The most interesting and beautiful varieties of white violets

White violets are attractive, have a pleasant aroma, and can brighten up a room, creating a welcoming atmosphere. With so many varieties to choose from, you can find the one that catches your eye. We invite you to explore the most popular varieties of white violets, their characteristics, and features.

Characteristics of white violets

The white Saintpaulia is a herbaceous houseplant characterized by its small stature, lack of a central stem, and longevity. The plant has elongated, dense leaf blades, which form a basal rosette as they develop.

White violets have dark green, light green, or patterned foliage. Plants come in a variety of shapes and colors, with varying flowering periods. Violets can be solid white, edged, spotted, or patterned. Their buds typically form in spring and consist of five small petals.

TOP most popular pure white varieties

The most common among beginning collectors and experienced gardeners are white violets, decorated with beautiful borders.

White Pearl (A. Shcherbakov)

White Pearl is a violet with large, double flowers that resemble snow-white "balls." They reach 6-7 cm in width and look harmonious when combined with the foliage. The violet has an upright rosette covered with green and white variegated, slightly wavy leaves.

NK-White Envy (N. Kozak)

This Saintpaulia cultivar attracts with its huge, airy, snow-white flowers with wavy petals and a yellow center. The violet has a branched rosette of light green leaves.

LiK-White Cradle (G. Lazarenko)

White Cradle is a domestically grown variety. It is characterized by very large, rounded, semi-double and double flowers. The wavy petals are a snow-white hue. The violet has a smooth rosette, studded with rounded, quilted green leaves.

LiK-White Angel (G. Lazarenko)

White Angel stands out from other white violet varieties. It has smooth, light, blue-tinged star-shaped flowers. The rosette is decorated with round, dark green leaves.

Bridal bouquet (K. Morev)

The bridal bouquet is a violet from renowned breeder Konstantin Morev. It features large, snow-white flowers with wavy petals and a creamy center. This coloring gives the plant a pearly, delicate, and graceful appearance. This variety is ideal for special occasions.

The violet has a smooth rosette covered with standard light green leaves.

RS-White Magic (Repkina S.)

The White Magic violet is considered one of the most spectacular double-flowered varieties, adorned with a neat fringe. The bright white flowers perfectly complement the plant's foliage. The violet has a variegated green rosette, dotted with foliage with whitish veins.

RM-White Sails (N. Skornyakova)

White Sails is a cultivar sought after by many violet growers for its abundant blooms. The plant is covered with very large, single, semi-double, and double white flowers with wavy fringes. The petals are slightly elongated, with a yellow center.

The violet has a smooth rosette, strewn with green leaves.

RM-White Asters (N. Skornyakova)

White Asters is a variety that rightfully earned its name. This violet resembles small asters, painted bright white. The double flowers have a green border along the petal edges. It has a smooth, compact rosette of slightly quilted green leaves.

LE-Lady in White (E. Lebetskaya)

Lady in White is an unusual variety of white violet. It is renowned for its enormous, double, snow-white star-shaped flowers with wavy petals. The flowers reach up to 8 cm in diameter. The rosette is compact and neat, covered with light green foliage.

LE-White Camellia (E. Lebetskaya)

White Camellia is a violet characterized by large, semi-double and double, snow-white star-shaped flowers with beautiful, curved petals. This variety is renowned for its constant and abundant blooming. The plant has a neat rosette covered with smooth, white-green leaves.

Tatiana's Day (B. Makuni)

The violet "Tatiana's Day" from gardener Makuni is covered in large, fringed, dazzling white flowers. The petals with wavy edges add a unique touch. The violet has a smooth, compact rosette topped with small, elongated, rich green leaves.

EK-White Queen (E. Korshunova)

White Queen is a violet that attracts attention with its large, semi-double and double, wavy, star-shaped flowers of a rounded configuration. The flowers reach 7-7.5 cm in diameter. The snow-white, lush, layered blooms are simply stunning.

The rosette is compact, with pointed light green leaves.

EK-White Sun of the Desert (E. Korshunova)

The violet "White Sun of the Desert" is famous for its large, smooth, snow-white flowers. Many gardeners compare the violet to wildflowers. The flowers reach up to 7-8 cm in diameter. The petals have deeply corrugated edges.

The rosette is compact, smooth, and covered with oval-shaped foliage. The leaves are dark green.

AV-Your Highness (Violet Grower)

Your Grace is a profusely blooming violet, characterized by snow-white rosettes with fan-shaped, double petals and a crested bloom pattern. The rosette is small and smooth, composed of numerous dark green leaves.

AV-White Bear (Violet Grower)

Polar Bear is a violet characterized by dense, double flowers shaped like white balls. They look incredibly beautiful and make a true interior decoration. The rosette is neat, strewn with slightly wavy, quilted green leaves.

Warm Sunshine (LLG/P. Sorano)

Warm Sunshine is renowned for its pleasing appearance and exquisite fragrance. Its double and semi-double star-shaped flowers combine a snow-white hue with lemon-yellow highlights (ranging from subtle to intense). The rosette is neat and compact, studded with glossy dark green leaves.

Alan's White Feather (A. Murphy)

Alan's White Feather is a popular variety. Its bell-shaped flowers are a pure white. The petals have wavy edges. The neat rosette is covered with light green foliage.

Aly's Blizzard Bunny (A. Droege)

Aly's Blizzard Bunny is a very delicate plant, combining snow-white semi-double star-shaped flowers with rich green foliage. This compact, miniature plant is covered with heart-shaped leaves.

White with green border

There are unusual violets with petals that have a light green hue. Green violets are featured in our another article, and below we have collected the most popular varieties of white violets with a green border.

LE-Greenland (E. Lebetskaya)

Greenland is a unique violet variety with semi-double, cup-shaped, star-shaped flowers edged with green petals. This combination is stunning. It is renowned for its abundant blooms.

The rosette is smooth, covered with dark green leaves with white and pinkish edges.

LE-White Peony (E. Lebetskaya)

The White Peony is a violet that gets its name from its resemblance to the flowers of the same name. The petals of large, double white stars are edged with green. The rosette is smooth and variegated.

RS-Belinda (Repkina S.)

Belinda – large, single or semi-double, wavy white flowers with greenish edges. The bouquet is very impressive. The rosette is smooth and symmetrical, composed of light green, curved leaves.

AB-Cotton Candy (Violet Grower)

Cotton Candy is a violet renowned for its abundant blooms and snow-white, voluminous, dense, double flowers. It resembles a rose, with petals with ruffled edges, the lower ones can have a light green hue. The rosette of Saintpaulia consists of wavy, serrated, light green leaves.

White with blue/lilac border

Violets with a blue border are no less popular among gardeners. Below are the most popular Saintpaulia varieties with this color.

LE-White Swan (E. Lebetskaya)

White Swan is an incredibly beautiful violet with large, white flowers. The petals have a blurred, lilac-colored edge. The rosette is smooth, strewn with large green leaves, edged white.

EK-Russian Girl (E. Korshunova)

Rossiyanochka is a cultivar of violets characterized by large, semi-double, star-shaped inflorescences. The flower petals are white with blue, ruffled edges. The plant has a loose, long, petiolate rosette. The foliage is a bright green.

Pat tracey

Pat Tracey is a popular variety from the white violet palette. This Saintpaulia features large, double stars with a neat violet-blue border along the petal edges (the border thickness can vary). The rosette is compact, composed of smooth, green-tinted leaves.

Iceberg (Sorano)

Iceberg is a violet with large, snow-white, semi-double or double star-shaped flowers. The petals are edged with a blue tint. The compact rosette is studded with wavy, smooth, light green leaves.

Arctic Frost (S. Sorano)

Arctic Frost is a cultivar from the collection of the renowned breeder of the same name. This violet features large, semi-double, white blooms. The petals are randomly streaked with blue. The plant has a smooth rosette, and the leaves are neat, graceful, and light green.

Ma's Arctic Sky (O. Robinson)

Ma's Arctic Sky is a pansy-type violet. Snow-white semi-double flowers with a soft blue ruffled edge. The rosette is smooth. The plant attracts with its quilted, variegated, white-and-green foliage.

Shirl's Sky (S. Sanders)

A variegated Saintpaulia of foreign selection from the miniature group. It boasts unique coloring not only of its flowers but also of its leaves. The petals are white with large pink-lilac spots, offset toward the edges. The leaves are slightly elongated, pale green, and muted. This variety is prone to side shoots and is slow growing, but it is distinguished by lush and frequent blooms.

White with pink/blue center

In addition to classic white violet varieties, gardeners also prefer a variety of variations. Particularly popular are plants that combine white with bright, contrasting splashes.

OS-A-Red Gold (O. Artemova)

A Saintpaulia with a compact rosette and lush flowers. This is not a pure white violet; the petals have a creamy pink center. The petal edges are tinged with green or yellow. The leaves are dark emerald, with a reddish underside.

NK-White Poppy (N. Kozak)

The "White Poppy" honeycomb is renowned for its very large, double, star-shaped flowers. The petals are white with pinkish/lilac streaks, either randomly arranged or centered. The compact rosette is covered with white, variegated leaves.

AV-Anna Pavlova (Violetgrower)

Saintpaulia Anna Pavlova features densely double, wavy stars with soft pink shadows at the petal edges and center. This variety looks delightful, delicate, and neat. The Saintpaulia's smooth rosette is covered with serrated leaves, tinted a light green.

Humako Inches

Humako Inches is a smooth white flower with a violet-blue center. It looks stunning. This violet features large star-shaped inflorescences.

This variety has a small rosette dotted with large, lacy leaves. The foliage is light green.

Shiawasee Trail (S. Sanders/R. Brenton)

Shiawasee Trail is a violet with small star-shaped blooms. The petals are a random shade of blue and white: the flowers can be white with a light blue center or blue with white streaks. This compact plant has a small rosette topped with soft, dark green leaves.

EK-White Mustang (E. Korshunova)

White Mustang is a violet with an exotic appearance. Its fan-shaped, velvety white flower has a blue center. Its unusual coloring draws attention. The violet's rosette is covered with dark green leaves. This combination lends a delicate touch to the plant.

EK-Snow Lace (E. Korshunova)

Snow Lace features enormous, double, fringed, wavy, snow-white star-shaped flowers. The center is highlighted with a bluish-lilac "highlight," and the petal edges have a greenish border. A profuse bouquet grows on strong stems.

The violet has a strong, even rosette consisting of simple green leaves.

AV-Kilimanjaro (Violetflower)

AV-Kilimanjaro is a Saintpaulia with large, double flowers composed of wavy petals. When combined, they create a fan-shaped arrangement. The combination of white and purple makes this flower unrivaled.

The violet has a small rosette consisting of serrated, quilted leaves of a light green hue.

AB-Lace Lilac (Violet Grower)

Lace Lilac is a violet characterized by its large size. The plant is white with light lilac flecks in the center. The wavy petals are framed by a light green border. This violet, with a small rosette, is studded with serrated, quilted leaves.

AV-Romeo (Violet Grower)

AV-Romeo is a violet with snow-white, double petals and lilac streaks. The inflorescences are shaped like large roses. This Saintpaulia has a neat rosette with slightly wavy, light green leaves.

How to choose a white violet?

It's best to buy Saintpaulias at specialized stores or from violet growers. Unscrupulous sellers often offer counterfeit varieties that lack the varietal value.

To avoid problems, pay attention to the following nuances:

• Coloring of leaf blades. Violet leaves should be uniform or have a consistent pattern. Any unusual spots or stripes indicate disease.
• Rosette density. If the plant's center is tight and the stems and leaves are tightly packed together, be wary; this could be a sign of disease. It's best to choose a different plant.
• Condition of cuttings. Inspect the plant. If the leaf bases are elongated, it was grown from weak planting material and didn't receive enough sunlight. Avoid purchasing.

It's best to buy violets in the spring, as the plant will need to be repotted. Repotting in the summer or winter is highly undesirable, as it will make it more difficult for the root system to adapt to the new conditions.

White Violet Care Tips

Violets are generally considered demanding houseplants. Saintpaulias, with their snow-white blooms, are no exception. Therefore, provide the flower with the appropriate conditions and proper care.

Follow the basic rules:

• Priming. Buy special soil for violets or prepare your own potting mix. The soil should contain equal parts garden soil and river sand.
• Pot. The width of the violet pot should roughly correspond to its height. Choose a container with a neck several times smaller than the plant's rosette.
• Drainage layer. If you overwater, the violet roots may rot, so when planting the Saintpaulia, ensure drainage: lay down a thick layer of expanded clay or other suitable material.
• Lighting. Violets require sunlight, but direct sunlight can often cause leaf burn. It's best to place the flower pot in a shaded area, and provide additional lighting in winter.
• Temperature conditions. To grow white violets, the temperature should be between 20-22 degrees Celsius. The flower reacts negatively to sudden changes in room temperature, which can lead to death.
• Watering. Violets are considered capricious flowers, as they tolerate both too little and too much moisture. Water the plant twice every 7 days. Use warm, settled water.
• Fertilizers. Plant care includes timely fertilizing. The plant requires amino acids, vitamins, and microelements. Fertilize twice every seven days. After repotting, do not fertilize the violet for 30 days.
• Trimming. Although the violet is considered a miniature flower, it requires periodic pruning to maintain its attractive appearance and three-tiered shape. This procedure is also necessary to remove any yellowed lower leaves.
  Prune along the older leaves, leaving only the central young rosette. If the plant is heavily overgrown with side shoots, cut or pull them out to expose the base.

White violets are especially popular. These flowers look unique and striking, and they can decorate interiors and complement any festive occasion. White violets come in a variety of captivating colors.

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