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Viola - see also Pansy
Viola Cornuta

Native to: Spain and the Pyrenees
Hardiness: Grown as a half-hardy annual or hardy biennial under the British System.
Seed Count: 900 seeds per gram (1.111g/Ms).
Germination: Germinate at 18 to 21?C (65 to 70?F). Cover seeds as darkness aids germination. For more information, see Pansy Plug Culture section.
Description:
Sow outdoors in early spring for flowers that season. Can be sown in late summer for flowers early next spring. Professional growers can sow in late winter, for spring sales in flowering flats. Excellent for fall production. Violas have small, abundant flowers that prefer partial shade and cool temperatures. Beautiful, early season flowers. More heat tolerant than pansies.
 

5790 Johnny Jump-Up (Helen Mount)
A combination of violet, lavender and canary yellow have made this particular "Jump-Up" a favorite of home gardeners and professional growers alike. Garden height: 18 cm (7 in.)
   
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