According to one legend, when expelled from paradise, two plants were presented to Adam and Eve to facilitate earthly life. Rosemary was given as a gift to support the spirit, and mountain lavender for the delight of the soul.
Once you see the endless fields of this fragrant evergreen during flowering, you can easily believe in tradition, because aesthetic pleasure is guaranteed while admiring the flowers.
Colorful lilac and blue-violet inflorescences swaying in the wind and impressive tints of light in the sun, represent an unforgettable sight.
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In most cases, blooming lavender is associated with endless purple and lilac open spaces. But in reality, these beautiful flowers impress with a wider range of colors. Some species can bloom with colorful blue, snow-white and pale pink inflorescences-spikelets.
In total there are about 45 varieties of this fragrant evergreen shrub. But in the garden in the country house and on the windowsills in the apartments, two main types are usually grown - English and French lavender and their hybrid varieties. The first variety is garden because it winters well in soil, and the second is more moody and is considered a heat-loving indoor plant.
Lavender grows well on the slopes of the mountains, so it is often called mountain. The hit song of the 80s added popularity to this name. to verses by Shabrov. But in nature there is no single such variety.
Lavender narrow-leaved or English
It is because of its special popularity that they most often have in mind when they talk about this plant. The shrub can grow branches in width up to 1 m, reaching the same height of the stems.
The exception is dwarf subspecies, whose lavender bush is usually not higher than 30 cm.
This species blooms in June-July, with beautiful blue, lilac and blue flowers. Many shoots are covered with a bluish fringe, which adds attractiveness to the bushes. The view has a pleasant aroma, and it is from it that fragrant perfumes and skin care products based on lavender oil are created. Dried flowers along with rose and jasmine petals are added to herbal teas.
Elegance Pink - one of the varieties of this species, blooming with delicate pink flowers. Its bushes can reach heights of up to 35 cm.
Broadleaf (medicinal) or French
This most fragrant (but not always very elegant and pleasant) look on the open spaces of France was grown back in the Middle Ages, which gave it a name. On one stem of the plant grows up to three inflorescences with large flowers, which delight with bright colors in the spring. It is from this species that the main decorative varieties of lavender come from, which differ in a wide range of colors (from standard violet to light pink and even burgundy).
Bandera Pink blooms with beautiful purple inflorescences with pink-tipped tops. Possessing the lilac shades of Bandera Perple Violet, it looks especially elegant in bouquets (both live and dried).
Dutch or lavender
This variety is a hybrid of English and broadleaf lavender and is among the thermophilic plants that are grown in the garden in the south or in a pot on the windowsill.
The height of the bushes can reach up to 2 m (the width is the same). This species is distinguished by curved inflorescences of purple and lilac shades that bloom in July.
Alba
This variety of hybrid lavender is distinguished by atypical white flowers and silver-green leaves with a small edge. A beautiful sprawling shrub with plentiful shoots, fragrant flowers and leaves is widely used in landscape design.
Also often this particular variety is used in bouquets. It blooms in July-August. The dwarf variety is Nana Alba.
Most-beauty.ru already has an interesting article about the most beautiful bouquets, flower lovers will be delighted with this beauty!
Petiole
This decorative appearance, blooming in colorful purple, is found in the vastness of Portugal, Morocco and Spain. In Russia, these beautiful flowers with a gray edge are grown exclusively in indoor conditions.
Cogwheel
This capricious beauty is very thermophilic and is grown in medium latitudes exclusively in potted houses. In the wild, it is found in the Crimea. Large flowers of lilac and violet shades and serrated leaves with silver overflow give a special appeal to the plant. A popular variety among gardeners is Royal Crown.
Use in landscape design
If you want the garden to not only delight your eyes, but also serve as a delight for your sense of smell, it is worth planting lavender next to the plants most compatible in aroma. Sages and catnip, garden hydrangea and yarrow are recommended as “neighbors” for this fragrant shrub.
It is also good to plant these evergreen bushes next to roses and almost any plants of a contrasting yellow color. They look especially beautiful next to the yellow flowers of the spherical shape of “cotton lavender”, as fragrant santolina is often called.
Dutch and French species are attractive not only during flowering. Their evergreen bushes with a silver tint give a special charm to the garden even without flowers. High grades are used in alpine hills, and narrow-leaved species are usually decorated with borders. You can get the most colorful effect by planting lavender bushes of different colors in a checkerboard pattern.
Of the different varieties of this fragrant plant, original hedges are often created. The broadleaf look looks beautiful next to the standard roses. In the UK, original lavender carpets are created in the gardens, during the growth of plants, pruning to a suitable height.
Lavender fields of Provence
The south of France is impossible to imagine without the vast lavender fields mesmerizing in its beauty, where the gaze can drown in the multicolored shades - from blue-violet to lilac. Shimmering in the sun with its bright colors, for which they are also called “blue gold”, these flower meadows look truly fantastic. Beautiful snow-white houses on the background of these fields create a sense of idyll.
You can admire the colorful flowering of lavender fields in France from the end of June until the end of summer, but best of all in July. The most attractive places are Drome Provence and the Rhone Valley. In some places, lavender fields alternate with wheat or sunflower, which gives them a special charm against the background of such contrasts. Near the ancient abbey of Notre-Dame-de-Cenank you can also see the colorful fields of these beautiful plants.
Guided tours of lavender fields are a popular tourist attraction in French Provence. Without this floral beauty, the south of France would have lost its unique charm.
Lavender fields are still found in many regions of England (in Surrey they have been grown since the 17th century), as well as in the mountains of California and in the vast Oregon in the United States.
Lilac fields of the Crimean Provence
Colorful lavender fields are also considered a symbol of the Crimean peninsula. Narrow-leaved varieties grow here, which were planted in the 30s. 20th century. Initially, this plant was brought from the Mediterranean coast for the Nikitsky Botanical Garden, and subsequently spread widely throughout the Crimea.
Near the village of Turgenevka is the most extensive lavender field. This area is called the "Crimean Provence", and even spend in it their lavender festival.
Beautiful fields of these plants can also be seen near the village with the eloquent name Lavender. In Belogorsky district, such beautiful floral landscapes can be admired near villages with no less “speaking” names - Floral and Aromatic.
A small but very beautiful plantation of these flowers grows near the village of Olenevka near Tarkhankut. It is advisable to capture their bright colors in June-July, as they later fade.
At the wedding
Lavender is considered a symbol of love, purity and nobility, beauty and sophistication. According to many beliefs, this plant helps lovers to love each other passionately and gently, brings happiness. Therefore, it is not surprising that the newlyweds showered it with dried fragrant petals at weddings long ago. Given the special symbolism and versatility of the color scheme, this plant is relevant in modern wedding decor and in the bride’s bouquet.
Lavender is most appropriate when designing a wedding in the French style, with the atmosphere of Provence or rustic. A small bouquet will look worthy in the groom's boutonniere, and a small bouquet of lavender, decorated with lace, is suitable for the bride. Dry compositions may also be used. In this case, even lavender twigs can decorate invitations and cards to accommodate guests.
Beautiful bouquets
Delicate and romantic lavender is a universal flower that will be appropriate in a wedding bouquet for any decoration. It can be combined with garden roses, clematis and spikelets. It is also permissible to add freesia, peonies, orchids and carnations. The main thing is not to make unnecessarily bulky compositions.
Mono-bouquets of violet gamut emphasizing spiritual beauty will look advantageous. More feminine will be a bouquet of lavender in combination with peonies. Such compositions look magnificent and luxurious, while maintaining a feeling of tenderness. The most exotic and exquisite will be bouquets of lavender combined with white roses and orchids, which are simply perfect for a harmonious combination of colors.
With a vintage style of wedding decoration, you can decorate a bouquet of lavender with a composition of pearls. In any case, these flowers are the best choice for romantic natures.
Interior Application
This plant is often used in the decoration of ordinary rooms. Beautiful bouquets of lavender in the house help to relax and relieve stress, and when placed in the bathroom, they help to eliminate unpleasant odors.
The compositions in wicker baskets of dried lavender twigs and inflorescences look original in the interior of the living room. Room varieties located on the balcony in vintage buckets instead of hanging pots will also become a stylish decoration.
Candles decorated with dried sprigs and lavender flowers will look great in the interior.
Heart-shaped sachets filled with dried petals of these flowers will become not only fragrant, but stylish decor in the house. These pads can also be used in moth repellent cabinets. It is also believed that such sachets placed at the head of the bed help to get rid of insomnia.
In addition, photo images of flowers can be used in interior elements, such as, for example, a kitchen apron or photo wallpaper.
Desktop wallpaper
The colorful and incredibly fragrant fields of lavender enchant the eye. It is difficult to go past this enchanting natural beauty and not capture it. Those who are prone to allergies can make up for the lack of these fragrant flowers in the house with photo murals depicting lavender fields. The photo does not convey aroma, but its bright colors can at least partially reflect all the charm and magical effect of these beautiful colors.
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