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Viola Seeds - Arkwright Ruby
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Viola (Viola Cornuta Arkwright Ruby) - Violas were grown in the United States dating all the way back to colonial times. They are a wonderful performer, and they so easily establish from Viola seeds. You can find Viola flowers in many temperate regions around the world in a wide variety of habitats.
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Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
6 - 9
HEIGHT
6 - 8 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring through fall
BLOOM COLOR
Ruby red
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.8
DEER RESISTANT
No
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Viola Cornuta
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Seeds must be covered thinly, no more than the thickness of the seed
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
8 inches
Viola (Viola Cornuta Arkwright Ruby) - Violas were grown in the United States dating all the way back to colonial times. They are a wonderful performer, and they so easily establish from Viola seeds. Arkwright Ruby Viola flowers are a dark wine color with a golden center and edging. Fill containers, window boxes and baskets with these glorious little treasures! Red Viola plants grow best in rich, moist, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Use a slow-release fertilizer in the soil if planting Violas in a container. Those grown as bedding plants tend to bloom continuously in regions where the growing season is cool, but they will refrain from blooming as the weather heats up.