Image of African Violets

Sorry, but this isnt an African violet. It looks more like a primrose.

I agree with Barbara - it is a Primrose - basically an outside plant that normally blooms early spring and likes humid semi-shaded location. It was "forced" to bloom early - just like they force tulips and daffodils and Easter lilies to bloom in pots out of season. If you find a place in a yard to stick it in - it will be struggling - but if it will survive - it will bloom in a spring of 2014. Otherwise - say thanks to it - and toss it. It won't survive at home.

Irina

They will continue to bloom if you keep them in a very cool but sunny window. Very important.. keep picking off the fading flowers. Keep damp but not soggy.
As soon as the window warms up, for me in NYS, sometime in late March, the leaves wilt in the sun and it's time to set it in a cooler place. You can set it outside in a sheltered spot if it's not too cold.
If they like the spot that you choose (under a forsythia looks nice, bloom the same time)they will bloom for many years. Key is some early spring sun, but no scorching summer sun, and not being allowed to dry out.

Thank you for all your help, I will try them outside and see how they get on, they looked so pretty when in bloom, it seems a shame to kill it and with little gardening experience I do tend to do that, thanks again