What types of violets are there?

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Horticultural varieties

Cultivars

Classification by plant height

Classification by flowering period

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There are two varieties of violets: single-petaled and double-petaled. The cultivated varieties include white "Ada", light yellow "Carmen", red "Francesque", purple "Abella" and lavender " "Inkana" and so on; according to the height of the plant, it can be divided into three varieties: high, medium and short; according to the flowering period, it can be divided into summer violets, autumn violets and winter violets.

Horticultural varieties

Horticultural varieties

There are many horticultural varieties of violets, including single-petaled and double-petaled varieties. Double-flowered strains have high ornamental value; single-flowered strains can produce seeds, but double-flowered strains cannot. Generally, plants grown from flat seeds can usually produce a large number of double-petaled flowers; while plants with full and plump seeds can mostly produce single-petaled flowers. Flower colors include pink, dark red, light purple, dark purple, pure white, light yellow, bright yellow, blue-violet, etc. In production, varieties such as white flowers, pink flowers and purple flowers are generally used to produce cut flowers.

Cultivation varieties

Mainly cultivated violets Varieties include the white "Ida", the light yellow "Carmen", the red "Francesque", the purple "Abella" and the lavender "Incana".

Classified by plant height

Violet According to the height of the plant, it can be divided into three types: high, medium and dwarf. All varieties can be potted; medium and dwarf varieties are used for flower beds, usually with a plant height of 30-40 cm; tall varieties are used for cut flowers, usually with a plant height of 60-90 cm.

Classification by flowering period

According to different flowering periods, violets are divided into summer violets, autumn violets, winter violets and other varieties; according to different cultivation habits, they are divided into annual and biennial types. Violet flowers have single or double petals. They are rich in color and fragrant. The flowering period of violets varies according to different varieties, and can be divided into the following three types:

Spring violets

Spring violets. The flowering period is from April to May.

Summer Violet

Summer Violet. The flowering period is from June to August, and can be divided into three types: short, medium and high. The growth period is 100 to 150 days. It is a typical annual flower.

Autumn Violet

Autumn violets. The flowering period is from July to September. The plant is of intermediate type.

Cultivars

Classification by plant height

Classification by flowering period

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