Jolly Mel is a miniature African violet from Hortense Pittman’s well-known Jolly series. It is registered as AVSA #10458 (2011) and produces single to semidouble dark-purple pansy flowers over crown-variegated foliage in medium green and gold.
| Characteristic | Specific details of Jolly Mel |
|---|---|
| Name | Jolly Mel |
| Hybridizer | Hortense Pittman (H. Pittman) |
| AVSA registration | #10458 |
| Year | 2011 (registered November 21, 2011) |
| Type | Miniature |
| Growth habit | Compact single-crown miniature rosette |
| Flower | Single to semidouble pansy |
| Flower color | Very dark to dark purple |
| Foliage | Crown-variegated medium-green and gold foliage; pointed leaves |
| Variegated | Yes (crown variegation) |
| Fantasy | No |
| Chimera | No |
| Heirloom / Vintage | Modern (2010s) collector cultivar |
| Date of starting propagation | July 25, 2026 |
| Notes | Sticktite blooms may cling to the plant rather than dropping cleanly; grooming spent flowers helps maintain a tidy rosette and reduces risk of rot. Crown variegation is strongest in the centre growth and may shift with temperature and light. |
