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 | Semiminiature |
| Growth habit | Compact, symmetrical single-crown rosette |
| Flower | Semidouble to double |
| Flower color | Red; often displayed as deep wine-red, burgundy, or slightly bluish red depending on culture and lighting |
| Foliage | Dark green, plain; commonly described as pointed |
| Variegated | No |
| Fantasy | No |
| Chimera | No |
| Heirloom / Vintage | No confirmed vintage classification |
| Date of starting propagation | Got a starter plant on June 2026 |
| Notes | Reliable and generous bloomer with large-looking red blooms for a semiminiature. A strong choice for collectors seeking a compact plant with rich, saturated flower color. |
