Outsidepride Viola King Henry - 1000 Seeds
- Viola cornuta are charming little flowers for the old-fashioned garden! This variety, Admiration, has large deep violet blooms. They are great for containers, hanging baskets, and window boxes or plant them in mass groupings in the front of the flower border. Butterflies and bees will enjoy the Violas that are in your landscape!.
- These violas grow as a biennial in USDA zones 6 - 9 and reach a compact height of 6 - 8 inches..
- Violas are similar to pansies but are hardier and longer blooming. They prefer cool conditions, so after they bloom in the spring, cut them back to encourage another bloom again in the fall. They prefer rich, well-drained soil, and they like full sun to partial shade..
- Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant. Once Violas are established, they will often reseed but are not considered to be aggressive. After the danger of frost has passed, directly start the Viola Admiration seed outdoors in a clean, weed free bed. Cover the seed lightly. Maintain moisture until germination occurs. With a temperature 68F, germination is usually within 21 days..
- Space viola plants approximately 8 inches apart for optimum growth..