Variety and features of mattiola forms (Levkoy)

Levka is also called mattiola, a modest herbaceous plant belonging to the Cruciferous family. It grows in the countries of Southern Europe, and also grows in Mediterranean climatic conditions and in the territory of the nearest regions. Externally, the flower is not very noticeable, but the flower growers appreciate it for its delicate aroma. Mattiola is also called "night violet" due to the fact that its aroma has an incredible similarity with the smell of violet.

The genus includes about 50 species, but in gardening they use only two decorative garden species of mattiola: left-horned and gray-haired leftist.

Levkoy height divided into three groups of varieties:

• low - 15-30 cm;
• average - from 30-50 cm;
• tall - plants above 50 cm.

Or into 4 groups:

• dwarfs - up to 20 cm;
• low - 20-35 cm;
• half high - 35-50 cm;
• high - from 50 cm.

There are more than 600 varieties of mattioli. All varieties of varieties according to the type of branches of bushes are combined into two classes: branched (for cutting and flower beds) and distilled out (single stem). According to the forms, sizes of mattiola flowers and inflorescences, there is its division into eight groups.

Pyramidal grubs

The group mattiol with a pyramidal bush form, has a subdivision into subgroups:

1. Giant flowerbed - dense, medium and high, flowers up to 5 cm in diameter. It blooms from June to September.
2. Half high - Up to 45 cm in height, side shoots are very developed. Flowering from June to August.
3. Dwarf - up to 25 cm high, have compact inflorescences, flowering occurs in June.

Erfutskie (short branching)

Belong to early ripening varieties. They have highly laid lateral shoots, reaches a height of 40 cm, large lanceolate leaves, flowers are convex.It is recommended to grow for garden decoration and cut.

Large-flowered giant treelike

Characterized by branching stems only in the upper part of the plant. The inflorescences are small, but very dense with dense and large flowers up to 6 cm. The colors of the buds are varied and bright. The garden looks very good and attracts the attention of the planted composition with various color buds. Flowering occurs in June and lasts up to 60 days.

Single Steels (Excelsior)

This group is distinguished by single stems, refers to the high matthiols. Powerful inflorescences consist of large flowers up to 6 cm in diameter. Flowering lasts only a month and comes in June.

Quedlinburg

Plants have terry cotyledons of a light green color and this is easily distinguished at the beginning of the seedlings. Representatives with simple flowers have a bluish-green color. Have a beautiful bushy look. By flowering period and appearance are divided into small groups:

1. Late maturity high - reach heights of up to 60 cm.Thick, branched stems form a wide, pyramidal shrub. The flowers are large, densely double. Late varieties.
2. High early - bushes sprawling in height up to 65 cm. The leaves are very large, which stand out among other representatives. The inflorescences consist of bright flowers up to 20 cm long. They bloom from the beginning of summer for two months.
3. Low early - bushes resemble a ball, reach a height of 20 to 40 cm. They bloom from June 1.5-2 months.
4. Sixth - have one stem, sometimes there are representatives with weak branches. Height reaches 80 cm. Flowers and inflorescences are large. The main inflorescence has an elevation above the side. Flowering from June to two months.

Bouquet (Victoria)

Plants are compact and branched, up to 35-40 cm tall. Gray-green leaves are elongated, large, whole, oval. Dense inflorescence is determined by large flowers. Blossoms 2-2.5 months from June.

Spread Mattiols

Consist of 2 subgroups:

• Large-flowered (Bismarck) - grow to 70 cm.Flowering occurs in July and lasts until the first frost.
• Remontny (Dresden) - have the form of a bush, height is up to 60 cm. Flowers large form a loose inflorescence. It blooms from June to November.

Giant bombs

The foliage of the stem is thick. Height from 45 to 60 cm. Broadly pyramidal shape of the bush. The leaves are diamond-shaped or notched, have a lengthening of the bluish-green color. Flowering has its origin from the main inflorescence and its duration reaches 50 cm. Gustomarovye florets reach a diameter of 4.5 cm. The redness of a flower depends not only on the variety, it is also influenced by agricultural technology and the conditions in which mattiola grows.

At first glance, Levkoy seems to be a completely inconspicuous flower, but it is worth paying attention to him, and he will change your attitude towards him. The wonderful aroma that will make your plot or even your house more comfortable, even in the cold winter period, will remind you of a warm summer.Bushes have various grades and will decorate your garden during any period of flowering. It is worth remembering that the flowers mattioly not tolerate organic fertilizer.