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Petite Jewel
Petite Jewel is a variegated micro-miniature African violet hybridized by Hortense Pittman in 1986. It is known for double lavender-blue flowers with a white reverse and a tiny, neatly rounded rosette of creamy-pink variegated foliage. Characteristic Specific details of Petite Jewel Name Petite Jewel Hybridizer Hortense Pittman (H. Pittman) Year 1986 Type Micro-miniature Growth habit…
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Ellie Gardner
Ellie Gardner is a vintage standard trailing African violet hybridized by Paul Harris. It produces plush, double, bright two-tone pink flowers with softly wavy petals, set above striking plain variegated foliage. Characteristic Specific details of Ellie Gardner Name Ellie Gardner Hybridizer Paul Harris (P. Harris) Year Unknown Type Standard trailer Growth habit Naturally trailing; develops…
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Jolly Fireball
Jolly Fireball Jolly Fireball is a semiminiature African violet hybridized by Hortense Pittman. It is known for its dramatic semidouble to double red blooms, often appearing deep wine-red or burgundy under growing lights, paired with dark-green, plain foliage. Characteristic Specific details of Jolly Fireball Name Jolly Fireball Hybridizer Hortense Pittman (H. Pittman) Year Unknown Type…
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Shirl’s Blue Eyes
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…
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Flashy Trail
Flashy Trail is a miniature trailing African violet known for its small bell-shaped blooms and compact, cascading growth habit. It is well suited for bowls, hanging containers, or wide shallow pots. Flashy Trail was hybridized by Hortense Pittman. It is characterized by its tiny lavender-purple bell-shaped flowers with purple fantasy markings inside, and very compact…