Viola Chicky Chicks Seeds

A cheerful and compact bedding viola producing masses of charming blooms with bright, contrasting “faces” in a delightful mix of colours. Chicky Chicks is a hardy perennial often grown as an annual or biennial, flowering the same year from early sowings.

 

Its neat habit and long flowering season make it ideal for edging, containers, hanging baskets and borders. Exceptionally free flowering and easy to grow, this variety adds playful colour and cottage garden charm from spring through to autumn.

 

Seed Qty Approx 35

 

Sow March to September indoors or under cover

Germination 14 to 28 days at 15–20°C

Soil and Position Moist, fertile, well drained soil in partial shade or full sun; suitable for containers, baskets and borders

Height 10–15 cm

Flowering May to October (same year from early sowing)

Planting ideas Edging, patio pots, hanging baskets, cottage borders

 

Sowing instructions

 

Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in trays of moist compost. Keep warm and lightly shaded until germination. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, spacing 15 cm apart. Harden off and plant out after frost risk has passed. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.

 

Grow and maintenance

 

Grow in partial shade or full sun in well drained soil. Water during dry spells and feed occasionally with a balanced fertiliser. Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Suitable for spring, summer and autumn displays.

 

Uses and benefits

 

Perfect for adding cheerful colour to small spaces and mixed plantings. Chicky Chicks offers long-lasting blooms, compact growth and pollinator appeal. A playful and reliable choice for gardeners of all levels.