Viola Network Improved Seeds

A striking and compact viola variety with bold yellow blooms intricately marked with deep violet veining and central “faces.”

 

Network Improved is a hardy perennial often grown as an annual or biennial, flowering the same year from early sowings. Its neat, bushy habit and vivid colouring make it ideal for containers, edging, and front-of-border displays.

 

With a long flowering season and excellent weather tolerance, this variety adds cheerful structure and colour to gardens from late winter through to autumn.

 

Seed Qty Approx 50

 

Sow March to September indoors or under cover

Germination 14 to 21 days at 15–20°C

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

Height 10–15 cm

Flowering February to November (same year from early sowing)

Planting ideas Patio pots, edging, cottage borders, winter/spring bedding

 

Sowing instructions

 

Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in trays of moist compost. Keep in a bright, cool location (15–20°C) and maintain even moisture. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, spacing 15–20 cm apart. Harden off and plant out after frost risk has passed.

 

Grow and maintenance

 

Grow in full sun or partial shade in well drained soil. Water during dry spells and deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Suitable for overwintering in mild climates or growing as a cool-season annual. Protect from slugs and snails.

 

Uses and benefits

 

Perfect for adding long-lasting colour to containers, borders and winter displays. The intricate markings and compact habit make Network Improved a standout for detailed planting schemes and pollinator-friendly gardens.