Red violets (Saintpaulias): varieties and agricultural technology

Red violets - these stunning flowers can be used to decorate any home. At the moment, there are red violets, the flowers of which have numerous shades of red. All this is thanks to the labors of breeder scientists who have been working with this beautiful flower for many years.

Red violets: varieties

First of all, you should pay attention to the fact that red violets are not related to the violet family. The Uzambara violet is called "violet" only for convenience, as most of the lovers of these flowers are accustomed to call it that. In fact, Saintpaulia is a flower belonging to the Gesneriaceae family. At the moment, there are a thousand, and even more, varieties of these gorgeous red flowers in the world. The most popular are:

The red tulip is an uzambara violet, distinguished by its picturesque and original colors and shapes. Its flowers, painted with crimson paints, have an elongated goblet-like shape. It was obtained thanks to the famous variety Magic tulip... The leaves, painted in dark emerald colors, are collected in a small rosette. When flowering begins, large flowers appear on a set of slightly elongated reddish flowering shoots.

Kalina Krasnaya is an incredibly bright and unusual plant. When flowering begins, the bushes are covered with many voluminous flowers painted in rich crimson colors, along the edge of which a thinnest snow-white, slightly yellow or green line runs. In shape, the flower resembles a bowl, the edges of which are accentuated by fringes. The leaves have a rounded shape with regular outlines, evenly colored in green.

Precious Red - This miniature cultivar has a small graceful rosette and numerous double or semi-double type ruby ​​flowers. They are located on low, but strong flowering shoots. Rounded leaves of an unusual color are collected in the rosettes. The front surface of the sheet is evenly covered with a dark green paint, but the inner surface is painted in a muted shade of red.

LE-Leto red - this plant is very popular for its charm and high decorative qualities. When flowering begins, it is covered with semi-double crimson red flowers with a snow-white frame around the edge. The older the plant, the larger the flowers become and the brighter the shades. The maximum diameter reaches 7 centimeters. The rosette is large in size, but at the same time has perfectly-even proportions.

Red velvet - the owner of large semi-double and double type of ruby-colored flowers. Their diameter can reach 7 centimeters. The formation of flowering shoots occurs in the center of the rosette of neat forms of small size and rich green color. The leaves are evenly colored and neatly rounded. They are attached with slightly elongated petioles. Flowering shoots of medium length, if the plant lacks light, they will begin to stretch, which will lead to a loss of decorative effect.

Lady in Red - it was the abundant and catchy flowering of the flower that caused this variety to fall in love with and became popular among a large number of lovers of growing house plants. Their large color of rich red wine, the flowers look very voluminous, their edges have an elegant edging of a shade of white with a pinkish tinge. The petals are somewhat indented. One flowering shoot can produce up to 4 buds.

Red carnation - this variety of the uzambar violet surprises with its beauty. It blooms magnificently and for a long time. When it begins to bloom, many flowering shoots and buds are formed, which look on the plant, like a cap sewn from voluminous flowers. Flowers have a rolling color from coral to red. The petals are terry and corrugated, framed by edging of a light shade.

Red ball - this variety appeared quite recently, gained fame in the 16th year of the 21st century and is quickly gaining popularity among flower growers due to their large purple-cherry flowers, the shape of which is similar in appearance to a pompom. The location of the double type, dense, striking flowers, is located in the central part of the outlet. Flowering shoots and petioles that hold the leaves of medium length firmly, thanks to which the plant acquires more even proportions and a presentable appearance.

Shirl's Sky is a miniature variegated leaf variety bred by foreign breeders. Its flowers and leaves have an original color. The flowers are simple white with spots of pink color with a shade of lilac, which are located closer to the edge of the petals. White-green leaves that do not differ in brightness of an even, neat and slightly elongated shape. The development of this variety is slow, but the flowering is always lush and frequent, and it also has a large number of children.

Red Lantern - this variety came to us from abroad. Voluminous crimson flowers with a red tint, whose edges are framed with a snow-white thinnest line, instantly gained popularity. Its flowers are shaped like a large star. At the edges, the hollow petals are somewhat corrugated. This flower differs from all the others in that the opening of its buds occurs not upward, but sideways.

Red gold - for the breeding of this variety, the uzambar violet LE-Brilliant Tiffany was used. Its flowering is always lush, during which the plant is covered with white flowers with a slight pinkish tint, framed by a yellowish or greenish edging. The compact form of the rosette is made up of dark emerald leaves, whose seamy side has a reddish tint.

Ness Antique is a highly decorative and popular plant. During flowering, it is covered with double-type voluminous flowers with a dark cherry tint. When flowering begins, many buds and flowering shoots are formed, which leads to the formation of a voluminous cap of bright flowers right in the center of the rosette. Leaves of regular shapes with a pointed top have notches along the edge. It is quite easy to care for this variety.

City Line Trendy - thanks to the Dutch breeders, who carried out a long and painstaking work, a two-color Saintpaulia was bred. Its colors can be white with pink, with red, with purple or cherry. The shape of the flowers is neat and laconic; they are located in the central part of the rosette. They are of great value among flower growers for their ease of growing and the ability to preserve the varietal characteristics of the mother plant, propagating it, which indicates the impossibility of spoiling the variety.

Celina Jewel is a spectacular variegated variety that has gained popularity due to its double and semi-double type, voluminous flowers, painted in a rich purple color. The surface of the green leaves is strewn with spots of a whitish hue. The shape of the compact rosette has even proportions and even when the plant is resting it retains its attractive appearance. This flower can be grown in direct sunlight, since there is no burnout and all the brightness of the shades is preserved.

Red ness velvet - this variety was bred thanks to the efforts of foreign breeders. Its bright burgundy large-sized flowers very quickly attracted the attention of flower growers. The flowers are collected from ruffled, wavy petals along the edges. The leaves are colored uniform green.The plant is very demanding on lighting. If the flower lacks light, then the flowering shoots and petioles will begin to stretch, which will ruin the appearance of the plant. If you allow the direct rays of the sun to touch the flower or direct lamps at it, then the petals will quickly burn out and they will turn brown. This finicky beauty will bloom only if you provide her with a sufficient amount of diffused natural light.

Sun Rising is a variety created abroad with semi-double, star-like flowers, painted in a dark ruby ​​color. The petals are wavy and directed upwards, which makes the flower shape look like a bowl. The plant is covered with variegated quilted leaves of a dark green color, which have a beige edging along the edge. The variety does not bloom for long and it depends on what kind of lighting and temperature in the room.

Little Redhead is a miniature and interesting variety. When flowering begins, the plant is covered with neat flowers, the petals of which are painted in pinkish shades, passing, closer to the tips, to a purple-violet color. This variety has two-colored variegated foliage. Small, dark green leaves adorn intricate white or yellowish spots. This plant is distinguished by its high decorative effect.

Red violets care

Florists with extensive experience in working with this type of flowers say that in order to successfully grow a flower and enjoy all its beauty, it will be too little to know just the description of the flower. For good development, it is very important to create the conditions necessary for a particular variety. Proper care is:

• in the correct temperature regime;
• in the right lighting and in the right amount;
• in the correct watering.

Red violets - refer to exotic plants that are intolerant of sudden changes in temperature and lighting that does not suit her. In order for this uzambara beauty to grow healthy and be able to demonstrate all the beauty of its lush flowering, it is necessary to grow it in a room where the thermometer will be kept at a level from +20 to +22 degrees. If the temperature drops to +16 degrees, then this can be disastrous for a delicate flower. In order for Red Violets to bloom for a long time and abundantly, it is necessary to provide the flower with sufficient lighting. If it is not enough, then the cuttings and flower-bearing shoots will begin to stretch out and the plant will take on a painful appearance. To get the right amount of natural light, red violets can be installed on windowsills in the southwest or east of the house. From time to time it is necessary to turn the pots, substituting different parts of the flower under the light.

Watering activities must also be carried out correctly. With an excess of moisture, the violet begins to hurt and may die. Watering should be carried out after the soil has dried. To do this, you need to use warm and settled water. If water gets on the surface of the pubescent leaves, it must be removed with a dry cloth.

It is not difficult to take care of the uzambar violet, it is enough to know the rules and follow them.

Outcome

If you create comfortable conditions for red violets and give them your attention and care, then they will thank them with their bright lush bloom that will last for a long time.

and a long period.