Viola Johnny-Jump-Up

Viola Johnny-Jump-Up
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Brand: Botanical Interests
Style: BI1045
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Viola Johnny-Jump-Up
Viola tricolor

Perennial usually grown as an annual. Nothing is as charming as a patch of Johnny-Jump-Ups poking their heads above the snow. Perennials often treated as annuals, violas often overwinter in climates as cold as USDA zone 4. Can bloom fall through spring in mild climates. Cold & rain tolerant. Edible flowers are a lovely decoration on cakes and salads!

Sun to light shade. Blooms spring to early summer.

Height: 4" - 8" tall

Days to Emerge: 7 - 20 days

Seed Depth: 1/8"

Seed Spacing: A group of 4 seeds every 4"

Thinning:When 1/2" tall, thin to 1 every 4"

When to sow outside: Cold climates: 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost for spring/early summer bloom, or midsummer for fall and the following spring bloom (plants may overwinter). Mild climates: Late summer for fall, winter, and spring bloom.

When to start inside: 8 to 10 weeks before average last frost for early spring planting, and midsummer for fall planting in both mild and cold climates.

Special germination instructions: Seeds sprout better after stratification - a moist/cold treatment.



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