Red African Violets?

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VickieP Rutherfordton, NC(Zone 7a) Aug 10, 2003

Is there a red African violet? I've grown pinks, purples, whites, variegates - but have never seen a red. If such exists, where might I find it?

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flowox Newark, OH(Zone 5a) Aug 20, 2003

I have quite a few colors too but have never seen a red one either

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heather_v Lenexa, KS(Zone 5b) Aug 20, 2003

Here are a couple I found with a quick search online:

Optimara California
http://www.optimara.com/optimarafieldguide/varietiesa-l/california.html

Optimara Capricorn
http://www.optimara.com/optimarafieldguide/varietiesa-l/capricorn.html

This person has leaves for sale from AVs with red blooms
http://steverd.com/violets/leaves-red.html

Be sure to check out Tomahawk and Vampire's Kiss at the bottom of the page on that last link. They look the closest to what I would call red. But then it's always hard to tell true colors on the computer anyway.

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VickieP Rutherfordton, NC(Zone 7a) Aug 20, 2003

I think you found red violets! Those are great links, especially the last one. Thanks, Heather_V!

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heather_v Lenexa, KS(Zone 5b) Aug 21, 2003

You're quite welcome! And I got a bonus out of finding these... I recently purchased some AV leaves on ebay, and hadn't gotten around to looking up pictures of all the different varieties, since the seller packed in several surprise leaves, too. Anyway, I actually have a leaf for Tomahawk :-D It's starting to root now, and I can't wait for the new little leaves to start poking through. And then, of course, I still have to wait for it to bloom to see how red it is, but hey, it's still fun to watch them grow from the start. I still may have to see about getting that Vampire's Kiss now, too.

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Kelli L.A. (Canoga Park), CA(Zone 10a) Nov 03, 2003

I have an AV that is called red, but in my opinion, it is a shade of purple, but I'm a real purist when it comes to red.

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Shelly221 Denver, CO(Zone 5b) Nov 05, 2003

I found MANY great ones here at bluebirdgreenhouse.com http://www.bluebirdgreenhouse.com/
but ummm when I went to buy 4 leaves (not plants) they wanted 20+ dollars for shipping! lol I almost passed out!
BUT the pics are amazing, and they have some absolutely stunning AVs

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MsCritterkeeper The Heart of Texas, TX(Zone 8b) Nov 06, 2003

Hiya all,
I just started with Av's too..I love the Minis ...I have been getting dome nice healthy ones at Wal Mart for $2.oo -$5.00 with a water ship! They are adorable..I have set some leaves to root so I may be up for trades soon..I'll keep ya posted.Mostly pinks & purples...

MsCritterkeeper

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