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Saintpaulia ionantha H. Wendl. African violet · Ornamentals · bred by Van Der Knaap Henricus G. J.|Honselersdijk, NL

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant does not belong to miniature species and has a medium or large size of mature leaves, which are dark green on top. On the underside of the leaves, strong anthocyanin coloration is expressed between the veins, the surface is weakly or moderately wrinkled with almost straight edges.

The flowers are double, large, and actinomorphic in shape. The petal color is violet-blue with a lighter border along the edges, which have medium or strong waviness. The peduncles are of medium length and possess pronounced anthocyanin coloration.

The variety is characterized by a late onset of flowering and the formation of a small or medium number of inflorescences. Intended for indoor decorative floriculture.

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Breeder
Van Der Knaap Henricus G. J.|Honselersdijk, NL 2 Developed the variety
Applicant
Van Der Knaap Henricus G. J.|Honselersdijk, NL 2 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Kwekerij Marienoord B.V.| NL Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20021098
Terminated
  1. Application filed 18 July 2002
  2. Registered 12 September 2005
  3. Entry closed 22 June 2016

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