African violet plant named Little Pearl

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Little Pearl which is a sport of Little Rose Quartz disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6110. Little Pearl is characterized by its miniature growth habit; very light pinkish white, semi-double flowers; 7-9 petals per flower, the ones in the center being much smaller and covering up the anthers; strong stems which curve toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; profuse and continuous flowering; medium green, spear to heart-shaped leaves; flowering 10-11 weeks after planting of unrooted shoot, and by its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Little Pearl, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by its miniature growth habit; very light pinkish white, semi-double flowers; 7-9 petals per flower, the ones in the center being much smaller and covering up the anthers; strong stems which curve toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; profuse and continuous flowering; medium green, spear to heart-shaped leaves; flowering 10-11 weeks after planting of unrooted shoot, and by its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.