Viola 'Anna'
Viola 'Anna'
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Viola x wittrockiana
- Adorable, early-season, tricolor violas.
- Edible
- Thrive in cold
Tidy plants produce purple blooms with blazes of yellow, orange, or white. Hardy annual that survives light frosts - can be established in autumn for winter/ early spring blooms in areas with mild winters.
Flowers are attractive and edible! Add to salads, as garnish for main dishes, or atop your favourite dessert.
Open Pollinated
Certified Organic
SEED COUNT: 100 approx.
Germination: Lot#37H936 Mar 2025 90%
Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information
| Plant Type | Site | Spacing | Height | Sowing Depth |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Annual |
Full Sun | 15cm apart | 20cm | lightly cover | 4-7 days @ 17-20°C |
60-70 days |
TRANSPLANT (recommended) - Violas will tolerate a light frost and can withstand cold temperatures. In climates with mild winters or in tunnels, violas may be sown late summer to fall. Direct seeding is not recommend. Sow 7-9 weeks before planting out. Keep in a cool area as seed germinates best at temperatures under 20°C. Cover seeds lightly. Bottom water or mist to avoid displacing seeds. For flowering in packs, sow 8 weeks before desired bloom time.
NOTE - High temperatures can cause plants to stall, and temporarily decline in growth and bloom. Deadhead regularly to increase blooms.
HARVESTING/VASE LIFE - Edible flowers - fully open. Cut flowers - stems are long and at least one bloom per stem is open. Deadheading encourages continuous blooms. Overwintered planting allows for well-established plants that are coming into flower during the longer days and warm temperature of spring. Long days and warm temperature cause the elongation of stems and profuse flowering that is required for quality cut flower viola.
