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African Violet 'Blue Dragon'

Saintpaulia

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Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Saintpaulia (saint-PAWL-ee-a)
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Synonym
Hybridized
Sorano
Registered or introduced
2005
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Medium Purple
Other Details
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Size/Type
Large Standard
Flower Characteristics
Double
Leaf Shape/Type
Ovate
Round
Quilted
Scalloped
Leaf Texture
Velvet
Leaf Color
Red Back (or red reverse)
Propagation
May be propagated by cuttings (leaf, sucker, or bloom stalk)
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Capistrano Beach, California

Fallbrook, California(5 reports)

Vero Beach, Florida

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hilton, New York

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