In nature, there is a fairly wide assortment of flowers with a purple color, and by and large it will not be difficult to choose plants that, replacing each other, will paint the garden purple throughout the season.
In early spring, purple color can please many varieties and species crocus is a bulbous plant widely used in culture, which is also called saffron.
In particular, flowers of the varieties Crocus vernus, Remembrance and Flower Record are purple. The variety "Pallas" is somewhat different, with purple strokes running along its light lilac petals. Sieber's crocus “Violet Queen” and Tomasini's “Whitewell Purple” and “Ruby Giant” crocuses are characterized by purple with a purple tint. A very interesting Ziber tricolor crocus, which represents three colors at once: light lilac petals and a yellow center with white edging. Crocus "Queen of the Blues" is painted in soft lilac color. But the golden crocus "Prince Claus" is generally distinguished by a white color, on top of which, however, some Artist left carelessly graceful purple strokes. If you mix specimens of different varieties in one flower bed, you can get a very picturesque composition.
All varieties of crocuses grow well and develop both in the sun and in the shade. They can be equally successfully placed on the edge of the flower garden, and in the shade under the bushes. Crocuses feel comfortable on any garden soil without stagnant water. They do not require special care. These first messengers of spring are not afraid of either snow or frost, however, crocuses open their flowers only in sunny days and close the petals tightly in cold cloudy weather. They can be grown in one place for 4-5 years, and then it is better to transplant them to another place. They look spectacular in groups in the middle of the lawn, on rocky hills, in mixborders in combination with other spring flowers, and they are also used for winter forcing.
Following the crocuses, it blooms
, which is usually called reticular iris (I. Reticulate).
Pay attention to the varieties "Pauline" and "Jeannine"
(flowers of a dark purple color), "Michael" (blue is mixed with purple), "J.S. Dijt "(red-purple flowers), etc.
Then comes the turn hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis), the true kings of spring. Translated from Greek, the name of the plant means "rain flower", which is obviously associated with the period of rains in his homeland. Luxurious, strong, dense inflorescences captivate with their delicate beauty, incomparably pleasant aroma and rich color range, which includes the violet palette: the variety "Ostara" and "Blue Jacket" - a deep blue-violet color; Peter Stuvisent - blue and lilac; "Maria" and "Woodstock" - dark purple; "Bismarck" - light purple; Miss Saigon - red and purple; "Skyjacket" - soft lilac, etc.
Continue the purple flowering wave in spring
.
In particular, this is the "Chanson" variety with dark blue-violet goblet flowers trimmed with a contrasting white border;
medium-color Triumph-tulips with large glass-like flowers painted in light purple - "Alibi" or dark purple, almost black, with white edging - "Jackpot";
lily-colored dark purple tulip "Burgundy",
purple with a white border grade "Ballada",
red-violet "Pierpl Dream";
tulips simple late "Kam Laude",
"Recrido"; tulip full late "Blue Diamond";
"Nightrider" (purple-lilac with green),
"Christmas Exotic" (pink-lilac with green);
parrot tulips "Ear" (over pale lilac green strokes),
"Traveler" (very beautiful deep purple shade), "American Egle",
"Aria Card" (white petals with a fringed light purple edging) and many other varieties.
Have rhododendron , an evergreen light-loving shrub, purple flowers will delight such forms as the early Dahurian rhododendron (Rh. Dahuricum) and the Canadian rhododendron (Rh. Canadense). Among the hybrids, we can mention the varieties "Rasputin", "Blue Peter", "Blutopia", "Azurro". The dense "Blue Tit" rhododendron is very decorative. V landscape design this plant is highly valued due to the fact that it has beautiful view that lasts for an incredibly long period. It is used in single and group plantings, in curbs and on rocky hills.
Revealing the theme of purple in the garden, one cannot ignore the beloved by many lilac
Lilac got its name from the color of flowers. Her palette contains a variety of shades of purple, lilac and lilac:
... Varieties with lilac-pink simple flowers: Buffon, Pink Lemoine.
... Varieties with purple and pink double flowers: Belle de Nancy, Madame Antoine Buchner, Marshal Lann, De Jussier, Emile Lemoine, Lamarck, Louis Henry, Marc Michely.
... Varieties with purple and violet simple flowers: "Memory of Shpet", "Reaumur", "Timbuktu".
... Varieties with purple and violet flowers: "Lemoine", "Congo", etc.
Hungarian lilac blooms purple purple flowers, Persian lilac - purple or mauve, Chinese lilac - pink-lilac etc. Among the most popular are Kolesnikov's lilac varieties "Leonid Leonov", "Memory of S. M. Kirov", Vekhova's "Morning of Russia" variety and many others.
The summer bloom season in the purple garden will open
lupins and delphiniums
.
Among delphiniums, the dark purple varieties "Black Knight" are in greatest demand among amateur flower growers.
and "King Arthur", which bloom in semi-double flowers.
"Memory of Cranes",
"Morpheus" with semi-double purple flowers, etc.
The true favorites of purple (and not only) colors are ... What tones and combinations you will not find among them! Truly, these are rainbow flowers ... They are all worthy of admiration, and it is very difficult to single out any varieties among all this magical variety. However, if we talk about irises, then how can you not remember its bearded representatives - perhaps the brightest and most common among all irises.
For example, bearded irises can boast of an original color:
Gouin May Wei;
"Sjokl Step" (white petals with dark purple corrugated edging),
"Gala Madrid" (the lower petals, that is, the beards, deep purple with red-lilac edging, and the upper petals - falls - are painted in hot yellow),
"Timecape" (light lilac flowers),
"On Ej" (the lower petals are white with a violet-blue edging, the upper ones are pale lilac, almost blue),
"Local Color" (red-orange beard and purple falls),
"Dark Tresari" (lilac-purple beard),
"Feture Attraction" (with lilac-purple foam on the petals),
"Sabotage" (lavender-purple flowers with a smoky brown bloom),
"Vienne Waltz" (corrugated violet-pink variety) and many others.
The sword-shaped iris is of exceptional beauty, which differs from the bearded ones in that it blooms longer, later and has large flowers. This plant is also known by its name, since it was in this beautiful country that most varieties of bearded irises were bred, which have been successfully cultivated for more than 500 years. In particular, the variety "Crystal Hailou" is colored in a dark purple color with bright yellow strokes in the center, the variety "Gaste" - in violet-white with yellow in the middle. The variety "Saucerez Triumph" is royally effective, which is distinguished by an entirely unusual color: as if light blue, almost blue, the petals were enveloped by a purple cobweb, on top of which, moreover, they added five more yellow strokes.
Blooming flowers, collected in purple inflorescences, various varieties
decorative bow
, which will become a worthy decoration of any flower bed: Karatava onion, giant onion, Aflatun onion, Christophe's bow, etc. (more about this can be found in the article "Onion beds are elegant").
In the height of summer, the purple palette expands significantly due to flowering salvia, aquilegia, Vittrock violets, aconite, campanula, phlox
etc.
The queen of flowers can also contribute to the purple palette of the garden.
- the Rose
.
This regal plant is beautiful in any of its guises, but those of its representatives, which are painted in purple (not very characteristic of roses), look especially impressive. Take, for example, varieties:
moss rose "Nuits de Young";
floribunda roses "Rhapsody in Blue", which bloom with deep purple flowers.
Bluish-lilac color will be provided by hybrid tea roses "Mainzer Fastnacht" and "Waltztime".
Flowers of the varieties "Blue River" and "Paradise" have a red-violet border.
The smoky red-violet color attracts the attention of the “Smoky” variety.
The flowers of the Charles de Gaulle variety are also colored light purple.
Intense deep purple-red color in the garden design will bring
budley of david
"Black Knight" is an original exotic plant that blooms luxuriously, densely and for a long time. It has full velvety buds of small flowers that smell like honey and attract butterflies.
Growing fast. You can plant as a separate bush on lawns, and in groups.
Small light lilac tubular flowers, placed on straight stems, blooms
(Nereta mussinii). The flowers have a pleasant aroma. The flowering period is quite long. By removing faded inflorescences, re-flowering can be stimulated.
Sometimes purple color is found among
lily
... For example, the lily L / O "Triumphant Zanlofator" blooms with red-violet flowers with white at the ends of the petals. This is a hybrid of the new group, obtained by crossing the Longiflorum hybrids with the Oriental hybrids. Differs in strong growth, exquisite beauty and flower sizes up to 15-20 cm in diameter.
Varieties with purple flowers of various shades have gladioli
.
This group includes long-known (old) varieties:
"Joseph Gulot",
"Blyauer Triumphant",
"Peregrina blue-violet",
Blue Admiral, Try Blue,
"Aida" - flowers are dark purple, red in the throat;
"Feichenblyau",
"Othello" - pure purple flowers;
"Blue Royal" - violet-blue, with a light center;
"Blyau Shengayt" - violet blue;
"Blue Herald" - light blue with purple cuffs, etc.
From a series of new varieties, one can distinguish "Wind Song", the flowers of which are painted in a red-lilac color, and have a light yellow speck in the middle. The variety "Pearl Flora" with rich dark purple flowers is also very beautiful. If you plant the Beladonna variety of a delicate lilac-pink color next to it, you get a very nice flower bed.
Separate topic
- climbing plants
, which are an indispensable attribute of vertical gardening of the garden. Many of them also bloom with purple-lilac flowers.
First of all, one should remember a very fashionable plant in landscape design today - clematis
, namely Clematis viticella and Clematis x Jackmanii. It blooms profusely with deep purple-violet flowers, bordered along the edges by a lighter strip, a variety of clematis "The President". Gipsy Queen has very dark purple-violet flowers. The variety "Luther Burbank" blooming with large purple flowers and the variety "Romantika" similar to the dark blue-violet curtain during flowering have become widespread recently. No less interesting is also the variety "Minister" with violet-blue flowers, also decorated with a purple-violet stripe.
Wisteria is unusually beautiful in bloom.
Large-flowered wisteria "Multiuga" is widely used in vertical gardening. It is an exquisite liana with strong growth. It is appreciated for its long and bright flowering flowers collected in large inflorescences up to 30-50 cm in length. Coloring - light blue-lilac.
It is a perennial climbing plant that grows up to 15-18 m in height, has drooping branches-lianas and leaves up to 30 cm long. The plant blooms in spring; in the southern regions, wisteria blooms in May.
In the second half of summer and early autumn, annual and perennials will contribute to the purple palette. asters ... These flowers are very popular and very widespread in gardens, regardless of their size and style.
However, not only flower beds can be created in purple. In the same color scheme, it will not be difficult to arrange a decorative garden. Moreover, there are plenty of applicants to become a stylish decoration among vegetable crops. Some of them have already been mentioned in this article - these are decorative varieties of onions.
In addition to them, you can also successfully use ornamental cabbage (varieties "Curly red" of purple color with a black and gray-violet tint; "Paints of the East" - a gray-green rosette along the edge, and in the center red-violet; "Autumn waltz" with round violet - green leaves), pepper ("Night", "Lilac fog", "Othello"), basil (grade "Philosopher"), lettuce (varieties "Lola Rossa"), beans (varieties "Flat" and "Matilda").
Of course, the list of cultures that have a purple color is still possible endlessly. So there is plenty to choose from and what to combine with. It is only important not to make a mistake with the choice.
If someone liked the idea of creating a purple garden, then we can also advise you to supplement the garden design with appropriate accessories painted in purple, that is, vases, benches and similar decorative elements. Do not be afraid to dare, try new things, create your own fabulous corner!
Violet color does not have an unambiguous description of its effect on humans due to its bipolarity. There is a certain tradition to consider it the most unusual for perception. Experts in the field of psychology, after conducting certain studies, have come to the conclusion that each person reacts to him differently. Including color options for flower buds.
In some countries, purple is considered a mystic color, making it a symbol of the night, under the auspices of which many inexplicable things happen. Some people associate it with the tropical air. This color is loved by intellectuals and those who are not indifferent to secrets and travel. But again - psychologists say that it is impossible to determine exactly - what types of people are fans of this shade.
Those who love this color and gardening can try to refine their flower bed or garden plot by landing purple flowers.
What does purple mean in flowers?
In general, purple flowers mean that a person is admired, they also symbolize charm and friendship. Purple itself is a connecting color, it is able to reconcile and connect different people... Therefore, purple flowers will help different personalities find a common language. Purple is the favorite color of poets and royals, therefore, compositions made up of flowers of this shade look so regal and unusual.
Purple flowers: names
There are many colors in nature. purple, and if you want them not to disappear from your flower bed for a long period, then you can make a flower bed of continuous flowering out of them.
- Crocus. The bulbous plant, quite common, begins to bloom in early spring. Many varieties of this culture have purple flowers. If you plant several on the 1st site at once, you get a very unusual and beautiful combination. By the way, all crocus varieties develop well and grow both in the shade and in sunny areas. They will take root in any soil without moisture stagnation, they do not require special care for themselves. They are not afraid of frost with snow, but only their flowers open only in sunny weather, and in cloudy, on the contrary: they tightly close their petals. They can grow in one place for up to 5 years, after which it is recommended to transplant them to a new place of growth. They will look great among lawns and stones. They are also used for winter forcing;
- Hyacinths - they are called the kings of spring! Translated from Greek, their name is translated as "rain flower", which is probably associated with the rainy period in the place of its origin. By themselves, these plants are beautiful, strong, at the same time delicate and very beautiful, they also have a very pleasant smell and a variety of purple hues;
- Tulips. Although there are not so many varieties with purple flowers in this plant, they look very impressive. The flowers themselves are large, often with a white edging;
- Rhododendron. It is an evergreen shrub that loves the sun. There are not so many varieties of this shade, but they look very beautiful and bloom for a long time. It is used both for a single landing, and for a group;
- Lilac. She has a lot of fans. This plant got its name thanks to the lilac shade of flowers !;
- Delphiniums and lupins. The first ones have semi-double flowers of dark color. The flowers of the 2nd plant are also unusual and very beautiful;
- Irises. What colors they do not have! They are considered the leaders among the colors of the purple hue. The color of some of their varieties is very unusual and immediately attracts the eye, as is the shape of the flowers themselves;
- Decorative bow. Its flowers are collected in graceful inflorescences. He can become a decoration of any garden plot;
- Salvias, aquilegia, Vittrock violets, campanula, phlox and aconite bloom in mid-summer;
- Scumpia purple and purple hazel also begin to unfold their beautiful leaves in the summer;
- The Rose. Let this shade not be very typical for roses, but, nevertheless, varieties of this color exist in nature;
- Bedley David or "Black Knight" is an exotic interesting plant. It blooms thickly, long and majestically. Inflorescences are velvety, consisting of small flowers. Their scent is similar to that of honey, which is why they attract butterflies so much. It grows very quickly. Bushes can be planted either singly or in groups;
- Cat mint. It blooms with small tubular flowers of a light shade. They emit a very pleasant aroma, and they bloom for a long time. If the faded inflorescences are removed in time, then the flowering will be repeated;
- Lilies. There are some hybrids that grow quickly, have a beautiful appearance, and their flowers sometimes reach a diameter of 20 cm!;
- Gladioli. Hybrid varieties can bloom with buds that are painted in several shades at once;
- Clematis. Climbing plant, blooms magnificently, has recently been gaining more and more popularity among gardeners;
- Large-flowered wisteria "Multiuga". This plant is a vigorous vine. It blooms long and beautifully. Flowers, reaching a length of 30-50 cm, are collected in inflorescences. The shrub itself is perennial, and sometimes reaches a height of 18 m, the leaves are up to 30 cm long. It blooms in early spring, and in the southern regions - in the month of May;
- Asters. Very common flowers that bloom in the second half of summer.
Purple flowers: photo
Flower with purple leaves: description
Not all fans of purple flowers have the opportunity to grow them on their backyard, but it can be done in an apartment! There is indoor plant which has purple leaves. At first glance, it may seem that this is a very rare species, but in reality it is not at all so. These qualities are possessed by violet oxalis or oxalis. It can be bred not only inside the house, but also on personal plots. She attracts attention to herself with her leaves, which are painted in a rich purple color.
The flowers of this plant are inconspicuous and small and look very delicate against the background of bright foliage. They can be yellow, white or pink in color. Oxalis blooms for a long time, and 3-4 flowers bloom at the same time, and then, fading, they are replaced by new ones.
In many countries of the world, this plant is ranked among the symbols that bring happiness to the house. She was even nicknamed by the people "the clover of happiness" and is presented in decorative pots on New Year... There is such a sign: if on the last day of the outgoing year, the oxalis changes its owner, then it will certainly bring happiness to the house.
Its leaves are similar to the wings of a butterfly and can fold if the lighting changes. And the main feature of the sorrel is that it closes the leaves in cloudy weather or at night, and on sunny days it opens them to the rays of the sun. Because of this, the place of growth of oxalis must be chosen carefully. It should be such that the plant does not burn out from the sun's rays, but at the same time it is not in the semi-darkness.
Also, the place should be cool, with diffused light. Regular watering is recommended. In nature, it grows in damp places on the banks of reservoirs and swamps, as well as in the shade of massive trees. Due to prolonged darkness, oxalis will lose the decorative appearance of the leaves, and the bright light will simply burn them.
In general, this plant is unpretentious in terms of care. But there are some varieties that require a dormant period, which often occurs during the winter. The aboveground part of the plant dies off for 1-1.5 months, and in the spring new shoots appear. During the rest period, the air temperature in the room should be about 12 degrees Celsius, and it is far from always possible to maintain it. Due to non-observance of this condition, oxalis often does not grow in many gardeners.
In the summer, oxalis needs regular watering, but without stagnant water. In autumn, watering should be reduced, and in winter it should be stopped altogether, the soil should be kept slightly moist. In dry weather, the leaves can be sprayed, but it is better to do this with boiled, settled water, so that later there are no streaks on the leaves.
The main advantage of this plant is its resistance to pests. And of the diseases, it exposes only the decay of the root system, due to excess moisture.
If you want your garden to sparkle with mysterious and enigmatic purple paints then plant flowers in this lovely shade palette. You can also complement them with various decorative elements, as a result you will get a spectacular and very beautiful flower bed!
Purple color of flowers looks very elegant, mysterious and beautiful.
A variety of shades from pale lilac to deep purple can decorate the interior of any style and will delight with its charm.
What are the plants bloom with purple inflorescences?
Indoor flowers with purple flowers
Himalayan geranium.
A small bush that grows 30-60cm in length. It differs from other types of geranium in larger flowers - about 5 cm in diameter, which can be painted in different shades of purple with red veins. Otherwise, the appearance does not differ at all from all other types of geraniums.
Ahimenez Ehrenberg.
Erect plant 40-50 cm in height. Blooms for several months, throwing out large beautiful flowers, painted from the outside in purple color with a pink tint, inner side light purple. The pharynx is yellow with red spots.
Usambara violet(saintpaulia).
Currently, there are a huge number of its species and varieties. These are home flowers, many of which are in all shades of lilac and purple. There are simple and double varieties; by color, they distinguish between classic, chimeras, edged, fantasy. Initially, the violet had simple flowers of a rich purple color, from which all hybrids and selection finds originate.
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A perennial tuberous plant with a very showy and elegant appearance. It has large dark green leaves covered with a silvery downy.
It blooms in large, bell-shaped flowers. All varieties are distinguished by very bright saturated colors, including a deep purple color. The middle is lighter; the edges are often surrounded by a white border. The flowers are velvety to the touch. Flowering can last for about 2 months.
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Epiphytic plant of the orchid family. It has an erect stem with few leaves. It produces a long peduncle, on which several flowers are located, ranging in size from 2 to 7 cm. In shape, each flower is similar to a butterfly of the genus Phalaenpsis. As a tropical plant, it loves warmth and a lot of light.
Purple calla.
A very majestic elegant flower, a symbol of kings. An upright plant with long leaf blades, cordate or pointed. They feel like wax in the same way as the flowers themselves. The leaves are green, densely covered with white blotches. The flowers are large, one on each peduncle, funnel-shaped.
(passionflower).
Purple passionflower - an ornamental plant - liana. The leaf plates are the most common, oval, herbaceous green. But the flowers are very beautiful and unusual. They have a rather complex structure. The sepals are purple, ending in transverse strips.
Color - green-yellow. A corolla or crown of curved purple threads is attached to the sepal, thanks to which the flower looks very original and intricate. Unlike other houseplants, it has a very pleasant floral scent.
(primrose).
Large-flowered upright houseplant. There are varieties with straight, semi-double and double inflorescences. The leaf blades form a neat rosette, a long, thin peduncle emerges from it, which ends in large flowers collected in an umbrella. The flowers are usually large, five-petalled, brightly colored, the center of most varieties is yellow.
Ruellia.
A cute tropical plant of the Acanthus family. On the erect stem are elongated oval leaves of a monochromatic green or mosaic color. Differs in abundant long flowering. Most varieties produce purple and lilac flowers, some with blue veins. Does not require complex maintenance, likes bright lighting.
Shaggy stapelia.
Succulent plant with thick, fleshy leaves, tetrahedral shape. A small bush that does not grow more than 20 cm in length. The flowers are very large, five-pointed, resembling a Kremlin star in shape. The color is purple with a brown tint and a pattern in the form of yellow stripes. The flower is covered with purple hairs.
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A close relative of the Uzambara violet. The green jagged leaves are collected in a rosette. The flower has the shape of a funnel, located on a long peduncle. The original classic variety is purple in color with purple stripes. Dislikes direct sunlight and excess moisture.
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Evergreen tropical plant of the Cyprus family. The twigs are thin, flexible, covered with oval green, sometimes with a red tint, leaves. Flowering is profuse and long lasting. The flowers are drooping, double or simple, and consist of a corolla-shaped calyx and a tube-like corolla. A very unpretentious beautiful plant that requires only a dormant period in winter.
(alpine violet).
Herbaceous perennial with a thick rhizome. Leaf blades grow directly from it on a long petiole. Two-tone color - on a dark green background, silvery or light gray patterns. Flower - drooping on a long peduncle. Despite the large number of species, the color is found only in white or purple in various shades. At home, Persian cyclamen is most often found.
A variety of indoor plants with a purple color does not leave indifferent even the most unpretentious gardener. A color that is so rare in nature in its pure form can become an exquisite highlight on your windowsill.
Violet color does not have an unambiguous description of its effect on humans due to its bipolarity. There is a certain tradition to consider it the most unusual for perception. Experts in the field of psychology, after conducting certain studies, have come to the conclusion that each person reacts to him differently. Including color options for flower buds.
In some countries, purple is considered a mystic color, making it a symbol of the night, under the auspices of which many inexplicable things happen. Some people associate it with the tropical air. This color is loved by intellectuals and those who are not indifferent to secrets and travel. But again - psychologists say that it is impossible to determine exactly - what types of people are fans of this shade.
Those who love this color and gardening can try to refine their flower bed or garden area by planting purple flowers.
What does purple mean in flowers?
In general, purple flowers mean that a person is admired, they also symbolize charm and friendship. Purple itself is a connecting color, it is able to reconcile and connect different people. Therefore, purple flowers will help different personalities find a common language. Purple is the favorite color of poets and royals, so compositions made from colors of this shade look so regal and unusual.
Purple flowers: names
There are many purple flowers in nature, and if you want them not to disappear from your flower bed for a long period, you can make a flower bed of continuous flowering out of them.
- Crocus. The bulbous plant, quite common, begins to bloom in early spring. Many varieties of this culture have purple flowers. If you plant several on the 1st site at once, you get a very unusual and beautiful combination. By the way, all crocus varieties develop well and grow both in the shade and in sunny areas. They will take root in any soil without moisture stagnation, they do not require special care for themselves. They are not afraid of frost with snow, but only their flowers open only in sunny weather, and in cloudy, on the contrary: they tightly close their petals. They can grow in one place for up to 5 years, after which it is recommended to transplant them to a new place of growth. They will look great among lawns and stones. They are also used for winter forcing;
- Hyacinths - they are called the kings of spring! Translated from Greek, their name is translated as "rain flower", which is probably associated with the rainy period in the place of its origin. By themselves, these plants are beautiful, strong, at the same time delicate and very beautiful, they also have a very pleasant smell and a variety of purple hues;
- Tulips. Although there are not so many varieties with purple flowers in this plant, they look very impressive. The flowers themselves are large, often with a white edging;
- Rhododendron. It is an evergreen shrub that loves the sun. There are not so many varieties of this shade, but they look very beautiful and bloom for a long time. It is used both for a single landing, and for a group;
- Lilac. She has a lot of fans. This plant got its name thanks to the lilac shade of flowers !;
- Delphiniums and lupins. The first ones have semi-double flowers of dark color. The flowers of the 2nd plant are also unusual and very beautiful;
- Irises. What colors they do not have! They are considered the leaders among the colors of the purple hue. The color of some of their varieties is very unusual and immediately attracts the eye, as is the shape of the flowers themselves;
- Decorative bow. Its flowers are collected in graceful inflorescences. He can become a decoration of any garden plot;
- Salvias, aquilegia, Vittrock violets, campanula, phlox and aconite bloom in mid-summer;
- Scumpia purple and purple hazel also begin to unfold their beautiful leaves in the summer;
- The Rose. Let this shade not be very typical for roses, but, nevertheless, varieties of this color exist in nature;
- Bedley David or "Black Knight" is an exotic interesting plant. It blooms thickly, long and majestically. Inflorescences are velvety, consisting of small flowers. Their scent is similar to that of honey, which is why they attract butterflies so much. It grows very quickly. Bushes can be planted either singly or in groups;
- Cat mint. It blooms with small tubular flowers of a light shade. They emit a very pleasant aroma, and they bloom for a long time. If the faded inflorescences are removed in time, then the flowering will be repeated;
- Lilies. There are some hybrids that grow quickly, have a beautiful appearance, and their flowers sometimes reach a diameter of 20 cm!;
- Gladioli. Hybrid varieties can bloom with buds that are painted in several shades at once;
- Clematis. A climbing plant, it blooms luxuriantly, recently it is gaining more and more popularity among gardeners;
- Large-flowered wisteria "Multiuga". This plant is a vigorous vine. It blooms long and beautifully. Flowers, reaching a length of 30-50 cm, are collected in inflorescences. The shrub itself is perennial, and sometimes reaches a height of 18 m, the leaves are up to 30 cm long. It blooms in early spring, and in the southern regions - in the month of May;
- Asters. Very common flowers that bloom in the second half of summer.
A selection of photos
Flower with purple leaves: description
Not all fans of purple flowers have the opportunity to grow them on their backyard, but it can be done in an apartment! There is a houseplant that has purple leaves. At first glance, it may seem that this is a very rare species, but in reality it is not at all so. These qualities are possessed by violet oxalis or oxalis. It can be bred not only inside the house, but also on personal plots. She attracts attention to herself with her leaves, which are painted in a rich purple color.
The flowers of this plant are inconspicuous and small and look very delicate against the background of bright foliage. They can be yellow, white or pink in color. Oxalis blooms for a long time, and 3-4 flowers bloom at the same time, and then, fading, they are replaced by new ones.
In many countries of the world, this plant is ranked among the symbols that bring happiness to the house. It is even popularly nicknamed "the clover of happiness" and is presented in decorative pots for the New Year. There is such a sign: if on the last day of the outgoing year, the oxalis changes its owner, then it will certainly bring happiness to the house.
Its leaves are similar to the wings of a butterfly and can fold if the lighting changes. And the main feature of the sorrel is that it closes the leaves in cloudy weather or at night, and on sunny days it opens them to the rays of the sun. Because of this, the place of growth of oxalis must be chosen carefully. It should be such that the plant does not burn out from the sun's rays, but at the same time it is not in the semi-darkness.
Also, the place should be cool, with diffused light. Regular watering is recommended. In nature, it grows in damp places on the banks of reservoirs and swamps, as well as in the shade of massive trees. Due to prolonged darkness, oxalis will lose the decorative appearance of the leaves, and the bright light will simply burn them.
In general, this plant is unpretentious in terms of care. But there are some varieties that require a dormant period, which often occurs during the winter. The aboveground part of the plant dies off for 1-1.5 months, and in the spring new shoots appear. During the rest period, the air temperature in the room should be about 12 degrees Celsius, and it is far from always possible to maintain it. Due to non-observance of this condition, oxalis often does not grow in many gardeners.
In the summer, oxalis needs regular watering, but without stagnant water. In autumn, watering should be reduced, and in winter it should be stopped altogether, the soil should be kept slightly moist. In dry weather, the leaves can be sprayed, but it is better to do this with boiled, settled water, so that later there are no streaks on the leaves.
The main advantage of this plant is its resistance to pests. And of the diseases, it exposes only the decay of the root system, due to excess moisture.
Contains information and in some way affects the human psyche. A purple hue is considered a "cool" color. Such paints are suitable for contemplation, meditation. It is considered a complete rest by simply observing the purple blossoms. Perennials with purple flowers are presented today.
Many people think that purple refers to mystical images, symbolizes the night, which, under the cover of stars, hides a large number of secrets and mysteries.
Considering color range, then a purple hue takes the place between red and blue. Based on this, these colors are considered in some way related, harmonious in general compositions. For example, most experts advise to combine purple-leaved bushes with flowers of blue or purple hues.
Such compositions look quite impressive. In nature, there is a fairly extensive range of flowers that have a purple color. And you can easily make a selection of species that will bloom all season, replacing each other in turn.
The most common types of purple flowers
- Arisema is unusual plant most suitable for areas over which the soil is created and always moist. Flowering begins in late spring or early summer. By the end summer period brightly colored berries are formed from small flowers.
- Arizarum is another representative of this family. Also respects shade and moisture. The inflorescences are unusual in their appearance, they resemble a mouse diving into a burrow. They bloom, decorating the arrow-shaped foliage.
- Bellflower - there are biennials among them, which are transplanted to a flower bed in order to bloom in spring. There are also more frost-resistant perennial varieties. Many varieties are fairly easy to grow.
- Arctotis - the plant is distinguished by large chamomile inflorescences on high stems, quite branched. In hybrid species, flowers are found in white, yellow, blue, orange and even red shades. They are revealed exclusively on sunny days.
- Wrestler - tall plant, is more suitable for distant areas of curbs, grows normally in the shade. The flowers are helmet-shaped, the peduncle is high.
- Amaryllis - grown in places protected from wind influences.
- Brovallia is a bushy plant with weak stems. Grown in
- Rezuha - in the process of growth, it covers the entire area. The foliage is gray-green, flowers white shade... The flowering period is in April or May.
- Alstroemeria - does not grow everywhere, only in suitable soil places. It begins to bloom in June and ends in August. In the first year of development, there are very few flowers. It is recommended to plant rather than root shoots.
- The catchment is a graceful plant. The stem reaches a height of one meter. Flowers bright shades, great for decorating rock gardens.