The endless blue of the sky is reflected in numerous fields and meadows in the form of the most beautiful wildflowers - cornflowers. Many consider them weeds, but in this case they are the most picturesque of all existing weeds.
And if the wild species of cornflowers impress exclusively with sky blue, then their garden counterparts, bred by breeders, amaze with the versatility of non-standard colors. Below are the most beautiful cornflowers with photos that surprise and captivate with their simplicity and magical beauty.
Views of the most beautiful cornflowers
The genus of these flowers has up to 500 species (both annual and perennial), which adorn the fields, meadows and gardens from the beginning of summer until September. In addition to beautiful flowers with a characteristic blue color of the petals, there are also those that impress with white, yellow, purple and pink blooms.
Blue or field cornflowers
Greek myths say that these flowers healed from the bite of the hydra of the wise Chiron. That is why cornflowers are called the "blue centaur flower." These annual plants with characteristic turquoise inflorescences are one of the most beautiful representatives of the cornflower genus. But in agriculture, bright blue flowers in rye fields are considered weeds and are destroyed.
The stem length of field cornflowers can reach up to 80 cm. There are annual and perennial varieties of them, the turquoise colors of which create the illusion of the sky falling on fields, meadows and wastelands. For the characteristic color of the petals, field cornflowers are called blue flowers or hairs. These flowers were especially popular among the ancient Egyptians, who widely used the image of cornflowers to create jewelry. Even in the tomb of Tutankhamun was found a funeral wreath of the pharaoh from the "blue flowers".
Mountain cornflowers
These flowers are able to grow in the most difficult conditions, on virtually any soil. They are found in the open spaces of Central Asia and Western Europe. They can bloom as familiar blue, and have unusual purple and burgundy colors.
The colorful flowering of these cornflowers can be observed from the end of May to August.
White cornflowers
For many, cornflowers are associated exclusively with heavenly blue. But there are exceptions that are no less fascinating with their extraordinary beauty. The white cornflower is like an albino in a family of colorful brothers. This is a very rare species that even got on the pages of the Red Book. Also, the plant is small in size - the stem of white cornflowers rarely exceeds 30 cm.
Large-headed cornflowers
These perennials impress with the longest stem (up to 1 m) and large flowers (up to 7 cm in diameter) of light or bright yellow colors. The native land of the species is the expanses of Transcaucasia. In the gardens, such flowers are planted in the flower beds in the background to create a beautiful background for other tall plants. These beautiful cornflowers bloom in mid-July and delight with their colorful flowering for 1.5 months.
Meadow cornflowers
This species is a true decoration of meadows and forest glades. In Slavic mythology, its occurrence is associated with the anger of a mermaid, who turned a guy named Vasily, who refused her love, into a beautiful meadow flower. These plants are among the perennials, and their stem height reaches up to 80 cm. Meadow cornflowers impress with an unusual pink or purple color, and their flowers are collected in baskets.
Cornflower Fisher
This flower is endemic to the Caucasus, and in the wild it is found exclusively in the vast alpine meadows of this region. Its stems can reach up to 50 cm, and the flowers have a variety of colors. Inflorescences can be light pink, with a lilac or lemon tint and stand out beautifully among alpine forbs.
Bleached Cornflower
Due to the heterogeneity of colors, this type of cornflowers is considered one of the most beautiful among its "relatives". Its flowers are bright pink, and cirrus-dissected leaves, which are white below and green above, give a special decorative appeal. The height of the plant can reach 60 cm. Its native expanses of growth are the mountains of the Caucasus and Northern Iran.
Pink cornflowers
These perennial plants up to 1 m high are fascinating with large single inflorescences of pale pink color.
This type of cornflowers is most often grown in gardens. From the middle of summer, flowers delight with their colorful flowering.
Russian cornflower
These flowers with light yellow inflorescences in the summer season adorn the steppes of Russia and Kazakhstan. The bare stems of the plant can grow up to 50-140 cm. Growing in the wild in difficult conditions, this type of cornflowers withstands drought and is resistant to cold. In gardens, he most often plays the role of the background in mixed flower beds.
Bouquets of cornflowers
Beautiful legends and songs have long been composed of these wildflowers. In Russia, the first compressed sheaf of a new crop was certainly decorated with cornflowers and placed it in the most prominent place in the hut. Blue flowers among the ears, according to one legend, are a symbol of the love of heaven for the earth. Therefore, often in paintings, artists depict bouquets of cornflowers along with golden spikelets. Such floristic compositions also look original in the decor of wedding halls.
In the photo: A wreath of cornflowers
In Japan, these wildflowers are considered a symbol of love and fidelity, and in Europe they are associated with simplicity, trust and sincerity. Not surprisingly, bright blue cornflowers are most often used in luxurious wedding bouquets, emphasizing the modesty and femininity of the bride.
On the photo: Spikelets, Cornflowers, Poppies and Daisies
These flowers are easily combined both with exquisite floral "neighbors" (white roses and blue irises), and with their field brothers (poppies and daisies). A wedding bouquet of cornflowers in combination with daisies will emphasize the dreamy and romantic nature better than others, will serve as a reflection of the most tender and touching feelings.
In the wedding bouquet of cornflowers, their combination with spikelets of wheat or rye will turn out to be the most daring. Such a composition can be a wonderful decoration at a wedding in Russian, rustic or eco-style.
Even bouquets exclusively from cornflowers are considered the most appropriate for a wedding celebration, because they look advantageous against the background of a bride's snow-white dress. In addition, they are perfectly dried, which will allow for many years to preserve a beautiful floral composition in memory of such a significant event.
Daisies and cornflowers are successfully combined not only in bouquets, but also in flower beds, where they are grown together in small groups.
Conclusion
Cornflowers are one of the most beautiful wildflowers. With their colorful look, they are able to tune in to positive, instill a share of optimism and joy to everyone who admires them. It is enough to see even photos of beautiful cornflowers, so that their azure charm will captivate your hearts forever.
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