Tina’s April Fantasy is a standard African violet hybridized by Tina Elfström (Sweden). It is an extremely distinctive fantasy variety: single to semidouble white pansy-shaped flowers with blue/dark-purple fantasy markings, paired with medium-green foliage that shows scattered red/maroon fantasy specks known as “Elf variegation.”
| Characteristic | Specific details of Tina’s April Fantasy |
|---|---|
| Name | Tina’s April Fantasy |
| Hybridizer | Tina Elfström (T. Elfstrom), Sweden |
| Year | Not clearly stated; modern Swedish hybrid |
| Type | Standard |
| Growth habit | Single-crown standard rosette |
| Flower | Single to semidouble pansy |
| Flower color | White with blue/dark-purple fantasy spots or streaks; some plants may show more lavender tones over time |
| Foliage | Medium green, slightly to faintly quilted leaves |
| Variegated / fantasy foliage | Yes: sporadic red/maroon fantasy specks on leaves (“Elf variegation”) |
| Fantasy (flower) | Yes; blue/dark-purple fantasy markings on white petals |
| Chimera | No |
| Heirloom / Vintage | Considered a rare, modern Swedish collector cultivar |
| Date of starting propagation | July 25, 2026 |
| Notes | Both blooms and foliage display fantasy traits. Under some conditions, flowers may shift toward solid lavender while retaining leaf speckling. This dual fantasy (flower + foliage) is part of its collector appeal. |
