Enjoy the purple reign of African violets

Once considered as old-fashioned as a grandma, these plants are now the hot take if you want delightful flowers among your indoor greenery

African violets are plush and lush, with velvety leaves and jewel-like blooms that add a touch of elegance to any room in your home. While the abundance of huge leaves will soften any hard edges, the colours of the flowers range from wondrous to wow! Position one on a corner table now and soon you won’t be able to resist building a collection. 1 two’s great company To improve the humidity surrounding your African violet, pair it with another one. Their leaves release moisture via respiration and the plants thrive on it. Plus, the arrangement is more dynamic!

Take your pick – there are thousands of different African violets to choose from and even more arrive each year.

You can get these cheery flowers for most of the year.