Honeybee Viola

The name is what drew us to this viola at first, then it impressed us with its animated blooms. Honeybee has a unique pattern on its petals in shades of golden-yellow, honey, and copper. F1 Hybrid. 10 seeds      PLANTING Viola cornuta  Annual Germination: 7-14 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-70ºF Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and lightly cover the seed Starting Indoors:  Start indoors 8-12 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-70ºF soil temperature. Transplant apart after the last frost, 6-8” apart.   Sowing Outdoors: Early spring, late summer through autumn in areas with mild winters. Sow a few seeds every 6-8". Thin to the most robust seedling, or sow seeds close together in a row and when thinning out the seedlings transplant them to other places in the garden.  Growth Habit: Mounded Height and Width:  6-8" x 6-8" Spacing: 6-8" apart Light Needs: Full sun to part sun Soil Needs: Fertile, well-drained Approximate days to flower from seed: 85-95 days Uses: Flower beds, borders, containers, window boxes Care: Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting. Deadhead to encourage more flower production. Mulch and keep well watered during dry spells. Apply a liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks or use a time-release fertilizer at planting time.