Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

• Flowers in : Dependent on sowing time
• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders, Edging, Rockeries, Wild Garden, Woodland Garden
• Special Features : Edible Flowers
• Height : 9 inches

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.

Aftercare

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.