Annuals | Perennials | Vegetables | Herbs | Home  Viola x williamsiana Singing the Blues Viola x williamsiana Singing the Blues Half-hardy Annual - Flowers: Summer
- Position: Part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 3 inches
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Scented
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Flower Pouch, Ground Cover, Pot Plant
Description This mixture of four enchanting colours, in shades and contrasts of blue, are not just pretty but the most sensational breakthrough in Violas for a decade. They were specifically bred for containers, baskets and ground cover, possessing a unique trailing habit. Above all they are wonderfully fragrant with a gorgeous, pervading sweet scent. Flowers appear in abundance and because they are tolerant to cold and heat, they can be grown all year round. Height 2-3in Flowers spring/summer. Sowing Instructions | Sowing time: | for summer flowers sow in late winter/spring |
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| Sowing depth: | 1.5mm (1/16 in) |
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Sow in good seed compost excluding light as darkness is beneficial. Germination usually takes 14-21 days at 18-20C (66-70F). Keep the soil just moist and avoid high temperatures which wilt prevent germination. Growing Instructions When seedlings are targe enough, transplant and grow in cool conditions. Plant out after hardening off in spring 15-23cm (6-9in) apart in most soils, sun or part shade. For late winter/spring flowering sow mid-summer, treat as above and plant out in the autumn, or sow in late summer, overwinter in a coldframe and plant out early spring. Kitchen Notes The petals make a colourful addition to salads, can be candled to top desserts etc, or used to make violet soup. Write to us for a free leaflet for a wide range of edible flowers
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