Standard varieties of violets
Among the variety of Saintpaulias, the standards seem completely unprepossessing, but that is their beauty.
Unusually delicate varieties that are often and unjustifiably relegated to the background. The standards have the following parameters:
- the leaves are rounded, can be heart-shaped, monochromatic, there are varieties with a slightly jagged edge;
- the size of the rosette varies from 20 to 40 cm in diameter;
- the stem is short and the rosette is flat;
- flowers are five-petaled, simple stars or pansies, without ruffle or other changes, sometimes have a slight waviness along the edge of the petal;
- the color of the flowers is one-color, sometimes two-tone (when a flower contains two shades of the same color);
- the size of the flowers is medium or small, large flowers can be found very rarely and most often belong to hybrid varieties;
- easily form a regular, symmetrical rosette.
Standards are old, proven, good varieties of violets. Sometimes they are classified as rare, they are charming, but in the conditions of modern diversity they are not in great demand.
The advantage of such violets is their unpretentiousness ; unlike hybrid varieties, they are much more tolerant of unfavorable conditions. For example, the Blue Boy variety.
Blue Boy.
Varieties of violets: what are they?
To systematize the varietal diversity of violets, experts have developed a classification based on the size of the rosette, color characteristics, structure and size of the flower, shape and color of the leaves. Based on the size of the rosette of leaves, there are 4 main groups:
- miniature - rosette diameter from 6 to 12 cm;
- semi-mini - rosette diameter from 15 to 20 cm;
- standard - rosette diameter from 20 to 40 cm, the most numerous group;
- large, or giants - diameter up to 60 cm.
According to flower size, varieties are divided into: small-flowered (2–4 cm in diameter), large-flowered (4–6 cm in diameter) and especially large. Based on the structure of the flower, they are classified into simple, semi-double and double. Depending on the complexity of the colors, they are divided into single-color, two-tone, two-color and multi-color. Based on the characteristics of the shape and color of the flower, the following are distinguished:
- classic
- star-shaped
- bordered
- fantasy
- chimeras
There is a more detailed classification of flower shapes, where in addition to the classic and star-shaped, they distinguish “bell”, “bowl”, “pansy” and “wasp”.
The leaves of different varieties of Saintpaulia also differ. There are varieties with a classic green color, and there are variegated ones. According to the shape and structural features, the leaves can be: round, oval, heart-shaped, elongated; with a curled, ragged, jagged or wavy edge.
Rare, unusual and hybrid varieties of violets
Among modern hybrids there are also those whose appearance makes you feel uneasy. Some of them are amazingly, unusually beautiful, others are just as terrible. But which ones where depends on everyone's taste.
Next we will tell you about the most unusual violets (you will also find photos below).
Senk's Anemone
It is one of the popular non-blooming violets today . It is very difficult to get a rosette; this variety is rightly called one of the rarest , and seeing it bloom is even more rare. The flowers look like small unopened buds and are therefore easy to miss.
The leaves are the main advantage of Senk's Anemone. The petioles of the leaves are thick and quite long, curved in different directions, which creates a feeling of complete chaos. The sheets themselves form small funnels and have an unusual throat.
Due to the shape of the leaves, this variety has long received a comic name - “Shrek Ears” .
Neverfloris
The name of the variety speaks for itself; it never blooms in the form in which everyone is accustomed . Flowers look like frozen buds, which is why they are called underdeveloped. And opponents of such varieties simply ridicule them for this form.
The leaves of this violet are standard, very juicy, dark green in color. The rosette is usually medium in size , from 20 to 40 cm.
There are an endless number of associations associated with the appearance of Neverfloris flowers. Flower growers compare them to cauliflower or a bouquet of mini artichokes , and sometimes they are compared to a coral reef or a head of broccoli.
Blue Tail Fly
At first glance, it is a semi-mini variety, unremarkable and simple, but the shape of the flower and leaves makes it quite unusual.
Flowers of the “wasp” shape have three standard petals (lower) and two shortened ones (upper), in addition, the upper ones are curled towards the center. The color is solid dark blue. The flowers resemble snapdragons. Flowering is continuous, the peduncles are thin and often bend under the weight of the flowers.
Bastle leaves are very unusual - on one petiole a main leaf plate and 1-5 small ones are formed, which are called stipules. This variety usually has 3-4 stipules. The leaves are medium-sized, and the petioles are long and thin, often elongated, the color is dark green with a red underside.
Mac's Pizza Pizzicato
Having ordinary semi-double flowers of blue color and without any special features, this variety is distinguished by its pronounced gerl foliage. It grows slowly and is difficult to transplant; the recommended pot size is up to 5 cm. It practically does not produce stepchildren.
Miniature bush . The leaves are very curly, with pronounced gerl characteristics. The leaves on a young rosette spin more strongly, but after rejuvenation this effect is not observed. The rosette reaches 7 cm in diameter, but with a large pot and wick watering it can grow up to 10.
The flowers are small, semi-double, coral blue. The peduncles are long but strong, raising the buds quite high above the foliage. It blooms for a long time, but fades abruptly, the peduncle simply dries up.
AB-Peterhof
The rosette is semi-mini, compact, regular in shape, and quite easy to form. The appearance of the flowers is nothing unusual. Simple pansies, soft pink in color with a slight waviness along the edges of the petals. With proper care, you can achieve cap flowering.
The main advantage of this variety, the highlight that makes it rare and unusual, is the color of the leaves. The leaf is elongated with a slight point at the tip. Refers to leaf chimeras - a light spot is located in the center of the leaf, this distinguishes it from other variegated species.
Important! The variety is very sensitive to light; violations at this point of care lead to darkening of the leaf blades - if there is a lot of light, and this makes the bush completely inconspicuous and ordinary.
Senk's Blue Cascade
semi-mini, trailer bush does not branch very readily, sometimes it needs help. The leaves are dark green on top and silvery pink on the underside. The shape of the leaves is elongated, young ones are rolled into a tube and as they grow older they open slightly, adult leaves are spoon-shaped and jagged.
Flowers are located on long peduncles. Flower shape is wasp, medium size. The color of the flowers is indescribably beautiful, soft blue , like the sky on the front side, they have a lighter back side, sometimes it is almost white.
AV-Spongebob
Standard size, rich green foliage, round in shape with a wavy, serrated edge. The cuttings are strong and thick, the rosette is compact, and the leaves lift up in extreme low light conditions.
Double flowers, medium size, 3-5 per peduncle. The color is rich yellow at the center of the flower with a gradient towards the edge, turning into almost white.
This variety can be called a ghost, because despite its very rare color, no one except the breeder himself puts it up for review , and all Saintpaulia lovers want to get it.
Senk's Arctic Fox
Trailer semi-miniature socket. The leaves are medium green, variegated along the edges, elongated. The folded edges make the sheets appear even longer.
Flowers are wasps, white, sometimes sports with purple splashes. At the base the petals are twisted into a tube, and at the ends they are beautifully arranged and rounded.
Often grown not as a trailer, but as a simple miniature. The size of an adult rosette is up to 12 cm, compact.
Shiawasee Trail
Miniature ampel socket. The formation of stepsons is very active, grows quickly, and the leaves are juicy and fragile.
Pronounced girl foliage is dark in color with a light spot at the base and bright veins along the perimeter. This type of leaf is not typical for ampelous violets and this makes it especially beautiful.
The flowers are small, double or semi-double, white with a blue eye in the center. 5-8 buds are formed on the peduncles, the peduncles themselves are elongated. It blooms in small bouquets, almost constantly.
Foreign varieties
This category presents violets from foreign breeders. Here are collected the best violets bred by famous American, German and Japanese breeders.
My collection is constantly updated with both retro varieties and new products of foreign selection.
Patchwork
sport from the Playful Spectrum variety. Large wavy white stars with bright blue prints….
from leaf to adult rosette freshly cut leaf, rooted leaf with babies Alois
Retro variety. Standard. The flower is a dark blue star with a white border. Abundant, elegant, captivating...
from leaf to adult rosette fresh cut leaf, large baby Dumplin'
Retro variety. Soft pink two-tone balloons. Long and abundant flowering. Always makes me happy.
from leaf to adult rosette freshly cut leaf Ness' Red Velvet
Large, slightly wavy red stars. Flowers are like velvet. Neat outlet. A beautiful variety.
from leaf to adult rosette freshly cut leaf Playful Spectrum
One of the first fantasy varieties. A favorite of any collection.
from leaf to adult rosette big babe starter Victorian Elegance
Retro variety. Large cherry-fuchsia flowers. From the center of the flower there are two light pink rays in the form of...
from leaf to adult rosette freshly cut leaf, rooted leaf with babies, large baby Colonial Port Lincoln
Retro variety. Soft blue waves with a smoky tint delight, delight, and surprise.
from leaf to adult rosette freshly cut leaf Louisiana Lullaby
Always different and different from others, and always recognizable and loved by everyone, unforgettable Louisiana.
from leaf to adult rosette freshly cut leaf Alamo Marvel
Bright coral pink double flowers. Green quilted leaves. Excellent variety.
from leaf to adult rosette freshly cut leaf Colonial Werris Greek (sport)
Retro grade (sport). A bouquet of delicate pink-lilac wavy stars will delight you with its beauty for a long time.
from leaf to adult rosette freshly cut leaf Linda
Retro variety. A bouquet of snow-white pansies always attracts and pleases.
from leaf to adult rosette freshly cut leaf, small baby Arapahoe
Retro variety. Large red stars are a classic of the genre.
from leaf to adult rosette freshly cut leaf Lyon's Red Rocket
Delightful red stars on strong peduncles... Surprising and delightful.
from leaf to adult rosette rooted leaf with babies, baby, large baby Sunkissed Rose
Yellow-flowered delicate variety.
from leaf to adult rosette freshly cut leaf Kingwood Blue
Retro variety. An unusually beautiful variety.
from leaf to adult rosette freshly cut leaf Suncoast Secret Fantasy
Huge two-row pink stars with a wide dotted fuchsia border. Gorgeous variety.
from leaf to adult rosette freshly cut leaf, rooted leaf with babies Buckeye Color Water
The variety is charming.
from leaf to adult rosette freshly cut leaf Rivale
Huge pink stars with a thin crimson border. Strict and effective.
from leaf to adult rosette fresh cut leaf, starter Laura
Retro variety. Just transparent white “pansies”, cute and touching
from leaf to adult rosette freshly cut leaf Valeska Viol (sport)
Retro variety. Delicate white “pansies” with lilac pistils, and sometimes with lilac strokes. Always…
from leaf to adult rosette freshly cut leaf, mature violet Lady in Red
The variety amazes with its beauty, delights and pleases.
from leaf to adult rosette fresh cut leaf, baby Halo's Aglitter
Chic retro variety. A variety for centuries.
from leaf to adult rosette fresh cut leaf, starter Ocean Eyes
A bouquet of beautiful deep blue flowers with large yellow stamens, truly like the eyes of the ocean.
from leaf to adult rosette freshly cut leaf Too Much Pizzazz
The flowers are simple and semi-double velvet cherry, like “butterflies” circling above the rosette. Variety -…
from leaf to adult rosette fresh cut leaf, rooted leaf with babies, baby, starter Delft Imperial
Retro variety. The flowers are delicate and touching, as they are in early spring.
from leaf to adult rosette freshly cut leaf Lituanika
The most delicate hanging trailer, strewn with roses that look like small chrysanthemums.
from leaf to adult rosette freshly cut leaf, rooted leaf with babies Rose Garden
Half mini. Delicate pink terry bells on fluffy peduncles, like opening roses on...
from leaf to adult rosette freshly cut leaf Rob's Vanilla Trail
The miniature trailer is all charm.
from leaf to adult rosette freshly cut leaf, small baby Ode de Beauty
Retro variety. Fabulously beautiful flowering.
from leaf to adult rosette freshly cut leaf Willodene
When you first see this violet, you immediately understand that it will definitely be in your collection.
from leaf to adult rosette freshly cut leaf
Hybrids and their differences
From a botanical point of view, all indoor Saintpaulias are hybrids. But over time, so many varieties were bred that the classification changed a little.
Hybrid violets in modern floriculture are varieties that have hybrid changes relative to old, classic varieties.
Signs of hybridization include:
- unusual types of flowering - wasp violet, non-flowering Saintpaulias, very large flowers, double and other species atypical for classic Saintpaulias;
- unusual foliage - variegated, elongated, girl-, bastle-leaves, as well as twisted and abundantly wavy;
- rosette shape – ampel and trailer varieties;
- bush size - micro-mini, mini, semi-mini and large bushes, can be considered hybrids, the standard size is 20-40 cm. One can doubt the relationship between semi-mini and large bushes, but the miniatures are 100% hybrid;
- The color of the flowers - one-color, two-tone and some two-tone can be called standards, and chimeras, fantasy-colored flowers and other types are classified as hybrids.
Important! Sometimes a variety may seem standard but not be, and sometimes vice versa. It depends on small features that may not be noticed initially.
For example, hybrids include:
- Earl and Joyce (variegated chimera);
- Rebel's Astro Spinner (hot pink with a white edge and blue sawn stripe, and fantasy blue throughout the petal).
Foreign selection
- Foreign selection
- Alen-... - CT-...
- LE-... (Lebetskaya variety)
- LEKO-... - NK-...
- PT-… (Pugacheva variety)
- RM-… (Skornyakova variety)
- RS-… (Repkina varieties)
- Fairy – YAN-Dressy
- Miniatures and semi-miniatures
- Streptocarpus
This year, you are offered varieties purchased in 2022 - 2019 from the largest and most famous US companies.
These companies cooperate with leading breeders in the USA, Canada and England; their large collections represent the entire spectrum, the entire “menu” of modern selection and the best and most original varieties of previous years. My collection is for those who want to be the first and are ready to be the best.
The price is indicated in rubles per plant leaf. The letter “L” indicates varieties that will be sold in the summer after mandatory prior approval (they will be grown only by summer).
| 1 | 5b mother E. (natural appearance) | Small simple blue flowers in incredible abundance. Especially scattered flowering when grown on a windowsill in natural light. Just a miracle! |
| 2 | Barbara Jane trail | Standard trailer with pink double flowers. Abundant flowering, neat plant. A gift for trailer lovers. |
| 3 | Beach Party (Sorano)New | Light pink, semi-double star flowers with a ribbed edge. Towards the center the flower becomes darker. Blue and purple strokes are scattered across the petals. The foliage is slightly wavy, dark green, and the rosette is easy to form. |
| 4 | Buckeye Columbus Platinum (P. Hancock) | |
| 14 | Buckeye My Oh My (P. Hancock) | Semidouble-double white ruffled star/dark pink radiating eye. Leaves and plants can usually be combined. I'm a hobby grower that has been growing for many years and competes regularly in african violet shows. |
| 18 | Cajun's Burning Desire (Belinda Thibodeaux)New | |
| 26 | Cajun's Just One Kiss (Belinda Thibodeaux) | Summer |
| 27 | Cajun's Ladies Man (Belinda Thibodeaux) | |
| 29 | Cajun's Maya (Belinda Thibodeaux) | |
| 34 | Cajun's Swamp Dancer (Belinda Thibodeaux) | |
| 35 | Cajun's T-2 (Belinda Thibodeaux) | |
| 37 | Cherry Delight (Sorano) | |
| 42 | Hawaiian Dancer (Sorano) | A hot pink center eye is surrounded by a wide purple edge boasting pink fantasy flecks. A heavily fringed green edge encompasses the flower on this semidouble to double bloomer. Wavy, medium green foliage tops off this variety. |
| 43 | Humako Inches (Humako) | Huge (8-9 cm) white stars with a blue-blue wide middle on strong strong peduncles. Slightly wavy edge of petals. Abundant flowering against a background of light green foliage. |
| 45 | Hunter's Kashmir (Ken Muzalewski) | |
| 47 | Irish Glen (Sorano) | This variety is simply covered with flowers! Pale-white double stars form rosette flowers with a wide green border. Green quilted slightly spoon-shaped foliage. Wedding boutonniere! |
| 50 | K's Freedom (K.Hajner) | Bright semi-double red and white flowers contrasting blue fantasy. A very compact standard with abundant flowering. Like a head of cabbage. A cheerful and original variety for those who have no more space. It blooms early and blooms for a very long time. |
| 51 | K's Fiesta Lady (K.Hajner) | |
| 65 | Optimara Rocky Mountain (Holtkamp) | Series:State Parks, Pot Size:4-inch Bloom Type:Double/Triple Bloom Color:Pink and White Leaf Type:Plain, slightly heart shaped Leaf Color:Medium green Year Introduced:2016 |
| 66 | Optimara Yosemite II (Holtkamp) | Double/triple frilled light blue/purple with darker eye, variable green edge. (Young blossoms bright green with purple edge.) |
| 67 | Rivermist Calipso (Baker)New | Single-semidouble red-pink large star/white puff fantasy, dark red and purple streaks. Variegated medium green, cream and pink, ovate, quilted, glossy/variable white-spotted red back. |
| 68 | Rivermist Galaxy (Baker) | Single-semidouble blue-purple large star/white puff fantasy, pink and red streaks. Variegated dark green and pink, ovate, quilted, glossy/white-spotted red back. |
| 69 | Rose Bouquet (GT Smith) | Double pink frilled star/darker eye. Mosaic variegated medium green, pink and white, plain, quilted. |
| 71 | Watermelon Snow (P.Addison)New | Terry frilly stars with a pink eye. Mosaic variegation with a predominance of white color. Quilted foliage. |
- Foreign selection
- Alen-... - CT-...
- LE-... (Lebetskaya variety)
- LEKO-... - NK-...
- PT-… (Pugacheva variety)
- RM-… (Skornyakova variety)
- RS-… (Repkina varieties)
- Fairy – YAN-Dressy
- Miniatures and semi-miniatures
- Streptocarpus
Features of care
The rarer and more unusual the variety, the more nuances there are in its care. Some varieties need more light than usual, some, on the contrary, deteriorate with too much light and need natural light.
Features of watering depend more on the size of the rosette than on the variety, but the smaller the violet, the less water it needs and vice versa, the larger the violet, the more. The same rule applies to pots and fertilizers.
When buying a special violet, you need to immediately learn all the intricacies of caring for it. Such reinsurance will allow you to find out whether the grower’s conditions allow him to maintain this variety.
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.
