Under such an extraordinary name, Ahimenes disguised a surprisingly delicate and bright decorative flower that will luxuriously decorate your home, become an elegant addition to the interior and exterior. The plant came to us from the tropics, where it grows in the wild. Climatic conditions in our regions turned ahimenez into a houseplant. The achimennes collection includes both bush and ampelous varieties. Each species impresses with its rich rainbow bloom and stems that magnificently go down. There are about 50 varieties of ahmenes. Consider the features of the most popular.
Humberto vitorino
The variety is impressive large light purple flowers (The diameter of one flower is about 8 cm), the edges of which gradually acquire a rich purple color. Its core has a yellow or golden color. The culture is upright, quickly taking the form of a lush shrub. The variety was bred as a result of breeding by crossing Ahimenes with Smithy.
Serge's Revelation
Representatives of this class will please their owners with bright, almost giant peduncles. The diameter of one flower is about 7 cm. A bright blue-purple colors with a grid of dark veins and points in the center will not leave anyone indifferent. For such a handsome man it is worth working hard.
Flowers similar to achimenes have: kolery, epistia, gloxinia, streptocarpus, begonia, violet, balsam.
Blue temptation
This is a pretty fastidious and whimsical view. Demands to the person of special attention and leaving. Somewhere in the 4th month of your life this whim will delight you with its abundant flowering. Petals of such ahimenes may have from light blue to dark blue color palette. Their size in diameter is 4-4.5 cm.
Did you know? Rhizomes of Ahimenes have their own name - rhizomes. They are distinguished by their original form: each root system resembles either an ordinary pine cone or the ripe fruit of a mulberry.
Blue swan
The name of this species translates as "blue swan"But, despite this feature, the flowers themselves resemble, rather, giant butterflies with pale blue wings. This is one of the subspecies of erect ahimenes. Huge peduncles often lead to the fact that the shoots under their weight bend down and get ampel form. Blue Swan it is distinguished not only by the unique color of the petals, but also by abundant flowering.
Ambroise verschaffelt
Another name for this type is calico, because in the center of its white petals a rich purple net is formed. This feature gives the culture a unique, aesthetic and decorative value. Over time, the plant takes the form of a shrub, which is covered with "flower rain." The stems and shoots of Ambroise Verschaffelt are painted brown, and the foliage is rich green.
Did you know? This hybrid variety is named after the famous Belgian grower and gardener Ambroise Wershafelt, thanks to whom the Ambroise Verschaffelt was born.
Blue twice
In the terry petals of this species blend harmoniously. soft pink and sky blue, sometimes lilac or purple notes are traced. Blue Twice bushes well, and while it does not need plucking. For abundant flowering, the bush must be provided with diffused sunlight. Compared with other varieties, the flowers of this species are rather tiny - only 3 cm in diameter.
Peach Cascade-Improved
Translated from English, the name of this variety sounds like "improved peach waterfall." Externally, the plant really looks like a large waterfall orange red flowers, which are located on the ampel branches and shoots. The yellow core is a contrasting addition to the bright petals.
Aurora charm
The flowers of this variety - the exact opposite of Blue Twice. It's all about coloring. Petals of Ahimenes Aurora Charm in the middle they are painted blue and their edges are of amazing pink and even burgundy. The leaves of this culture also attract attention, the bottom of which is colored in burgundy and the top is dark green.
Important! It is worth remembering that Ahimenes is a fastidious plant. It needs abundant watering, dressing, temperature control. In addition, he needs to create conditions with the correct norms of air humidity, which should be 60%. Recommend to place near the culture aquarium or pan with water. It is strictly forbidden to spray the plant, since a direct ingress of moisture provokes the appearance of black dots on its foliage and flowers.
Aquamarine
Another owner of the green-maroon leaves is the Aquamarine variety. Its flowers are quite large, dark blue or lavendergrow on ampelous shoots.
Belinda
This sort of achimenes has a special femininity and charm. Its zest is a uniquely shaped flower that includes wavy, textural elements. The edges of the petals are shaped as small teeth.
The group of ampelous plants also includes: hoya, zygocactus, fuchsia, hatiora, gynura, escinantus, chlorophytum, fittonia, ivy, tradescantia, plectranthus, asparagus, saxweed, abutilon.
During the "acquaintance" with this culture, the enormous size of flowers and their dark purple color. Flower core - small black dots on a yellow background. As for the shape of the leaves, they resemble cherry.
Sauline
Compared to others, this variety is quite unpretentious. It impresses with flowers with a jagged border. Petals painted in yellow and peach shadeswhich gradually turn into pink or purple on the edges.
Blueberry lemon
Ahimenes of this species are impressive original flowers, on the petals of which the mix of shades is displayed: yellow, purple, orange, purple. Petals with different colors are randomly scattered throughout the flower. The plant requires attention and special care. Important! Amateur gardeners are not always aware that achimenez "hibernates" for the winter. After flowering, the culture is preparing for a rest period: it turns yellow, sheds leaves. The ground part of it dies. In this case, the dried tops should be carefully cut off, and the rhizome should be placed in a dark cool place. It is necessary to water the root system once a month, not more often, so as not to wake the flower ahead of time.
Coral sunset
The name of the species speaks for itself. Representatives of this variety have flowers that really resemble a sunset: the yellow heart is hiding behind the coral petals. This is a pretty cheerful and fun flower. But do not forget that in front of you is a real capricious with many whims. He must be surrounded by care and attention.
Lavender flame
Possessor light lavender flowers with blue-violet splashes. The pharynx is marked by a large yellow spot, sparse brown dots, which dissolve in lavender tones and become purple in color. The shoots of the plant are erect, except for flowers decorated with light green foliage.
Tropical dusk
This view has a unique combination of tones: purple, orange, lilac colors compactly fit on one petal. Terry halo gives the culture of uniqueness. The shape and color of the flower somewhat resembles the famous sakura.
Icy Volga 2010
Lover of shadowed lifestyle. This variety is the owner of incredibly beautiful flowers that even people who are distant from the floriculture enjoy. The secret of charm Icy Volga 2010 - graceful white flowers with a terry cover surface of the petals. The central petals are lightly decorated with lilac notes.
Nightfall
Ahimenez Nightfall is a wayward treasure, as he is one of the varieties of achimenes - the owner of the darkest color of peduncles - rich cherry color. The elegance of the image add dark green glossy leaves on upright shoots.
Lemon orchard
Large lemon flower stalks This variety is formed and functioning on the drooping cascade shoots and harmoniously contrasts with the silver-green paint of the leaves. Lemon Orchard - the best option for the decoration of balconies, terraces, locations, improved hanging baskets in the open air. During flowering, your achimenez will turn into a real lemon garden.
Peach glow
A species that cascades impressive tiny peach flowers with a delicate yellow neck and jagged edges of the petals.
Kim blue
Among blue and blue amble achimenes Kim Blue leads in size of flowers. Its bright blue peduncles attract attention with their impressive size.
Sun wind
It turns out that freckles can decorate not only the face of a person, but also flower petals. Sun Wind is a vivid example. The yellow neck of the flower is decorated with lots of orange freckles.harmoniously complementing the pale pink leaf petal. The edges of the petals are marked with a rich pink stroke, this gives Ahimenez a special charm. It seems that the flower is constantly shy of its own beauty.
Dale Martens Improved
One of the varieties that need to pinch for a more lush shrub formation. Culture is to itself warm crimson colored terry petals. The core of the flower is precisely marked by strict dotted lines of yellow-orange tones.
To describe the varieties of Ahimenes and talk about this unique culture can be indefinitely. But you only need to see this bright flower miracle once to fall in love with him forever. After all, this is not just a plant, but a source of good mood and cheerfulness of its owner.
