Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Violaceae
Native
Southwestern Europe
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Flower Color
Blue
Bloom Season
Heaviest in cool weather
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Cut Flower
- Edible Flower
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Cool Summer Breeze Viola Seeds
Viola cornuta
¾" blooms in lavender-blue, purple, pale yellow, and cream
Planting Viola
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 4" – 6"
Hardiness Zones
6, 7, 8, 9
Light Required
Full Sun to Part Shade
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
⅛"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ⅛" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 4" – 6" |
| Thinning | When ½" – 1" tall, thin to 1 every 4" – 6" |
| Germination | 7 – 20 Days |
| Start Indoors | 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. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or midsummer for fall and the following spring bloom. Mild Climates: Late summer for cool-season blooms. |
| Special Sowing | Pinch off faded flowers to the bottom of their stems to encourage more blooms and prevent reseeding. In all climates, when the weather warms up in summer, plants tend to get ragged, stretched out, and slow to bloom. Trim back the flower stalks to promote new foliage and encourage fall bloom. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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11 reviews
- Linda P.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars5/12/26Violas
Are doing very well indoors. Will move them outside shortly.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/12/26Hey Linda,
It's so great to hear your Cool Summer Breeze Viola Seeds are doing very well indoors! We're excited for you to make that transition outside - your violas are going to love their new outdoor home and bring such beautiful color to your garden. Thanks for sharing your viola growing progress with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Michelle E.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/6/26Love this mix!
Beautiful mix of colors I love them first time growing viola from seeds!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/6/26Hey Michelle,
We're so excited to hear you love the beautiful mix of colors in our Cool Summer Breeze Viola Seeds! There's something so special about growing violas from seeds for the first time - those gorgeous blooms are such a rewarding sight! We love that you're enjoying the variety of colors and having such a great experience with them. Thanks for sharing your first-time viola growing adventure with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Lee A. G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/7/26I can’t wait to see these bloom!
I winter sowed them and they’re thriving outside in a milk jug.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/7/26Hey Lee,
We love to hear your Cool Summer Breeze Viola Seeds are thriving with your winter sowing method! Using milk jugs is such a clever way to get them started! They're going to bring such lovely color and charm to your garden. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Violet J.Rated 5 out of 5 stars2/23/26So fun!
I started the seeds indoors a couple weeks ago and they are doing so well
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/25/26Hey Violet,
We're so thrilled to hear your Cool Summer Breeze Viola Seeds are doing so well indoors! There's nothing quite like seeing those little seedlings flourish and knowing you'll soon have those gorgeous, delicate viola blooms brightening up your garden. We can't wait for you to see them in full flower with their beautiful colors! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your excitement with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Michael W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/15/25Winter/Spring Seed Order
This company was our number one seed company when I worked for Armstrong Garden Center. Exceptional seed quality and packaging. I knew that my success was guaranteed!
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests11/24/25Hey Michael,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Botanical Interests seeds! It means the world to us to hear from someone with your professional background at Armstrong Garden Center. We're so honored that we were your number one seed company - that's incredible validation coming from someone who knows the industry inside and out! We're thrilled that you still trust our seed quality and packaging to guarantee your gardening success. Thanks for sharing your professional perspective with us and for continuing to choose Epic Gardening for your seed needs. Keep on growing 🌻️