Enjoy the beauty of the surrounding world - funny varieties of viola
It is quite difficult to imagine a land without a variety of flowers, which are constantly "smiling" at people from the flower beds. Gardeners are especially impressed by the amusing varieties of viola, amusing them with pretentious "muzzles" on their petals. How amazingly beautiful flowers look in the front gardens of country houses and on city flower beds. Some of them grow in pots, making the home an oasis of pleasure.
- on forest edges;
- along the roads;
- in spacious meadows;
- on mountain slopes;
- in the tropics;
- in the steppe zone;
- in the gardens;
- in city parks.
Having appreciated the beauty of the violet, botanists tried to turn it into a garden plant. So already in the 16th century, new varieties of viola began to appear, and at the time of Charles Darwin's research there were more than 400 varieties of them. In our time, work continues, and the flower continues to attract new fans.
On the territory of Russia, the viola is known as "Pansies". The flower received this popular name in accordance with the legend of a faithful girl who had been waiting for her friend for a long time.
Let's touch the pristine beauty
Viola belongs to the Violet family and grows as a small bush about 30 cm high. It consists of erect shoots, several leaf plates and amazingly beautiful buds. In the center of each of them there is a spot of unique shape and color. Gardeners love this plant very much, as it blooms when spring comes to the ground. As soon as the gentle rays of the sun touch the violet, it opens its delicate petals, giving people joy.
Biologists distinguish between annual and perennial varieties of viola, which bloom before the onset of autumn frosts. All of them are divided into 2 main groups: large and small-leaved plants. The flower does not require special attention in its care, therefore it is available even for novice gardeners. Consider the most famous types of pansies, in order to personally touch their majestic beauty.
Amazing Viola varieties at your feet
For several decades, pansies have been widely used to create original flower beds and landscape design. It is used:
- as an exquisite framing of borders and ridges;
- for padding low bushes;
- in rock gardens;
- rockeries;
- as a rainbow accent on flower bed.
Having considered the photos of the varieties of viola, it is easy to choose the right option and decorate the garden plot with the plant. The flower takes root wonderfully in containers, therefore it is suitable for balconies or garden terraces. It remains to get to know the violet better and become her loyal fan.
Williams
Perennial artsy beauty Viola Williams is most often grown by gardeners as a biennial plant. The height of the flower is only 20 cm. If you plant several copies of such pansies on a flower bed, you get a dazzlingly bright spring bouquet.
Miniature buds, about 4 cm in diameter, are painted in the following colors:
- brown;
- purple;
- purplish white;
- brown tint;
- blue.
The tiger eyes viola is especially impressive for gardeners. This hybrid was bred quite recently. Small buds, about 3 cm in diameter, are colored orange. But thanks to the many brown lines, the flower resembles the eye of a striped wild cat. The plant grows successfully in flower beds, pots and containers. This red-haired viola, photo of which is presented below, impresses with its originality. Such a variety of violets allows you to create gorgeous flower beds in summer cottages. In addition, they bloom incessantly in both spring and summer.
To extend the flowering period, it is necessary to remove wilted buds and stems from the bush. In hot weather, water and feed the soil regularly.
Horned (kornuta)
An elaborate perennial flower with branched shoots that form original pads, fits wonderfully into any front garden of a country house. Viola horned in its natural environment grows on the mountain slopes of Spain. Its height is about 30 cm. The bush consists of dark green leaves with pointed tips. During the flowering period, about 60 pieces of single buds appear on it, standing on long petioles. In the center of each of them is an orange or bright yellow spot in the form of an eye.
Thanks to the creeping root system, the viola cornut forms a chic floral carpet at the feet of its loyal fans. Its flowering does not stop until the autumn cold, although not as luxuriantly as in summer. The variety is considered frost-resistant. Gardeners note several subspecies of horned violets:
- "Alba" - white buds.
- Boughton Blue is a blue viola with a white spot in the middle of the inflorescence.
- Columbine - delicate violet-white flowers. Some have a bright yellow eye.
The viola got its name due to the long outgrowth, which is located behind the bud.
Wittrock
The species was obtained by crossing several types of pansies. The result is an original variety - Viola Vittrock. The plant is an erect shrub 30 cm in height with many shoots. Each of them has oval-shaped leaves with original teeth. Large buds of an asymmetrical nature rise above dense foliage. They are painted in various colors. Some of them are plain, for example, blue viola. Others consist of several shades.
Breeders continue to develop new varieties of Vittrock violets. Ampel variants, reaching 40 cm of shoot length, have gained particular popularity. They are planted in hanging baskets or special containers in early spring. As a result, the violet gives its owners a "smile" for the whole season.
Viola Bambini, shown here, combines plants that bloom profusely from spring to autumn. These include compact bushes with large buds, decorated with a yellowish or snow-white butterfly. Today, there are many subspecies of Wittrock's pansies, which are divided into several groups.
The largest viola belongs to the Swiss Giants and Manjestic series. They are presented in the form of compact bushes with buds 8-11 cm in diameter. The color of the petals is very diverse: bright multicolored specimens; options with an eye in the middle of the bud and with an artsy butterfly on delicate petals.
The Viola Rococo shown in the photo has bright colors of ruffled petals, decorated with exquisite spots and strokes. The buds grow to an average of 6 cm in diameter. The flower is widely used in landscape design country or urban area. Truly, incredible beauty is at our feet!
To protect the plant from severe frosts in winter, it needs to build an additional shelter from spruce branches or peat.
Grill
An amazingly elegant flower with ruffled petals, which opens its buds in early spring, will amaze many gardeners with its beauty. This is a gorgeous viola of Wittrock - Grillage.The plant is used in different compositions because it has large buds (about 8 cm). In addition, this violet tolerates cold wonderfully and blooms until the first frost.
Sowing violets for seedlings should be in the last days of February. And to decorate balconies - at the end of April.
The yellow viola Grillage looks especially beautiful on the flower bed. The rich shade is diluted with a brown spot in the center of the bud and small strokes on the petals. The dark purple version has a snow-white frame around the tips of delicate buds. Tricolor compositions look original on city flower beds and country front gardens. Such terry viols attract the attention of true connoisseurs of flora.
Tricolor
This type of violets especially attracts color lovers, since its flowering can be adjusted. Depending on the time of disembarkation, Viola Tricolor can delight the owners with buds throughout the warm period. Although the plant has low shoots (about 25 cm), its leaves are located in the ground area of the root. The buds consist of 5 delicate petals of different colors. The flowering period lasts up to 8 days. Viola Tricolor is a wonderful option for creating inscriptions on the background of greenery, decorating floral landscapes and stylish compositions.
Senora
The purple beauty with a dark intricate pattern in the center of the bud blends harmoniously with the company in the flower bed. Viola Senora belongs to the two-colored representatives of this species. There are plants with red-black, white-purple colors. Combines wonderfully with other undersized flowers.
Surf
The hybrid violet is a herbaceous bush about 20 cm high.In early summer, when the sun has already warmed up the soil well, deep blue buds appear. The photo of Viola Priboy makes it possible to examine her delicate petals, original colors and present her in a flower bed. The inflorescences can reach 8 cm in diameter, so the variety is widely used in horticulture.
Ultramarine
The majestic variety from the Swiss Giants series is quite large in size. Viola Ultramarine bushes grow up to 25 cm in height, and the buds are approximately 8 cm in diameter. The variety grows wonderfully in open areas where there is a lot of light and air. With the arrival of spring and until late autumn, the bush is constantly strewn with blue flowers. The plant is used to decorate borders and flower beds. In addition, the violet feels great in containers and pots.
Large-flowered
As the name suggests, these pansies have large buds. Interestingly, they grow on short but sturdy shoots. Even after the pouring rain, the inflorescences stand upright, causing unprecedented delight of their fans. A photo of large-flowered viola gives a complete picture of this miracle of creation.
There are many varieties of such violets from the Matrix group:
- Sangia;
- Spring Block Mix;
- Mix;
- Morpheus;
- Midnight Glow.
Such a giant viola is ideal for planting at curbs, on an alpine slide and in various containers.
Single color varieties
Undoubtedly, the colorful coloring of these lovely flowers evokes tenderness, since it is difficult to take your eyes off it. Grades of a monochromatic character are no less attractive. These include pink viola, blue and white. Let's consider some of them.
Kets Light Boy
The short plant is distinguished by unique bluish leaf plates. During the flowering period, corrugated buds of a bluish or lilac color appear on it. The petals that are located at the top are slightly bent back, which makes the viola unusually beautiful.
Viola white
A sprawling 20 cm bush with many green leaves blooms in mid-April and glows with beauty until the first frost. White viola has a fragrant aroma that attracts butterflies and other insects. Sometimes the buds have a greenish tint or gentle yellowness. The majestic plant won the hearts of many as a gardener.Perhaps you should turn your gaze to him to decorate your summer cottage, balcony or apartment.