Many housewives love to breed tender indoor violets... What kinds of varieties you can not find on the flower market today. Most of all, many are accustomed to blue violets. Their colors range from pale blue to velvet blue. Today we will look at the most luxurious varieties of blue violets. Its scientific name is Saintpaulia, or Usambara violet.

The rich world of blue saintpaulias

Not everyone knows that the uzambar violets were originally blue in color. It was cornflower blue, indigo, sapphire indoor beauties that conquered the world. Even in ancient times, blue symbolism was highly valued. This color was associated with modesty, purity of thought.

In the article, we will consider the most beautiful blue violets, their features and external features. We offer you to see the photo gallery of these indoor plants of extraordinary beauty. Below you will read the description of the 9 main blue varieties in more detail. In addition to them, it is also worth highlighting the following cornflower-blue violets: Arabian night, Aphrodite, African night, Running on the waves, Viscount, Misty Cloud. The violet Heavenly Queen is also very effective. Many varieties will be described in the article.

Violet Blue Dragon

Highly beautiful name Saintpaulia's Blue Drakon, isn't it? And the flower is even more beautiful! It is distinguished by semi-double and double stars of light blue color. In the center of the blooming rosette, the flowers are dark blue, which makes them stand out very effectively. The petals have a purple or light green border. In the photo above - blue violets Blue Dragon.

It can be seen that the flower is decorated with dark green foliage with slightly jagged edges. From the inside, the leaves are slightly reddish. Blue Dragon - pretty large variety with a powerful rosette of buds and juicy leaves. The rosettes are shaped like a vase. The petioles first stretch upward, and then unfold horizontally in leaf blades. The emerging leaves are twisted a little, but then straighten out.

The blooming rosette of flowers resembles a terry hat. Each petal has a reddish-purple ruffle border that resembles a ruffle. Perhaps the variety is called the Blue Dragon because an ominous purple border appears against the light background of the flowers. This violet blooms profusely and willingly, like a bouquet. The size of a flower in diameter can be 7 cm. Peduncles are very persistent and resilient. Up to 8 buds are located on one stem. Especially bright flowering is noted in winter period... In the summer, petioles begin to grow, the leaves rise up. The abundant flowering of the Blue Dragon is due to its powerful root and leaf apparatus.

Unusual Blue Danube

This variety is considered to be a very prominent representative of blue Saintpaulias. It was bred by Russian breeders. The violet Blue Danube has wavy, matte, jagged green leaves. The color of the flowers resembles the waters of the famous Danube, therefore the name is appropriate. Flowers can be up to 5 cm in diameter. abundant flowering violet Blue Danube should be placed in lighted places. It requires a lot of moisture. It pleases with flowering for a very long time, if you place it in a room with the correct temperature regime. Any florist will be happy with the Blue Danube indoor flowers. It is a great addition to the Saintpaulias collection. Due to its valuable decorative qualities, the flower can decorate any interior.

Variety of violets Sea Wolf

Breeder Elena Vasilieva bred the inimitable Saintpaulia in 2006. And her name is very unusual - Sea Wolf. The flower petals, which look like delicate ruffles, resemble the waves of the sea. This violet can be seen at many exhibitions. Among all blue varieties she has the most large flowers... It is characterized by large leaves like burdock. At first, the leaves are even, but then they turn horizontally and give the opportunity to riot the outlet.

Peduncles form real bouquets from fluffy flowers. In the photo above, you can see an even, neat and symmetrical rosette of this variety. The plant completely surrounds the pot with its leaves. Sami blue flowers very large, up to 9 cm in diameter. Just handsome! In the second bloom, the doubleness of the petals increases. The original bright blue color of flowers and dark leaves plants.

This Saintpaulia thrives in natural light. At optimal conditions the plant can delight the owner with constant flowering. It is best to select small pots for her. It will be best for her on the windowsill from the north, north-east, north-west side. She does not like too bright lighting. The ideal temperature for the Sea Wolf variety will be +20 ° С. The plant does not like drafts, so there is no need to keep the doors open. Leaves and flowers do not tolerate spraying. Watering should also be accurate and regular. This is best done with a watering can.

Usambara violet Magic Night

This is a truly mesmerizing flower with deep blue double flowers, on which are scattered with pink polka dots. Sometimes the petals are decorated with white spots, it resembles a starry sky. Velvet leaves of the Magic Night of deep green color with original teeth. It is characterized by a large but compact outlet.

Its double flowers are blue-purple in color. Raspberry dots on the petals make the flower very mysterious. The flowers themselves are medium in size, but there are many of them on the peduncles.

Flowering stems form a variegated cap. Flowering is quite long and abundant. For the first time, the flowers may be without peas. This variety is very unpredictable. Sometimes there are 1 - 2 specks on the petals, and sometimes there are many of them.

In a well-lit room, you can place this violet on a shelf or table. But the best place would be the windowsill. The plant loves frequent watering and reminds of this with leaves falling down. Sometimes he goes into sports, then the flowers become purple... Highly beautiful variety, you can admire them in the photo below.

Variety Lovely Creole

This Saintpaulia was bred by domestic breeders. Such indoor flower also called a bright beauty with an agreeable character. Its flowers have a bright blue color with a purple tint. It is a fairly prolific plant with increased resistance to unfavorable conditions content. It is very easy to reproduce it, because new babies are constantly appearing.

The photo of the Beautiful Creole will not leave indifferent lovers of uzambara violets. Admire it in the picture below. Isn't it, gorgeous beauty? Pay attention to her semi-double star flowers. Their petals on the edges are decorated with a white-green border, like ruffles. The flowers reach 5 cm in diameter. The blooming rosette resembles a bouquet, but not a hat. Flowering takes place in waves, each period lasts approximately 40 days. There can be three such waves in a year.

Peduncles are characterized by a dark burgundy color, strong and durable structure. The variety is distinguished by dark green leaves, slightly pubescent, with a light wave along the edge. Forms a neat, symmetrically growing rosette up to 30 cm in diameter. This Saintpaulia loves standard conditions with natural light. If the room is below +20 ° C, then the border on the petals acquires green color instead of white. In winter, lighting with fluorescent lamps is possible.

Spraying the fleecy leaves of the violet Beautiful Creole is absolutely impossible to carry out. They can then rot or dry out. Every two weeks, it is worth combining watering the plant with feeding. For this it is best to use liquid fertilizers... A plant transplant procedure is carried out every year. Young rosettes can be replanted in autumn and spring.

Many people like this variety for its rich cornflower blue color. The plant is unpretentious, grows well and blooms quickly. The bush is formed in the form of a symmetrical rosette. Feels great on the windowsill and shelves. Violet flower stalks EK-Blue Frost short.

The variety is distinguished by large semi-double blue stars with corrugated petals. There is a white edging along the edges. The sockets are formed independently. The leaves first grow upward and then hug the pot. Long flowering, in the form of a bouquet. The plant is almost always in flowers. Can go to sports and educate new variety EC-Nautilus.

The plant is distinguished by its unpretentiousness, resistance, rapid growth... Being on the windowsill, it gives a larger outlet than in the shade. Admire the Blue Frost variety in the photo below. Indeed, it seems that the flowers are covered with a slight white frost at the edges.

This hybrid has large terry fringed blue flowers, along the edge of which there is a red-purple border. Violet Gift for a Lover is a show plant with a perfectly rosette, self-forming.

The flowers are dark blue and have a fairly clear border. There are many buds on the peduncles that form real hats. They are large and bright flowers long, up to a month and a half. The variety has positive parameters, unpretentious to lighting.

Note the leaves of this indoor plant... They are also very decorative. They dark green with a creamy pink border. Even without flowers, the rosettes look elegant.

Even a photo cannot convey all the beauty of the Gift for a Beloved variety. It can really be presented as a present to your man. The neat rosette looks very harmonious.

Unique Blue Lagoon

You know what a shallow body of water is, connected to the sea by a narrow strait, with sky-colored water. So, this is exactly the color that the violet Blue Lagoon has. The flower is characterized by semi-double bright blue stars. In its center is a bright blue spot. The edges of the petals resemble a purple shuttlecock.

The bush resembles a compact, medium-sized green rosette. It has a compact, flat, symmetrical shape, can reach a diameter of 30 cm. If the plant does not have enough light, then it stretches its leaves up.

Flowers of a cold blue color reach 6 cm in diameter. The edges of the petals are decorated with a wide pale purple border. In color, the variety resembles the Blue Dragon, but the shape of the flower is different. If you look closely at the flower, you will notice a green strip at the tips of the petals. With different temperature conditions the color of this border may vary. The older the outlet becomes, the more elegant its bouquet. The plant blooms profusely, the flower stalks release many buds. You can enjoy flowering for a long time. As soon as some peduncles fade, new ones appear immediately. This continues for about 2.5 months. It is very easy to grow the Blue Lagoon with the help of children or leaves.

Blue variety Summer Twilight

A delightful masterpiece of breeder Konstantin Morev is this wonderful blue Saintpaulia. Violet Summer Twilight is widely heard today. She fell in love with flower growers for her extraordinary brightness. Sometimes she is also called the Violet Morev. She is remembered for her variegated leaves and petals. This Saintpaulia forms a neat, flat, medium-sized rosette. Slightly concave quilted green leaves have a white blurred border around the edges. It is the contrast of blue and white makes this beauty recognizable.

This variety cannot be confused with any other. It is distinguished by large double and semi-double stars up to 6 cm in diameter. Each petal in the center has a blue-violet color and a white border. We must pay tribute to the velvety petals with a wavy edge. Bright, lush, voluminous flowers attract attention. The flower stalks can have so many buds that they sag under their weight.

Saintpaulia blooms Summer twilight long and abundantly. Even young rosettes tend to bloom. It is not very difficult to care for the variety. Even beginners can wait for it to bloom. The flower pot can be placed both on the windowsill and on the rack. From too bright sun the plant should be protected so that the white spots of the leaves do not get burned. This violet loves to be cool. In hot weather, variegated leaves become dull. Excessive lighting leads to the leaves dropping down.

Care Tips for Blue Saintpaulias for Better Flowering

Some violets bloom once a year, others produce only a few peduncles, and still others have beautiful blue caps two to three times a year for two months. For frequent and abundant flowering, carry out the following activities:

• Watch out for lighting. The flower loves intense light output. The best place for him - on the windowsill, 30 centimeters from the window.
• Use artificial lighting on short days.
• After two weeks, feed the violet fertilizer.
• Water regularly with soft water room temperature.
• Use nitrogen-rich soil for planting.

If you listen to our advice, then all of the above varieties of blue and blue violets will delight you with abundant flowering.

Usambara violet.

Family Gesneriaceae - Gesneriaceae.

Genus Saintpaulia hybrida - Hybrid Saintpaulia.

African violet saintpaulia hybrid.

Violet, description and photo Magic Night (B. Makuni)

Violets of breeders of the CIS countries - "B-2".

Magic night (B. Macuni).

Terry flowers, dark blue strewn with pink peas. The petals can appear dazzling white specks.

Leaves are deep green, velvety, serrated along the edge. Standard. The socket is compact, but not small either.

Blue-purple double flowers with crimson peas, sometimes pure white specks may appear on some flowers. The flowers, though not large, but there are always a lot of them.

Blooms with a cap. It blooms very willingly and for a long time. Blooms in different ways, in the first flowering there may be no peas at all, and then flowering according to the variety. And then it can bloom again without peas. The amount of fantasy is different, from one speck to many different... Unpredictable unstable variety.

Feels good on the rack, but prefers a window... Loves drink some water, drops the leaves first if you forget to water in time. The sport is pure purple.

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Do you know that…?

At least once a month you need to carry out general cleaning... Wash and disinfect window sills, racks, pallets, stands. It is advisable to wash the violet leaves at this time. warm water... After this procedure, they are first dried before being put back in place. An inexpensive flea shampoo for cats and dogs should always be at hand. They wash window sills, pallets where houseplants stood.

Before you buy the violets listed below, carefully read their behavior on the windowsill on the forums. Many of them are very beautiful flowers... However, it can be large rosettes with large and fragile leaves, with leaves rising upward or hugging the pot, form many stepsons interfering with the formation of a neat rosette, pulls the stem up and grows into a herringbone, bending the trunk, rare flowering with long breaks, flowers that fall or keep a little and wither quickly, very long and recumbent peduncles, the color of the flower quickly fades, they do not like bright lighting on the windowsill, they are afraid of the slightest drying out or waterlogging, a large percentage of sports or the darkening of the flower.

Are they suitable for your windowsill and the conditions you can create for them? You will be looking at flowers for several months, and the rosette is always in front of your eyes. Beautiful flowers many beautiful and neat outlets are much smaller, look first of all at the outlet! Search and you can find a dozen violets with the same color of flowers, if you are not interested in the smallest details, as a collector.

- Valentine(Dmitrieva); - Vesuvius Elite (Arkhipov); - Evening Lviv(Volskaya); - Byzantium (Pikalova); - Viking (Volskaya); - Sudden Rain(Prilutskaya); - Azov waves(Aksenkina); - Vologda Lace (Macuni); - Magic Dreams(Pugacheva); - Bindweed (Kuznetsov);

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