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Viola Seeds - Sorority Sisters
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
6 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid to late Spring
BLOOM COLOR
Mixture
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Average to rich, well-drained soils
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
About...
Viola (Viola sororia Sorority Sisters) - This beautiful flower mix occurs naturally in the Eastern half of Canada and the United States. This flower seed mixture has a wide range of colorrs. Suitable for natural landscaping and low maintenance plantings.MORE VIOLA OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65 - 70F
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 seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
6 - 12 inches
Viola (Viola sororia Sorority Sisters) - This beautiful flower mix occurs naturally in the Eastern half of Canada and the United States. This flower seed mixture has a wide range of colors. Suitable for natural landscaping and low maintenance plantings. Moderate self-sowing at suitable locations. Grow in pots, planters, beds and borders, or even for a ground cover. Attractive for butterflies and other pollinators, but not deer and rabbits.
Bred and hybridised in Germany, these wonderful flowers bring a whole new color spectrum to what originated as a simple blue flowering plant. Similar to the Sweet Violet, these grow as clumps of rich green, heart shaped foliage that carpet the ground. Come April the delicate flowers appear on short stems in shades of white, light blue, dark blue, red to violet and even some unique speckled flowers.
Common Questions
Are pansies edible?
Yes, they have a mild minty taste and may be eaten fresh as a garnish or candied for decorating cakes.
Why do my pansies stop blooming in the summer?
Hot weather will cause pansies to fade and die out.
Why are my pansies spindly?
Check to see if your plants are overcrowded, pansies need to be spaced 6 inches apart. Make sure they are getting enough light especially when starting seeds inside.
Should pansies be deadheaded?
Yes, to encourage a longer bloom season you will need to deadhead your flowers. This will also keep the flowers from dropping seeds.
When do pansies bloom?
Pansies bloom in the fall and in spring into early summer when the weather is cool.
Do pansies grow better in containers or in the ground?
Pansies flourish in both pots and raised beds. Because they have shallow roots, it's important not to plant them too deeply in dense soil. Always opt for well-draining soil for beds and a light potting mix for containers, ensuring that the containers also have drainage holes.
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