Viola tricolor (Heartsease)
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Viola tricolor
(Heartsease)
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Flower
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
Flowers:
Dependent on sowing time
Height:
9 inches
Position:
Sun or Partial Shade
Ideal For:
Border, Edging, Rockery, Wild Garden, Woodland Garden
Germination:
Experience Useful
Aftercare:
Easy
Description
A charming and prolific baby pansy with an unbeatable combination of 3-4 colours in each FLOWER! It will flower continuously from summer to winter, is compact enough for rockeries, walls or edging and will self sow seedlings. Flowers summer to winter. Height: 15-23cm (6-9in). The petals make a colourful addition to green salads, can be candied to top desserts etc. or used to make violet soup. Write to us for a free leaflet with recipes for a wide range of edible flowers.
Sowing Instructions
Best sown where they are to flower in spring, or late summer/early autumn for overwintering. Sow 3mm (1/8in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart in well cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth.
Growing Instructions
Thin out the seedlings to 15cm (6in) apart.
Aftercare Instructions
They will grow in sun or part shade and in ordinary garden soil.
Kitchen Notes
The petals make a colourful addition to green salads, can be candied to top desserts etc. or used to make violet soup. |
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