Horned violet 'Violacea'

Viola cornuta

How to grow Horned violet 'Violacea'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Violacea is thought of as half hardy, so remember to watch your frost dates and ensure you have this plant protected when the temperature dips.

Growing Violacea from seed

Ensure a distance of 1.17 inches (3.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.12 inches (0.3 cm).

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

Transplanting Violacea

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

Harvesting Violacea

Horned violet Violacea Etymology

The common name Violacea derived from the Latin violaceus, meaning violet, or purplish 1.

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