What does a violet look like Wedding Bouquet
Violet Wedding bouquet is an incredibly spectacular flower. It was bred by K. Morev, a famous breeder. This variety gave rise to a sport called Our Wedding, as well as a seedling - violet Bride's Bouquet.
Violet Wedding Bouquet
A seedling may be practically indistinguishable from a varietal flower in appearance, but it would not be correct to compare them. Violet Bride, unlike Wedding Bouquet, has unstable varietal characteristics. At the moment, two varieties of this variety are known. They are distinguished by the shape of their leaves.
Attention! According to the description, the variety with pointed leaves is less capricious and is more fertile.
The flower got its name thanks to its large white flowers, similar to a bridal bouquet. The diameter of the flowers ranges from 5 to 6.5 centimeters. The flowers themselves look like double stars with a corrugated edge, white on top and silver on the back. The petal has a green border, which disappears over time.
If such a border appears again in the middle of flowering, then the air temperature in the room is too low. It will be enough to raise the air temperature so that the flowers become perfectly white again. When the bouquet blooms completely, it looks like an airy snow-white cloud above a green rosette.
Botanical description
Uzumbara violet (or Saintpaulia) “Bride's Bouquet” was bred by Russian breeder Konstantin Morev. It is rightly considered one of the best varieties in his collection. Morev’s “handwriting” is easily recognizable among violet growers - all his creations have compact symmetrical rosettes and lush, large star-shaped flowers with strongly corrugated edges, making up dense “caps”.
“Bride’s bouquet” or, as it is also called, “Wedding bouquet” was no exception. The variety is distinguished by snow-white multi-layered terry-type “stars” with a slight bluish tint in the center and a soft green border. The color of the violet depends on the degree of opening of the buds and the air temperature.
At the beginning of flowering, and this usually happens in the spring, when the apartments are still cool, a pronounced lettuce border is noticeable on the petals. However, as the buds bloom and the house gets warmer, the green tint becomes less common. Until, finally, the petals acquire an even white tone.
To maintain a spectacular border, it is recommended to maintain the room temperature no higher than 20 - 24ºС.
The reverse side of the petals is painted in a rare silver-blue hue, creating a light hazy effect. This feature immediately distinguishes Morev’s “Bride’s Bouquet” from analogues bred by other breeders. Another characteristic difference is the strong peduncles, “hovering” above the foliage and giving the plant airiness.
The “Wedding Bouquet” impresses with the size of its elegant, but surprisingly voluminous “cap”. The diameter of the flowers in it ranges from 4 to 6.5 cm. The result is a spectacular contrast with a neat, small rosette consisting of rich green leaves with a loosely quilted texture.
Features of the variety
“Wedding” Saintpaulia is one of the most beautifully flowering varieties. Terry stars open very quickly and continue to please the eye for 2 – 3 weeks. At the same time, the plant constantly produces new buds, larger than their predecessors. Usually a violet has 5 peduncles, each of which has at least 4 luxurious terry “stars”.
A fully blossomed Saintpaulia looks like a round bouquet with a loose, loose structure, fully justifying its name. Violet growers unanimously recognize it as the best among white-flowered standards. In addition to its unique beauty, the good adaptability of the plant, which is comfortable in the same conditions as its owners, is valued.
Having noticed that Saintpaulia “Bride’s Bouquet” is sick, drying out or, on the contrary, rotting, you need to pay attention to the microclimate in the house - it is also unsafe for human health.
The snow-white beauty begins to bloom already 8–10 months after cuttings. Those who encounter this variety for the first time are surprised by the rapid appearance of the first buds, as well as by their splendor and large number. Flowering periods are repeated every 1 to 3 months, depending on the conditions created. Like other representatives of the Gesneriev family, the Morev violet does not tolerate heat well. At high temperatures, it may not bloom at all, or instead of double buds it may produce smaller simple ones.
Saintpaulia shoots abundantly, which can be beneficial for flower growers. When propagated by daughter rosettes, varietal characteristics are better preserved. However, untimely removal of stepsons reduces the abundance and quality of flowering.
There are 2 subspecies of “Wedding Bouquet” - with rounded and pointed leaves. In the second case, we are talking about sports (varietal mutation). Violets with sharp leaves are stronger and more prolific than their counterparts; it is recommended that novice gardeners pay attention to them.
Features of violet care Wedding bouquet
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This variety of violet is very easy to care for. It does not require special conditions, you just need to follow a few simple rules.
In summer, the air temperature should not be higher than 24 degrees. Otherwise, the appearance of the flowers will change. They will look simpler and lose their shimmer and shape.
In winter, the temperature should not fall below 18 degrees. Otherwise, the plant will begin to freeze, and if watered abundantly, it will rot. A wedding bouquet loves light, but the flower must be protected from direct sunlight. You should not place it on a window facing south, because delicate flower leaves can get burned, and the roots can overheat.
Burn on the leaves
If all the windows in the house face south, then the flower must be shaded. If there is insufficient lighting, additional lighting will be necessary. It is best to install the flower on east and west windows.
Water for irrigation must first be settled and then frozen so that it becomes soft. Before use, the water is defrosted and warmed to room temperature. Too cold water has a bad effect on the root system of the plant.
Important! You should water your violet no more than once or twice a week to prevent overwatering.
During the period of plant growth and development, when a rosette begins to form, it is necessary to provide the flower with fertilizers containing nitrogen. As soon as the buds form, you need to exclude nitrogen and include phosphorus and potassium in the bait. There is no need to fertilize more than once every 2 weeks. If the flower is sick, you should wait a while with feeding.
When and how does it bloom
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On average, eight to ten months pass from cutting to flowering. Violet blooms from one to three months. Flowers replace each other quite quickly. Some fade, while others bloom. Therefore, we can say that the Wedding Bouquet violet blooms almost all year round.
The rosette itself is very compact, with four to five buds on each peduncle. The leaves are green, rounded. Flowers are always dense, with a large number of petals. Perfectly shaped rosette.
Diseases
All diseases arise due to violation of the rules of care. Low temperatures and stagnant water in the soil are detrimental to “Wedding Bouquet”. The plant may suffer from late blight. Usually in this case it cannot be cured. The flower is destroyed along with the soil.
If overwatered, the violet may rot. Special solutions sold in flower shops help with rotting.
Pests do not often settle on the plant. But if this suddenly happens, it is necessary to use drugs that destroy specific insects.
The “Wedding Bouquet” variety of violets will decorate any room with its exquisite look. The beauty and magnificent forms of the plant will not leave your household indifferent. Refinement and unpretentiousness are the main criteria for growing this plant.
How to propagate violets Wedding bouquet
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There are several options for propagating Wedding Bouquet violets. One of them is using cuttings. You need to use the leaves of the middle row of the rosette. You can immediately place the leaf cuttings in prepared loose soil, or you can first put them in water and wait until the roots appear.
Rooting cuttings in water
Within a month, babies appear on the cuttings. You shouldn’t separate them and replant them right away. You need to wait until the leaves become 3-4 centimeters in diameter.
To protect the young rosette, it is recommended to cover it with a transparent cap during rooting. After new leaves appear, the cap can be removed.
Another method of propagation is growing from a stepson. Violet Wedding flower often throws out daughter rosettes, which must be removed immediately. There should only be one outlet in the pot. If both mother and stepson grow in the same pot, the flower will not bloom. The stepson is carefully separated from the flower and transplanted into special soil.
Growing from seeds
You can also grow violets from seeds. To do this, the seeds must first be prepared.
First, they are mixed one to one with crushed charcoal, and then, in the same proportions, with sand. In this case, the mixture must be shaken thoroughly.
For planting seeds, special phyto-cassettes with a lid are best suited. First, drainage is poured into the container, then sand, sphagnum moss and finally soil. Next, the seeds are planted on moist, pre-prepared soil. Cover with a lid and place in a warm place, out of direct sunlight.
Examples of bouquets for the bride
To create a delicate image of the bride, you will need a special flower arrangement. You can make it using violets and roses. To do this, you need to use lilac violets, which are particularly tender and fragile. In addition to them, take also white saturated roses. On the one hand, such a bouquet is ideally suited to the bride’s wedding look.
On the other hand, it is violets that will make it original, emphasizing the special romance and airiness of the image. The size of roses should be selected based on the violets themselves. In any case, contrast will be created, but it should not be too obvious. Choose a royal flower of approximately medium size and small violets that will have a bright and rich tone.
Transplantation after purchase and during reproduction
At the first transplant and up to three years, a violet with part of the old soil is placed in a new pot. First, drainage is placed at the bottom of the pot, which should fill it by a third. Next, the flower is carefully installed and soil is added. When the violet is three years old, replanting is performed with a complete replacement of the soil in the pot.
Important! On the day of transplantation, the plant does not need to be watered, and after the first watering, you need to add a little more soil around the violet trunk.
It is necessary to renew the soil and change the pot to a larger one when replanting the Wedding Bouquet every spring. There are now quite a few types and brands of ready-made soil for violets sold in stores. It is quite suitable for transplantation.
However, if you have time and desire, you can prepare the mixture yourself. To do this you will need:
- five parts of leaf or turf soil;
- three parts peat;
- one part sand.
Verniculite (10% of the total volume), ash and sphagnum moss are also added here.
Gradually increasing the size of the pot by 1 centimeter when replanting, you need to ultimately settle on a pot with a diameter of 11 centimeters. No further enlargement of the pot is required. Ideally, the rosette of a flower should be three times larger than the diameter of the pot for the flower to feel comfortable.
Before transplanting, you need to carefully examine the plant. If upon inspection dry or limp leaves, flowers and rotten roots are found, they must be removed. It is better to make all cuts with a sharp knife. Next, you need to crush a couple of tablets of regular activated carbon into powder and treat all the sections with it. If after transplantation, the leaves of the plant do not touch the ground, but are located almost at the same level with it, then everything is done correctly.
Possible problems in growing
If you do not follow simple rules for caring for a Wedding Bouquet violet, you can expose the plant to many diseases.
Note! The flower is difficult to tolerate various types of diseases. You need to carefully monitor changes in the growth, development and appearance of the violet. Then you can notice the problem in time and have time to save the flower.
The main causes of Wedding Bouquet disease are excessive watering and non-compliance with temperature conditions. Failure to do so can lead to the development of fungal and bacterial diseases such as:
- late blight,
- fusarium,
- gray rot,
- rust,
- powdery mildew.
Gray rot
You can save a flower only if you immediately recognize the disease. The sick flower needs to be replanted urgently. Trim the affected leaves and roots, and sprinkle the cut areas with charcoal, having previously crushed it.
In addition to diseases, violets can be attacked by pests:
- scale insects,
- aphid,
- whiteflies,
- nematodes,
- scale insects,
- mites.
Note! To control pests, once a week you need to treat the leaves and soil with insecticides (Aktara, Fitoverm, Alatar, etc.). You need to repeat the procedure 3 times.
To summarize, it is worth noting that the Wedding Bouquet violet, which was developed by K. Morev, is suitable even for those who are very far from floriculture. It does not require special care, and if simple rules are followed, it can delight others with beautiful snow-white flowers almost all year round.
