Ultraviolet Saturn (Green Circle / B. Johnson)
Many people prefer purple violets. Among such flowers, violet Ultra violet Saturn is very popular. For all its nuances:
- Simple and semi-double white pansies. Only 3-4 cm in diameter;
- With a corrugated border along the wavy edges of the petals. Cherry red. Wide;
Light green oval leaves;
Advice! It is better to shape as a mini (16-18 cm).
Each new bloom can produce a different color of the petals. With many options for white and red. And even become completely crimson. The variety is very prone to darkening;
They bloom beautifully - with a cap thanks to strong peduncles.
Important! To preserve the variety, it often needs to be grown from the leaf. And with light cuttings.
Lilac violets
Bordered or stained
Stone Flower
The author of the original variety is Konstantin Morev. Saintpaulia grows slowly, loves natural light. The stone flower tolerates drought calmly. Forms sports.
Flowers - double and semi-double stars, up to 4 cm, color - bright, crimson-purple, at the border - yellow-green. The petals are dense in structure.
Leaves are dark green, large, wavy. The socket is standard, symmetrical, flat.
Attention! Blooms for a long time, does not form a cap, gives few peduncles.
Jan Merilen
The author of a bright, rich variety is Natalia Puminova (Moscow). Saintpaulia pleases with nodding flowering, often and in large quantities. Forms sports.
The flowers are large half-bells, the color is lavender with a delicate lilac hue, a bright blue fantasy pattern and a pink eye. Peduncles are strong and tall, hold 3-4 flowers.
Leaves are shiny, bright, light green. The socket is standard, flat.
Shining stars
These mysterious and delicate lilac violets with a white border were created by Konstantin Morev.
Saintpaulias love good watering and ample natural light.
Flowers - very large stars up to 6 cm, the color is pastel lilac-violet, in the middle there is a white peephole, along the edge of the petals there is a corrugated white border. The flowers last for 2-3 weeks, but belong to the decay. Peduncles grow tall and can bend slightly.
Leaves are medium green, with white variegation along the edge. The rosette is standard, large, with long petioles.
Summer twilight
The author of an unusually beautiful violet is Konstantin Morev.
Summer twilight - the variety is unpretentious, blooms for a long time, at a lower temperature, the border on the flowers becomes wider. Loves watering the soil from above or wick. It propagates easily, preferably by cuttings.
The flowers are large, 5-6 cm, double, the color is lilac-violet, the eye is white, along the edge of the velvet petals there is a white border.
Peduncles are low, strong. Sometimes, due to the severity of the flowers, they can slightly slope down.
Leaves are variegated, green. The socket is standard, looks flat and neat.
Large-flowered
AV-Russian Style
The author of the graceful Saintpaulia is Fialkovod (Alexey Tarasov, Moscow). Not capricious. Does not require special care.
Flowers - large stars with a diameter of up to 7 cm, double, color - lilac-violet, with a slight flicker, white-green border. The petals are dense, elongated, with a waxy structure.
It blooms super abundantly, forms a beautiful hat. Short, strong stalks hold flowers well.
Leaves are medium green. The socket is neat, looks compact, standard.
Lilac beauty
The author of a marvelous variety is the wife of Boris and Tatiana Makuni. Saintpaulia blooms vigorously, profusely, for a long time. Doesn't need special care.
The flowers are large, graceful, fringed, the color is pale lilac, warm, the edging is thin dark purple, dark lilac dots are located closer to the center. The flower stalks are strong.
Leaves are rounded, slightly wavy along the edge, green, slightly elongated. Has a large socket.
Color energy
Many florists are attracted by lilac plants, the colors obtained by merging two colors - red and blue.
Lilac is considered a vibrant color, but psychologists believe that its shades cause feelings of anxiety.
People who have a negative attitude towards lilac shades are extremely lucky in the field of business, because this color is preferred by individuals who evade a specific answer and do not know how to maintain an open dialogue. A favorite pastime of individuals who prefer lilac tones to others is nostalgia for the past, and this is a direct road to nowhere. Each color scheme is capable of a certain energy and it is a sin not to use it.
Color energy
The popularization of violets has been in full swing lately. Thanks to the efforts of breeders, more and more people are decorating their homes with saintpaulias. Novice collectors often fear failure when buying a particular variety.
The lilac violets described in the article are suitable for both beginners and experienced florists. What are these plants attracted to and why are they so popular?
The color range of lilac shades is great. There are not so many of them in nature. Therefore, violets, bred by creative and outstanding people, help to bring harmony into the space of the house. It's warmer, more comfortable with them.
From all the variety of shapes - pansies, stars, bells, bowls, wasps - you can choose the one that suits you.
Terry, semi-double, simple, in the form of carnations or comb, with a border, fringe - they are equally beautiful and unique.
Lilac violets are mesmerizing, have a mysterious energy that makes you kinder, soothes. Chimeras and Saintpaulias with prints leave no one indifferent.
Important! It turns out that anyone can find a lilac Saintpaulia to their liking or create their own unique collection.
Conclusion
Lilac violets can become full participants in your living space. The main thing is to make the right choice, to provide them with comfortable conditions and care. Use the following tips:
- you can choose different planting material for your collection: cuttings, children, starters or adult plants are suitable. The main rule is to buy them from trusted sellers, at exhibitions or in specialized stores;
- before buying, you need to familiarize yourself with the information about the features of the violet, the size of the rosette, flowers, colors, age of the plant, about the features of care, transplantation, reproduction. The pot must have a label with information about Saintpaulia;
- be sure to check the quality. The leaves of the plant must be healthy and free of spots. Spots speak of sunburn, dry air, excessive watering, poor soil. The surface of the soil should not be covered with plaque;
- refuse to buy children if their petioles are too long (larger than the leaves themselves) and pale. Most likely they grew in poor light and it will be difficult to grow a healthy plant;
- if you like Saintpaulias, are healthy and you are ready to create conditions for them - buy.
The breeder puts a piece of his soul into each variety. Treat their creations with respect and care, then your home Saintpaulias will give you kindness, harmony and tranquility.
Conclusion
And more about purple. In short.
It is often said about its duality:
- Red - passion and energy;
- Blue - poise and calmness.
And here is such a struggle for superiority among the admirers of this color.
Psychologists see not only opposition and duality of this color. It can also be the absorption of one by the other.
Or mixing, dissolving and the emergence of a new one:
- The predominance of blue - power, rudeness and quarrelsomeness in the team;
- Great craving for red - sentimentality, sensitivity. And ... the immaturity of the psyche;
- Light purple (lilac, lilac) indicate gullibility and independence.
