Charming violet SM-Bride's Bouquet (Seedling Morev)

You won’t find any number of exquisite beauties at violet exhibitions; the varieties are replete with their variety of colors :

• Pink;
• Red;
• Purple;
• Many flowering.

The variety SM-Bride's Bouquet, thanks to its grace, especially stands out among many other varieties . It's like a real wedding bouquet:

• Gentle;
• Elegant;
• With huge snow-white branches, as if fluffy;
• Weightless clouds of flowers captivate the eye and are impossible to pass by.

Violet Irish Flirt (S. Sorano)

The author who registered an exquisitely delicate variety with a marvelously graceful silhouette of a chiseled rosette and foamy caps of snow-white terry corollas intricately tinted with delicate shades of a greenish palette is Sidney Sorano, an outstanding master of selection from the Sorano family clan.

IMPORTANT! The variety was bred in the family's Lyndon Lyon Greenhouse in Dolgeville (New York, USA), which has been successfully managed by his grandson Paul Sorano since 1982, after the retirement of the founder of the beautiful family business, Lyndon Waldo Lyon.

The Irish Flirt violet was introduced to flower growers in 1991 and invariably finds its admirers among violet growers around the world.

Photo and description of the variety

Naturally occupying one of the most important places in the lists of classic retro varieties, the lovely violet with a skillfully constructed compact rosette silhouette is quite often found in private collections, although due to the greenish color of the flowers, for some violet growers it is “an acquired taste.”

After the recorded entry of the violet into the season of a mature plant, subject to a small set of agrotechnical techniques, it necessarily takes on the image of a rationally strictly arranged bush with a neatly tiled arrangement of leaf plates with a symmetrical configuration of shapes and extremely voluminous outlines of the caps.

According to the author's description included in the world violet-growing registers, the contours of the violet must correspond to the size of a semi-miniature scale.

And the vast majority of flower growers who keep Saintpaulia note that the bushes of the variety almost completely comply with the required standards.

Only a few collectors noticed an increase in size in their specimens beyond the boundaries of the format expected for the variety, which can occur with increased nutrition of the plant or a large diameter of the flowerpot.

Varietal violet bushes form independently , although as they grow, in order to control the correct size of the semi-miniature silhouette, it is advisable for gardeners to pay attention to the size of the flowerpots in which the plants are planted.

ATTENTION! Instances can sometimes take the shape of a hemisphere due to the desire of the leaves to hug the flowerpot.

In Irish Flirt, the leaves with the usual medium-format size for a semi-miniature are distinguished by the textural smoothness of the glossy-shiny layer, the design of expanded oval “hearts” with a very noticeable highlight of the smoothly shaped end and a graphically weakly shaped pattern of barely noticeable venation, which attracts attention with a light venous pattern .

The edges of the wavy leaves bend slightly in any direction and are framed with neatly sculpted, rounded large teeth, accentuating the already lacy texture of the entire bush.

INTERESTING! The texture of the plates is juicy and extremely tender, which is especially dangerous when in contact with hot sunlight.

The color of the leaves of almost all varietal violet bushes is maintained in calm variations of the emerald green palette. The reverse side of the leaf plates has a lighter tone, with a whitish-silver coating.

In the established regime of regular flowering of the charming semi-miniature, a mostly progressive increase in the intensity of budding is noticeable, ultimately turning into the rapid formation of luxuriously foamy caps of many heavily double flowers with corrugated petals.

The varietal semi-miniature has an endlessly long budding, accompanied by a slow blooming of double flowers classified as “star”, as well as the airy lightness of the caps and the originality of artistic coloring.

The medium-sized corollas have strongly wavy petals, densely framed by a corrugated edge , which, together with the extraordinary countless number of buds, creates a feeling of foamy fullness of the flower caps and increases the feeling of their visual perception in the form of small roses.

The fundamental color scheme of the variety’s corollas is a snow-white tone, illuminated by shades of a green palette of varying color intensities , which largely depends on the surrounding microclimate.

NOTABLE! The main feature of varietal violets is considered to be the completely greenish color of the buds, which, after the corollas open, remains on the petals with emerald shades decorating their corrugated fringe.

Violet occasionally prefers to create sporty variations with pinkish petals at the center of the flowers.

From Saintpaulia a completely pink sport , which is recorded in the registers as the Sassy Sister variety. This sport is quite widespread in collections.

Violet SM-Dance of Galaxies (Morev)

Amazing violet Dance of Galaxies.

Large bright purple stars, the border of which deepens into purple towards the end of the petal. The flower has a star shape and darkening along the edges of the petals. Whole flower:

• Strewn with a generous pot of white fantasy;
• And decorated with a thin crystal white border.

The flower resembles a voluminous infinite galaxy . All petals are neatly arranged around the core of the flower. The petals are wavy in shape, their color can vary from a light blue tone to a rich dark shade.

This Saintpaulia has an unusual color of flowers.

This is interesting! An extremely interesting fact is that with each new flowering the shade of the petals changes to a darker one!

This amazing flower is perfectly complemented by dark green foliage . Violet leaf:

• Wavy;
• Quilted;
• With red reverse;
• It also has an impressive size of about 10-15 centimeters.

Sports varieties

Morev’s seedling “Dance of the Galaxies” does not go into sports very often . Sports are sometimes not too different from the varietal rosette.

In some, the mutation is expressed in inexpressive fantasy spots, and in a pale light border framing the flower petals. And sometimes the sport practically ceases to even resemble the mother plant.

Examples of the SM sport “Galaxy Dance” (K. Morev) are presented in the photo below.

Delicate purple flowers.

Purple sport of the presented variety.

The dark purple sport of this violet.

Below you can see a photo and description of the variety and details of its care.

Home care

Specimens of the varietal variety of violets in indoor gatherings demonstrate a very problem-free nature:

• The most advantageous are those windows that are located on the southeast side - here the plants are most illuminated. The windows on the south side of the house are better illuminated in winter, but in summer severe overheating is noticeable there, which threatens the plants with burns.
  Therefore, it is recommended to slightly shade the windows during midday heat. Window sills in the eastern and western directions are considered semi-shaded; here the sun's rays are available to violets only in the first half of the day. Northern windows are the worst suited for placing violets, and then only if they are equipped with additional lighting;
• watering should not be carried out too often while simultaneously monitoring the drying of the top layer of the substrate in the flowerpot;
• additional nutrition with mineral fertilizers at a particular moment in time or not, showing their internal state with a decorative appearance.
  In the same way, you can find out the plant’s need for certain types of fertilizers. But this procedure of agrotechnical care cannot be abused;
• An important role in all life processes of specimens of the variety is played by the optimal lighting regime with a well-chosen structure. For proper growth and healthy flowering, it is necessary to combine long-term illumination of the plant with a natural spectrum with exposure to LED lighting;
• the possible temperature gradient is +20 + 24°C. It is important to prevent its extraordinary jumps and cold drafts;
• timely provision of violets in the home collection with fresh substrate is a necessary condition for maintaining the health of the specimen - this will ensure aeration and water permeability of the soil. In addition, a good drainage system is needed;
• For replanting, it is more correct to use “transshipment”, although it is suitable when working only with healthy violets.

Violet Bridal bouquet: growing and care

Violet Bridal bouquet: photo

In order to grow a beautiful violet SM - Bridal Bouquet, you need to properly care for the plant. Despite its fragility, this variety is considered quite unpretentious, but you still need to follow certain rules; if you violate agricultural practices, the plant will not bloom, and for a long time. The most important thing for the Bridal Bouquet violet is to provide good lighting and temperature, and also monitor watering. In order for the violet to bloom all year round, the daylight hours must be long enough; the sun's rays must pamper the violet for about 10-12 hours a day. That is why it is better to place these plants in southern windows; however, in the summer it can be quite hot there, so at noon it is recommended to shade the plants with a curtain so that the foliage and shoots do not get sunburned. But in winter, it is recommended to add additional light to the violet, since it is at this time of year that the plants really lack sunlight. Violet does not like drafts, so carefully monitor the air circulation in the room. It is best to water this plant with warm, settled water. In order for the violet to receive all the necessary substances and microelements, it is necessary to use complex fertilizers. Usually they are pre-dissolved in water, and then the resulting mixture is watered over the plants. You can also add dry fertilizers to the soil, which are carefully incorporated into the soil. Organic and mineral fertilizers must be alternated, but in the autumn-winter period it is not recommended to apply fertilizers to the soil at all. You need to water the violet of the Bride's Bouquet variety carefully, so that moisture does not get on the foliage and shoots of the flower. If we talk about light and temperature, it is best to grow violets at plus 19-23 degrees. If the air temperature is higher or lower, the violet will grow and develop poorly, as well as get sick. The illumination, as we noted, must also be quite good, otherwise the plant may not bloom at all. In particularly hot summers, reduce the air temperature in the room by ventilating or using air conditioning, but the air flow during these activities should not hit the violet; as you remember, this plant does not tolerate drafts.

About air humidity and soil.

In order for the violet Bride's Bouquet to feel good, the air humidity in the room should be approximately 50-60%; if the plants lack moisture, you can use a humidifier. But if you don’t want to purchase any special equipment, then you can simply place a tray with pebbles and water next to the plant; through the evaporation of the liquid, the surrounding space will be saturated with moisture, which means the violet will feel better. If we talk about the composition of the soil, then the soil for growing violets must contain useful substances and microelements. The soil should be loose, light and well structured. Since the violet SM - Bride's Bouquet needs both moisture and air, the soil mixture must not be dense. And in order to prevent stagnation of moisture in the pot, do not forget about the drainage layer, as well as the holes in the container. If you prepare the substrate for planting yourself, then add peat, vermiculite, moss, and foam balls. It is these components that are usually included in ready-made soil from the store.

Violet Bridal bouquet: photo

How to prune and propagate.

In order for the violet Bridal Bouquet to grow well, you need to carry out timely pruning. Usually, all deformed, old leaves are removed from plants. Peduncles and buds should also be carefully removed from the sockets after drying. In this variety, stepsons are formed quite intensively, so it is recommended to carefully remove these shoots using toothpicks. The cut areas are treated with cinnamon or garden varnish. This culture propagates, as you understand, by cuttings, pinching, and also by separating flower stalks. The easiest way is to cut cuttings from violets; young plants develop quite intensively. But if you want to preserve all the varietal characteristics of the mother violet plant Bride's Bouquet, then it is best to grow new violets from peduncles. However, you will first need to remove all the buds from them.

How to replant.

You will need to replant violets of the Bride's Bouquet variety quite often, but this must be done very carefully. Violets are usually transplanted using the transshipment method. If you notice that the plant has become cramped in the pot, then it is time to transplant the crop into a new container. There is no need to destroy the earthen ball, since the root system of plants is very delicate, and it is recommended to rejuvenate the crop once every few years. If you don’t understand when violets Bride’s bouquet became crowded in a pot, then use the following rule: it is recommended to replant adult bushes after the plant drops its flower stalks for the second time, sometimes this is done twice a year.

Features of development and flowering

Violet growers, when growing white-green semi-miniature violets in their collections, find all aspects of its varietal characteristics, with the exception of small nuances, magnificent and worthy of all praise.

The irrefutable advantages of the violet variety at the beginning of development can only be compromised by a slight increase in the size of the semi-miniature bush due to the incorrectly selected volume of the flowerpot, which will be entirely the fault of the grower.

Many violet growers have this particular variation of Saintpaulia in their collections with an unusual green palette of flowers due to the proven characteristics of adult specimens.

Among the successful details of the author’s presentation of violets, the following should be highlighted:

• elegant contours of a chiseled and independent semi-miniature rosette;
• excellent health of plants on the windowsills;
• unique color of white corollas with green reflections of varying intensity;
• endless persistence in flowering with increasing flower size in adult violets;
• luxuriously foamy hats;
• persistence of the white color of the petals, which is usually a problem with violets with white flowers;
• unpredictable number of newly formed buds.

Of the somewhat complicated traits of the variety, it is important to pay attention to:

• some tendency to bend the leaves towards the flowerpot;
• long process of opening buds;
• negative reaction to lack of moisture;
• fear of leaf blades sunburn;
• deformation of the center of the sockets under excessively intense lighting.

Problem-free propagation of the violet variety is ensured by the multiple formation and decent adaptation of slightly slowly developing children.

CAREFULLY! The decorative appearance of violet flowers requires responsible decisions regarding the temperature regime: under cool conditions, the greenish-emerald color on the edges of the petals appears more intensely, significantly decreasing, but not completely disappearing in a hot microclimate.

The variety bears a significant mass of its buds on persistent, sometimes elongated peduncles, which maintain an upright position due to the small size of the corollas.

This variety of violet forms foam-rich caps from small corollas , but this requires several waves of flowering.

The corollas of varietal violets exhibit vitality for more than two months.

Violet Bridal bouquet: features of the variety

Violet Bridal bouquet: video

The inflorescences of the violet SM - Bridal Bouquet are arranged quite loosely on the rosette, their structure is free. Among violets with white inflorescences, this variety is recognized as the best. The beauty of the plants is unique, and these Saintpaulias also adapt well to environmental conditions. If you properly care for the plant, the violet variety Bridal Bouquet will develop intensively. At first, the crop usually grows green mass, and only after that it begins to bloom. And in order for the plant to delight you with inflorescences all year round, you need to water it on time, feed the violet, and also provide the plant with an optimal level of illumination and a comfortable temperature. Young plants usually begin to bloom a year after the seedlings are planted in the soil. But sometimes the first buds begin to appear within six months after plant growth begins. Violets can be propagated in different ways; it is preferable to use cuttings. Plants also grow well, so you can grow a new bush using these properties. But in the heat, violet SM - Bride's Bouquet blooms poorly; high air temperatures negatively affect the growth and development of this variety. The optimal air temperature is + 22 degrees. Monitor the microclimate in the room. If the violet is very hot, then it may bloom with non-double flowers, and not only the structure, but also the size of the inflorescences will also change. But if you provide proper care, the plant will bloom in caps; it is best to place violets on windowsills. Each bud blooms for about two to three weeks and then begins to dry out. In fact, growing a Bridal Bouquet violet is not that difficult, so it’s at least worth trying. Rest assured, the violet variety Bride's Bouquet will definitely delight you with its crystal white inflorescences.