An overview of the species and varieties of the daisy

Nivyanik belongs to the genus of herbaceous plants. It can be both an annual and a perennial. The culture comes from the Asteraceae or Compositae family. It is characterized by attractive external data, it is subdivided into several varieties. We offer a detailed overview of the species and varieties of the daisy.

It is worth starting with a detailed examination of the characteristics of the common daisy. Otherwise, this popular plant is called meadow chamomile. On the territory of our country, this culture can be found almost on every corner, so everyone has been familiar with it for a long time. Most often, meadow chamomile grows in various meadows, and also widely spreads along roads and forest glades. The height of the flowering shoots of this plant can reach 80 cm. The flowering period of the common daisy usually falls on the end of May. Chamomile continues to bloom almost until mid-July.

The stalks of the common cornflower are quite strong and dense. They develop well leafy. On the stems, you can see the basal leaf blades, which are characterized by a long-petiolate structure. They have obtuse-toothed edges and a characteristic dark green color.

The flowers of the common daisy are collected in neat inflorescences in the form of small baskets. The diameter of the latter is usually 3 to 4 cm. In newer varieties of cornflower, the basket can be much larger, reaching 10 and 15 cm marks. The inflorescences are characterized by a yellow core and white petals. The core diameter can be up to 7 cm.

The variety in question is of great interest to flower growers. Breeders often use the common daisy to create interesting varieties that have larger inflorescences. The latter can be not only large, but also terry.

Let's take a closer look at some of the popular varieties bred from the common cornflower.

• "Silver Spoons". This variety, bred from the common daisy, is one of the newest. It is erect and herbaceous. This daisy can grow up to a mark of 120 cm. The peculiarity of the variety in question is that it produces edge flowers of the reed type. They show the structure of a very elegant spoon up to their full blooming. The flowering of the plant in question occurs in June-July. This cut crop is ideal for decorating flower beds and beds on the site.

• May Queen. Another attractive plant, which is often planted in the local area for its decoration. Mae Queen usually begins flowering in late May. The diameter of the basket here can reach up to 10 cm. The petals of the culture have a very interesting snow-white color, which attracts a lot of attention.

• Maxima Kenig. A beautiful bush can grow up to 1 m. It produces large-sized inflorescences, the diameter of which can reach 12 cm. The flowers here have a ligulate structure. The plant is characterized by elongated leaf plates. The culture in question begins to bloom in July, and ends the flowering process at the end of August.

• San-Souci. The plant is tall, it can grow up to 1 m in height. The inflorescences are in the form of baskets. The variety produces rather large flowers, the diameter of which is up to 12 cm.The flowers of the plant in question develop double, located in 6-8 rows. The central part is yellow. The flowering culture begins in July and ends in August.

Nivyanik is the largest plant, which is native to the Pyrenees. The species is characterized by a large number of well-branching shoots. Their length varies from 50 to 100 cm. The root system of the sycamore plant develops in a shortened form.

The species produces large baskets with a diameter of 10 to 12 cm. There are also attractive double forms that have reed-type flowers with a white color. Such components can be arranged in several rows, and the central tubular flowers are decorated with snow-white frills. As a result of this structure, the inflorescences develop fluffy, very similar to chrysanthemum.

The species in question is very different from all the others in its late flowering. This period of flower life begins in the second half of the summer season and continues until the arrival of frost. This feature is due to the fact that the plant forms fresh shoots throughout the season.

The largest cornflower, like the common cornflower, is subdivided into several attractive and popular varieties. Let's find out what features and distinctive features some of them are characterized by.

• Alaska. A similar name was given to the variety that took root best and easiest in Russia. The crop has shown very good resistance to harsh climatic conditions. In addition, this variety is long-lived, so gardeners like it very much. The basket can reach up to 10 cm. The plant attracts attention with the snow-white petals of the reed structure. The latter are located in one row.

• Beethoven. This variety is relatively low. It is extremely rare that it reaches a height of more than 50 cm. The plant can be formed into a very beautiful and lush bush that produces non-double inflorescences.

• Christine Hagemann. This variety also forms very lush bushes. It is characterized by large and dense double baskets. In the cut, the culture is especially attractive.

• Snow Lady. The variety produces inflorescences in the form of baskets. They are large in size, can reach a diameter of 17 cm.

• Gruppenstolz. The variety is low. Its height can be no more than 50 cm. The flower baskets are simple, with a beautiful white color.

• Little Princess. Another undersized variety of the largest daisy. Chamomile is very graceful and attracts a lot of attention due to its large flowers of shining white color.

• The Silver Princess. This variety is characterized by an attractive color depth. Its leaf blades grow dark green. The appearance of the Silver Princess is very noble. Flowers develop in numerous, with delicate thin petals.

• Real Galaxy. A very beautiful and lush hybrid. Produces terry large-sized inflorescences in the form of baskets. The plant develops flowers of a ligulate structure, which have a creamy shade. There are also tubular elements in which the middle is yellow.

• "Paladin". Nice perennial bush, forms large and beautiful flowers with a yellow center. The inflorescences are semi-double. The culture can bloom all season.

• Aglaya. Perennial with a height of 50 to 60 cm. It blooms profusely from July to the very frost. Has densely double inflorescences. It is a frost-resistant variety.

• Wirral Supreme. A perennial plant with straight stems, has dark green foliage and snow-white flowers with petals of different types.

• Sweet Daisy Christina. Blooms from July to August. The crown of the plant usually reaches 30 cm, the flowers bloom very beautiful and snow-white. Inflorescences are presented in the form of baskets.

• "Grand Illusion". Large-flowered decorative perennial bush. It grows with many branched stems. The height of the variety is 60-100 cm. Leaves of the stem type grow.

• "Macaroon". A large cornflower with a height of up to 35 cm. It blooms from June to August. Macaroon flowers are white, up to 8 cm in diameter.

• "North Star". Large-sized perennial, forms inflorescences in the form of baskets. The culture is tall and branched, it can grow up to 60-70 cm.

The main disadvantage of the listed varietal daisies is that they are short-lived. In addition, a rather long flowering takes away a lot of energy from these plants, which is why they certainly become smaller and depleted. For this reason, most of the listed varieties have not taken root in Russia. They need regular renewals.

However, there is also a domestic variety of the largest nivyanik. This is a plant named "Winner". This variety is very long-lived, very resistant. "Winner" is able to show flowering for two months - in June and July. The bush develops tall, it can grow up to 120 cm.

The stems of the "Winner" develop very dense, strong, densely covered with leaf blades. At the same time, the plant does not disintegrate, it looks neat.

Variety "Winner" forms large-sized snow-white baskets, the size of which can be up to 12 cm. Flowers are characterized by a reed structure, can be arranged in 2-3 rows.

There are other popular and attractive varieties of the daisy.

The plant is a separate species, characterized by high height and large size. The inflorescences show a white color, as well as a golden core.

The magnificent view of the nivyanik provides for its interesting varieties.

• Real Dream. A spectacular herbaceous perennial variety, usually up to 45 cm high. The plant is characterized by a long and very intense flowering process. "Real Dream" is not afraid of frost, produces rather large creamy yellow flowers with a yellow center.

• Reel Glory. This perennial plant is amazing in its beauty. It is characterized by luxurious anemone flowers. The diameter of the inflorescence of the variety is 8 cm. The middle is terry, has a snow-white frame.

• Goldfinch. An excellent ornamental variety of a magnificent daisy, demonstrates bright flowering of yellow semi-double flowers. The flowering period lasts throughout the summer season, pleasing the eyes of gardeners and summer residents. The plant has very strong, straight stems, can have a height of 60 to 80 cm.

• Goldrausch. Semi-double variety, bicolor. Forms beautiful inflorescences, the diameter of which can reach from 6 to 9 cm. It has glossy foliage and a straight, strong stem.

• Mayfield. Another of the semi-double varieties, it has many branched stems. The stems of the plant develop strong, upright. The height of the variety is extremely rarely more than 90 cm. Stem leaves in this case grow oblong and crenate.

• Victorian Secret. Semi-double type compact flower.It is decorative, pleasing to the eye with large inflorescences (10-12 cm in diameter).

• Old Court. A very unusual variety of a magnificent nivyanik. It has interesting curling thin marginal flowers with pronounced light yellow centers.

• Sunny Side Up. Semi-double perennial, herbaceous. It has a golden core with a fluffy snow-white rim. Inflorescences grow large - 8-10 cm, culture height - 40-50 cm.

• Real nit. A miniature variety, has edge petals of a tubular and corrugated structure. The usual height of the "Real Nit" is 35-45 cm. It has strong, upright stems.

• Broadway Lights. A chic branded perennial that reaches the peak of its luxury only 2 years after planting. The spreading of a plant can be represented by values ​​of 45-60 cm.The height is usually no more than 60 cm.

It grows in the East, can develop on stones and rocky talus. The plant is short. It rarely reaches a height of more than 20 cm. Develops large snow-white baskets with a diameter of about 8 cm.