Viola Sweeties Mixed Seeds

Viola Sweeties Mixed Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

A charming annual pansy mix grown for its cheerful range of pastel and bright coloured blooms.

 

Viola ‘Sweeties Mixed’ forms compact plants with rounded flowers in soft pinks, yellows, blues, and whites, creating a lively and playful display.

 

Flowering freely through the cooler months, this variety is ideal for bedding, borders, containers, and seasonal planting schemes.

 

The resilient blooms maintain colour impact even in variable weather, making them a reliable choice for gardeners.

 

This easy to grow annual thrives in full sun or partial shade and well drained soil, rewarding with continuous colour from autumn through spring.

 

Perfect for ornamental planting, cottage gardens, and wildlife friendly schemes.

 

Seed Qty Approx 30

 

Sow February to April indoors or direct outdoors from May

Germination 10 to 20 days at 15 to 20°C

Soil and Position Free draining fertile soil in sun or partial shade

Height/Spread 15 to 20 cm tall, 20 to 25 cm spread

Flowering October to May

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds thinly in trays of moist, well-drained compost. Lightly cover with fine soil and maintain temperatures at 15 to 20°C. Germination usually occurs within 1 to 3 weeks. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, spacing 20 to 25 cm apart. Harden off indoor seedlings and plant out after the last frost.

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water regularly during dry spells and feed lightly with a balanced fertiliser to encourage healthy growth. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and maintain a tidy display. Viola × wittrockiana thrives in cool conditions and requires little maintenance once established.

 

Uses and Benefits

Cheerful pastel and bright-coloured blooms

Compact plants ideal for borders and containers

Long flowering season through autumn and spring

Resilient flowers in variable weather

Perfect for ornamental and wildlife-friendly gardens

 

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