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Does anyone recognize this AV?

11 years ago

I was given a leaf last summer, identified as Optimara Hawaii, but on their website, they only have Hawaii ll, and it's much different than this blossom. Does anyone know if this really is Hawaii l, or whatever?

Sue

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terrilou
11 years ago
If it is Hawaii then perhaps it has sported. I believe the first Hawaii is similar to #2. Optimara Natalie has been known to produce many different looks so perhaps Hawaii does also.
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snappyguy
11 years ago
I agree with the above. It's definitely not blooming like either Optimara Hawaii or Optimara Hawaii II. I've had several Optimara violets sport and wouldn't be surprised if this plant was originally Optimara Hawaii and has changed. I'd ask the person you got the leaf from about it if you can. At least then you'd know for sure what is going on.
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sueok_gw
Original Author
11 years ago
Thank you for your advice. I did contact the giver, and she says this is a sport, that her mother is the true Hawaii. Interesting!

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