Viola cornuta, 'Brush Strokes'

Germination

Spring sow for flowers the same year. Autumn sow for flowers the following year. Autumn sow under glass. Fill a pot with 90% moist compost 10% sand. Sow 5mm deep and cover lightly with soil. Ideal temp. 15-20°C. Spring sowing as above. Germination takes 2-4 weeks approx. When seedlings have 2 true leaves transplant to 8cm pots. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.

Growing

Prefers a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full or partial sun. Water well until established. Violas are cool weather plants, they thrive in full sun due to the light offered rather than the heat given. High temperatures can be offset with regular watering. Requires little attention.

Cultivation

Remove spent flowers to encourage further blooms. Will self-seed.