viola, perennial

Perennial Violas tend to exhibit a hardy, clump forming habit that establishes quickly in the garden producing medium sized, often fragrant pansy-like flowers in pastel colors with striping and mottling. More heat tolerant and hardier than most pansies, but needs a cool, shady spot for summer in the garden or in containers.

Plant in cool, moist, nutrient rich soil amended with organic matter like Petitti Planting Mix. Water well after planting; maintain 1” of water, once a week the first year. Use Plant-tone and Iron-tone in spring or at planting; apply Osmocote in summer after shearing back tired flowers and foliage. Deadhead for neat appearance. Let self-seed in fall. Mulch 1-2” to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture.