This is a blog about gardening, where I'll share pictures of my garden, offer thoughts and tips, and hopefully inspire.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
VIOLA SORBET BLUE HAVEN
Well it's getting to that time of year where seeds that have been
ordered are arriving and I get ambitious in getting the garden going.
Last Fall I started some seeds for Fall/Spring colour. Above are some shots of some of them. Pictured are Viola 'Blue Haven' from the Viola Sorbet series. I was amazed at there vigour, and how quickly they started blooming, showing flowers at only 1 1/2 inches tall. This hybrid grows to about 8 to 10 inches wide and generally to about 6 inches high. Performing best in full sun, this Viola responds favorable to often fertilizing (every 2 to 3 weeks) during the growth season. It well reseed but if you going to have volunteers popping up in the garden I can think of many that would be worse. I started several flats, gave out a few, and have heard wonderful comments on how well this viola is doing. I'd have to say if your looking for a very easy care annual this that give you months of colour and delivers old fashion charm then this Viola is for you.
BOTANICAL WORDS:
validus - meaning strong, robust
plants with this word - Lobelia validus
I think I'm going to have to print some of your posts!! There's just too much valuable information here to read in a hurry! :-)
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