Shirl’s Blue Eyes is a charming semi-miniature African violet hybridized by Shirley Sanders. It features bright blue single pansy flowers with pointed petal tips and dark green foliage marked with white and pink variegation. The plant stays compact, blooms generously, and can flower continuously for several months.
| Characteristic | Specific details of Shirl’s Blue Eyes |
|---|---|
| Name | Shirl’s Blue Eyes |
| Hybridizer | Shirley Sanders (S. Sanders) |
| Type | Semi-miniature |
| Growth habit | Compact semi-miniature rosette |
| Flower | Single pansy with pointed petal tips |
| Flower color | Bright blue |
| Foliage | Dark green with white and pink variegation, pointed leaves |
| Variegated | Yes (white and pink) |
| Fantasy | No |
| Chimera | No |
| Heirloom / Vintage | Yes (classic variety from Shirley Sanders’ “Shirl’s” series) |
| Date of starting propagation | July 23, 2026 |
| Notes | Free-blooming semi-miniature. Can flower continuously for up to 5 months. Attractive variegated foliage that becomes more pronounced between bloom cycles. |
