Horned violet 'Bambini Mix'

Violas grow best in a cool location with rich, moist soil.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Bambini Mix is thought of as hardy, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter.

Select a location with part shade to full sun.

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.12 inches (0.3 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 1.17 inches (3.0 cm) between Horned violet plants.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Bambini Mix about 90 days before your last frost date.

For transplants, start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date. Keep young plants evenly moist.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Bambini Mix is a hardy plant.

Italian heirloom viola from the Alpine regions of Italy. Name means ‘Babies.’ Probably named this due to their cute little flower size.

This was once an Alpine Italian native wildflower, and was only wildcrafted. Gradually over time it gained in popularity, and people began cultivating it to preserve it from hazards of overcollection.

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