Viola sororaria 'Freckles'
Short code: 8873
Height:
18cm/6"
Description:
Uniquely speckled flowers with rich green foliage. Fully frost hardy and ideal for containers. Common name: Viola
Sowing/Growing information | |
Sowing | Pre chill the seed to 5C for 3 weeks prior sowing. Sow on to a moist seed sowing compost in a 286 plug tray or slightly larger unit if preferred. Cover the seed lightly with vermiculite and propagate at 18 to 20C. Germination should take place in approximately three weeks. |
Growing | Grow on the seedlings in a lightly shaded area until they are established and fill the tray. Pot on in late August - September in to 1 litre pots or put 3 plugs in to 2 or 3 litre pots. Over winter in a well ventilated unheated glasshouse or tunnel for sales the following March / April or for flowering plants ready to sell in early May to June. |
Flowering Period | March to May |
Hardiness | Hardy Perennial |
Zone us | 4,5,6,7,8 |
Classification | |
Product | Seeds |
Genus | Viola |
Variety | Freckles |