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King Henry Viola Seeds

King Henry Viola Seeds

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With its royal color, 'King Henry', (formerly called 'Prince Henry') delivers little mounds of beauty to your garden and containers. Violas love the cool weather of spring and fall, making them ideal for spring bulb cover, and for fall color after annuals are spent. In mild climates, they cheerfully bloom through the winter. Use the edible petals to garnish soft cheese or baked goods.

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(~190 seeds)

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Variety Info

Family: Violaceae

Native: Southwestern Europe

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant perennial in USDA zones 6-9; often grown as an annual. Reseeds readily.

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Bloom Period: Heaviest in cool weather

Plant Dimensions: 4"–8" tall and wide

Variety Info: ¾" deep violet-blue with a small bright yellow center

Attributes: Deer Resistant, Edible Flower, Good for Containers, Frost Tolerant

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or in midsummer for fall and the following spring bloom. Mild Climates: Late summer for cool–season bloom.

When to Start Inside: 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date for early spring planting, and midsummer for fall planting in both mild and cold climates.

Days to Emerge: 7–20 days

Seed Depth: ⅛"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 4"–6"

Thinning: When ½"–1" tall, thin to 1 every 4"–6"

Growing Info

Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest flowers in the morning, just as flower buds begin to open.

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