Viola tricolor (Heartsease)

Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

• Flowers in : Dependent on sowing time
• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders, 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.

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

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

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.