Many housewives love to plant gentle indoor violets on their windowsills. What only varieties today you will not meet in the flower market. Most of all, blue violets are familiar to many. Their colors range from pale blue to velvet blue. Today we look at the most chic varieties of blue violets. Its scientific name is Saintpaulia, or Uzambara violet.
The rich world of blue senpolis
Not everyone knows that the Uzambara violets were originally blue in color. It was cornflower, indigo, sapphire room beauties that conquered the world. Back in ancient times, blue symbolism was very much appreciated. This color was associated with modesty, purity of thought.
In the article, we 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 in more detail the description of the 9 main blue varieties. In addition to them, the following cornflower-colored violets are worth highlighting: Arabian Night, Aphrodite, African Night, Running on the Waves, Viscount, Misty Cloud. Very spectacular is also the violet Heavenly Queen. Many varieties will be described in the article.
Violet Blue Dragon
The senpolia Blue Drakon has a very beautiful name, isn't it? And the flower is even more beautiful! It is distinguished by semi-double and terry stars of light blue color. In the center of a flowering outlet, flowers are dark blue, which very effectively distinguishes them. 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 serrated edges. From the inside, the leaves are a little reddish. Blue Dragon is a fairly large variety with a powerful rosette of buds and juicy leaves. Sockets are in the shape of a vase. Petioles first stretch upwards, and then unfold horizontally with leaf blades. The leaves appear twisted a little, but then straighten.
Blooming rosette of flowers resembles a terry hat. Each petal has a reddish-purple corrugated border resembling a ruffle. Maybe the variety is called the Blue Dragon, because an ominous purple border appears on the light background of the flowers. This violet blooms profusely and willingly, like a bouquet. The size of the flower in diameter can be 7 cm. Peduncles are very resistant and resilient. On one stalk, up to 8 buds are located. Especially bright bloom is observed in the winter. In summer, petioles begin to grow, leaves rise up. The Blue Dragon owes abundant flowering to a powerful root and leaf apparatus.
Unusual Blue Danube
This variety is considered a very bright representative of the blue senpolia. Bred by Russian breeders. The violet of the Blue Danube has wavy, dull, jagged green leaves. The color of the flowers resembles the waters of the famous Danube, therefore the name is appropriate. Flowers can reach a diameter of 5 cm. To obtain abundant flowering, the Blue Danube violet must be placed in bright places. It requires a lot of moisture. It pleases flowering for a very long time, if you place it in a room with the correct temperature regime. Any grower will be happy with the indoor flowers of the Blue Danube variety. This is a great addition to the Saintpoly collection. Thanks to its valuable decorative qualities, a flower can decorate any interior.
Violet variety Sea Wolf
Breeder Elena Vasilieva in 2006 brought out the inimitable senpolia. And her name is very unusual - Sea Wolf. Petals of flowers, looking like delicate ruffles, resemble sea waves. This violet can be seen at many exhibitions. Among all the blue varieties, it has the largest flowers. It is characterized by large leaves, like burdock. Initially, the leaves are even, but then they turn horizontally and make it possible to rampage the outlet.
Peduncles form real bouquets of fluffy flowers. In the photo above you can see a smooth, neat and symmetrical outlet of this variety. The plant completely surrounds the pot with its leaves. The blue flowers themselves are very large, up to 9 cm in diameter. Just handsome! In the second flowering, the terryness of the petals increases. Perfectly combine the original bright blue color of flowers and dark leaves of the plant.
This senpolia feels great in natural light. Under optimal conditions, the plant can please the owner with constant flowering. It’s best to pick up small pots for her. She will be best on the windowsill from the north, northeast, northwest side. She does not like too bright lighting. The temperature of +20 ° will become ideal for the Sea Wolf variety. The plant does not like drafts, so you do not need to keep the doors open. Leaves and flowers do not tolerate spraying. Watering should also be neat and regular. This is best done using a watering can.
Uzambara Violet Magic Night
It is really a bewitching flower with dark blue double flowers on which pink peas are scattered. Sometimes the petals are decorated with white spots, it resembles a starry sky. Velvet leaves of the Magic Night in deep green color with original cloves. It is characterized by a large but compact outlet.
Her terry flowers are blue-purple. Raspberry peas on the petals make the flower very mysterious. The flowers themselves are medium sized, but there are many of them on peduncles.
Blooming stems form a motley hat. Flowering is quite long and plentiful. For the first time, flowers can be without peas. This variety is very unpredictable. Sometimes 1 to 2 spots are found on the petals, and sometimes there are many.
In a well-lit room, you can put this violet on a shelf or table. But the windowsill is the best place. The plant loves frequent watering and reminds of this by leaves falling down. Sometimes he goes into sports, then the flowers turn purple. Very beautiful variety, they can be admired in the photo below.
Grade Lovely Creole
This senpolia was brought out by domestic breeders. This indoor flower is also called a bright beauty with an easygoing character. Its flowers have a bright blue color with a purple tint. This is a fairly prolific plant with increased resistance to adverse conditions. Propagating it is very easy, because new babies are constantly appearing.
Photo of the Beautiful Creole will not leave indifferent lovers of uzambar violets. Admire it below in the picture. Isn’t that a gorgeous beauty? Pay attention to her semi-double star flowers. Their petals on the edges are decorated with a white-green border, like ruffles. In diameter, the flowers reach 5 cm. A flowering 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 maroon color, strong and durable structure. The variety is distinguished by dark green leaves, slightly pubescent, having a light wave along the edge. It forms a neat, symmetrically developing outlet 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 becomes green instead of white. In winter, lighting with fluorescent lamps is possible.
Spraying the fleecy leaves of violet Beautiful Creole is strictly forbidden. They can then rot or dry. Every two weeks, it is worth combining watering the plant with top dressing. For this, it is best to use liquid fertilizers. Every year, a plant transplant procedure is performed. Young outlets can be transplanted in the autumn and spring.
EC-Blue Rime
Many people like this variety with its rich cornflower blue color. The plant is unpretentious, grows well and blooms quickly. The bush is formed in the form of a symmetrical outlet. Feels great on the windowsill and the shelf. Peduncles violets EK-Blue Rime short.
The variety is distinguished by large semi-double blue stars with corrugated petals. Along the edges is a white edging. Sockets are formed independently. First, the leaves grow up, and then hug the pot. Long flowering, in the form of a bouquet. The plant is almost always in flowers. It can go into sports and form a new EC-Nautilus variety.
The plant is unpretentious, resistant, rapid growth. Being on the windowsill, gives a larger outlet than in the shade. Admire the variety Blue Rime in the photo below. Indeed, it seems that the flowers were covered with light white hoarfrost at the edges.
Gift for the Beloved
This hybrid has large terry fringed blue flowers, along the edge of which there is a red-purple border. Violet Gift for the Beloved is an exhibition plant with an ideal rosette that forms on its own.
The flowers have a dark blue color and a fairly clear border. On peduncles there are many buds that form real hats. Large and bright flowers hold for a long time, up to a month and a half. The variety has positive parameters, unpretentious to lighting.
Pay attention to the leaves of this houseplant. They are also very decorative. They are dark green in color with a creamy pink border. Even without flowers, rosettes look elegant.
Even a photo cannot convey all the beauty of the Gift for Beloved variety. It really can be presented as a presentation to your man. A neat outlet looks very harmonious.
Unique Blue Lagoon
Do you know what a lagoon is? This is a shallow body of water, connected to the sea by a narrow strait, with water of heavenly color. So, this is the color of the violet Blue Lagoon. 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 outlet. 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 the leaves up.
The flowers of cold blue color reach a diameter of 6 cm. The edges of the petals are decorated with a wide soft purple border. The variety is similar in color to the Blue Dragon, but the shape of the flower is different. If you look closely at the flower, you can see a green strip on the tips of the petals. At different temperature conditions, the color of this border may change. The older the outlet becomes, the more elegant its bouquet. The plant blooms profusely, peduncles produce many buds. You can enjoy flowering for a long time. As soon as one peduncle fades, new ones immediately appear. This continues for about 2.5 months. Growing the Blue Lagoon is very simple with the help of children or leaves.
Blue grade Summer Twilight
A delightful masterpiece of breeder Konstantin Morev has become this wonderful blue Saintpaulia. Violet Summer Twilight today is heard by many. She fell in love with flower growers for her extraordinary brightness. Sometimes her name is Moreva's violet. It is remembered for its variegated leaves and petals. This senpolia forms a neat, flat, medium-sized rosette. Slightly concave quilted green leaves at the edges have a white blurry border. It is the contrast of blue and white that makes this beauty recognizable.
This variety cannot be confused with any other. It differs in 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. There can be so many buds on peduncles that they bend under their weight.
Saintpaulia blooms Summer Twilight is long and plentiful. Even young sockets tend to bloom. Caring for a variety is not very difficult. Even beginners can wait for its flowering. A flower pot can be placed on the windowsill as well as on the shelving. The plant should be protected from too bright sun so that white spots of leaves do not get burns. This violet loves the cool. In the heat, the mottled leaves become dimmer. Excessive lighting causes the leaves to fall down.
Blue Senpolia Care Tips for Better Flowering
Some violets bloom once a year, others produce only a few peduncles, and others differ in beautiful blue caps two to three times a year for two months. For frequent and plentiful flowering, carry out the following activities:
- Watch out for lighting. A flower loves intense light output. The best place for him is on the windowsill, 30 centimeters from the window.
- Use artificial lighting on short daylight hours.
- After two weeks, fertilize with violet fertilizer.
- Regularly pour soft water at 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.