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African Violets

I have to know what this is!

13 years ago

Hi - I don't have any AVs however I saw this picture on the AVSA main page and now I have to get it. Can someone please tell me what it is?

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Thanks!

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bspofford
13 years ago
It's the cover of the calendar put out by AVSA. Mine is not here with me in Maine. So call or e-mail AVSA and they can give you the name of the plant.

Barbara
MojaveLove
Original Author
13 years ago
I never heard back from the lady I contacted. Does anyone have this calendar and does it identify the plant?

Thanks! :)
irina_co
13 years ago
I just threw this calendar away yesterday... Anyway - I think it is Rob's Combustible Pigeon and it was a best new cultivar on Reno Convention.

You can order it from the hybridizer himself. But you need to remember - he will send you a small starter plant = you need to grow it to be the best.

irina

Here is a link that might be useful: Link
thominindy
13 years ago
I agree,looks like Rob's Combustible pigeon. Keep in mind this is a semi miniature and won't get more than about 6 inches across. But then that's why I have miniatures. I have room for three times as many plants.

Thom
fred_hill
13 years ago
Thom,
Semiminiatures are allowed to grow to 8 inches. Miniatures must be 6 inches or less.
GrowHappy
13 years ago
It's one of the most beautiful plants of Robs, and he's got some great ones.

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