Shirl's Blue Passion or "America's Most Wanted African Violet"

It's funny how a variety that has had such little public exposure can solicit such a demand from the violet community.  Such is the case with Shirl's Blue Passion.

The specimen pictured below was exhibited at the Lone Star African Violet Council show in Texas this past November.  Trust me, there was more than one person who wanted to see a leaf or two fall to the floor!

I should have starter plants of this variety available next year.  I know, a WHOLE year from now.  Patience is a virtue! :)