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Average Rating 4.8 out of 5
LOVE this Plant!
Fuddy Duddy is one of 12 miniature African violets that I ordered from Violet Barn a couple months ago. It arrived with multiple buds on it and within days began blooming. It has been covered in blooms ever since. When I transplanted it into a wicking pot with Violet Barn’s Wicking Potting Mix, it showed no signs of transplant stress at all. So instead of removing the flowers, as is customary when transplanting, I left them on and monitored the plant. It just kept right on budding and blooming. Nice compact and symmetrical growth habit on this little guy, with attractive dark green foliage. I adore its medium-purple blooms. Gorgeous color! This plant reminds me that fancier and more elaborate aren’t always better. The simple beauty of this mini violet with single pansies is awe-inspiring to me.
Rob's Fuddy Duddy
Received this Beautiful violet in great shape with two blooms and more coming always great shipping from the Violet Barn!!
Beautiful!
This is a must-have violet! It’s always in bloom.
Great bloomer!
This is a great bloomer that has stayed small (miniature size) for me. Despite the frequent suckers it is a delight and several members of my local AV club have asked for leaves. Happy the share this guy and hopefully see some at our area shows soon!
Prolific bloomer indeed!
As always, received plants well packed. This one had several buds that popped open within the week, and more stalks on the way. I know I should debud so I can repot, but it is just so beautiful, not sure if I can!
Favorite Mini!
This quickly won my heart and became my favorite Mini. The darker eye is stunning and so beautiful! Excellent bloomer!
Rob's Fuddy Duddy
This is an excellent plant for showing in a AVSA show, while its blossom is not fancy, you can always count on an abundance of blossoms for show. The foliage never disappoints. Always symmetrical show quality. I also use this plant in my dish gardens and terriums, the blooms last & last. All around excellent plant. Suzanne Roberts
Rob's Fuddy Duddy (wish I could find Rob's Fiddle Faddle to go with it.)
This can become a dependable show plant once it settles down. Great shape and bloom count.
Small but striking.
I just love this little plant. Lots of beautiful blooms that really look amazing up against the dark leaves. Came super healthy and is happily blooming away here.
Love this violet!
This is one of my favorite minis! Beautiful little plant!
Little Beauty!
Rob's Fuddy Duddy has such pretty flowers and foliage. It's just the right size to dress up my window.
Great plant
This one is adorable! Nothing fancy, but it is an easy grower and constant bloomer. Love it!
Wonderful little plant!
Arrived in wonderful condition and within 2 weeks a bloom stalk started. This little cutie has tons of buds and I can't wait for her to let loose. Super happy with my plants!
Simply Gorgeous!
These plants arrived is perfect condition. Extremely well packed. Not a piece of dirt was moved or shifted. They arrived on Sept. 17th and now a month later they are double in size and very lush color. One is starting to bloom! This is the only place I will ever buy African Violets from again. I won't even consider shopping anywhere else. They are the BEST!
Sweet little plant
Just received this pretty little thing. Waiting for bloom.
Awesome show plant!
Rob's Fuddy Duddy practically grows itself. It's a very heavy bloomer and makes a terrific show plant. I highly recommend it.
Adorable, dark foliage
I bought this violet from VB last year and it arrived in perfect condition. I accidentally killed it, so I'm giving it another try. I've missed it and I can't wait to do better this time!
working on it
This one started off really strong for me --- perfect little shape, lots of little buds. The color of mine was slightly paler than the color in the picture. There were two downsides to me. After the first couple of months, it stopped putting out buds and slowed down in growth. This could be because of the change in seasons and environment, so we'll see as spring rolls around again. The shape of it is still pleasant even without the flowers. The second thing is that this little guy puts out a lot of suckers, and you really have to stay on top of it. So far I like it but I'd like to see if it gets better as the season warms up again.
Such a Cutie! !
Just received this darling little violet. Arrived in perfect condition, perfectly shaped and nice tight leaves. Can't wait to see it bloom!
A perfect little beauty
'Rob's Fuddy Duddy' has to be one of the best minis out there. Glossy near-black foliage that pretty much shapes itself, a cute tiny habit, and absolutely constant, profuse blooming. It's not frilly or variegated but its tidy shape and heavy flowering make it very reliably beautiful. I do find it to be one of the more sucker-prone varieties in my collection of minis, but a little extra sucker vigilance is a small price to pay for such an effortlessly lovely plant.
Beautiful blooms
When I received my violet it was in bloom. The purple is beautiful against the dark green foliage. Doing great!
Gorgeous Little Beauty
Rob’s Fuddy Duddy is definitely not a dud. This blooming wonder never stops once it gets started! The leaves are dark, pointed and perfectly shaped. The flowers are held above in a sweet bouquet that lasts for a long time. I stop to admire it every time I pass by my lighted rack. You won’t be disappointed with this one.
Perfect Little Plant
This little violet came to me already blooming. Beautiful, sparkling flowers and gorgeous dark foliage. I've had it for a few months now, and it's ready to bloom again!
Lovely
Love the dark foliage and mound of blooms!
Perfect Foliage
This would be an easy show plant for a beginner. The foliage sits perfectly without any effort and blooms constantly.
Cute little violet
I received this plant last week. It arrived in great shape despite the boiling hot summer weather. It hasn't bloomed yet but it's a perfect little tiny rosette and recovering from its journey nicely. I'm excited to watch it grow!
Freebie
Beautiful baby!! Blooming like crazy
Gorgeous plant
My aunt has half a dozen of these little guys and loves them! I asked her where she got them, and she directed me to Violet Barn. This variety is SO pretty -- I love the deeper colors and the glittery look of the petals, very different from your standard pink African violet.
good for beginners
This tough little plant has somehow survived being knocked over onto the floor twice. No blooms yet, but it's putting out new leaves despite its caretaker being a novice with minis! I would recommend this one to anyone looking to branch into minis.
Trying Fuddy Duddy again
I have ordered many plants from V.B. They all come so healthy and well packed, but I try to hard apparently and end up killing them with love! You have to give this stubborn old lady 5 stars for trying, because I keep reordering! I’m reordering Fuddy Duddy again because it’s such a cutie! Wish me luck, I surely need it!
Superior Plant
Love this plant! One of the best in my collection!
Repeat purchase
I'm buying a few more of these. I find them very pleasing with the vibrancy of the dark green leaves and the dark purple with a sort of sparkle to it. This also seems to be the strongest variety that I've tried. If you have them by a window do try to rotate them a little bit every morning or so to keep them from 'leaning' too much in one direction - as you would for any other plant.
velvet barn takes such care
velvet barn takes such care in every phase to priduce such consistently remarkable plants ! This tiny bit of perfection has lovely symetry .. I cannot wait to see how it matures. Thank you Dr Rob and Ma for sharing your love of violets with us. gulfcoastgal
Rob's Fuddy Duddy is Gorgeous!
I received Rob's Fuddy Duddy last 2/22/18. I transferred it into a 2" Dandy Pot a few months later and it is now covered in beautiful, dark lavender flowers! I love it! Thank you, Rob! Jan Penny
Rob's Fuddy Duddy is Gorgeous!
I received my Rob's Fuddy Duddy on 2/22/18. I put it in a 2" Dandy Pot 4/1/18 and it is now COVERED with beautiful, dark lavender flowers. They have a much darker lavender eye. The leaves lay so nicely and are a dark green. Rob's Fuddy Duddy is a semi-miniature.
Adorable
This was part of my second order. It arrived carefully packaged and in great condition. I can't wait till it starts to bloom! Thank you!
Sweetness
So sweet. The most perfect little plant I have ever seen.
Oh my goodness!
I have now ordered over 30 of the mini's..this is one of my favorites, but they're all so beautiful. It's really hard to find the words to express how exquisite they are. Every one of them have arrived perfectly packaged and most already blooming. I am simply thrilled with the Violet Barn and these gorgeous, darling little beauties. Thank you so much!
Best In Show Winner
If you growing for show this is as close to a perfect semi-miniature that you'll ever grow. It's a must have, I absolutely love this cultivar.
Little Bouquet
Ive had this for a long time...terrific little plant. Once it matured it blooms constantly..It's a very hardy plant..
The Best of the Best
The best in semi mini show plants. Rob continues to produce plants that are easy to grow for pleasure or show. Looking forward to showing mine at the next AVCF show. Rob's Fuddy Duddy does not disappoint.
Love this!
I'm so happy to be growing Fuddy Duddy. I think if I were a show grower, this one would be a contender. Beautiful blooms above very dark foliage, and fairly easy symmetry. Lovely shade of a mauve-y purple.
Arrived Blooming
Arrived blooming and hasn't stopped. Beautiful plant with an excellent shape. Very forgiving plant, easy to grow.
Adorable plant
I order this plant in late August, it came with no blooms. In late September I started using fertilizer with every watering and I trimmed excess leaves from the bottom so I was left with three rows of leaves. It is now mid November and this little plant is blooming like crazy. It looks just like the picture. I should also add I grow my mini violets under a standard plant light I bought on Amazon.
Takes Abuse!
I ordered this plant a year ago, along with four others. They all bloomed beautifully (except for June Bug). Then I let them get powdery mildew. Fuddy Duddy was the first to recover, and is now budding up again, despite going dry countless times, and no (or very little) fertilizer. Well, it's survived me, so it must be a pretty good plant!
Great little plants
I bought 2 of these for someone else now I want one they are so cute.
Lots of flowers
This plant is really easy to maintain and produces lots of blooms. We use an African violet food for each watering. It is blooming just like the one in the picture, and there are more flower stalks coming up. Its a very satisfying experience keeping this plant!
Thank You from a
A great addition to the collection on my kitchen windowsill. I have ordered violets from a few different online stores in the past, but now I only return to the Violet Barn for new plants. They arrive in pretty little white pots that look nice, so you don't itch to re-pot them immediately. Small violets can be very easy to over-water (and kill) but the plants I have received from The Violet Barn are healthy and strong. The soil medium they use is the most user-friendly I have found -- easy to tell when the plants need a drink, but also easy to tell when they have had enough. THANK YOU from a novice !! I'm getting better !!
So cute and full of blooms!
I love this little mini! When I received it, I was surprised to see that it was full of blooms and so pretty! It still has a few buds on it yet to bloom so I'll be watching it bud out for a while. Very happy with my little minis that I've received so far and I've fallen in love with them! The thing about minis is that you can have so many more than the regular size as they don't take up as much room. The more the merrier, I say!
Giving it a try
Still new to AV, I love minis and semis. I have quite a few now, bought this one because it was recommended for novice. All my plants look holy :) so I must be doing something right. Love Robs!
Perfect
This one grows and blooms so well! It's a great one for showing too.
good shape
this tiny plant has a good shape but Im fighting lots of suckers that isnt helping to keep it looking good..havent seen it bloom yet..
Beautiful plant
I received my Rob's Fuddy Duddy last week and was amazed at such a tiny plant that was so healthy and perfect. The leaves were very dark and it had a bloom so I don't have to wait to see the beautiful color. Thanks Violet Barn!
Nice EXCEPT holy powdery mildew!
Great bloom color and grows into a perfect rosette with no help at all. But, this one arrived with powdery mildew and every time I thought it was gone it came back. I finally lost the battle and the plant. Too bad, it was a cutie. This was the only issue I've ever had with a plant from Rob's. In fact, I'm back for more!
Very nice
Beautiful little plant very nice bloom color
Robs Fuddy Duddy
This is a very special plant that always wins awards at shows. It is near perfect.
terrific color
For me this little plant is a dark beautiful purple with no hint of mauve at all. The foliage grows into a perfect rosette all by itself. PROLIFIC BLOOMER TOO!
Hope
Got this plan as freebie. It blooms after 2 weeks. Love it. All shipments are perfect. I am ready to order 30 mores. And I know I will be very satisfied.
Great little plant!
Easy, symmetrical grower- blooms are beautiful. I would recommend this plant to anyone, especially someone new to African violets.
Great!!
Plant came well packed and in a timely manner. This plant even had some buds coming! Will keep getting my plants from Violet Barn!!
love
Second time around for this guy, loved it to death, but it is beautiful!
Mother's Day Gift
My 91-year old mother is an avid outdoor flower gardener during the spring and summer. We live in Pennsylvania so, to satisfy her gardening needs, she resorts to indoor gardening during the off-season. African violets are her favorite indoors. She lost quite a few this past winter when our furnace died, so I decided to surprise her with a new assortment for Mother's Day. I was thrilled when I found The Violet Barn on-line, and when I spotted Rob's Fuddy Duddy, I knew I HAD to include it. Its subtle bluish purple flowers are very reminiscent of her beloved wild native violets. I also bought six other violets, potting soil, the pots, and the book about African violets . . . and she was thrilled with the gift! Everything arrived in perfect condition and just in time for Mother's Day, as I had planned. I was amazed at how well the plants were packaged and shipped. Each one arrived in perfect shape, though none yet had blooms. She potted them the day after they arrived and all are doing very well a week later. We can hardly wait to see them in bloom!
The perfect miniature!
I've had Rob's Fuddy Duddy for more than 10 years and it's still my favorite miniature! It blooms constantly and has beautiful symmetry. This is one violet I would never part with! It's so hardy, even when neglected it always comes back and performs beautifully!!! I just love, love, love this beautiful little plant!!! Lori Blotz
Fabulous bloom !
I bought three of these two for gifts. They were very nice plants one already had a bloom. within two months the others were blooming and my mothers is a bouquet of blooms Love the color.
Gorgeous Little Plant
I've had this plant for about 6 months, and it's nothing but a happy little fellow. It shapes easily and blooms profusely for a long time. I'm no expert grower and it stays happy in spite of the fact—so, I highly recommend it for novice growers.
Fuddy Duddy
This plant has a very symmetrical form and is covered in small flowers most of the time. It is a beautiful plant and flowers easily.
Gifts from my cousin.
I received 8 violets as a gift from my cousin and they are all growing very well except the fuddy duddy, it came with a few flowers on in and was doing very well all of a sudden it shriveled up and died. All the rest are flourishing and the frozen in time is blooming well. Beautiful specimens. I will be making my own order soon but I want to add a few begonias.
Fuddy Duddy
Got this little plant so adorable. Had already flowers on it so cute. My flowers are more purple color
Robs Fuddy Duddy
"Robs Fuddy Duddy" Beautiful bloomer.....you literally cannot see it's leaves because of the extremely lovely and prolific blooms...and, after all, THE BLOOMS are the real reason we grow violets, Am I right?!
Had this several years
I just can't kill it thank goodness! It has divided and I have been able to give them away. And it just blooms and blooms and blooms. Love the sparkles on the flowers!
Excellent plant
Have grown this plant for several years. It is an excellent grower and bloomer.
Very cute
Beautiful mini plant. Very pretty symmetrical foliage and very nice color of the flowers. I'm glad I have it in my collection.
Fuddy Duddy
I really like the shape of the blooms. The purple color is dark and more on the reddish side - not red but with warm hues.
Symmetrical Sweetie. Pam Boyer
Love the shape, and blooms. She arrived with one bloom and now has three more and several buds. My only caveat is that it's much lighter than deep orchid.
robs fuddy duddy
Bought this one several weeks ago. Seems to grow very symmetrical. Have not seen blooms yet but I can see bud stalks forming. I have already pulled off two suckers and mine also seems to have the mildew problem. none of my other 5 plants from this order are affected nor are any of my other plants.
Nice except
I really do love this plant though I have to give it three stars. Out of all my plants this one gets powdery mildew like no ones business. I can keep it in check, just a bit of a hassle.
Gorgeous Mini
This miniature african violet constantly bloomed with glittery purple flowers and had the cutest dark green leaves. This variety was definitely a favorite of mine.
Super cute violet!
This violet is putting out quite a few flowers only weeks since I got it and seems really healthy! It also has really cute petite leaves. I can't wait to see what it looks like in a few months.
Don't let the name fool you!
This little cutie is no fuddy duddy. Lots of bright blooms and cute tiny leaves. The perfect shade of purple.
A Winner!
Violets have to be tough to live at my house. We heat with wood, and temperatures can get down to 55 degrees in the winter. This hardy plant stands it all and grows and blooms like a champion.
Awesome Plant!
Only have had this plant for a couple of weeks now and already has 10+ blooms on it! Pretty insane for something as tiny as it is! I love the dark purple flowers and deep green leaves! Thank you for such a pretty plant!
Amazing Plant!
This was one of the first violets that I started from a leaf. The foliage is perfect and the blooms - amazing! I'm looking forward to many more spectacular blooms on this plant!
Fuddy Duddy
This has the most adorable leaves! Small super cute variety that arrived in wonderful condition, and is now about to bloom! The leaves are really tiny and fresh looking I just love it! Great packing job Rob and Ma!
EXCELLENT VIOLET BLUE
THIS TINY FLOWERS SEEMS UPWARD BELLS. THE COLOR VIOLET BLUE IS SO VIVID.