So that ACHIMENES does not disappoint
Achimenes are very easy to care for and at the same time bloom beautifully and are pleasing to the eye.
I have been growing them for more than five years and will express my point of view on care, in which I cannot entirely agree with some statements. They begin their flower year at the end of February, when it is time to plant the first batch after hibernation. I do this in several stages so that the flowering lasts until late autumn. The next batches will arrive in 10-15 days. And so on until the beginning of May. Achimenes are not picky about the soil, the main thing is that it is light and allows air to pass through well. I use a store-bought violet mix and add perlite. The drainage consists of a two-centimeter layer of sphagnum moss. A wide, not tall pot is best suited. I lay out the rhizomes horizontally on the surface and sprinkle them with earth, about 2 centimeters deep. Next, I moisten it with a spray bottle, cover it with a transparent bag and wait for the sprouts to appear.
After germination, care includes regular watering and fertilizing. I definitely settle the water or use rainwater. The flowers receive fertilizer every week. I like frequent feeding, but I reduce the dose by more than half.
They say that Achimenes does not feel well after the transplant. But if necessary, I transfer them, plant them in new pots - the flowering time and the appearance of sprouts are always on time. But I don’t recommend pinching during growth. Flowers branch well even without this, especially ampelous forms. Flowering is delayed by several weeks. Some varieties bush well, but the flowers become smaller.
The most suitable temperature is + 18 – 25 degrees. Achimenes grow not only in my apartment on an uninsulated balcony, but also in my country house in hanging flowerpots. Some write that cooling less than +10 degrees is detrimental to the plant. This is wrong! Sometimes in early spring or late autumn the temperature drops to +5 degrees and not a single flower died. At this time I simply reduce watering.
Common varieties of Achimenes
Achimenes Tetra Klaus Neubner (“Tetra Klaus Neubner”)
A distinctive feature of this species is the lilac-violet corollas. At the same time, the edges of the petals are darker. The central part of the inflorescence is colored yellow. There is also a maroon pattern on a yellow background. The bush is compact, profusely flowering. The buds can grow up to 7 cm in diameter.
Achimenes Serge Saliba
This variety was bred by breeder Serge Salibay in 2007. Achimenes Orange Orchard and Yellow Queen were taken as the basis. The result was a compact plant with erect shoots. The color of double flowers is complex, for example, if the throat is yellow, then the edges of the petals are pink-orange or salmon. There are brown spots around the corolla.
Achimenes Yellow English Rose
A distinctive feature of this species is that its flowering resembles that of an English rose. He was bred by breeder Serge Saliba. The plant is famous for its large double yellow inflorescences, which can reach 6 cm in diameter. The petals have fringed edges.
Video Achimenes Yellow English Rose
Achimenes Purple King
The species is notable for its purplish-violet corollas and fringed petal edges. The dark green leaves of the Purple King variety are characterized by a bronze tint, and their undersides have a reddish tint. The shoots of young plants grow straight, but after a while they take on an ampelous shape. The central part of the flower is yellow. It also has dark brown flecks. Also worthy of special attention is the Purple Kimono variety, whose corollas are painted wine-purple.
Achimenez Etienne Andersson (“Etienne Anderson”)
The buds of this variety are large. The terry corolla is colored apricot-pink. On the reverse side the petals are lighter. The plant tolerates direct sunlight well. It can be grown in small flowerpots and hanging pots. The small leaves are colored green. With proper care, the bush will bloom long and profusely.
Achimenes Silvia Cagnani ("Silvia Cagnavi")
The double and semi-double petals of this species are bright pink. In the central part there is a yellow spot, on which there are red-brown inclusions. The flowers grow medium in size. The shoots of the bush are erect and elastic. In this case, the stems do not need support, since the flowers of Achimenes are light in weight. Over time, the petals become pale pink or ashen in color when exposed to sunlight.
Achimenes Rainbow Warrior
The Rainbow Warrior species is characterized by blue-violet corollas. In the central part of the large flower there is a yellow core surrounded by a light halo. The petals at the base are decorated with dark purple strokes and dots. The front side of the jagged leaf is dark green, the back side is burgundy. With proper care, the bush blooms profusely and for a long time. Erect shoots are painted dark burgundy. By the way, the name of the variety is translated as “rainbow warrior”. The diameter of the flowers reaches 6 cm.
Achimenes Abyss (“Ebis”) with photo
The inflorescences of this compact and self-branching species are of medium size. The plant is characterized by a terry blue-violet corolla and green leaves. At the same time, the underside of the petals is light. Near the throat there is a yellow core, on which there are thick brown specks. The shoots of the bush grow straight. The oblong rhizomes are painted white and burgundy.
Achimenes Nightfall
This species is characterized by double and semi-double, dark cherry petals. Both semi-double and double inflorescences can grow on the bush at the same time. The plant has erect shoots on which glossy dark green leaves grow. The name of the variety can be translated as “twilight”. With proper care, densely packed flowers grow. The maximum buds can grow up to 3 cm. With sufficient light, fertilizer and nutrition, the bushes will delight you with their excellent flowering abundantly and for a long time.
Achimenes Sauline
The flowers of this species are painted in a delicate light yellow color. The edges of the finely toothed petals are decorated with a pink border. There may be chimeric strokes on the surface of the petals. There is a bright yellow spot in the central part of the flower. The shoots of the bush are erect, but if desired, this species can be grown as an ampel. The buds grow to medium size. The shade of the petals depends on the growing conditions.
Achimenes Yellow Fever (“Yellow Fever”)
The double and semi-double petals of this species are bright yellow. In this case, the edges of the petals may be lighter, and sometimes pink. This ampelous variety is distinguished by abundant flowering. The size of the flowers reaches 3–3.5 cm. Green leaves grow to medium size. If desired, you can form beautiful cascades from the shoots. A bush of this variety needs at least two pinchings. The perennial is resistant to environmental factors. Therefore, it can be grown in almost any conditions. The large flowers resemble a rose in appearance.
Achimenes Honey Queen
The large flowers are yellow. The edges of the petals have a lilac-violet tint. A distinctive feature of the Honey Queen variety is the presence of light spots on the edges of the petals. The shoots of the bush are semi-drooping. With proper care, the bush produces abundant flowering. It is recommended to grow it in partial shade, as the variety does not tolerate direct sunlight.
Achimenes Queen of Lace
This species is characterized by terry corollas, colored in lavender. The petals are distinguished by an embossed relief surface and small teeth on the edges. This variety is easy to care for. The densely packed buds grow to medium sizes.
Achimenes Hard to Get
Achimenes Hard to Get
The Hard to Get variety is notable for its medium-sized terry burgundy and cold burgundy corollas. Around the pharynx there are yellow strokes and red-cherry spots and dots. With proper care, the bush will delight you with abundant flowering for a long time. The shoots of this variety grow straight.
Achimenes Peach Orchard "Peach Orange"
This abundantly flowering, compact plant variety is notable for its double corollas, painted in a bright peach color. The name of this species translates as “peach garden.” The flowers grow small. This perennial belongs to the hanging varieties. To obtain larger and fuller inflorescences, it is recommended to keep the bush in diffused light.
Achimenez Cytro with photo
The plant is notable for its double yellow corollas, growing up to 3.5–4 cm. At the same time, there are red strokes and spots on the edges of the petals. A compact bush with proper care branches well.
Achimenes Boehme
The diameter of double or semi-double flowers of bright pink color can reach 7 cm. The shoots of the plant are erect. White rhizomes have an oblong shape. The bush grows tall. Therefore, he needs additional support. With proper care, the perennial delights with its long and abundant flowering.
Achimenes Ivory Queen
The Ivory Queen variety is notable for its terry corollas and embossed petals, painted ivory. This hybrid has erect, self-branching shoots. With proper care, the bush blooms profusely.
Achimenes Nocturne
Terry corollas have a rare dark red color. The flowers grow up to 4.5 cm in diameter. The petals on the reverse side are painted in a light contrasting shade. Burgundy rhizomes have a cord-like shape. The variety is hanging, but if you install supports, it can be grown as a bush.
Achimenes Golden Lady
The “Golden Lady” variety has corollas painted in a soft yellow color, while the edges of the leaves have a lilac-pink tint. An additional petal may also grow from the central part. The shoots of the Golden Lady variety grow straight. The flowers are medium in size.
Achimenes Ice Tea
A distinctive feature of the Ice Tea variety is its burgundy-pink corollas, which have a peach tint in the center. The variety is also characterized by wavy petals. Lilac-violet rhizomes have an oblong shape. This hybrid plant can be grown as an ampel. The variety is characterized by abundant and long-lasting growth.
Achimenes Caprice
This compact, profusely flowering variety is notable for its petals with coarsely wavy purple edges. The core of the plant is yellow. There are strokes and dots of a rich brown color on it. An additional petal may grow from the throat. The shoots grow straight. This compact plant has green colored leaves. The oblong rhizomes are colored white and pink.
Achimenes Femme Fatale
The variety "Femm Fatal" is notable for its double blood-red corollas. The reverse side of the petals is white. The core of the flower is yellow with brown spots. Leaves are pubescent. The medium-sized leaves are colored light green.
Achimenes Lavender Fizz
The variety differs from others in its terry corollas, painted in a bright bluish-lavender color. At the same time, the underside of the petals is light. Large flowers. The petals are textured, dense, and have a lighter color on the reverse side. The shoots grow straight. The medium-sized, light green leaves have a jagged, pointed shape.
Achimenes Tamara Khorkina
The Tamara Khorkina variety is notable for its terry white corollas with pink-red tones. Color saturation changes depending on temperature. The shoots of the bush are erect. This compact variety is characterized by abundant and long-lasting flowering. The perennial needs at least two pinchings at an early stage of growth.
Achimenes Purple Triumph
A plant with lavender-purple textured petals. A feature of the “Pearl Triumph” variety is its long and abundant flowering. This species belongs to the ampelous plants. The reverse side of the green carved leaves is painted burgundy.
Achimenes Sweet and Sour
The variety is notable for its orange-peach corollas. Sometimes the petals can take on a completely orange tint. The yellow center is decorated with cherry blossom dots and streaks. Flower size is medium. The shoots of the bush grow straight. The stems are brown and the leaves are green.
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Cost of delivery
If you only have Achimenes rhizomes in your order: In Russia: By Russian Post - 280 rubles. (shipping 1st class). To Kazakhstan and Belarus - 400 rubles. Orders from 3000 rub. - free shipping!
Attention, when you add fertilizer to your order, the delivery cost increases (depending on weight). You will see the exact calculation in the cart; if the cost does not suit you, remove fertilizer from the order and the amount will become the minimum standard More about delivery, packaging and shipping temperature conditions
The flowering quality of Achimenes, which is grown from a single rhizome, depends on:
Varietal affiliation
Some varieties are predisposed to form beautiful lateral branching and produce abundant basal shoots, which also bloom. Peach Blossom, for example, does this perfectly! Some varieties do this a little worse, however, subject to the conditions of maintenance and care, absolutely all varieties are capable of blooming in bouquets from one rhizome already in the year of planting.
Conditions for keeping Achimenes
First of all, this is pretty good diffused lighting. The best windows are eastern and western, as well as south-eastern and south-western. South windows will require shading with tulle or reflective film. In the northern regions, unfortunately, flowering will not be very abundant.
Plant care
- Soil quality - you need high-quality light soil, without pathogens of fungal diseases. Based on the composition, you can focus on soil for violets
- Soil volume. A very important characteristic. Too small a volume for one rhizome will cause a lack of moisture (the plant will dry out quickly), a lack of nutrients and ultimately negatively affect the development of the plant. This will result in poor and sparse flowering. Therefore, it is very advisable to use at least 0.7-1 liters of soil; in the future it will be possible to transfer it to a larger volume if Achimenes develops very actively.
- Timely watering. It should be done as the earthen clod dries
- Timely application of fertilizers. Achimenes are actively flowering plants, so they love to “eat”. The best effect is obtained by applying fertilizers in a weak dose with each watering.
