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Lyon's Red Rocket


Large, fluted, single to semidouble red stars with darker veining, sporadic white edge.  Dark green, red-backed, serrated and quilted standard foliage.  (Sorano)  AVSA  #10233 

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Lyon's Red Rocket

Average Rating 4.9 out of 5

Magnificent Violet

I have had this violet for years. It’s constantly in bloom. I want to always have it in my collection.

Anonymous Sep 30 2023, 20:28 PM

Beautiful red!

I love red! This beautiful violet is constantly blooming!

Anonymous Aug 26 2023, 15:38 PM

Beautiful!

I love red! This violet is a beautiful bloomer !

Anonymous Aug 26 2023, 14:33 PM

Meh

I gave five stars because the plant is great. It just…Well…It’s not the plant. It’s me. Personally it’s a four star. I just cannot pinpoint a reason why.

Terrell Snow Oct 27 2022, 16:06 PM

Beautiful red

This one blooms so beautifully for me!

Anonymous May 09 2022, 17:07 PM

My Favorite

I love this violet and have grown it for years. It's like an old friend!! It blooms beautifully and frequently, and propagates easily!!

Andrea Jorgensen Mar 30 2022, 10:37 AM

Beautiful Red!

Red Rocket is a beautiful large red violet with beautiful foliage!

Anonymous Aug 23 2021, 14:00 PM

Beautiful Red!

This plant is beautiful! Gorgeous deep red! One of my favorites!

Anonymous Apr 12 2021, 08:18 AM

STUNNING "RED"

I bought this as a starter plant and now it is blooming non-stop. I love the red color and the white edges. The flowers are huge! Love love love it!

Renee Flowers Sep 20 2020, 10:37 AM

Beautiful Red!

Received this violet and was so pleased. The most vibrant red. You will love it. Very professional packing!! Freebie

Barbara Boyden Sep 09 2020, 22:12 PM

Show Stopper!!

B. Boyden... Maine This plant is a show stopper, real beauty!!

Barbara Boyden Sep 06 2020, 12:53 PM

One of the best reds.

Two years ago I attended African Violet Ohio state convention in Mansfield, OH. I asked Paul Sorano what is his best red variety. He said: Red Rocket - first, Secret Rendezvous - second. But Red Rocket is always sold out. Thank you. Rob, for the chance to get it from Violet Barn !

Anonymous Jun 25 2020, 03:11 AM

Lyon's Red Rocket

I love this plant. A rich dark red with large blossoms. Blooms easily under my lights. Wonderful if you are love reds. Ingrid June 8, 2020

Ingrid Askenbeck Jun 08 2020, 07:04 AM

Beautiful Violet

I have had this plant for several years. It has been a faithful bloomer, and the white rim shows up well with a little bit of extra light. Only one to two blooms per bloom stalk, but they are quite large.

Clara Dorman Apr 05 2020, 19:53 PM

Lyon's Red Rocket

Received my two Lyon's Red Rocket plants today. Very happy! They were well protected for shipping, they look healthy and happy. Looking forward to seeing them grow and bloom! Thank you!

MaryAnne Taylor May 17 2019, 15:17 PM

A Keeper for Me

This is one of my favorite reds. The white edge shows off the bright red color beautifully. It's as true a red as any AV in my collection, and truer than some. Highly recommended.

Judy Musicant Apr 18 2019, 12:44 PM

Not a true red but lovely blooms

As a previous reviewer stated, the bloom color is not red but a burgundy color, despite the name. That said, how great was it that this sturdy violet arrived not only in great shape (thanks to Violet Barn's careful packing) but with two lovely open flowers?! Lovely and healthy looking plant.

Joyce Wake Oct 12 2015, 16:41 PM

Red Violet

I bought this red violet and waited for it to blossom. I am very excited about this plant however, it is not really red. It is a very nice dark burgundy color with white edges and is very pretty. I like this plant very much.

Robert Cherry Oct 15 2014, 15:42 PM

Strong Plant

Big, sturdy, beautiful plant stock. Great color. This is by far one of my favorite hybrids. Everything about this particular plant screams of a strong, healthy strain.

Jeanne Ayer May 02 2014, 12:36 PM

My Favorite

Sturdy plant that blooms and blooms. Love it!

Eileen Zawatski Feb 03 2014, 22:02 PM

WOW!

I received this plant as a freebie. Initially I didn't think I needed another red in my collection but this has become one of my favorites. Its a very hardy violet and is in constant bloom.

Anonymous Jan 04 2014, 23:16 PM

Amazing blooms!

Wow! Deepest red ever. Blooms profusely. Received as a free plant and for a while, did not know if I liked it or now. Am totally thrilled with it now!

Alba Sequeira Oct 25 2013, 13:28 PM

LYON'S RED ROCKET

I ORDERED/RECEIVED THIS PLANT AND IT IS VERY PRETTY/HEALTHY!!!

BETTY HAMBRIC Oct 15 2013, 19:29 PM

Good bloomer

A robust & hardy plant. Blooms heavily, takes a rest, then resumes with heavy blooms.

Thomas Crabill Oct 09 2013, 18:46 PM

red rocket

This one was given to me as a freebie. It looks exactly as pictured

Danielle Jul 24 2013, 22:09 PM

Blooms early!

This plant blooms early (at a young age) and reblooms quickly. The only fault may be the foliage which is slow to grow, but each leaf is well shaped and makes an even shaped plant!

Debbie Apr 17 2013, 19:21 PM

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