Violet Ek - description, varieties and characteristics of varieties

EV Korshunova has been breeding large-flowered violets for over 20 years. Violets of Elena Korshunova are varieties that have become winners at numerous Russian and foreign exhibitions. Violet varieties bred by this breeder have the EK code in the name.

Brief biography of the breeder

EV Korshunova is one of the most famous Russian breeders. She lives and works in Togliatti. From a child's hobby for flowers, the selection of violets became for E. V. Korshunova a lifelong affair. Back in the mid-90s, the first variety bred by her appeared. It made a splash and was called "EK Bullfight". Then there were many new varieties.

Violets selected by E. V. Korshunova

Breeding by Elena Vasilievna Korshunova

Violet Le - description, varieties and characteristics of varieties

E.V. Korshunova succeeded in fixing recessive traits in plants (for example, a bright red color in the EK Bull Boy variety). Considering that the selection of one variety requires at least 3 years, it becomes clear what kind of diligence is characteristic of the breeder, because there are about 200 varieties of Saintpaulias bred by her. Popular varieties: EK Marigolds, EK Cornflower Blues, EK Cherry Engraving, EK Nevsky, EK Lights of Venice, EK Snow Carpathians.

Characteristics of varieties

Violet Frosty cherry - description and characteristics of the variety

Today violet EK is a well-known brand in the world of flower growers, famous for its successful varieties of plants.

Endorphin (endorphin)

The flowers of the violet EK Endorphin are cherry-coral in color with pink specks and white edging around the edges. The type of flowers is semi-double.

Courage (fialka kurazh)

A wide white border surrounds very large, double flowers. The shade is red and coral. Violet EK Courage blooms profusely, forming an airy lush cap of inflorescences.

What does a violet EK Courage look like?

Expensive truffle

EK An expensive truffle is a violet, the color of the flowers of which ranges from lilac to violet. The structure of the flower is specific. There are small blotches of a light shade. The leaves have an interesting color. The dominant shade is dark green. A characteristic feature is a deep purple tint around the edges. Double flowers, large.

Argentine tango

EK Argentine tango is a violet with a flower diameter of 7 cm. A shade of dark ruby with an intermittent white edging. The petals are corrugated, semi-double, the leaves are dark emerald, the core at the outlet is lemon.

Variety Argentine tango

Crimson peony

Bright red flowers, double. The leaves are rich green, have a creamy border. EK The crimson peony blooms profusely.

Black magnolia

The petals are dark ruby to black. Rosette with variegation and gold. The shade of the leaves is characterized by a transition to a pink-gold color in the center of the rosette.

Note! The black and green leaves form an exhibition rosette.

Pink lotuses

The variety has green outer petals and a pink heart. Leaves are rich green. Large and double flowers, abundantly blooming variety.

Roses in the snow

Fantastic combination of white and dark red shades. The edges of the petals are slightly greenish. Show variegated dark green, turning into a lilac tone.

Mistress blizzard

EK grade Mrs. Blizzard is terry, slightly wavy, the color is snow-white, the color of the rosette is bright green.

Variety Mistress Blizzard

Diamonds in the sky

The description of the variety assumes flowers of a delicate blue hue with dark blue veins, wavy and large. Leaves are variegated, green with a wavy creamy edge.

On a note! The variety differs in the scale of flowering. A real diamond in the florist's collection!

Champion

EK Champion are distinguished by velvety flowers of a dark red hue. Terry inflorescences, voluminous. The leaves are dark green with a creamy edging around the edge. Differs in a long flowering period with a characteristic bouquet-like shape.

Goddess smile

Variety EK Goddess's Smile - fancy. Petals are pinkish-lavender, flowers are corrugated, wavy, rich purple border. The leaves are green. Flowering occurs in the form of a bouquet.

Variety Smile of the Goddess

Cardinal

The EK Cardinal violet variety is known for its large flowers (their diameter reaches 8 cm). The shade of the petals is deep ruby. Variegated with golden tint.

Bereginya

Violet EK Bereginya has dense double pink inflorescences with a white border and an eye. Leaves are rich green.

Dreamer

EK Fantasy is characterized by large inflorescences (up to 6 cm in diameter) in a variegated pink-blue color palette. Rosette of leaves of deep dark green color.

Variety Fantasy

Robinson Crusoe

Violet EK Robinson Crusoe immediately attracts attention with its bright cornflower blue color. The leaves of the plant are serrated, deep green with a yellow-cream edge.

Robinson Crusoe variety

Dwelling of god

The variety is distinguished by large double lavender flowers, corrugated and wavy along the edge. Leaves are green with a lilac-yellow edge.

Planting and grooming recommendations

Violet Summer twilight - description and characteristics of the variety

Violets are houseplants. The comfortable temperature is 20-25 ℃. It is contraindicated to be under the scorching sun rays and in drafts. But in general, the plant is photophilous. The air is humidified up to 50-60%. EK Courage-violet is grown in pots.

Difficulties in plant care:

Provide sufficient air humidification.
Prevent hypothermia of the root system when growing on a windowsill in winter.
Provide a suitable air temperature.

Breeding features

The method of propagation by leaf cuttings (rooting in water) is often used. The leaves are cut from the mother plant, rooted (from 2 weeks to 1 month), covered with a bag. Carry out neat drip irrigation. After rooting, they are transplanted.

Additional Information! According to a similar scheme, leaf cuttings are rooted in the substrate (perlite and earthen mixture 3: 1). The method is suitable for not very high quality planting material.

When breeding violets, the planting procedure is carried out when shoots with a diameter of up to 5 cm appear at the base of the cuttings.If it is not possible to purchase a ready-made substrate, prepare the soil for planting yourself. For this, peat, river sand, leaf residues, perlite or special moss are mixed in equal proportions.

Problems that a florist may face

You should always pay close attention to the condition of the plants. It is important to prevent the spread of diseases and pests in a timely manner. Diseases relevant to Saintpaulia ek:

fungal diseases;
root rot;
stem rot;
rust of leaves;
gray rot;
late blight;
powdery mildew;
vascular bacteriosis.

Additional Information! Due to the elevated temperatures, red mites may develop in the flower. When the first "guests" appear, the violets are urgently treated with insecticidal agents.

Typical pests:

flower thrips;
cyclamen tick;
aphid;
scabbards;
wood lice;
sciarids;
nematodes.

After the purchase, it is recommended to transplant the plant, inspect the soil. If pests are noticed, the soil is replaced with a better one. If the roots have sprouted through the drainage holes, change the flower pot.