In recent years, at exhibitions of violets, special attention has been attached to the varieties that were bred by the Russian breeder Yevgeny Arkhipov. These violets are very beautiful, unusual and mysterious, it is difficult to look away from the flowers.
They fully convey the creative character of the breeder. Eugene is working hard on breeding varieties. Today we look at his best litter of violets.
About breeder Evgenia Arkhipov
E. Arkhipov began to engage in breeding back in 1999. In the same year, pollination occurred, as a result of which new species were born: "Charming", "Sea Myth", "Evening Stars". Evgeny Arkhipov believes that these varieties of violets were a strategic mistake, as they had simple flowers, no terry cover and had a standard star shape, although they were good in the quality of peduncles and flowering.
Next, we will tell you about the most interesting varieties bred by E. Arkhipov - “Egorka well done”, “Aquarius” and others, we will give a brief description and photo of each of them.
Most popular collector varieties
"It's Raining"
Winner of terry and semi-double flowers of purple and lilac shades. Border light white. Leaves are green in shape standard. This type of violet has abundant flowering..
"Cosmic Jaguar"
As with the previous plant, the flowers are terry or semi-double. It looks like a purple star. The leaves are slightly pointed, green.
"Adventure"
This violet is the owner of dark purple, large, terry flowers.. The edges are white with patches of white and pink. Foreign analogues have no view.
"Starfall"
Semi-double star-shaped flowers of purple color with large pink spots. Leaf slightly rounded olive shade. This is the most spectacular fantasy variety of 2013.
"Phaeton"
This is a four-color variety of violet, which has no analogues in the colors. All his flowers are not similar to each other, as they differ in color. First go white, then pale pink, then deep pink and complete dark purple petals.
The above types of violets grown directly by the breeder can be bought in the House of Violets.
Other original varieties
“Yegor is done well”
This variety Evgeny Arkhipov bred in 2013. Beautiful violet that has standard sizes. Violet with large simple and semi-double star-shaped white flowers that are covered with purple spots with a pink sprinkle. The foliage is light green.
The brightness of the petals will depend on the lighting. The brighter it is, the more noticeable the flowers become. The plant loves the light to be natural. The best place will be the windowsill, whose windows face west or east. And do not forget that direct sunlight does not like violet, so it must be pritenyat. If the side is north, then in the fall and winter additional lighting will be needed, which can be arranged with the help of special lamps.
To avoid overcooling of roots during frosts, it is necessary to maintain the temperature in the room with a flower in the region of + 18 ... +20 degrees. Also it is necessary to monitor the humidity in the tank and not to fill the plant. Between watering should be a break, the ground must be dry. Excessive moisture can lead to fungal diseases and the death of violets. Water should be carefully, it is done in the pan or on the edge of the pot.
Board: Experienced growers recommend not to use plastic containers for violets. Can be planted in ceramic pots.
"Aquarius"
The variety was bred back in 2012. Flowers are saucer-shaped and are located tightly to each other. They are large, rounded and wide open. A shade of blue, blue with purple tint. On the flowers themselves are randomly scattered peas white and pink. Flowers can grow up to 5-6 centimeters. The leaves are rich green in color, with short stalks.
Violet loves heat, like the previous variety, so when choosing a place you need to take into account this feature. Moistening occurs only through the pan, which is poured water. Landing is made only in a ceramic container. From plastic pots flower can die. Top dressing occurs through the addition of fertilizer in the water, which is poured into the pan.
The plant got its name not only because it has such a color of petals, but also for the love of water. Often the violets do not like it when the liquid gets on their leaves, flowers, stems, but this variety does not belong to such. If the moisture comes in sufficient quantities, “Aquarius” becomes a brighter color.
Distinctive features
The main feature is a common love for violets, which brought Evgeny Arkhipov. His Saintpaulias became regular guests of American exhibitions. Flowers truly have a masculine character. These varieties are not whimsical compared to others.
Violets grown by Eugene have:
- Original and unique coloring.
- Three or four-color palette of colors.
- Unique appearance.
It is these features that make Evgenia’s violets recognizable after the first full-blown flower.
Interesting fact
Almost at every "AVSA" exhibition American lovers grow "Russian varieties"which they really like. And many of them believe that this is all Eugenia’s violets. This is explained by the fact that the names of breeders are not written on the labels during the exhibition, and Yevgeny is the only Russian who happens at such events.
He often has to dissuade American colleagues and explain that besides him, there are still about twenty breeders who dozens of new varieties of violets every year and show them at exhibitions in the House of Violets.
The varieties mentioned are a complete reflection of the breeder Yevgeny Arkhipov. Strong stems, less whimsical about other varieties of violets, as well as an unusual palette of colors, surprising even the most experienced breeder colleagues. For fans of violets, the main joy is the opportunity to purchase leaves grown by Eugene himself in the "House of Violets".
