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Variety Info
Family: Violaceae
Native: Asia and Europe
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 4–8; often grown as an annual. If grown under optimum conditions, and regular attention given to proper deadheading and pruning, violas will last year after year. Reseeds readily. Very frost tolerant and can even be seen blooming in snow.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Heaviest in cool weather
Plant Dimensions: 4"–12" tall and wide
Variety Info: ¾" purple and yellow flowers
Attributes: Deer Resistant, Edible Flower, Good for Containers, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or in midsummer for fall and the following spring bloom. Mild Climates: Late summer for cool–season bloom.
When to Start Inside: 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date for early spring planting, and midsummer for fall planting in both mild and cold climates.
Days to Emerge: 7–20 days
Seed Depth: ⅛"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 4"–6"
Thinning: When ½"–1" tall, thin to 1 every 4"–6"
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Fall Sown Flowers- Addison y.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/12/26Slower to start
While these were slower to start than I expected they are starting to get their true leaves after Weeks. If your wanting earlier in blooms I would recommend starting really early in the season. I'm zone 8b SW WA and started in doors. However great germination and getting excited to see them grow.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/15/26Hey Addison,
Thanks for the great feedback on our Johnny-Jump-Up Viola Seeds! It sounds like yours are right on track with those true leaves coming in. Your tip about starting really early in the season is spot on - especially for gardeners wanting those early spring blooms! We're so glad to hear you had great germination rates, and we know those Johnny-Jump-Ups are going to be absolutely gorgeous once they get established. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Tonya S.Rated 5 out of 5 stars2/9/255 Stars
I winter sow in milk jugs, planted 6 of these in a jug and all came up. I forgot to pinch them back so they got a little leggy throughout the season but performed well and as expected otherwise. I had them in afternoon shade and they bloomed all summer and into the fall.
- Aubrin M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/2/245 Stars
Havent planted these yet.
- Cheryldene A.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/5/245 Stars
Now these are beautiful! They bloomed pretty quickly and really took well to being in a planter. We move them around to get the sun and they really cheer up the house.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Kaleb M.Rated 5 out of 5 stars9/1/245 Stars
These grew so fast! The flowers have such a lovely perfume-y fragrance! Some are just white, but still beautiful. 34 new flower bulbs are coming to bloom!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate