Jolly Bells is a miniature African violet from Hortense Pittman’s Jolly series. It was registered with AVSA in 2011 and produces single white sticktite bell-shaped flowers over a neat rosette of light-green, plain foliage.
| Characteristic | Specific details of Jolly Bells |
|---|---|
| Name | Jolly Bells |
| Hybridizer | Hortense Pittman (H. Pittman) |
| AVSA registration | #10441 |
| Year | 2011 (registered November 21, 2011) |
| Type | Miniature |
| Growth habit | Compact single-crown miniature rosette |
| Flower | Single sticktite bell |
| Flower color | White; some growers report a hint of lavender in the throat or centre |
| Foliage | Light-green, plain foliage; shiny, symmetrical rosette |
| Variegated | No |
| Fantasy | No |
| Chimera | No |
| Heirloom / Vintage | Modern (2010s) collector cultivar |
| Date of starting propagation | July 25, 2026 |
| Notes | Blooms are small, about 0.5 inch tall, with wavy edges and sticktite behaviour (spent blooms may cling to the plant). Prolific bloomer once established, with nicely elevated bloom stalks. |
