White violet is a small plant belonging to the family Violet. It originates from the countries of the northern hemisphere, however, it is also found in Hawaii, Australia and the Andes. In this genus, there are more than 500 species and hybrids. Blue violets are the most common and easily grown in the garden. The most decorative look is terry. A burgundy violet with a white border is gaining popularity among gardeners. Violet with snow-white leaves of the Polina Viardot variety is very appreciated. Zemfira's violet violet gained widespread recognition due to the original appearance. With so many choices, it's hard to decide which of these infinitely charming plants to choose for the landscape. Any of the varieties is equally attractive and easy to grow.
Characteristics and cultivation
Saintpaulia (the second name of violets) is a small rhizome plant that does not reach more than 30 cm. Thanks to various hybrids, inflorescences can be of any color, although the most characteristic color for this plant is the one that gives it a name. Rosettes are usually simple, flowers can grow isolated or collected in inflorescences, but they always have five petals.
Variety of indoor violets
Senpolia is a plant that needs a lot of water, so it needs to be watered two to three times a week to maintain the moisture of the substrate. In addition, it is very important that there is a good drainage layer at the bottom of the pot. As much as possible, it is recommended to avoid the direct use of tap water, since chlorine is harmful. It is also not recommended to water at night, since at low temperatures the hairs covering the plant can be damaged.
For your information! The first hours of the morning are best for watering.
If the sheets are dusty, they should not be wiped with a rag, as they are easily damaged. The best option would be to spray warm water so that the dust just glass along with the rest of the moisture.
Violets prefer shade more than direct sunlight.
Growing violets
Types and varieties of violets
Those violets that regularly grow in parks and gardens are called African (Saintpaulia Ionatha). However, these plants are not really a variety of classical violets, although they have a common flower shape with them.
What types of violets should I pay special attention to?
African violets owe their popularity to a wide range of colors. In the plant world there are white, blue, pink, green, purple, etc. In addition, the petals may have white spots or edges. They can also be two-tone or multi-colored.
With a border:
- Iceberg. It has rather remarkable terry inflorescences in the form of stars;
- Through the looking glass. Semi-double inflorescences of this variety have a border;
- Rose of Wind. The inflorescences of this violet are a bit like ordinary garden roses;
- Natalis Estravagante. Inflorescences are lace with a multicolored border;
- Beautiful creole. Flowers of this variety are star-shaped;
- Modern Talking. The corollas of this violet are white, and the border is usually purple or blue;
- violet-flowered. The flower has heart-shaped rosettes, short stems and a large rosette.
Beautiful violets with a border
Burgundy:
- The beauty queen. The leaves are large and dark. Terry flowers;
- The magic of love. This variety has double flowers;
- Black Prince. Terry flowers and resembles a star.
White:
- Alice Blizzard Baths. Alabaster flowers resemble stars, they are quite modest in size. Semi-double petals, rosettes bright and heart-shaped;
- Snow lace. Terry flowers with a fringing and a blue spot in the middle;
- The bride's bouquet. Large dairy flowers are star-shaped;
- The Snow Queen. Semi-double flowers of medium size, rounded rosettes.
Blue varieties of violets:
- Blue dragon. Large inflorescences have a light green border;
- Blue Danube. Inflorescences of this senpolia reach 5 cm in diameter. At the ends of leaves there are small denticles;
- Blue Lagoon. Inflorescences have a full fringing and a blue spot in the center.
Pink:
- Georgia. Large terry inflorescences have a saturated color and a thin rim of light green color;
- Marquise. This variety has a rich pink hue and a blue border;
- Magdalene. Large terry inflorescences, reminiscent of a ball. The edging is wavy;
- Another name for an unusual pink violet with a green border is Winter smiles.
Violet:
- Currant dessert. Petals have a fringe of an unusual color. The leaves of this unpretentious plant are velvety;
- Winter rose. The shape of the inflorescence is very similar to rose flowers and have a white border. The leaves are small, have a saturated color;
- The Baltics. The variety belongs to semi-double, has a wide edging. Leaves with serrated tips;
- Rosemary. Terry inflorescences, star-shaped with bright white strokes. Leaves have serrated edges.
Violet:
- Chanson. Flowers look like bells. The plant blooms for a long time;
- Zemfira. Flowers are simple or semi-double. Leaves are multi-colored;
- Satellite. The outlet is small, and the flowers are brightly colored.
Note! Breeders have long tried to breed a variety with yellow flowers. In nature, the senpolia does not have a gene that would be responsible for this color. Only at the end of the 20th century. one breeder managed to get a yellow variety. Nobody knows his name.
Leaf classification
Few people know that the color of the inflorescences of violets and leaves is inherited jointly, as this is influenced by its genetically linked traits. Varieties with almost black leaves have a burgundy or purple color of the flower, and with light leaves - white. But sometimes hybrids appear that are knocked out of the general mass and attract attention. They look extremely impressive. An almost black outlet and white inflorescences have Light Frost and Orchard's Night Light. There are also varieties with white leaves.
Varieties of violets with names can puzzle even the most experienced grower. In some cases, a description of the color of the leaf can help determine the type of plant.
Collectors rarely pay serious attention to the color of the back of the sheet, but breeders never make such a mistake. Only a small number of plants have a silver, pink or red underside. Usually silver-green is characteristic of plants with white and pink flowers, and the red back side of purple and burgundy varieties.
Fancy Violet Leaves
Speaking of colors, it is worth mentioning the colorful coloring and its variants. Variegated mutation is valued for its decorative effect. In this case, among normal cells, abnormal groups appear that lack green pigment. Variegation is of various types: in the form of spots, stripes or stains.
In any case, all the violets are worthy of attention and a detailed description, but within the framework of this article a superficial acquaintance is enough. Each variety has unique characteristics, so any grower will choose a suitable copy for himself, or maybe several at once for his collection.
