Viola Sorbet F1 Yellow Blue Jump Up (Sorbet Series)
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 general-purpose potting compost for containers
- Rate of growth: average to fast
- Flowering period: milder spells from October to March
- Hardiness: fully hardy
The beauty of these plants (apart from the pretty bi-coloured flowers) is their branching habit, which means that they cover the ground really well without stretching. This enables them to produce more flowers, so they put on a great display off and on throughout autumn, winter and spring.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plants, but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plants, but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
When you receive your seedlings, pot them up and grow them on for a few weeks in a frost-free location. Then, gradually harden them off before planting out in compost or well-drained, humus-rich soil that is not frozen or prone to waterlogging. Protect young plants from slug damage using environmentally friendly slug pellets or beer traps. Pinching out the growing tips will encourage them to become bushier, and feeding with a high-potash fertiliser at regular intervals throughout the summer will promote even more flowers to form.