It’s hard not to like gladioli, their powerful arrows, which are decorated with large, butterfly-like flowers. The flower is presented in an incredible number of varieties of different varieties. You can study them all indefinitely and make a choice, it is difficult to dwell on one form. Nowadays, not many people suspect that Russia, among other countries, is the leader in the field of gladiolus selection. They began to breed new varieties in the country a long time ago, now gladioli of the Russian selection are considered one of the best. Flowers are not only bred, but also grown in Russia. Planting material guaranteed to meet the most stringent standards.
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White
White Russian gladioli seem fresh and sophisticated. The size of the flower in some varieties can reach 15 centimeters. A spike in height, maybe almost a meter. Such a plant loves light, depending on the variety, white gladioluses can develop unhindered, both in the garden and indoors.
Gorgeous white flowers of the Blush Cheeks variety are distinguished by light coral strokes deep in the funnel. After cutting, they will not fade for a long time. Faded corollas will be replaced by new ones opening at the top of the stem.
Green
Many have heard of Green Ice. But what about grades like:
- Peacock feather;
- Gifts of Berendey;
- Ant-grass, etc.
Such varieties of gladiolus are moderately corrugated, they have a plain light green color, sometimes mixed with a different shade. One ear can consist of 22 buds. Up to 8 flowers can be opened in an ear. These varieties do not require special care, and they are easy to propagate. Peacock feather can be called a universal favorite, this is the number one choice for those who love green gladioli.
It is worth highlighting the variety and "Our Garden". Its coloring is more like a light green shade. In good daylight, it may look like a lemon shade. Petals are dense and pleasantly silky. An ear most often has no more than 21 buds. The plant can reach a height of 140 cm. The variety can be seen at exhibitions, where it often wins diplomas.
Yellow
Varieties of gladioli are attractive each in their own way, in the Russian selection in the category of yellow gladioluses, such varieties are especially popular as:
- Natalie;
- Margarita
- Wax fantasy
- Yesenin's sadness;
- Solo Canaries.
And that’s not all. Today, options are available with attractive yellow color, options with two - and three-color corollas. Margarita is a variety in which the flowers have a unique shape, which is somewhat reminiscent of stars. Petals have a characteristic spraying. Solo - canaries can refresh and decorate any garden plot thanks to a unique combination of orange and bright yellow.
Pale yellow
Fawn gladioli with a unique raspberry edging can have bright raspberry arrows. The arrow can move to the petals below, gently merging with their own shade.
Such a variety as Donna Maria is distinguished by a dark contrasting edging, it is capable of reaching 140 centimeters in height. A plant of this variety, like Fairy, is best developed in sunny areas in the garden. The soil should be loose.If the flower grows correctly, then one of its arrows gives up to 15 flowers.
Orange
Many varieties of gladioluses of Russian selection in orange, such as Tanyusha or Diadem, can be large-flowered and have different heights, from 80 to 150 cm. Orange varieties can combine several soft shades that are barely noticeable to complement the main one. Orange varieties can have contrasting impregnations in the center of a flower bowl or a fringing that differs in color when closely examined, good examples of varieties of this kind can be considered:
- Nizhny Novgorod;
- Ekaterina Romanova;
- Ballet Star.
Salmon
What is remarkable in such varieties as Cook, Grand Duchess Elizabeth, Joe Ann? All of them have an incredible combination of salmon and pink overflows. The best varieties of gladioluses of Russian selection can have a partial frame around the edges of the petal. These varieties have powerful spikes and corrugated flowers, which have a distinctive density. This texture serves as a good basis for the rich color of many flowers in this category.
Pink
Pink gladiolus can be divided into:
- solid saturated;
- with contrasting impregnation;
- pink in combination with subtle shades.
The variety "Enchantment of Love" has a rich color, while Enchanted Olga is radically different gentle delicate shade with a beautiful border of the edge of the petals. These are two striking examples of how different varieties of pink gladiolus can be. Varietal gladioli of domestic selection in this color often receive a lot of attention at exhibitions.
Red
Russian gladioli breeders have popularized in the country new incredible varieties with rare variations of shades of red. Variety Great temptation pleases with its rich color and powerful arrows. They are relatively low, but at the same time persistent and hardy. Varieties with crimson-red hues, with pink frames will become a real sensation in the garden.
Black red
A vivid example would be the Madagascar variety. Why is it remarkable:
- saturated color;
- dense, velvet petals;
- massive arrows;
- durable spike.
Madagascar has become a favorite of many due to the high quality of its growth function. The inflorescence looks attractive. For this reason, Madagascar is often used for bouquets.
Crimson
Russian varieties of gladioli are especially popular in raspberry shade. Variety Anitra became popular due to its characteristic warm raspberry color. Like many other gladioli, these new varieties of Russian selection can have a beautiful two-row inflorescence and differ in folded petals. Some petals of raspberry gladioli may have darker bright crimson spots or white arrows.
Lilac
Lilac gladioli will be an unusual, effective addition in any garden. The spray of the waterfall can be considered a great example of how a gladiolus in lilac shades can look like. The petals are dense, velvety; at the early stage of plant development, they can be highly corrugated. In inflorescence, it opens up to 9 flowers, while in general it consists of 21.
Blue
Blue gladioli are basically all new varieties of gladioli that have become popular in Russian breeding since 2006. The Blue Butterfly variety has a characteristic height of a maximum of 130 centimeters.The leaves are neatly assembled together, they are xiphoid and together create a kind of outlet. In one inflorescence, there are up to 22 buds, among which 7 can be opened at the same time. Variety Andrei Pervozvanny has become a favorite of gardeners, the petals of this plant are velvety and corrugated, buds in the inflorescence can be larger than usual.
Blue
The Star of Ukraine and Neon Lightning are bright representatives of gladioli in this color. These are varieties of early planting. Their flowers are very corrugated. In both varieties, a maximum of 8 flowers open in inflorescence. It is worth saying that these species, like Modra Programs, are very susceptible to changes in the principles of caring for them. They require a lot of attention and do not survive sharp temperature changes.
Violet
Many new gladioli from Russian breeders are available in this particular shade. Midnight Moon has a deep purple color in combination with contrasting white. Some buds bloom into flowers with a small shaded stain on the petal. The plant is resistant to weather. The maximum height of Midnight Moon is 140 centimeters. At many Russian exhibitions, this particular variety was awarded a diploma. The list of popular purple varieties includes Blue Bay, Magic Flute, Night Fun.
Smoky
Smoky-colored gladiolus is now also represented by Russian selection. The flower is exotic in color, it can combine the delicate color of the petals with contrasting, for example, purple dots and dots of raspberry color. Varieties such as, for example, Mysterious Atlantis can stand out by a smooth transition of soft shades, which adds a special charm to the plant. This variety has been growing more intensively since mid-summer, and by the end it can reach its maximum in height, this is 120 centimeters. Often plants make up a powerful ear.
Brown
Until recently, gardeners could not even dream of such beauty as brown gladioli. Now Russian varieties of gladioli are presented in this shade. This rare shade of the plant is striking in its exoticism. The unusual variety Shokoladnitsa surprises with its combination of a shade of caramel with burgundy. The edges of the flower are slightly corrugated. And their center is slightly different in the saturation of the shade, it is slightly lighter.
This variety is very large, for this reason it needs support. The plant can reach a height of 120 cm. The U Fireplace variety, as well as the Brown Chalcedony, are especially popular.
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