Every breeder has the right :
- Recognize the bred seedling as a variety;
- And present it to society or not.
If for some reason a baby is rejected, it is usually simply destroyed . If the seedling is beautiful, but is not recognized as a variety, it usually stays and goes “to the people.” Such violets do not have an author's description, and sports in this case are not considered to be them.
You can see a photo and description of the variety below in the article.
Tatyana Pugacheva and her flowers
Kursk breeder Tatyana Pugacheva is known not only in Russia, but throughout the entire post-Soviet space. A wonderful woman, an excellent florist, made her hobby her life’s work. It is thanks to the efforts and labors of T. Pugacheva that the collections of many flower lovers are replenished with new specimens. Original author's varieties are sold both on the Internet, on a collector's website, and at various flower exhibitions.
Tatyana Pugacheva is a famous collector involved in the selection of new varieties . Her achievements have been recognized at various international exhibitions. She not only brings the fruits of her labor, but also actively communicates with flower lovers, helping them understand how to care for their pets.
Today you can read about Tatyana’s work with flowers not only on her website. The collector's work was noted by flower lovers. New, newly bred varieties are actively discussed on forums for indoor plant lovers.
Breeders were able to develop a large number of species of violets. Read our articles with descriptions of Saintpaulia varieties with the names of the people who grew them:
- Tatiana Dadoyan;
- Natalya Skornyakova;
- Korshunova Elena;
- Natalya Puminova;
- K. Morev;
- Svetlana Repkina;
- Elena Lebetskaya;
- Evgenia Arkhipova.
Watering
Proper watering of violets is the basis for long-term and high-quality development of the plant. It should be moderate; experts recommend watering the plant twice a week. Both upper and lower methods are used.
The top method of watering involves filling the pot with water over the edge, making sure that the water does not get on the surface of the leaves. This is not a very effective method, since the soil is moistened unevenly.
Bottom watering involves placing pots with plants in a tray of water, to which fertilizer is often added.
You need to water with settled and heated water.
The most popular varieties
There are no unbeautiful flowers! Many flower lovers will agree with this statement. But, every breeder has varieties that are especially loved by plant fans. Among the varieties bred by Tatyana Pugacheva there are some that can be distinguished.
PT "Tsarskaya Osoba"
The variety is distinguished by a neat, dense rosette. The flowers are large, purple-burgundy in color with a white wavy border along the edges. The variety can be either simple or semi-double. Flowers look extremely elegant and will decorate any apartment .
PT "Larissa"
Violet is distinguished by very large two-color flowers. Senoplia is white in color, has a lilac core and a yellow eye. The bush blooms very profusely and has a neat rosette of dark green leaves.
PT “Purple Flicker”
The leaves are medium green and form a neat rosette. The bush blooms with a large cap . On medium-double flowers, you can see transitions from light lilac to dark lilac; you can also observe nude tones on some flowers.
PT "Infinity"
The variety was released in 2016 and immediately became a favorite at exhibitions. A neat rosette is formed by light green terry leaves. Flowers are distinguished by their originality. They can be found both simple and semi-double. The main color is white, along the edges you can see a light green border of varying thickness. In the middle of the flower there is a pink core. It can range from dark pink to light pink.
The main difficulties in caring for a plant
Horned violet - description, varieties and characteristics of the variety
The main problems when growing violets include:
- the appearance of spots on the leaves, caused by the action of direct sunlight on the plant;
- slow growth and lack of flowering;
- rotting of the socket due to excessive watering;
- yellowing of leaves due to lack of water or overdose of fertilizer.
Draft and cold air can be a serious obstacle to development and flowering.
With good care, violets bloom profusely
A few secrets of good flowering from breeders
- Place. In order for a flower to delight with a riot of colors, it must be placed in a warm place. Saintpaulia is extremely sensitive to temperature. Therefore, in order for a flower to bloom and please the eye, you need to choose a cozy, warm place for it.
- Lighting. Lighting also affects the abundance of flowering and the brightness of flowers. Violets bloom regardless of the time of year. Therefore, in winter, in order for the bushes to have as many flower stalks as possible, they need to be given more daylight. To do this, special lamps will come to the rescue; they can be bought at any flower shop.
- Watering mode. Water is life.
Violets, like many other plants, love water. Therefore, in order for them to bloom well and please their owners, be sure to water the flowers. It is necessary that the soil is slightly moist. But, you need to observe moderation. Otherwise, you can “flood” the plant and excess water will only harm it. When a violet blooms, it consumes more water and the soil dries out much faster. Therefore, it is extremely important to be especially attentive to watering during this period of the bush’s life. - Wet air. An air humidifier is one of the main friends of indoor plants. Violets are no exception. To prevent young buds from drying out, you need to purchase a humidifier and use it constantly. This becomes especially true in the winter months, when central heating radiators greatly dry out the air in the room.
- Feeding and fertilizers. Flowering takes a lot of the plant's strength. Therefore, after the flower has faded, it needs to be helped to restore its strength. Otherwise, it will not bloom soon, and there will hardly be many or bright flowers. Modern mineral fertilizers are ideal for feeding. Depending on the concentration of fertilizer, flowers can be fed either once a month or with each watering. The phosphorus contained in the mixtures will strengthen the horse system and the bush will delight its owners with abundant flowering.
Reviews
Allah. “I’m not very happy with SM-Mazurka yet. The first flowering is very sparse. The flowers are small, crimson. The lack of white and fullness on the flowers is disappointing, but I will wait for the second bloom.”
Lyudmila. “The variety is simply incomparable, not at all demanding, and grows beautifully on the windowsill. I haven’t tried propagation yet, but I hope everything will be fine. It is blooming for the third time, the first time it was not very attractive, but starting from the second, the variety won me over. The flowers are simply huge, like shaggy balls. And the color of the petals is simply incomparable, white and crimson go together very well, and their number looks great.”
This violet is of interest to many gardeners.
Anastasia. “I’ve wanted this violet for a long time, and I didn’t care at all that it was not a variety but just a seedling. I bought two sheets at once as a guarantee, both took root and produced two babies. I kept everything until the second flowering to check which of them would correspond to the description. I received two original Mazurkas, one white-flowering double and one raspberry semi-double. As a result, I kept three for myself, and gave one of those that matched the description to a friend. The rosettes never tire of making me happy, they bloom often, abundantly, and the flowers are simply beautiful.”
Varieties that deserve special attention: description and photo
Each breeder’s collections have their own “stars” . These are not only plants that have gained popular popularity. As a rule, these are specimens noted at various exhibitions.
Tatyana Pugacheva, along with her pets, is a welcome guest at such events. She is invited to all major exhibitions and festivals of indoor plants held in Russia, Ukraine and European countries. Some varieties brought by the collector are rightfully considered the favorites of such events.
Next you can see photos of violets bred by Tatyana Pugacheva.
"Natalie"
The Natalie variety belongs to the Uzabar violet. Family - Gesneriaceae, belongs to the genus Saintpaulia hybrida. A distinctive feature of the variety is very large semi-double pink flowers with a white border. There is a white fantasy pattern on the petals .
The variety is distinguished by its rosette. The leaves of the flower are dark green, the underside of the leaf is bright red. Foliage may rise to the top. The flower is a half-bell, with a brightly colored center and a light, and sometimes white, border.
On one branch you can find flowers of different brightness and shape. Terry growth is not immediately apparent, not until the second or even third flowering. For normal growth and flowering, the variety needs good lighting, gives a lot of sports, and sometimes you can find a chimeric color.
"Elenika"
The Elenka variety is distinguished by a soft white semi-double color of large size, the edge is corrugated. Some specimens have a green border. Depending on the temperature and lighting conditions, the brightness of the border may be brighter or paler. Sometimes it is completely absent, this does not mean that the flower is sick or is not comfortable. Perhaps it will appear in the next bloom. Terry growth can be observed starting from 2-4 flowerings .
The socket is neat and medium in size. The leaves are medium green in color, both outside and on the underside. Flowering is abundant, bouquet, long lasting.
"Dance of the Reeds"
Violet variety Dance of the Reeds is characterized by simplicity and elegance . Unusual in their shape, regular and semi-double flowers look great on a bush. The flowers are light pink, blending into each other. The edges of the petals can be colored purple, green and white. Flowering is long-lasting and bouquet. Neat rosette, two-color leaves.
"Jacqueline"
This variety of violet can be recognized by its large, densely double pom-pom flowers. The petals are bright pink, decorated with a red-purple border and a bluish fantasy. The approximate size of one flower is 5 centimeters. Flowering is cap-shaped, abundant, flowers open unevenly and slowly.
The rosette is neat, the violet grows quite quickly. Growth is positively affected by warmth and daylight. Flowering lasts just over a month .
Violet - the queen of window sills
There are a large number of varieties of violets, which differ from each other in the shape of the flower and leaves. This variety allows you to choose the most suitable variety that will fit perfectly into the interior of the room. But experienced flower growers know that the Maria violet is suitable for everyone.
All gardeners dream of growing violets. This plant is unpretentious, and after a short time it will delight you with long, abundant flowering.
Distinctive features of plants bred by Tatyana Pugacheva
The products presented by Tatyana Pugacheva at exhibitions and in online stores are always of the highest quality. Flower collectors and simply plant lovers can easily recognize the pets of this breeder.
As a rule, all offered specimens have large and sometimes simply huge fluffy flowers. The predominant color scheme is pink, you can also find fuchsia, purple and fantasy, white are often present. Almost all violets are two, three, and sometimes even four colors.
Almost all flowers have a neat small rosette . Flowering type: bouquet. Over time, during the third or fourth flowering period, you will notice that the petals acquire a more intense color. Also, the color scheme and growth are affected by lighting, timely subcortex and an abundance of daytime color.
