The varietal series of alissum “Clea Crystal” includes many varieties that are distinguished by the splendor of the bushes, the abundance of inflorescences during the flowering period, and the variety of colors. Each of them is in demand in landscape design, allowing you to create original bright compositions in the garden. In addition, this series of varieties can be grown both in regions with a mild climate and in southern latitudes. Caring for Clea Crystal flowers is simple and easy, it is only important to water the bushes strewn with inflorescences in a timely manner during the period of intense flowering.
Description
The varietal group of alissum “Clea Crystal” is valued for its unique characteristics. Each variety included in it is a dense spreading bush with straight ascending, branching stems starting from the central part. Plant height varies from 15 to 40 cm. The diameter of the overgrown crown of a perennial specimen can be 40 – 50 cm.
The leaves are small, oval, narrowed at the base, may have a smooth or pubescent surface. The color of the leaf plates also depends on the variety, it can be light or dark green. Due to the fact that the bush is completely covered with inflorescences during flowering, the foliage during this period is practically not visible.
Flowering begins in May. Some varieties are able to keep flowers until frost. The inflorescences are lush, racemose, include many small flowers of pink, lilac, white, less often beige color.
Popular varieties
Alyssum ” Clea Crystal Purple Shade z” is the most sought after variety in ornamental gardening with unique characteristics. It is a spherical bush, consisting of many stems with strong branching. Its height is 25 – 30 cm, width – 40 cm. The inflorescences are large, expressive. Flowers with a diameter of 2 cm, lilac and purple color. The central part of the flower is yellow. The flowering of this variety is very plentiful, with a pronounced pleasant aroma. Foliage due to the many buds is not visible at all. The variety is drought-resistant, successfully tolerates severe frosts. It is one of the best honey plants. Grown in flower beds, in hanging pots, in containers.
Alyssum ‘ Klia Crystal Lavender Shades ‘ is an annual hybrid variety that is a bush with a hemispherical crown. Its height can reach 25 cm or more. The crown diameter is 35 – 40 cm. The flowers are white, pink, lilac. Enclosed in large racemose inflorescences. Flowering can be observed from May to October. The variety is unpretentious, suitable for cultivation throughout Russia, except for the northern latitudes. Withstands slight temperature drops, short-term drought.
Alyssum ” Clea Crystal Alur “ is one of the most popular varieties of this crop, which is valued for spectacular flowering, during which the bush is a bright ball, completely covered with flowers of white, purple, lilac, pale pink color. The buds have a strong sweetish aroma, so the plant is recognized as an excellent honey plant. The variety is used to decorate the garden and balcony. Ideal for decorating borders, garden paths, creating colorful flower beds. Resistant to low temperatures, can do without moisture for a long time.
Alyssum ” Clea Crystal White “ is an ampelous variety widely known in ornamental gardening. Dense compact bush reaches 20 cm in height. The inflorescences are large, lush, consist of many small snow-white, light orange, pink, purple flowers that fill the garden with a pleasant aroma. During the flowering period, clusters of inflorescences densely cover the plant. Flowering begins in June, lasts until October. The variety is suitable for growing in a flower garden, in hanging pots, containers. Resistant to cold and drought.
Alyssum ” Clea Crystal Mix of colors “ – a bright variety, with snow-white, light and rich pink and lilac flowers. The inflorescences are large, formed on the bush in large quantities, due to which the plant looks like a bright flowering ball, representing an amazingly beautiful sight. Flowering begins in June, lasts until September.
