Saintpaulias are classified according to three main characteristics: flower, foliage and rosette. In this article we have collected for you the most popular varieties of violets with photos and names.
- Saintpaulia flowers are distinguished by color, shape, degree of doubleness (or number of petals) and the edge of the petal itself.
- The foliage of a flower can be ordinary or variegated, when the color of the leaves, in addition to green, contains inclusions of other colors. Also, Saintpaulia leaves vary in shape, degree of fluffiness, and type of surface.
- A rosette is a collection of leaves of a plant. It, in turn, is classified according to two criteria: size and type.
In this article we will talk in detail about each of the classification features and clearly show them in the photo.
Varieties of violets by color with description, photo and name in Russian
If you are looking for Saintpaulia with flowers of a certain color, and other characteristics are not particularly important, then in this section you will find varieties that are most in demand among violet growers.
White
This section contains 6 of the most beautiful violets with white flowers in our opinion. A detailed description of each variety with its name can be found in the photo.
- LE-Whipped cream. Saintpaulia is a standard size plant with simple green leaves. The bouquet is not pure white, but with a slightly visible pink-red border.
- EK-Wedding. The plant is a standard size with regular green leaves and a pure white bouquet.
- NK-White envy. A violet variety with a standard rosette and snow-white notched stars.
- RM-Chopin. Standard violet variety with snow-white stars. On the petals, if you look closely, you can catch a subtle pinkish tint.
- ND-Surprise. Variegated white-flowered Saintpaulia of standard size. There is a barely noticeable greenish border at the edges of the petals.
- EK-Emerald roses. Variegated white-flowered Saintpaulia of standard size. The edges of the petals are decorated with a clearly visible green border.
Pink
In this section we have collected for you 8 of the most beautiful violets with pink flowers in our opinion. A detailed description of each variety, name and name of the breeder can be found in the photo.
- LE-Dandy. A standard violet with white and pink stars with a clearly visible intermittent green rim around the edges of the petals.
- EK-Marigolds. Pink-flowered Saintpaulia with a yellow spot in the center. The rosette is standard, the foliage is dark.
- LF-Cream dessert. Saintpaulia is a standard size with a pale pink bouquet and simple green foliage.
- RS-Ice Rose. Snow-white inflorescences with a dark pink finger pattern. Standard size variety.
- RM - Sun Goddess. Standard size violet. The main tone of the fringed stars is yellow, which turns into pink towards the edges of the petals. You can also notice a green intermittent rim at the tips of the petals.
- PT-Rosita. A bright pink finger pattern on snow-white, peony-like inflorescences on light green leaves.
- LF-Daria. Pansies are a rich red-pink color. The rosette size is standard, the leaves are dark.
- LE-Isadora. A standard violet with snow-white stars, the petals are decorated with pink print and fancy purple splashes.
Blue
Our selection of Saintpaulias with blue flowers. A detailed description of each variety with the name and name of the breeder can be found in the photo.
- EK-Heavenly Creation. A bouquet of light blue stars with subtle fantasy touches on variegated foliage.
- RS-Aquamarine. Snow-white Saintpaulia with distinct blue prints. The outer petals are green.
- Rhapsodie Clementine (Holtkamp). A standard size violet with solid blue stars with wavy edges.
- EK-Blue-Eyed Russia. Standard violet with blue stars. A thin purple edge is clearly visible along the edges of the petals.
- LE-Blue Danube. Semi-miniature trailer with solid sky-colored bells.
- EK-Aphrodite. Solid stars of bright blue color.
- RM-Vasilisa. Blue-blue A/G with a distinct venous pattern.
Yellow
So far, breeders have not been able to produce pure yellow violets. This section contains varieties with yellow tints. A detailed description of each Saintpaulia with the name and name of the breeder can be found in the photo.
- Senk's Alchemy Morning Star (R. Follett/D. Senk). Solid yellow bells. Socket type – trailer, size – semi-miniature.
- LE-Oscar. Yellow roses on bright green leaves.
- EK-Golden Antelope. White stars with a lemon tint and a subtle purple eye.
- Lemon Kisses (Sorano). White buds with yellow veins on the petals.
- Golden Autumn (Sorano). Snow-white Saintpaulia with a distinct yellow eye.
- Chantaspring (RPHair). Plain lemon bells. Socket type – trailer, size – miniature.
Lilac
Our selection of Saintpaulias with lilac flowers. For an exact description of the variety by the breeder, as well as the name of the breeder, read the photo.
- LE-Esmeralda. Bright lilac bouquet with white and green border.
- NK-Eclecticism. White inflorescences with a distinct lilac finger pattern and white fancy drops.
- ND-Murano glass. Variegated leaf with lilac stars with a green border.
Reds
Our catalog of violets with red flowers. A detailed description of each variety with the name and name of the breeder can be found in the photo.
- LE-Vega. Solid dark cherry stars, almost black.
- EK-Courage. Red inflorescences with a distinct white border.
- LF-Fairy of Fire. The bouquet is dark red with a clearly visible white border.
- NK-Sofia Rotaru. A variegated violet with dark red stars, lighter in the center and almost black at the edges of the wavy petals.
- Vintage Wine (S.Sorano). Variegated leaf with monochromatic red pansies, rosette size – large standard.
- ND-Dark-skinned. Dark red inflorescences with a thin but clear white border.
- NK-Fragolino. Variegated leaf with a single-color bouquet of strawberry color.
Blue
Our TOP 6 blue-flowered violets with a detailed description of the breeder and photos.
- RS-Viscount. Blue stars with a distinct white border on dark green foliage.
- NK-Sgt. A standard-sized blue-flowered Saintpaulia with simple green foliage.
- LF-Icy rain. Blue inflorescences with a thin white border and a light pink fantasy pattern.
- ND-Crystal Swarovski. Standard size violet with blue notched stars. The main tone of the petals is blue, the additional tone is yellow, in the form of an eye, and pale pink, in the form of fancy strokes. A thin white edge is visible along the edges of the petals.
- Lyon's Little Sweetheart (S. Sorano). A dark blue bouquet with a barely noticeable white border.
- PT-Victory. A standard-sized violet with dark leaves on which fancy stars with notched edges look very beautiful. The main tone of the petals is blue, the additional tone is pink, in the form of strokes and splashes.
Purple
Saintpaulias with purple flowers with name, photo and detailed description of the breeder.
- LE-Macho. Dark purple, almost black stars with a clearly visible thin white border.
- EK-Black Pearl. Solid purple stars on dark green leaves.
- ND-Tortuga. Variegated leaf with dark purple rosettes.
- Mac's Black Pearl (G.McDonald). Dark purple, almost black A/G with a barely noticeable white border along the edge of the petals.
- Apache Magic (J.Munk). A variegated variety with dark purple pansies with a fringed white-green edge.
Single color
Flower petals are painted in one tone. For beginner violet growers, it may be a discovery that Uzambara violets come in more than just purple shades. Yes, yes, in catalogs you can find red varieties, white, pink and even green!
Vintage Wine (S.Sorano) KZ-Big Bells (Zaikina) Rhapsodie Clementine (Holtkamp)
WaT-Africa (T. Valkova)
Precious Red (H.Pittman) Ness' Snow Clouds (D.Ness)
Two-color (or Multi-color)
The petals of the flower are painted in two colors (this can be two tones of the same color or two contrasting colors). Multi-colored - more than two colors in a color.
Please note that coloring may vary. See description and examples with photos below.
Peephole
An example of such a color is the following varieties, detailed description, name and name of the breeder in the photo:
Optimara myJoy (Holtkamp) EK-Frost and the Sun (E. Korshunova) PT-Larissa (T. Pugacheva) Lyon's Spectacular (S. Sorano) LE-Jeanne (E. Lebetskaya)
Limbed
There is a rim along the edge of the petal. It can be wide or narrow, continuous or intermittent. And some varieties of violets have a double border. An example of such colors could be:
Buckeye Cranberry Sparkler (P. Hancock)
Optimara Ever Precious (Holtkamp) Frozen in Time (S.Sorano) YAN-Minuet (N.Puminova) Ultra Violet Saturn (Green Circle/Blansit)
Print or finger color
In the center of each petal there is a circular spot that looks like a fingerprint. Prints can be on all petals or only on some. As an example, we give the following varieties with photos:
RS-Lingonberry Syrup (S. Repkina) RS-Duchess (S. Repkina) RS-Nightingale the Robber (S. Repkina)
RS-Precision Strike (S. Repkina)
Mesh or venous coloring
On the petals you can see the so-called venous pattern. The mesh may be present on all petals, or only on some. As an example, here are the following Saintpaulia varieties with photos:
Carnival (F.Tinari) RM-Vasilisa (N.Skornyakova) Kei-Yoki (Horikoshi/Shinohara) Cinderella's Dream (A.Deikun) AN-I Love Retro (N.Andreeva)
Chimeras
The color consists of stripes in the middle of the petal, diverging from the center of the flower to its edges. Examples with photos and descriptions:
Carnation Sprinkles (P.Sorano) DS-Lavender Tale (Dimetris) Pony Ride (S.Sorano) Rob's Fe Fi (Robinson)
Firedancer (LLG)
Fantasy
The color consists of fancy patterns on the petals. These can be splashes, spots, stripes, etc. As an example, here are several varieties with fancy colors + photos:
Fisher's Leone (E.Fisher) Galactic Dancin' (S.Sorano) Rainbow's Quiet Riot (R.Wasmund)
Shanson (P.Sorano) LE-Luntik (E.Lebetskaya)
Violets: care and cultivation at home
Although there are a huge number of Saintpaulia varieties, caring for all types is practically no different . And since this crop is considered quite whimsical, cultivation rules must be strictly adhered to.
This video explains how to properly care for Saintpaulias at home.
Location and temperature
This miniflora grows beautifully on all windowsills. For the hot season, the north side is better suited, and in the cold, cloudy period, backlighting is necessary. On the south side, plants may not survive in the summer heat.
Newspaper sheets, blinds and curtains made of thick light fabric (preferably natural) will be a real lifesaver. When directly exposed to sunlight, the leaves get severe burns .
Advice! An extensive collection can be placed on shelves. The shelves can be of any length, but the width is from 30 to 35 cm. So, the pots can be arranged in two rows. When screwing the shelves, keep in mind that a fluorescent lamp will be attached under each of them (at a distance of 15 to 25 cm from the leaves).
For normal growth and development, a comfortable temperature is + 18 – + 25˚C . The highest threshold is + 30˚C, the minimum is + 12˚C.
How to choose soil?
In this matter, flower growers have almost complete carte blanche. The only taboo is fatty, heavy black soil. It is better to give preference to crumbly soil , which allows air and moisture to reach the roots.
Saintpaulia collectors offer several options for soil mixtures :
- 4 liters of peat with vermiculite + 1 tbsp. l. dry mineral fertilizer (5-10-10) + 1 tbsp. l. dolomite flour.
- Leaf + garden soil + sand with sphagnum moss (one part of all components) .
- Peat + turf soil (turf is cut in fields and meadows) + manure humus + sand and sphagnum moss (2:1:1/2:1:1). It is recommended to add 1 liter of charcoal and 2 tbsp to a bucket of this mixture. l. dolomite flour and superphosphate .
Important! Violet will grow well in regular purchased Saintpaulia soil.
Watering and air humidity
Experienced gardeners with many years of practice “feel” the plant. Understanding the basics of watering Saintpaulias is not that difficult. The plant consumes the most moisture during the flowering period , in the warm season and with a very developed root system.
Air humidity and soil composition also have a big influence. The lighter it is, the faster it dries. As a rule, they focus on the condition of the top layer. Dry to the touch is warm, and wet is cool to the touch.
Often this is done only through a tray (water is poured into it and the pot is immersed for a while, and when the earthen lump is saturated, the flower is taken out and placed on a cloth). The wick method is also known.
When transplanting, a cord made of synthetic material is threaded through the earthen ball, leading the lower end through the drainage hole of the container .
The first time is watered from above. All subsequent pots are placed on a vessel with water, an improvised cord is lowered into it and they wait until the violet drinks. This is the so-called capillary effect. The water must be settled and warm (+ 30 – 35 degrees) .
On especially hot days, the air around the violet is moistened with a spray bottle or the leaves are washed with warm water ( the liquid should not get on the flowers ).
Feeding and replanting
Special fertilizers for Saintpaulias are sold. They are applied simultaneously with watering every week.
Regarding transplantation, they do this only by transferring it into a plastic pot a couple of centimeters larger than the previous one. The procedure is carried out once a year after flowering (in spring). If the plant does not feel well in the pot or the soil is not selected correctly, an emergency transplant is allowed.
Important! As for pruning, do it only when necessary (if the leaves look drooping and unhealthy).
Unpretentious varieties of violets
Be sure to take a closer look at these varieties of violets, especially if this is your first Saintpaulia. Experienced violet growers say that these plants are almost impossible to kill! For a full description of the variety with the name and name of the breeder, see the photo.
Arctic Frost (S. Sorano)
Arctic Frost. A snow-white bouquet of double stars with a distinct blue rim along the edges of the petals and a blue spot in the center.
Bob Serbin (J. Brownlie)
The Bob Serbin variety was registered in 1995. Red bouquet of semi-double pansies with a thin white border on the petals.
Crystal Plum (F. Tinari)
The Crystal Plum variety (Russian name Crystal Plum) was registered in 1987. A snow-white bouquet of single and semi-double pansies with a fringed blue-violet edge and a distinct eye.
Emerald Lace (J. Swift)
Variety Emerald Lace (Russian name Emerald Lace). A rich purple bouquet of double A/G flowers with a fringed green edge.
Funambule (N. Robitaille/D. Croteau)
The variety Funambule (Russian name Rope Walker) was registered in 2006. An unpretentious variegated foliage, dark green foliage with pink splashes. A fantasy bouquet of single and semi-double purple A/G with white and pink touches.
Golden Autumn (LLG/Sorano)
Variety Golden Otm (Russian name Golden Autumn). A snow-white bouquet of stars with wavy, strongly rolled edges and a distinct yellow eye.
Reflections of Spring (P.Sorano/LLG)
The variety Reflection of Spring (Russian name Reflection of Spring) was registered in 2008. Standard Saintpaulia with a bouquet of double blue-gray stars with a green border.
Rhapsodie Cora (Holtkamp)
Rhapsody Kora (Russian name Rhapsody Kora) was registered in 2001. Standard Saintpaulia with a bouquet of single and semi-double snow-white A/G flowers with a blue spot on each petal (finger-colored violet).
Blue Fog (Morev)
The variety was registered in 2001. A standard-sized violet with dark foliage is decorated with large double snow-white stars. The blue finger pattern is clearly visible on each petal.
EK-Ocean
The variety was registered in 2004. The standard size violet is decorated with simple large blue and white stars with a wavy edge.
Blue Boy (Armacost & Royston)
The Blue Boy variety (Russian name: Blue Boy) was registered in 1948. A very simple but no less beautiful violet. Rich blue pansies on light green foliage.
Enchanted April (S.Sorano)
Inchanted April (Russian name Enchanted April). Variegated violet with white edges on the foliage. A snow-white bouquet of single and semi-double A/Gs with a slightly smeared pink border. In the center and along the edges of the petals you can see green blotches.
Ambiance (J. Gehr)
Ambience (Russian name Atmosphere). Pink-yellow bouquet of single and semi-double stars, the color of the flower is darker in the center and lighter towards the edges of the petals. The size of the socket is large standard.
Blue Dragon (LLG/P. Sorano)
Blue Dragon (Blue Dragon) registered in 2005. Saintpaulia with a bouquet of double stars with a fringed edge of a delicate blue color with a thin red-violet edge. Size – large standard.
Vologda lace (Makuni)
Or In Memory of Tanya Makuni - the second name of the variety. A snow-white bouquet of very large semi-double stars with a wavy edge.
Larisa (Makuni)
Delicate pink bouquet of double stars with an intermittent white-green border on fringed petals. The violet is two-tone: darker in the center and lighter towards the edges.
The most unusual violets
It should be noted that this flower can be quite unusual, for which it is highly valued by flower growers, because you never know what the outcome will be. The most interesting varieties are the following:
- “Chimera” is a variety resulting from the mutation of two plant species. The color of the petals varies from blue to crimson, but there is always a light dividing line in the middle.
- An exotic variety called “Crimson Cloud Country” has a dark crimson color with an intricate pattern.
- “Gray Ocean” is a flower that has the ability to change color to suit the mood, turning from white to lilac. With each flowering it becomes darker, and the Gray Ocean variety turns into the Black Pearl.
Violet “Chimera”
Violet “Land of Crimson Clouds”
Violet “Grey Ocean”
There are a lot of varieties of violets; every year breeders try to present something new and unique at exhibitions, so it is not possible to mention them all. But each of the varieties is unique and beautiful in its own way.
The article examined the main varieties of indoor violets. This is a beautiful flower that can decorate any space.
For those who are interested in this plant, but have no experience in growing it, we recommend starting with mini violets. Exhibition varieties are more beautiful, but have a lot of nuances in breeding, which will turn a hobby into exhausting work.
However, regardless of the choice, the interior of the room, decorated with live violets, will be transformed beyond recognition.
We recently learned that there are quite a lot of signs and superstitions associated with this plant. Read about them in the material at the link.
Classification of domestic violets by flower
So, as noted earlier, violet flowers are characterized by size, shape, number of petals (or degree of doubleness) and petal edge. Let's look at each concept in more detail.
By flower size
Small-flowered
The flower does not exceed 2 cm in diameter.
Medium flowered
The diameter of the flower is 2-4 cm.
Large-flowered
The size of the flower in diameter varies from 4 to 6 cm.
Particularly large-flowered
The diameter of the flower starts from 6 cm.
According to the shape of flowers
Pansies
The classic shape of a violet flower: five petals, the top two slightly smaller than the rest.
Examples with photos:
Blue Boy (Armacost & Royston) RM-Vasilisa (N.Skornyakova) Vintage Wine (S.Sorano) Mac's Black Pearl (G.McDonald) Apache Magic (J.Munk)
Star
The shape of the flower resembles a five-pointed star with rays of the same size.
The rays can be sharp or rounded. Examples with photos:
Frozen in Time (S.Sorano) Blue Fog (Morev) ND-Murano glass (Danilova-Suvorova)
ND-Crystal Swarovski (Danilova-Suvorova) Rhapsodie Clementine (Holtkamp)
Bell
Well, everything seems to be clear here - the shape looks like a bell.
Examples with photos:
LE-Blue Danube (E. Lebetskaya) Chantaspring (RPHair)
Flashy Trail (H.Pittman) Precious Pixie (S.Sorano)
Bowl
The petals of the flower seem to be fused and the bud does not open completely, as, for example, in a pansy, thereby forming a shape similar to a bowl.
It is also called round. Examples with photos:
NK-March of Mendelssohn (N.Kozak) EL-Full Chalice (E.Lebetskaya) Ming Dynasty (I.Fredette)
Wasp
The most unusual and easily recognizable flower shape.
The petals are narrow and tucked at the edges. In general, if you look closely, the flower really looks like a wasp. Examples with names and photos:
Mac's Searing Stinger (G.McDonald) Lunar Lily white Luverly Wasp (J.Dates)
According to the degree of flower terry
All of the above forms of Saintpaulia flowers may differ from each other in the number of petals or the degree of terryness.
Note! One violet may contain two types of flowers at once, for example, simple and semi-double or semi-double and double.
Simple
Thus, a simple flower is characterized by five petals arranged in one row. Below are the names and photos of the most prominent representatives:
Optimara My Desire (Holtkamp) Rob's Monkeyshines (R. Robinson) Rob's Boolaroo (R. Robinson) Sensational Sandra (Ray)
Scallops
Five petals in one row + 2-3 underdeveloped petals in the second row. Examples with photos:
EK-Wedding of the Stars (E. Korshunova) Saint Valentine (Makuni) Seryozha (Makuni)
Rada's Dream (Makuni)
Semi-double
Semi-double flowers consist of 2 full rows of petals. Examples with photos:
Ness' Viking Maiden (D. Ness) LiK-Bazhena (G. Lazarenko) Forest Magic (Makuni) Precious Red (H. Pittman)
Terry
More than 2 rows of petals. Below are some of the most prominent representatives with photos:
Banker (Makuni) Your Majesty (Makuni) Jolly Orchid (H.Pittman) Sweetie (Makuni)
Carnations
As a rule, the term “carnations” is practically not used in the description. Instead, “very terry” or “densely terry” are used. Below are the most prominent representatives with names and photos:
LF-Cream Dessert (L. Fedoseeva) AV-Etalon (Vialkovod) ND-Tortuga (Danilova-Suvorova) Dn-November Rain (D. Denisenko) LF-May Peonies (L. Fedoseeva)
Along the edge of the petal
The shape of a Saintpaulia flower is also characterized by the edge of the petal. It can be wavy, notched or fringed.
Wavy
Violets with wavy petals: names and photos of typical representatives:
Rhapsodie Cora (Holtkamp)
Blue Fog (Morev)
Vologda lace (Makuni) EK-Ocean (E. Korshunova)
Buckeye Nostalgia (P. Hancock)
Sinuate
Saintpaulias with notched petals:
LE-Rainbow highlights (E.Lebetskaya) Buckeye Music Box (Hancock) Midnight Wave (G.Boone) EK-Dancing Flame (E.Korshunova) RS-Golden luxury (S.Repkina)
Fringed
Prominent representatives are:
Crystal Plum (F.Tinari) Larisa (Makuni) Blue Dragon (LLG / P.Sorano) Emerald Lace (J.Swift)
Classification of indoor violets by rosette
As noted at the beginning of the article, the outlet is characterized by size and type. Let's figure it out.
According to socket size
Based on size, violets are divided into 5 groups: micromini, mini, semi-mini, standard and large standard.
Micromini
The tiniest ones. The size of the rosette of an adult flower does not exceed 10 cm. They are also called microminiatures. Symbol – mM (from the English Microminiature).
Mini
Miniature Saintpaulias do not exceed 10-15 cm in size (meaning an adult plant). Symbol – M (from the English Miniature).
Semimini
The size of the rosette of a semi-miniature violet varies between 15-20 cm. Symbol - SM (from English Semiminiature)
Standard
The size of a standard violet in diameter does not exceed 20-40 cm. Symbol - S (from the English Standard).
Large standard
The rosette of large standard violets is up to 40 cm in diameter. The designation “large standard” is acceptable. Conventionally designated L (from the English Large).
By socket type
Regular
Classic rosette shape with symmetrical arrangement of sheets.
Trailer
A trailer plant has several growing points. Trailers, in turn, are divided into canopy and cluster trailers.
Ampel trailers
The plant has an elongated stem that hangs over the edge of the pot.
Photos of overhead trailers with the name:
AN-Madame Rocha (N.Andreeva) Ramblin Peach (S.Sorano) 23-Irtysh River (Ya.Zubo) Milky Way Trail (J.Stahl) AN-Ivy League (N.Andreeva)
Bush trailers
The rosette of the plant is ordinary, but it bushes very strongly, growing lateral branches.
Photos of bush trailers with names:
Carousel Pony (S.Sorano) Dresden Doll (Harris) Demer`s Pixie Belle (Demers) Flashy Trail (H.Pittman)
Hot Pink Bells (Harris) Chantaspring (RPHair)
Propagation of violets
The most effective way to increase the number of plants is cuttings. To do this, cut off a leaf with roots and immediately plant it in our soil for violets.
For good rooting, it is necessary to cover the plant with a transparent container to create the conditions of a small greenhouse. The main thing is caution, since the roots are very fragile and can be easily damaged.
Variegated violets
Let us remind you that, depending on the foliage, violets are simple, when the color of the leaves contains only green, and variegated, when the color contains inclusions of other colors in addition to green. In this section we present 10 of the most beautiful, in our opinion, variegated varieties of violets with names and photos.
Rebel's Valiant (R. Bann)
Rebbles Valiant (Russian name Brave). A variety with bordering variegated leaves of cream color. The tone of the bouquet is dark blue, the shape is semi-double and double stars with notched petals. Size – large standard.
Alamo Gold Rush (H. Pittman)
Alamo Gold Rush (Russian name: Alamo Gold Rush). The foliage is dark green with pink and copper splashes. The main tone of the bouquet is golden, pink is also barely noticeable.
Ness' Orange Pekoe (D. Ness)
Orange Peco. A variegated variety with pale pink splashes on dark foliage. The tone of the bouquet is pale pink-orange, the shape is semi-double and double pansies. Size – large standard.
Impostor (K. Stork)
Impaste (Russian name: Impostor). A variegated variety with cream spots on dark foliage. On a standard rosette, rounded purple stars look great, the edges of the petals are decorated with a thin white border. There are terry and semi-double specimens.
Vintage Wine (S. Sorano)
Vintage wine (Russian name Vintage wine). A variegated variety with pink and yellow-brown splashes on dark leaves. The large rosette is decorated with single and semi-double burgundy notched pansies.
Winter Ice (S. Sorano)
Winter Ice (Russian name: Winter Ice). The foliage is green with white splashes. The bouquet is snow-white pansies with a bright blue rim around the edge.
Midnight Romance (S. Sorano)
Midnight Romance (Russian title: Midnight Romance). A variegated variety with white patches on green leaves. Bouquet – rich blue semi-double A/G with a thin white rim along the wavy edge. Size – large standard.
EK-Cintz Wedding
Variegated variety with pink spots on the leaves. The standard size rosette is decorated with fancy stars. The main tone of the petals is lilac-blue, the additional tone is blue, in the form of strokes, and pink, in the form of spots.
Buckeye Boysenberry (P. Hancock)
Buckeye Boysenberry (Russian name: Ohio Ezhmalina or Ohio Boysenberry). A variegated variety with cream flecks on dark green leaves. On a large rosette there are single-color purple stars with wavy edges, simple and semi-double.
Enchanted April (S.Sorano)
Inchanted April (Russian name Enchanted April). Snow-white A/G with a barely noticeable pink and greenish border, semi-double with a wavy edge. The variety is variegated, with white splashes on green foliage.
Types of wild violets
Wild violet is distributed on almost all continents.
Flowers differ according to species and grow in different climatic conditions. Wild plants are different from the violet that has become a houseplant . For wild species of Saintpaulia you need to go to Africa.
About 20 species of wild violets grow on the mountain slopes and waterfalls of Tanzania and Kenya. The flower does not tolerate bright sunlight, so it prefers shaded, damp areas.
The most common and beautiful are the following 3 types:
- “Velvet” Saintpaulia . It is characterized by dark green leaves measuring no more than 5 centimeters. A red tint can be seen on the back of the leaf. The inflorescences are lush, and the flowers are blue-violet, the core is dark.
- “Grote” is a hanging plant. The leaf comes in a purple hue or bright green. Its length reaches 6 cm, and the maximum width is 5 cm. The flowers have a blue-purple hue, with an almost black eye and border.
- “Violet flower” is distinguished by a large rosette, reaching a diameter of more than 50 centimeters. The stems are shortened, the dark green leaves are heart-shaped, the length of which can reach 8 centimeters. The flowers are blue-violet in color.
Note ! Today, many species of wild violets are listed in the Red Book. For example, purple violet is found only in the Caucasus mountains.
In Europe you can see “Forest”, “Amazing” and “Frost-resistant” violets. But they are cultivated quite rarely, being more used as a landscape element. In total, there are more than 25 species of this plant in Eurasia.
Note! On our website there is a series of materials devoted to caring for Saintpaulias: how to grow a plant from a leaf, how to water it correctly, choose a pot and replant. And also how to propagate this plant.
TOP 10 most beautiful homemade violets
The list of the most beautiful violets in our article is compiled based on the AVSA’s (African Violet Society of America) Best Varieties List for 2022 rating. In total, the rating includes 25 varieties of Uzambara violets; you can see the full list by following the link. A detailed description of each variety, name and name of the breeder can be found in the photo.
Buckeye Cranberry Sparkler (P. Hancock)
Buckeye Cranberry Sparkle (Russian name for Ohio Cranberry Sparkler). A variegated variety with cream flecks on dark green foliage. A large rosette contains fancy A/Gs with a clear pink border. The main tone of the petals is pale pink, the additional tone is rich pink in the form of dots and borders.
Ness' Crinkle Blue (D. Ness)
Ness Crinkle Blue (Blue folds). Semi-miniature variety with rich blue double stars. Along the edges of the petals you can see a thin white border.
Precious Red (H. Pittman)
Precious Red (Russian name Precious Red). Semi-double and double dark red pansies on dark green foliage. Size – miniature.
Jolly Orchid (H. Pittman)
Jolie Okid (Russian name Cheerful Orchid). Miniature Saintpaulia with simple green leaves. Snow-white A/G with a lilac spot in the center.
Picasso (M. Tremblay)
Picasso. On variegated foliage with white splashes there is a blue and white bouquet of double pansies. Sometimes you can see a chimeric pattern in the form of darker stripes diverging from the center to the edges of the petals.
Buckeye Seductress (P. Hancock)
Bakai Sidactris (Russian name: Ohio Seductress). A variegated variety with creamy spots on the leaves. On a large rosette there is a chic cap of semi-double and double lavender stars. Along the edges of the petals you can see a double border: wide white and barely noticeable pale green.
Blue Dragon (L. Lyon Greenhouses/P. Sorano)
Blue Dragon (Russian name Blue Dragon). Another beauty, a variety with delicate blue semi-double and double stars with a fringed edge. Along the edges of the petals there is a thin red-violet edging, and in cool conditions a pale green edging may also appear. Size – large standard.
Rob's Boularoo (R. Robinson)
Robs Bularu. Semi-miniature hanging trailer with a bouquet of fancy pansies. The main tone is pale pink, with blue strokes and drops.
Buckeye Nostalgia (P. Hancock)
Buckeye Nostalgia (Russian name Nostalgia for Ohio). Variegated variety with cream-colored foliage. The bouquet consists of single and semi-double Pansies with a wavy edge of pale blue color.
Frozen in Time (S. Sorano)
Frozen in time (Russian name Frozen in time). A variegated variety with ivory edges on green leaves. The snow-white stars are decorated with a green border and a blue spot in the center. The bouquet is presented with simple and semi-double stars. Simple and semi-double stars with a green rim on variegated foliage. Variegation is edging.
Why are yellow violets rare?
Breeders have been struggling to develop yellow varieties for many years. Species with faintly yellow streaks or rays already exist, but there are no varieties with a truly yellow, persistent color.
The problem lies in the characteristics of Saintpaulias and their genetics. These flowers simply do not have the yellow gene.
By crossing Saintpaulia with other Gesneriaceae that have this gene, it is possible to obtain slightly yellow shades, but they are recessive in relation to other colors and further breeding becomes impossible.
Rare varieties of violets
Rare varieties are a flexible concept. Experienced violet growers classify rare varieties of violets as rather retro varieties, i.e. well-forgotten old ones that you don’t often see at exhibitions. It is almost impossible to find whimsical Saintpaulias or various kinds of “perversions” at exhibitions.
So, our selection of rare varieties of Uzambara violets with photos (we duplicate the names of varieties of foreign selection in Russian + approximate translation):
Blakha-Mukha (Makuni)
A violet with a standard dark green rosette, on which semi-double wasps flaunt with notched edges of a dark red, almost burgundy color.
Vintage Lace (Lyon)
Vintage Lace (Russian name Vintage lace). Violet with a standard variegated rosette, multi-colored variegation. The bouquet consists of simple chimeric stars with a venous pattern. The main tone of the petals is light pink, the chimeric stripes are purple, the venous network is blue-violet.
Banker (Makuni)
A standard-sized violet with a bouquet of double stars with a wavy edge in a rich blue color. The edges of the petals are decorated with a thin white edging.
Optimara Trinidad (Holtkamp)
Trinidad. Standard violet with a bouquet of single and semi-double pansies with wavy edges. The main tone of the petals is soft blue, the edges of the outer petals are decorated with dark purple markings.
Your Majesty (Makuni)
Violet with a standard light green rosette and a pink bouquet of densely double stars with a fringed edge.
Granger's Carnival (Eyerdom)
Grangers Carnival (Russian name: Granger's Carnival). Violet with a large rosette and a rich purple bouquet of simple pansies with a venous pattern. The tone of the two upper petals is white, with a distinct purple mesh; on the lower petals the venous pattern is less distinct.
Irish Whisper (S. Sorano)
Irish Whisper (Russian name Irish Whisper). A large violet with a bouquet of single and semi-double stars of pale pink color. At the edges of the petals you can see a double border: a wider one of beige color and a thinner one of green color.
Bob's Omega (R. Anderson)
Bobs Omega (Russian name Omega). A standard-sized violet with chimera stars (on the dark pink petals white stripes diverging towards the edges are clearly visible).
Sweetie (Makuni)
A standard-sized violet with very double stars with a wavy edge and a thin white edge.
Ness' Viking Maiden (D. Ness)
Viking Meydn (Viking Maiden). Standard Saintpaulia with a snow-white bouquet of semi-double pansies with a notched edge.
Terry violet: photo and description
Terry violets are a type of Saintpaulia , or, as it is also called, Uzambara violet. A special feature of the species are the flowers, which are soft to the touch and look like velvet.
Such plants, in turn, have their own classification. Among them there are two types:
- Terry;
- Semi-double.
In addition to soft velvet petals, terry Saintpaulias are easily recognizable among others . They are distinguished from the general mass by the shape and volume of the inflorescences, as well as the shape of the leaf blade.
ATTENTION! The inflorescences of double violets can consist of 10 or more petals, while semi-double ones have from 6 to 9. If the inflorescence consists of less than six petals, then most likely it is a classic violet with smooth petals.
Varieties from different breeders
Violets are classified not only by the external characteristics of the plant, but also by the breeder. Varieties of both foreign and domestic selection are popular.
Violet grower - AB
You can recognize the breeder's other flowers by the AB prefix in the name of the violet. Names and photos of the most popular:
Ecstasy Bohemia Luxury Mother's Heart Little Frog
Korshunova Elena – EK
You can recognize the breeder's other plants by the prefix EK in the name of the violet. Korshunova’s most favorite flowers with photos and names:
Love Sea Wolf Snow and Sky Heat Wedding
Lebetskaya Elena – LE
You can recognize the breeder’s other varieties by the prefix LE in the name of Saintpaulia. The most popular Lebetskaya violets with name and photo:
Kira Dandy
Zlata Oksana Chernika
Repkina Svetlana – RS
You can recognize the breeder’s other varieties by the RS prefix in the name of the violet. Names and photos of Repkina’s most beloved violet growers:
Miracle Duchess Metagalaxy Aquamarine
Don Juan
Makuni
In my personal opinion, all varieties of Boris Mikhailovich are beautiful! But in this article we present only the 5 most famous ones with names and photos:
Your Majesty Beloved Daughter
Winter Smiling Sweetie Tatyana's Day
Makuni varieties are signed with the author's surname in brackets at the end of the name of the violet.
Sorano
The most popular Sorano violets in the post-Soviet space with name and photo:
Golden Autumn
Pink dove Strawberry fields Persian lace Warm sunshine
Sorano varieties are signed with the author's surname in brackets at the end of the name of the violet.
Morev
Of the Morev varieties, I would especially like to note the following (name + photo):
Wedding bouquet Amadeus Blueberry dessert Darling
Summer twilight
Moreva varieties are signed with the author's surname in brackets at the end of the name of the violet.
Fedoseeva Liliya – LF
You can recognize the breeder's other flowers by the prefix LF in the name of the violet. Most often searched for:
Daria Fairy of Fire My Love Cream Dessert Apple Marshmallow
Valkova Tatyana – VaT
You can recognize the breeder’s other plants by the prefix BaT in the name of the violet. Below are the names and photos of the most popular varieties of Valkova Tatyana:
Curly Princess
Peony Amazon Africa Pulsar
Natalya Kozak – NK
You can recognize other varieties of Natalia by the prefix NK in the name of the violet. Names and photos of the most popular Saintpaulias Kozak:
Lilon Lila Eternal Youth Happiness Yes
Duke de Richelieu Blue Whale
Denisenko Dmitry – Dn
All Dmitry's flowers are designated by the prefix Dn in the name of the violet. Below are the names and photos of the most popular Denisenko varieties.
Young Frenchwoman Rozheva Konvaliya
Macabeo (Makabeo) Illumination Magic of the Sky
Puminova Natalya - YAN
You can recognize Natalia's other flowers by the prefix YAN in the name of the violet. The most popular Saintpaulia Puminova with names and photos:
Minuet Caprice Katyusha Elegant Pasha
Dadoyan Tatyana
Fairy Marquise Dark Night Eve
Grinya
Varieties by Tatyana Dadoyan are signed with the author's surname in brackets at the end of the name of the violet.
Pugacheva Tatyana – PT
Tatyana Pugacheva's flowers are designated by the prefix PT in the name violet. Photos of the most popular Saintpaulias bred by Pugacheva:
Larisa Julia Katerina Elizaveta Charlize
Natalya Skornyakova – RM
Other flowers of Natalia Skornyakova can be recognized by the prefix RM in the name of violet.
Sun Goddess Francesca Pavlina Vasilisa Salome
Natalya Danilova-Suvorova – ND
Violets Natalya Danilova are designated by the prefix ND in the name of the flower. Particularly popular are:
Sage Asgard Quasar Ural gems Tortuga
R.Robinson – Rob's
You can recognize the author's varieties by the prefix Rob's in the name of each violet. Most popular:
Vanilla Trail Cool Fruit Boolaroo Zipper Zapper Antique Rose
G.McDonald – Mac's
G.McDonald selection varieties can be recognized by the Mac's prefix in the name of the flower. TOP 5 most popular:
Scorching Sun
Black Pearl
Tiamat Momentary Meltdown Black Uhuru
Optimara
My Love Little Moonstone Ever Precious Millenia My Dream
D.Ness – Ness'
Varieties of the D.Ness selection are indicated by the author's surname in the possessive case (Ness') at the beginning of the flower name. TOP 5 most popular:
Orange Pekoe Crinkle Blue
Satin Rose Antique Red Blueberry puff
Transplanting violets
It is worth replanting the violet every few years. The transplant is carried out as follows: the plant is dug out of the pot, cleaned of excess soil and diseased leaves. Then they wash the entire bush under water and plant it in new soil.
This concludes the basic requirements and nuances for caring for violets at home. Growing a violet turned out to be not as difficult as it might seem at first glance, so we encourage everyone to get themselves a houseplant.
