Violet the best varieties

As a result of the painstaking work of scientists the classic violet with blue flowers became the progenitor for a large number of new varieties... Violets are distinguished by a variety of shapes and shades. Double or semi-double flowers appeared. The colors have mixed with each other, now on the windowsills of avid collectors you can contemplate violets with patterns, spots, stains, blotches, stripes and contrasting borders. What are violets? Let's take a closer look at the most popular varietal violets described in this article.

Types and varieties of Saintpaulia, a description of a houseplant

All violets were divided into several groups to facilitate orientation among the many species. There are three groups:

• collectible;
• variegated;
• industrial.

Variegated varieties are characterized by the brightest color of the leaves, which can be painted in different colors... They often have a border at the edges. The first variegated varieties bloomed small and uncomplicated sotsveia, but later breeders bred species that were distinguished by large double flowers of different colors.

Industrial dutch violet

Industrial - intended for mass cultivation on special plantations... They are available for purchase in large quantities. Their appearance is the simplest. Basically, these plants are used to decorate banquet halls, they are placed in offices and government agencies. These varieties bloom actively for a long time.

They require minimal maintenance, so they are often grown at home.

Collectible

They are characterized by large inflorescences ranging in size from five to seven centimeters.They differ from others in that they are almostthey have large wavy double petals, painted in the widest range of colors: from pure white to deep blue shades. The leaves are also of different colors and have wavy edges.

Violets of these varieties are collected by collectors and shown at exhibitions.

The most beautiful and unusual varieties are collected at exhibitions. Difficult collectible varieties require more time and effort to grow successfully and care properly. Labor is rewarded with gorgeous flowering. Collectible violets include: Lemon Snow, Willodene, Gift for a loved one and many more.

Name difference

Saintpaulia and Uzambara violet are the names of the same plant that is cultivated at home. Saintpaulia is a Latin scientific name, and the Uzambara violet is a folk... People began to call Saintpaulia the Uzambara violet, because in its natural environment the plant is found in the Uzambar mountains.

Viola - Latin name for violets, which are grown in gardens.

Purple

Currant dessert

Currant dessert

They take the form of stars, they are very fluffy and semi-double. Fringe of an unusual color stretches along the edges of the petals: it resembles the shade of blackcurrant jam. The velvety leaves are colored green. The variety is quite unpretentious, suitable for beginners.

Winter rose

Violet Winter Rose

In shape, the flowers strongly resemble pink inflorescences, which is why the variety bears this name. The petals are dark blue-violet. A thin snow-white edging runs along the edges... Small leaves are colored deep green. Winter rose conveys the quality of the variety well.

Baltika

Violet Baltic

The jagged-topped leaves form a compact rosette in a bright green hue. They are semi-double. They grow to impressive sizes and turn blue-violet. There is a wide, blurry white border around the edges..

White

Alice Blizzard Bani (Aly's Blizzard Bunny)

Violet Alice Blizzard Baths

Snow-white flowers are small in size and shape strongly resemble stars. The variety belongs to semi-double... The leaves, which take the shape of a heart, are painted in a rich green color. This type is very popular among amateur flower growers.

Snow lace

Violet Snow Lace

The variety is characterized by lush terry flowers of a snow-white shade. There is a bluish speck in the center... The edging of the petals shines with a barely noticeable greenish tint. It blooms very actively and luxuriantly. The leaves are light green.

The bride's bouquet

Violet Bridal Bouquet

It was bred by the Russian breeder Konstantin Morev. Large flowers of delicate white color in the shape of a star with wavy edges are very similar to a wedding bouquet... Blooms profusely. The petals are even in color, there are no blotches and patterns.

Pink

Georgia

Violet Georgia

A variety of fabulous beauty. Large double flowers consist of deep pink petals, along the edges of which lilac blotches are scattered... The wavy edges of the petals are decorated with a thin light green border. Flowers bloom on powerful peduncles. It blooms profusely, subject to the necessary conditions.

Marquise

Violet Marquis

The variety was bred in 2011. Dissolves large double flowers in a rich pink shade... A lilac border with the thinnest snow-white line runs along the edge of the petals. The leaves are dark green. Looks great on the windowsill.

Magdalene

Violet Magdalene

The foliage is colored green. In the middle of the rosette there are large double flowers that resemble a ball. The petals have a wavy edging. Flowers are located very close to each other, which gives the impression of a huge bouquet... Very popular at exhibitions. Many people acquire a leaf of this variety.

Lilac

Lilac beauty

Violet Lilac charm

The variety is distinguished by large purple flowers with specks of rich lilac in the center. There is a dark border on the edge of the petals. The flower stalks are powerful, the rosette of the correct shape consists of round leaves... This variety is easy to care for and is suitable for beginners and even children.

Favorite daughter

Violet Favorite daughter

Flowers are rich lilac color with a border, painted in dark purple. Leaves with teeth are rounded and colored in emerald color... The reverse side has a distinct crimson tint. Flowers are born small and dark. As they develop, they brighten. It can lift leaves up, so it needs a lot of space on the windowsill. Beautiful and lush flowering almost constantly pleases the grower. They bloom for two to three weeks.

Blue

Blue dragon (Blue Dragon)

Violet Blue Dragon

A well-known variety of the Sorano selection. Almost all collectors have this variety. Popular for its large flowers in a delicate blue color... A greenish-white border stretches along the edges of the petals. The variety is quite moody. It needs a natural light source and cannot tolerate farming mistakes.

Blue Danube

Violet Blue Danube

Bred by Russian breeders. It is characterized by large flowers that are up to five centimeters in size. The petals are pale blue. Matte leaves with wavy edges at the end have small teeth... This variety needs good lighting and proper watering. The abundance and duration of flowering depends on the temperature.

Blue Lagoon

Violet Blue Lagoon

The variety is characterized by large, semi-double, deep blue, star-shaped flowers. It has a blue spot in the center and a purple border around the edges. When there is not enough light, it lifts the leaves up... The flowering period is two months. Unpretentious in care, even a beginner can grow.

Variegated

Lemon Snow

Violet Lemon Snow

The flowers are painted in snow-white color with lemon-colored rays. The middle and edges have a bluish tint. Leaves are variegated, painted in a rich green color... A white border runs along the edge of the leaf.

Willodene

Violet Willodene

A variety with unusually beautiful variegated leaves. Peach flowers with a greenish edging are not the main charm. At exhibitions, attention is paid to wavy leaves, painted in emerald colordiluted with pink and white spots.

Gift for a loved one

Violet Gift for a loved one

Leaves of deep green color with sharp tips and edging in a pink-white hue are of particular value.... The flowers are blue. A purple border runs along the edge. It enjoys great success at exhibitions. Quite an unpretentious variety.

Ampelny

Ampel violets are used for growing in hanging pots. They decorate hanging flower beds and gardens. They have several points of growth, long stems hanging down, and a large number of lateral shoots. The most popular varieties of ampel violets - Trinket Summer Skyes with rounded green leaves and blue flowers and Robs Humpty Doo with light leaves and snow-white flowers.

They need a lot of light. They are able to bloom for a whole year.... In winter, the plant is provided with additional lighting.

Mini varieties

The rosette of miniature violets does not exceed fifteen centimeters in size... At the moment, about two thousand varieties of mini-violets are known.

Mini violets are very popular among flower growers.

Many collectors only collect miniature violets. Caring for miniature violets has some features: they are less whimsical than big brothers.

Among mini-varieties can be distinguished Avatar with simple semi-double flowers of a pale blue hue and variegated leaves. Attracts florists and is gentle a variety called my angel... Simple flowers on powerful peduncles are tinted pink. Leaves of pale green color are distinguished by a wide edging of snow-white color.

What varieties are cultivated at home?

At home, they grow simple violets of the industrial group, variegated and collectible. Beginners are advised to start simple violets to gain experience in grooming. An experienced florist can already grow complex breeding varieties. A huge number of species are grown at home. Experts have bred about thirty-two thousand varieties of indoor Saintpaulias, differing in many ways.: color, shape, structure of leaves and rosettes.

In the wild, there are about twenty species of Saintpaulia. In natural conditions, there are:

Velvet Saintpaulia

Velvet Saintpaulia

On the front side, the leaves are colored green, and the reverse side has a reddish tint... The inflorescence is collected from purple flowers with a dark central part.

Violet Saintpaulia

Violet Saintpaulia

Blue-violet flowers bloom on short stems and rich, heart-shaped green leaves. The rosette diameter can be up to sixty centimeters.

Saintpaulia Grotte

Saintpaulia Grotte

Refers to ampel varieties. The pubescent leaves take on a rounded shape... Lilac-blue flowers do not grow more than two and a half centimeters.

Useful properties of violets

Indoor violet can not only please the eyes of the grower, but also help with various diseases. It has a beneficial effect on the body in case of renal inflammation, bronchitis, joint pain and atherosclerosis.... A decoction is prepared from a Saintpaulia leaf filled with boiling water, which is added to tea. Take it during the day. You can bathe children in violet broth. This method will help heal scrofula, rickets, eczema, and skin rashes. Violet tinctures help with tinnitus after childbirth. With the help of a violet leaf, you can get rid of insomnia and neuroses.

Before taking a medicinal broth, you should definitely consult your doctor.

The plant contains poisonous substances that, if used incorrectly, poison the body... There is a month break between courses.

It is difficult to single out the very best Saintpaulia varieties, provided there is a huge variety. The most beautiful are certainly the collectible varieties.... The most popular among florists are - Winter parasol, Adonis, Rococo Pink and many others.

Did you know that such a wonderful flower like a violet can be not only blue or purple shades, but all kinds of colors of the rainbow?

And in terms of beauty, these fragile flowers will not yield to even the most crowned representatives of the plant world. To talk about all the varieties of violets, you will need to write a whole book, but we worked hard and chose the most charming types of violets for you. This article is about the most beautiful violets in the world.

My love is a beautiful violet
Blooming on the banks of the river ...

Frosty Cherry

Luxurious double cherry-scarlet flowers with white fringes will not only decorate any windowsill, but will also become a real decoration of your flower bed or garden.

An interesting fact is that over time, flowers acquire a more saturated dark color, but from a lack of light, on the contrary, the flowers brighten. This thermophilic variety does not tolerate cold, but it is also difficult to tolerate heat, and humidity when growing Frosty cherries is not desirable. If you adhere to all the rules of caring for your favorite flower, it will give you a violent and long flowering.

Ice rose

Don't believe such a prickly name, in fact it is one of the most beautiful varieties of violets.This wonderful flower combines three of the most unpredictable shades: light green, white and cherry. A beautiful ruffled fringe adorns the lush flower, making it even more luxurious.

Chic poppy

This truly gorgeous flower is distinguished not only by a pleasant aroma, but also by large double flowers of a light crimson color. The flower itself resembles a light dress with ruffles fluttering in the wind.

It is impossible not to mention the peculiar color of the leaves, where the light shade gradually turns into a dark emerald color. Be sure to add the Chic Poppy violet to your collection and it will become the diamond of your garden.

Isadora

This is the most amazing variety of violets in flower color. Very beautiful semi-velvet lush flowers of a pink shade with lilac spots and ruffles-rims will not leave even not very avid florists indifferent.

The flowers themselves resemble mini-peonies, and the leaves of a noble dark green color give Isadora even more charm and grace.

Lituanica

But Lituanica is the most unlikely violet variety bred by breeders. Lituanica inflorescences most likely resemble the flowers of a tea rose, rose hips or dahlias. But, in spite of this dissimilarity with their direct relative, the flowers of Lituanica do not cease to be such light and enchantingly beautiful representatives of Saintpaulia, but among the people of Violets.

Rosemary

One of the most refined representatives of the violet genus, without a doubt, the beautiful Rosemary.

Its delicate, semi-velvet pink petals are decorated with purple patterns and wavy edges, reminiscent of coral reefs. The buds themselves are very lush and bright, in one flowering a violet can throw out 5-6 flowers, when all the buds are blooming, the Rosemary violet simply charms the look with its beauty and splendor.

This variety loves moderate watering, so do not overdo it with watering, but for good flowering, these flowers should be placed in bright rooms.

The bride's bouquet

One of the most delicate varieties of violets, it is very much appreciated by collectors precisely for its snow-white flowers, for violets it is a rarity. This variety was called "Bridal Bouquet" for a reason, the magnificent snow-white flowers of this violet would serve as a wonderful decoration for any bride. The inflorescences of this variety resemble stars, bloom magnificently and have a light pleasant aroma. Leaves as well as flowers have a uniform dark green color.

Amadeus

Excellent Amadeus will decorate any collection of an amateur florist. Terry flowers with a white center, crimson petals and a white border will not leave anyone indifferent.

The leaves of Amadeus are medium green, so to speak, the variety is not whimsical and does not require much attention from you, but if you treat the plant with love and care, you will be rewarded with the lush flowering of the enchanting Amadeus.

Magenta

Beauty Magenta is the result of the painstaking work of the talented breeder E. Lebetskaya.

The result, I tell you, is simply amazing. Dark burgundy petals framed by dark green leaves look very chic. The edges of the inflorescences are framed by a barely noticeable white border.

Birth of love

Large, lush fringed flowers of the "Birth of Love" variety look like a fluffy cloud, the delicate milky pink color of the flowers gives tenderness and lightness to this beautiful plant.

A violet of this species loves warm sunny days and not very abundant watering. The violet does not bloom for a long time, about two weeks, and pleases the eye, both the owners and their guests.

Gray ocean

This variety is famous, first of all, for its changeable character. Breeders often call him a chameleon among violets. And the thing is that with each flowering, the amount of white on the petals decreases, giving way to blue, and over time, the Gray Ocean smoothly turns into a variety called "Black Pearl".

Chimera

A feature of this variety is the fact that the Chimera violet is a mutant plant, this variety has not been bred by breeders, it turned out by chance due to a mutation of two types of violets. Flowers of this variety are also special. The color of the violet can vary from pale blue to dark crimson. Each violet petal has a white or light line down the center. This is a mandatory distinctive mark of the Chimera.

Paul Bunyan

One of the most popular varieties of violets, not only among breeders, but also among ordinary indoor plant lovers. This variety has a lot of inflorescences of light raspberry-gray shades. Paul Bunyan blooms magnificently and for a long time. The leaves of this enchanting flower are terry, dark green in color. The only disadvantage of this variety is that the flower grows very quickly and requires frequent transplantation.

Darling

This violet variety will delight you with its flowering almost all year round. Its flowers are very delicate, almost airy, more often light pink, but there is also a milky peach color of flowers. The flowers themselves are not very large, but there are many of them on the bush. Darling is not at all whimsical in leaving, loves warmth and moderate moisture. If you want flowers with whiter petals, then put the violet in a cooler place.

The land of crimson clouds

This violet has a very intricate name, and it itself is very unusual. Beautiful warm crimson flowers with a yellow core adorn the dark green leaves with pink edging around the edge. This exotic variety will become an irreplaceable decoration for your windowsill.

Conclusion

There are more than 500 species of violets around the world, yes, yes, breeders have tried. From all this beauty, we tried to choose the most unusual and beautiful varieties. If your favorite variety is not included in our rating, do not be discouraged, but write about it in the comments. Thank you for your attention.

The author of the article is Lydia Rudya.

Violet varieties with names and photos are often published in glossy magazines, and large nurseries and online stores publish entire catalogs with detailed descriptions of popular species. These luxurious plants adorn not only the windowsills of flower growers and collectors, but also personal plots. Pansies that form buds in early spring, when the snow cover has not yet melted in shaded places, are also representatives of the vast Violet family. But Saintpaulias, or Uzambara violets, belong to the genus of herbaceous plants of the Gesnerievye family. Despite the fact that they are not closely related in terms of classification, it is generally accepted to consider them also house violets.

Domestic violets and saintpaulias differ in the shape of flowers, structure of petals, color, the presence of blotches and edging.

Violet (viola) is a perennial herb, the fibrous root system of which is rather poorly developed. The leaves, equipped with stipules, are formed directly at the very base of the root, becoming a kind of rosette for delicate inflorescences. This is where the similarities between varieties of home and garden violets end. In the botanical literature, only 700 plant species are described, and this is not counting the saintpaulias. Every year, the assortment of flower shops is replenished with new varieties, and breeders bring out numerous violets that are unlike their parental specimens. For the convenience of florists, scientists have developed a useful classification.

Collectible

Collectible violets are highly decorative, resemble miniature bouquets, consisting of large flowers (up to 7 cm in diameter), framed by a corolla of leaves:

• dark green;
• light green;
• with cherry veins;
• white;
• bluish.

Several times a year, flower stalks with buds of coral, lilac, snow-white, pink, purple color are formed on the plant. Some varieties are characterized by the graceful waviness of the petals forming lush double flowers, while the flowers of others are simple and elegant.Most of these violets are considered exhibition specimens, which determines their far from budgetary value.

Important: In addition to the high price, collectible plants have another drawback - demanding care. Such violets are sensitive to the irrigation regime and the introduction of fertilizing, they require additional lighting and a special temperature in the room.

Collectible violet "Duchess"

Variegated

These varieties of violets are distinguished by their unusual coloring of leaves, against the background of which even fragile flowers are lost. The edges of the plates are framed by a border of various colors:

• amber;
• pink;
• snow-white;
• lavender;
• emerald.

Green leaves may contain single or numerous blotches in the form of specks, veins, stars of various colors and sizes. If earlier the beauty of the leaves prevailed over the appearance of blossoming buds, now breeders have bred hybrids with bright and large flowers. Variegated violets have been very popular lately with both collectors and violas lovers. Plants do not differ in capricious care and are famous for their high decorative effect, which persists throughout the vegetative period.

This is interesting: When purchasing any variety of variegated violets, it should be borne in mind that when propagated by cuttings, the original color of the leaves will most likely change.

Variegated violet "Lemon Snow"

Industrial

The most common varieties of violets are industrial. They are grown in huge quantities according to special technologies in nurseries both for sale to viola lovers and for decorating banquet halls and institutions. Such plants have a lot of positive qualities:

• unpretentious to lighting;
• do not require frequent watering;
• tolerate temperature changes well.

The vast majority of industrial species of violets have ordinary rounded, slightly pubescent leaf blades and medium-sized flowers of snow-white, pink, blue or lilac color.

Note: In the United States and European countries, such plants are grown only to decorate rooms where weddings or other celebrations take place. As a rule, at their end, they get rid of the violets, as well as dried bouquets.

Industrial dutch violet

Ampelous and creeping

These varieties of violets have undergone many years of selection, but they also retained numerous natural characteristics. Creepers multiply rapidly and form a dense floral carpet above the surface of the containers. The color of the opening buds is varied:

• purple;
• yellow;
• soft lilac;
• blue;
• baked milk.

Many growers plant several varieties in pots, which allows you to create unique decorative combinations for decorating rooms. Ampel violets have long stems covered with double or regular flowers hanging from containers. As the green mass grows, the shoots are pinched, achieving special bushiness.

Ampelous uzambara violetThe most popular varieties

When choosing the types of violets to be placed on the windowsill in a store or at an exhibition, most buyers are guided by the color of the blossoming buds. Some prefer luxurious large purple flowers, while others prefer modest delicate pink inflorescences. Many violas lovers collect on the windowsills a huge collection of violets of various shades - blue, red, amber.

Purple

The most popular variety of purple violets is Currant Dessert. During the vegetative period, the plant forms buds several times, blooming with stellate, semi-double, pubescent flowers. The edges of the petals are framed by a fringe of an unusual rich dark purple color. The beauty of the flowers is emphasized by the dark green wide leaf blades.

Recommendation: Viola "Currant Dessert" is quite undemanding to growing conditions, it can die only from frequent overflow and stagnation of water at the root system.

Violet "Currant dessert"

The variety "Winter Rose" is characterized by successful transmission of generic characteristics during propagation by cuttings. Young plants remain similar to the original samples; the saturation of the blue-violet color of small petals with snow-white edging can vary only slightly. The violet got its name because of the similarity of inflorescences with miniature rose flowers. This variety of viols has small leaf blades of a rich dark green color, pubescent on the entire surface.

Violet "Winter Rose"

Breeders named the purple violets "Baltika" so because of their striking resemblance to the snow-white breakers of blue waves during a storm. Semi-double flowers resembling sea foam are arranged on a compact rosette of bright green velvety leaves. As the viola grows, it forms large buds of a pale purple color. The petals of blossoming flowers are framed along the edges with a wide fuzzy snow-white edging. Violet "Baltika"

White

White violet "Alice Blizzard Baths" is extremely compact and elegant. The shape of the dark green pubescent leaves resembles small hearts, and separately located inflorescences rise above them. Despite the small size of semi-double flowers, they are very decorative. The snow-white petals are arranged in a spiral manner on a fragile stem and resemble small stars.

White violet "Alice Blizzard Baths"

Advice: Viol variety "Alice Blizzard Bani is unpretentious in lighting and temperature conditions, and responds to the introduction of complex fertilizers with lush and long flowering.

The color of the violet "Snow Lace" would be wrong to call it completely snow-white. Large double petals in the center have a small pale blue blotch, and a slightly greenish edging along the edges. This combination of shades provides a high decorative effect of the potted plant. A rosette of patterned, slightly elongated medium-sized leaves serves as a worthy frame for the violet.

Violet "Snow lace"

The "Bridal Bouquet" variety was bred by domestic breeders and is very popular among fans of violas. Violets have large snow-white star-shaped flowers, and the edges of the petals are wavy, as if slightly torn. A characteristic feature of the plant is large, graceful velvety leaves of a rich green color. The white color of the petals is emphasized by the bright yellow core.

Variety "Bridal Bouquet"

Pink

Violet pink "Georgia" is very popular because of the unusual color of blossoming buds. When creating an optimal microclimate (humidity, average annual temperature, lighting), the plant abundantly forms large double flowers and light green leaves. Viola has delicate wide petals of intense pink color with lilac splashes. On the wavy edge, there is a border, the color of which ranges from light green to golden.

Grade "Georgia"

The variety "Marquis" has recently appeared on store shelves. The plant has a compact rosette consisting of dark green, slightly pubescent leaves. The petals are deep pink, terry, very large. Each of them is bordered by a dark lilac fringe, along the edge of which there is a thinnest snow-white line. Violet is demanding on growing conditions, so this variety is best purchased by experienced growers.

Variety "Marquis"

The "Magdalene" variety belongs to the collection, is highly decorative. Large green pubescent leaf blades are collected in a wide rosette. Viola's double flowers are so delicate that from a distance they resemble lush foam. Violet's petals are wavy, very graceful, giving the flower a spherical shape. Plants of this variety reproduce well with leaves, quickly grow the root system.

Variety "Magdalene"

Lilac

Terry violet "Lilac Preciousness" has rather inconspicuous round leaves of a dark green color, which is more than compensated for by its frequent, abundant flowering. The plant forms large purple-lilac flowers throughout the growing season. In the center of each petal there are small dark blotches that emphasize the bright yellow stamens. On closer inspection, you can see the thinnest lilac openwork border on the edges of the flowers. Violet is extremely unpretentious and suitable for growing even for a novice florist.

Variety "Lilac charm"

Violas of the “Favorite Daughter” variety have very beautiful compact velvety leaves, tightly framing high stems. Flowers of a rich lilac color have a dark purple wavy frill. A distinctive varietal feature is the presence of a crimson shade on the back of the wide openwork petals. Initially, dark, small, inconspicuous flowers form on the arrow, which grow larger and brighter as they grow.

Variety "Favorite daughter"

Recommendation: In case of insufficient light, the leaf blades of the “Favorite Daughter” violets rise, which must be taken into account when choosing a place for growing.

Blue

Breeders and fans of viols must have a blue violet "Blue Dragon" in their collection. It received such an unusual name because of its exotic appearance and unusual structure of wide massive blue petals. Even the leaves of the plant are original, in the color of which a grayish tint prevails. Each plate contains many delicate whitish villi that create the illusion of gloss. Another distinctive feature of the varietal variety is the light green edging of the petals. The Blue Dragon is as beautiful as it is capricious. The slightest agronomic mistake will cause the death of the plant.

Variety "Blue Dragon"

The domestic variety "Blue Danube" is characterized by the presence of large, separately located flowers of an unusual saturated blue color, giving in to a blue. The leaves of the plant are also very beautiful - wide, patterned at the edges, light green in the middle. They emphasize the fragility of the graceful petals that frame the light yellow core.

Tip: The Blue Danube variety is very capricious and not suitable for growing viola beginners. The violet is especially demanding on the level of illumination, and at high humidity the leaves can become covered with ugly spots.

Variety "Blue Danube"

Violets of the Blue Lagoon variety cannot be confused with other varieties of viols, the pot plant is so unusual and beautiful. Delicate green glossy leaf blades surround tall, powerful shoots. Only these sturdy stems can withstand the heavy, very large semi-double star-shaped flowers of an intense blue hue. Each petal has a dark purple, slightly blurred border around the edges. The Blue Lagoon variety is not picky about growing conditions, but with good care, its flowering lasts at least 2 months. This is what a violet looks like in the photo:

Unusual viols

A fan of indoor plants will never pass by the Mazurka variety, this violet looks so unusual. The color scheme of flat semi-double colors combines two shades - dark crimson and snow-white, located in the center. Convex slightly pubescent light green leaves create a dignified design for the original composition, reminiscent of a swarm of large butterflies. When buying a variety "Mazurka", you should take into account the plant's exactingness to the level of illumination of the room and intolerance to direct sunlight.

Variety "Mazurka"

Perhaps the most unusual variety of violets is the Yukako chimera. At first glance, it is difficult to determine that this plant is a member of the Violet family. Even very large wide green leaves hanging along the edges of the pot are amazing.They do not obscure the bright blue, azure flowers, on which the yellowish-green clear outlines of the stripes stand out. The shape of the flowers is almost rounded, slightly divided by small indentations.

Warning: All chimeras are extremely capricious and demanding to care for. Achieve constant and long-term flowering half the strength only for an experienced lover of viols.

Chimera "Yukako"

The variety of Uzambar violets "Frosty Cherry" is distinguished by long flowering regardless of the season. The plant has simple, light green, non-pubescent leaf blades that form a wide rosette. It is difficult to immediately determine which color prevails in the color scheme of large double flowers - cherry or snow-white. The violet forms buds that are very closely spaced to each other, therefore, after they bloom, a wide carpet of graceful flowers is formed above the leaves. The beauty of Saintpaulia can be appreciated from this photo:

The mini-variety "Avatar" is appreciated by flower growers for not exactingness to growing conditions and abundant constant flowering. But there are also peculiarities of cultivation - with daily artificial illumination, pale blue small flowers acquire a richer color. The fragility of the inflorescences is emphasized by elongated light green leaves. A characteristic feature of this variety is the presence of less intense stripes on the plates, sometimes even snow-white. Viola "Avatar" flowers resemble miniature bells with a bright yellow core.

Mini-variety "Avatar"

A special place in the collections of flower growers is occupied by violets, on the petals of which there are multiple blotches of other shades. The most popular variety is "Live Wire" with compact rounded dark green leaves. The plates are so tiny that some flowers are larger than them. The color of the petals is unusual, it combines pink, red, coral shades, creating a rich color scheme. Only for the sake of this varietal trait is it worth placing this specimen of viola in your collection. But the plant also has a zest - a lot of blotches in the form of specks and strokes on delicate petals.

Sort "Live Wire"

Note: Wild violets are most commonly found in temperate regions. North America, Andes, Japan are considered the birthplace of many varieties of viols.

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Indoor violet (Latin Saintpaulia) came from the genus Saintpaulia, the Gesneriev family. This plant was identified as a separate genus by the scientist Hermann Wendland. which gave her the name Saintpaulia. It resembles a real violet (Viola), and therefore the plant is called the Usambara or African violet by the place of origin of the flower.

Indoor violet - description

Indoor violet belongs to perennial herbaceous plants. She has an underdeveloped fibrous root system and fleshy stems. Depending on the species, the stems can be short, with leaves growing at the roots and forming a rosette, or elongated, branching with a large number of hanging rosettes. The stem diameter can be from 6 to 60 centimeters long.

The leaves are round, elongated or ovoid. The base is heart-shaped or simple. The tip is rounded or sharp. The edges are light, slightly rounded or coarsely serrated. The leaves are flat, strongly corrugated, slightly wavy or curved to one side or the other.

The leaves are green in color, sometimes with silvery or golden hues. Sometimes there are cream, olive, lettuce, yellow or pink patches on the leaves. Multi-colored areas are located at the edges of the sheet, at the base, or form a variety of patterns. The inner side of the leaf is most often silvery-green, sometimes it has a red tint.

Types and varieties of violets with photos, names, descriptions

Violet has become the ancestor of many varieties. Their distinctive feature is the shape and shades of colors. Semi-double and double varieties were bred. The colors are mixed.Now you can see violets with spots, stains, contrasting edges, patterns, stripes and splashes.

Semi-double violet

Semi-double violet

The petals are covered with very small shiny balls. Sometimes there are species covered with soft fluff. Such violets are called velvet. The edge of the petal is strongly corrugated or slightly wavy.

Terry violet

Flowers form voluminous cluster-like inflorescences. The diameter of the flowers ranges from 2.5 to 9 centimeters. The color of the petals can be white, blue, purple, purple and other shades.

Indoor violet varieties are divided into 3 groups:

1. variegated;
2. collectible;
3. industrial.

Variegated violets have a bright color of the leaves. They are painted in various colors. Border often stands out well. Breeders have bred species that have large double flowers of different colors.

Collectible violets characterized by voluminous inflorescences up to 7 centimeters in size. They have large double wavy petals. The color is different, from snow-white to deep blue shades. Leaves with wavy edges have different colors.

Industrial violets intended for mass cultivation. They are not demanding to care for.

Depending on the location of the petals, the size of the flower, violets are divided into 5 types:

• star;
• pansies;
• bowl;
• bell;
• wasp.

Violet Star

Violets of this species have the same petal size. They are evenly spaced around the core.

The beauty queen

Variety Goddess of Beauty

The inflorescences form double bright pink stars with a purple-violet tint. Large basal bush. Leaves are dark green in color.

Marshmallow

Zephyr variety

Large, creamy white, semi-double or double buds with coral or pink strokes on the surface. The edges are wavy. Peduncles are large, erect. The leaves are light green. The outlet is large, but compact. The plant grows quickly. At elevated temperatures, it can bloom with simple white flowers. When watering, water should not fall on the leaves.

Pauline Viardot

Pauline Viardot variety

The flowers are large, simple or semi-double, painted in a wine shade. The edge is bordered with a thin white ruffle. Flowers are arranged vertically. The variegated rosette is compact, bright.

Black Pearl

Variety Black Pearl

Flowers are large, densely double. The velvet color surprises with the overflow of purple and violet tones. The socket is standard. The leaves are oval, dark green. Petioles are long, strong.

Bullfight

Variety Bullfight

The flowers are very large, with a diameter equal to 8 centimeters. The shape of the flowers is semi-double or double. The color is thick burgundy. Leaves are light green, pointed at the ends.

Beautiful creole

Variety Lovely Creole

It is a prolific and undemanding resistant variety with velvety flowers. Violet blooms often and for a long time. The compact small outlet contains many simple dark blue, velvety colors. The buds are large, 5 centimeters in diameter. The edges have a white border that sometimes turns light green. The stem is burgundy, strong.

Cinderella's Dream

Variety Cinderella's Dream

The flowers are semi-double, large, lacy, light purple with a raspberry tint. The petals are covered with a purple-violet pattern. The upper petals are darker, small in size. Fringed edges, greenish. The border is corrugated, purple along the edge of the petal. The socket is flat. The leaves are wavy, dark, evenly colored.

Viscount

Variety Viscount

The flowers are blue, wavy, large, double or semi-double. Edges with corrugated wide white border. Quilted leaves, dark green. The socket is simple.

Magenta

Magenta variety

Flowers are semi-double or double, rather large. The color is saturated, red-burgundy. The edges have a discontinuous white wavy border. The socket is small. The leaves are pointed at the ends, light green in color.

Black Prince

Variety Black Prince

Large black-red double flowers. The foliage is dark green. The wrong side is red. The size of the bush is standard.

Blue fog

Variety Blue Mist

It is a standard variety with double, rather large blue buds. The edges of the buds are decorated with a white border. The stem is shortened. Medium leaf rosette. Leaves are long-petiolate, dark green in color, rounded. The edges are wavy.

Winter smiles

Variety Winter smiles

The variety is unpretentious, semi-double, lush and abundantly blooming. The flowers are pink. The edges are crimson with light green or yellowish green fringes. The petals reach 6 centimeters. Fringe turns white at high temperatures. It becomes more noticeable when the plant is grown in a cool room. Green leaves with olive tint, slightly elongated, embossed, quilted. The rosette is flat, medium-sized, growing up to 35-40 centimeters.

Violet Pansies

This species has a 5-petal bud. The size of the upper two is smaller than that of the lower three petals.

Spring outbreak

Variety Spring Flash

Early variety, blooms for a long time. The flowers are velvety. The petals inside the flower are bright yellow, the outer ones are burgundy-brown. Some flowers are completely burgundy or yellow. The variety is suitable for ampel cultivation.

Heavenly Queen

Variety Heavenly Queen

The bright blue flowers turn lilac over time. The edge of the petal is pink.

Violet Bowl

Variety Bowl

These violets have petals that do not grow together at the base. The bud does not fully open, retaining its shape throughout the entire flowering.

Violet Boo Man

Boo Man variety

Flowers can be double or semi-double. The color is sky blue. The upper petals are white. The diameter is small, reaching 3 centimeters. Leaves are oval, deep green.

Ming dynasty

Variety Ming Dynasty

The variety is distinguished by a bowl-shaped shape. The petals are white. The edges are slightly corrugated, pale pink in color. Leaves are bright green, variegated, wavy edges.

Violet Bell

The bell violet has petals fused at the base. The flower is like a bell, it cannot fully open.

Shining bell

Variety Shining Bell

The variety develops flowers in the form of blue bells. The edges are wavy. They show rare touches of fantasy. The eye is bright yellow. Leaves are green in color. The rosette is of the correct shape.

Sea wolf

Variety Sea wolf

This is a semi-double variety. The flowers are blue, large, up to 8 centimeters in diameter. The edges are wavy. The petals are wavy, with a mesh pattern, which is clearly visible after the bud is completely dissolved. The leaves are drooping, dark green, fleshy, large.

Chanson

Chanson variety

It is an unpretentious, abundantly and long-blooming terry variety with bell-like flowers. The flower consists of a huge number of purple-purple or dark blue velvety petals, playing in the light in different shades. Wavy petals slightly shade light or dark pink spots. The leaves are shiny, smooth, dark green. The rosette is symmetrical, large.

Violet Wasp

In this violet species, the petals are completely separated. Two are rolled up into a tube, and three elongated hang down.

Saintpaulia Blue Teil Fly

Blue Teill Fly variety

The flowers are bright blue. The upper petals are tubular, the lower ones are elongated. The leaves are fleecy, rolled into small bags.

Zemfira

Zemfira variety

Tubular flowers are simple or semi-double, lilac in color. Corrugated edges. Medium socket. Leaves are green, variegated in the center.

Varieties of violets that cannot be classified are divided into types: Chimeras, Mini, Retro, Variegated, Ampelny, white, pink, purple.

Chimeras

This violet is a subspecies. She combined several varieties of Saintpaulias. The petals of this violet have 2 genetic layers with different colors. The background is colored by the main cells, and the top layer of cells is depicted as a spot, a clear stripe.The plant combines 3 types of flowers with different genetic characteristics. Violet is endowed with a wide range of colors. Its coloration is divided into 2 main types:

• straight;
• back.

In the first case, the petals are lighter than the strip in the center. In the second case, the base is darker than the strip or spot in the center.

There are also chimeras that do not fit the description of these types, these are leafy violets. Their flower can be one-color, and the foliage is painted with intricate patterns.

Dance of the Galaxies

Variety Dance of the Galaxies

Flowers-stars are large, bright purple. The edges of the petals are darkened, have a thin white border. The petals are decorated with frequent white fantasy polka dots. Quilted leaves, dark green. The seamy side is red. The socket is standard.

Firebird

Firebird variety

Semi-double light blue corollas have bright large yellow strokes. The petals are corrugated, uneven. The rosette consists of wavy green leaves.

Yesenia

Yesenia variety

Flowers are semi-double, large, white. Violet tint prints are visible on the petals. The edge is framed with a greenish white lace border. The socket is small. Leaves are emerald green.

Stasis

Variety Stassia

The variety is abundantly flowering. Smoky cherry smears are clearly visible on large semi-double flowers. The edge is wavy, slightly outlined, green. The socket is compact.

Raisin

Raisin variety

Lavender flowers with white dots on slightly ruffled petals. Blotches sometimes fill most of the petals. A wide white border runs along the edge. A crimson strip is visible on the border of the border. The eye is white. The compact rosette consists of medium green, small leaves.

Peacock

Peacock variety

White large flowers are simple or semi-double. The petals are wavy with blue patterns and prints and coral. The rosette is flat, with green foliage. Abundant flowering occurs under artificial light.

Isadora

Isadora variety

Snow-white flowers are very large, semi-double. Pink specks are scattered on them in abundance. The leaves are voluminous, dark green. Peduncles often bend under the weight of the buds.

Jan minuet

Jan minuet variety

Large double flowers. They resemble stars. Their diameter is 7 centimeters. The color is pale pink, densely sprayed with a thicker shade. The border is crimson, corrugated, the width varies. The flowers show bright color transitions. The petals are wavy, large. The peduncle is strong, high. A round bunch of 3 flowers, similar to pompons, is formed on one peduncle. The foliage is slightly wavy, dark green, jagged edges. The socket is standard, small.

Ice rose

Ice rose variety

The variety attracts attention with its bright color of petals. The flowers are like noble roses. With each new bloom, the shade and structure of the colors changes. The inner part of the white petals eventually turns cherry or lilac, and the border of the petals turns light green. White petals have lilac or crimson-pink strokes. The edges are corrugated, light green or pale yellow in color. During the flowering period, 6-7 flowers are formed. The foliage is large, dark green. The edge is slightly wavy. The socket is large.

Rosemary

Rosemary variety

It is a long-flowering, prolific variety in standard sizes. Flowers are large, double. The background of the petals is white. It can be seen along the edges and at the base of the petals. Above the background is a pale pink color and blue or purple splashes. The amount of splash on the petals may vary. Due to the abundance of petals, the violet looks like a pompom. The edge of the petals is curved, wavy. The rosette consists of serrated dark green leaves.

Mini

The rosette of these violets is small, no more than 20-25 centimeters in size. Today, about 2 thousand varieties of these miniature violets are known. They are less whimsical than other larger varieties.

Aquamarine

Aquamarine variety

The variety is abundant and blooming for a long time.Flowers are rounded, double. The petals are white with blue streaks. Outside, the inflorescence is green. The leaves are green. The rosette is compact, 20-25 centimeters in diameter.

Oksana

Variety Oksana

Variety of violets with semi-double large lavender flowers. The tips of the upper petals have a dark border. The leaves are dark green. The variety belongs to semi-mini violets.

Maria

Variety Maria

Variety with large, double corollas with bright pink flowers. The flower resembles a miniature rose. A purple pattern covers each petal. The edges of the flowers look like ruffled ruffles. The rosette is deep green.

Retro

It is a sprawling, dense, fast-growing and unpretentious violet. The plant blooms often and for a long time.

Lilac flowers are bizarrely combined with light green and white. The petals are covered with an unusual vein-like pattern. Veins are clearly visible on the stem, of which there are up to 8 pieces.

Angelica

Angelica variety

This mini-variety has large double light pink or dark cherry flowers with a coral core. The main highlight of the variety is the double edging of the petals. Leaves are deep green. Closer to the center of the flower is a strip of lilac splashes. Corrugated edge painted pure white.

Amadeus

Amadeus variety

The variety has large red-crimson velvety double or semi-double flowers. Petals are oblong. They reach 5.5-6 centimeters in diameter. Corrugated edges. The border is thin, white. In the middle of the flower, a white tint is visible. Flowers are collected in compact inflorescences. As the flowers dissolve, the color of the petals becomes brighter. The rosette is large, reaching 40 centimeters in diameter. Leaves are simple, large, light, almost olive, with long petioles.

Olesya

Variety Olesya

Semi-double flowers are velvety, large. The color is deep, pink-burgundy. The socket is small. The leaves are medium-sized, dark green.

Frosty cherry

Variety Frosty cherry

The double flowers of this variety are large and very beautiful. The diameter of the flower reaches 4 centimeters. They do not become so immediately, but gradually. At the first flowering, the size of the flower is much smaller. In subsequent years, the size increases each time. The main color of the petals is cherry red. The border is wide and white. In the center of each petal is a large fuchsia spot.

Esmeralda

Esmeralda variety

The variety has large velvety leaves. The flower is burgundy-crimson, double or semi-double. The edges are slightly darkened, the corrugated border is white-green. The border of the blossoming flower is green. At a cool temperature of the content, the color remains, and in a warm room it gradually turns white. The violet blooms with a luxurious hat.

Chateau Brion

Chateau Brion variety

Peduncles are upright, powerful. Flowers are similar to pompons, large, double, wine shade. The edge of the petals is decorated with a wide, corrugated white border. The socket is standard. Leaves are slightly wavy, oblong-ovoid.

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Variegated

There are 3 types of variegation. The most beautiful view is with bordering variegation. In such plants, light areas are evenly distributed along the contour of the foliage.

The color of variegation can be white, cream, white-pink, brown, grayish-pink, less often yellow, dark pink. The intensity of the variegated color depends on the conditions of the plant and the air temperature. In a cool and well-lit room, the flower becomes brighter. With a lack of light, the leaves become greener, the variegation in some cases disappears completely (during flowering). By inheritance, the color is transmitted rather poorly.

With crown variegation, the center of the rosettes is colored golden, pink and white. This species is more stable, inherited.

Rows of green foliage alternate with colored foliage.During the flowering period, in most varieties, the center of the rosettes turns green.

Mosaic variegation is a more stable species. The foliage of such violets is partially or completely covered with an irregular intricate pattern, similar to the pattern on marble or a mosaic of cream, pink, strokes and spots. This type of violet is quite rare.

Another species is known, this is spontaneous variegation. These plants do not transmit variegation from parent varieties.

Summer twilight

Variety Summer twilight

The flower is in the correct proportions. The flowering is quite abundant. Inflorescences are large, semi-double, contrasting. The background color of the petals is lilac-violet. The edges are trimmed with white ruffle. Leaves are variegated, slightly concave. The edges are slightly wavy. The rosette is flat, spherical.

Blue dragon

Blue dragon variety

The flowers are large, pale blue. The edge of the petal has a green-white border. The socket is powerful, flat. The leaves are dark green in color, with a crimson or purple tint on the inside. The variety is grown on a well-lit windowsill or loggia.

South night

Variety South Night

The cultivar has dark blue simple star-shaped flowers with bright crimson fantasy peas and thin white edging. The foliage is dark green with pink splashes. The socket is flat, standard sizes.

Chic poppy

Variety Chic poppy

This is a variegated, large-sized flowers with a wavy fringed edge. Flowers reach 6 centimeters in diameter. The edges of the petals are hollow, similar to ruffles. The color of the petals is different, from light pink to orange-red tones. The leaves are pubescent, spatulate, decorative. Light greens from the center discolor and turn into white tones, making them variegated. Sometimes the leaves turn completely white.

How to grow violets at home

Ampelny

Ampel violets are intended for growing in pots, hanging pots. They decorate balconies, loggias, hanging flower beds. Plants have multiple growth points. A large number of new shoots are formed on the sides. Long stems are directed downward. They need good lighting. They bloom throughout the year. In winter, the plant needs additional lighting.

Lituanica

Lituanica variety

Ampel variety with large double inflorescences. The petals are slightly elongated, similar in shape to small dahlias. The color of the flowers is pink-peach. The edge of the petal has a more intense color. Leaves are densely pubescent, dark green, pointed at the end. The stem is elongated. The rosette is high, well leafy, growing to an impressive size.

Grinya

Grina variety

It is a slow growing hybrid. Flowers are large, semi- and densely double. At the bud stage, the flower is completely green. As it blooms, it grows larger and turns white. A wide green border remains along the edge of the corrugated petals. It disappears over time, after which the flower becomes snow-white. The rosette is thin, develops evenly. The leaves are wavy, rich green, hanging from the pot. Flowering lasts a long time.

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White

White violets have large double flowers. The rosette is compact and consists of dark green leaves.

The bride's bouquet

Variety Bridal Bouquet

This richly blooming variety has large, star-shaped flowers in a pale white color. The edges are wavy. Flowers are like a bridal bouquet.

Whipped cream

Whipped Cream Variety

The flowers of this plant are white, large, double, lacy. The edge of the petal has a thin pink and crimson corrugated border. The socket is light, small. The foliage is slightly wavy.

Bridal bouquet

Variety Wedding Bouquet

The flowers are snow-white, very large, simple or semi-double. The center is bluish. Green corrugated border. Leaves are simple, light green. Standard size socket.

Pink

Georgia

Georgia grade

It is an abundantly flowering, very conspicuous variety. Flowers are bright pink, double, large. The edges are strewn with lilac specks. They are wavy, have a thin light green border. Flowers are formed on powerful, large peduncles. For abundant flowering, the variety requires proper keeping conditions.

Rose of Wind

Wind rose variety

This delicate and very beautiful violet. The flowers are medium in size, about 4 centimeters in diameter, double, similar to lush garden roses. The petals are white-pink in color. Broken edges, corrugated light or dark pink. In some places, a green border is visible. The buds are located on a thin stem. The foliage is spreading, light green, forming a rosette. Several double flowers are formed on one peduncle.

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Purple

Don Juan

Don Juan variety

It is a cultivar with large, purple-plum, plain or semi-double flowers. The border is wide, strongly corrugated, bronze-green in color. The foliage is dark green with a pink edging, slightly wavy.

Macho

Macho variety

This is a semi-double chameleon variety. The flowers are claret-purple, almost black. The buds are densely arranged. A bright white border is visible along the edge of the petals. The flower turns purple in natural light, almost black, and burgundy when illuminated. Leaves are green, large, raised, ovoid. There are many peduncles, they develop and grow unevenly.

Duchess

Variety Duchess

The variety pleases with excellent flowering. The flowers are huge, semi-double or double, the edges are wavy. Plum prints located in the center of the petals give decorativeness to the flowers. Powerful socket. The foliage is dark green, quilted, with noticeable veins.

Water

Variety Water

Variety with large purple-blue flowers. At the edges, they have lighter fragments and abundant green ruffle. The dorsum of the corolla is lighter. Peduncles are low, strong, hold 4-6 spherical flowers. The leaf is green, quilted, wavy along the edges. The outlet is medium. Flowers open gradually, in cool weather they last for more than a month. The beauty of the variety is fully revealed in the second bloom.

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There are quite a few varieties and varieties of indoor violets, and each grower can choose them to his liking. Proper care allows you to preserve the peculiarity of a particular variety, preserving its uniqueness and beauty.