Description
Mixed Colours Viola Seeds 6660.
Heat-Tolerant, Continuous-Bloomer for Sun or Partial Shade.
Mixed Colours Viola (Viola cornuta), also affectionately known as Johnny Jump-up or Horned Violet, produces an abundance of charming violet-like blossoms in a vibrant array of colours. Growing 15 to 30 cm in height, these delicate-looking yet resilient flowers offer superior heat and drought tolerance compared to standard pansies, blooming continuously all summer long. While technically a short-lived perennial, it performs best in its first year and is typically grown as a very hardy annual across Canada. Plants self-sow readily and naturalize easily in sunny or partially shaded spots.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6660
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Botanical Name: Viola cornuta
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Type: Open-Pollinated Short-Lived Perennial (Grown as a Hardy Annual)
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Height: 15–30 cm
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Plant Spacing: 15 cm
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Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Germination: 7–14 days at 20°C (Requires darkness to germinate)
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Seed Count: Approx. 140 seeds per packet (750–1,000 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Violas are adaptable and straightforward to grow from seed, provided seeds are kept dark during the germination process.
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Indoor Sowing: Start seeds indoors 10 weeks before the last expected spring frost using a quality soilless mix. Plant seeds at a depth of 3 mm—seeds require complete darkness to germinate. Maintain a temperature of 20°C for the 7 to 14 day germination period. Once sprouted, move to a cooler location under lights before hardening off and transplanting outdoors after frost risk passes.
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Outdoor Direct Sowing: Direct sow outdoors anytime from early spring through fall.
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Garden Spacing: Space plants 15 cm apart in garden beds, containers, or rockeries.
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Maintenance: Cut plants back in mid-summer if stems become straggly. This pruning encourages fresh new growth and a robust second flush of blooms when cooler late-summer and autumn temperatures arrive.
Why Mixed Colours Viola Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want low-maintenance, long-lasting color for garden borders, rockeries, or patio containers, Mixed Colours Viola is an outstanding selection. Its exceptional hardiness, continuous blooming habit, and charming self-seeding nature ensure a cheerful display from early spring right through to fall.
