroma, very similar to the scent of jasmine. The growth of the bushes is usually average - from 1 to 1.5 m.

Separately, it is worth talking about hybrid varieties of mock-orange. There are several of them. Let's take a closer look at which of them are the most popular and widespread.

• Belle Etoile. Compact and attractive hybrid. The average height of the bushes is 2 m, and the width is up to 2.5 m. The crown is spreading. The plant is famous for its pleasant and sweet aroma and large pink flowers, the diameter of which can be up to 5 cm. The variety is very light and undemanding to grow / care for.

• Mont Blanc... The variety is represented by small bushes. In well-lit areas, they can grow up to 1.2 m. The inflorescences of the plant are short - about 3 cm. The flowers sit on them very tightly, gathering in groups of 3-5 pieces. Individual semi-double buds look especially beautiful.

• "Alabaster". An ornamental variety with a slender crown. There are many flowers, they can be semi-double, simple and snow-white. A very pleasant pineapple smell is characteristic. A light-loving green pet that can grow in partial shade, but in shaded areas its flowering noticeably weakens.

• Innosens. A hybrid variety characterized by large leaf blades with white-yellow lines and strokes. Large snow-white flowers of non-double type are characteristic. A strong but pleasant aroma prevails.

• Frosty Morn. A shrub variety that can grow up to 1.5 m. Initially, the crown is directed vertically, but over time it becomes more asymmetrical, drooping. Flowering occurs in June-July. The flowers grow snow-white, double. Their average diameter is 4 cm. Sweet smell is characteristic.

• "Virgin". A very popular hybrid variety that can be found in many areas. In another way, it is called "girlish", "virgin" or "innocent." The bush can reach a height of 2 m.At the moments of flowering, it is literally strewn with small double flowers with an alluring aroma. They are collected in charming inflorescences of 5-7 pieces.

Chubushnik is an attractive and unpretentious plant that can be selected for a variety of conditions. Thanks to the large number of varieties, each grower has the opportunity to choose something special for himself.

It is important to take into account not only the external data of the selected plants, but also the climatic conditions in which they will feel best. For example, for the Moscow region, the following varieties will turn out to be ideal:

• "Komsomolets";
• "Flight of the Moths";
• Airborne Assault;
• high "Pyramidal";
• Akademik Komarov;
• "Moonlight".

For areas with a slightly harsher climate, it is worth choosing exceptionally frost-resistant varieties of chubushnik, which tolerate the effects of low temperatures without problems. They usually do not need to be covered for the winter.

For an overview of the varieties of mock-orange, see below.