Sorbet Mix Viola

We love violas here in Maine, they are the first flowers we see after our long winters and the bold array of colors from this mix proved to be delightful: yellow, orange, multi shades of purple, white and varying bi-colors. They bloomed long into the summer and when we cut them back during the heat they re-bloomed with a vengeance.   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: 60-70 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.