Viola Sorbet XP Orange Jump Up (Sorbet XP Series)
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This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or good quality, general-purpose compost for containers
- Rate of Growth: fast
- Flowering period: February to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
This vibrant bi-coloured beauty features small, toothed leaves and fragrant blooms that combine rich purple with striking orange, accented by dark central veins. Viola 'Sorbet XP Orange Jump Up' forms neat, uniform mounds, making it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, window boxes, and containers where it will provide a lively and long-lasting display throughout the cooler months.
Plant out in compost or well-drained, humus-rich soil that is not frozen or prone to waterlogging. Protect young plants from slug damage using our environmentally friendly, organic control methods. Deadhead the spent blooms to prolong flowering.