Viola Seeds - Plum Antique

Abundant, lightly fragrant, 1 1/2" blooms are a blend of plum, rose, mauve, and gold. Mildly fragrant blooms. One of the fastest varieties to reach a height tall enough for cutting in our overwintered trials. In a zone 5 unheated tunnel, it yielded 16–22" long stems that are perfect for mixing with tulips and daffodils in early spring bouquets.

Edible Flowers: Decorative and edible garnish for salads and desserts with slight wintergreen flavor. While a popular choice for brightening up salad mix, the flowers are also good for candying.

Transplant - Sow 7-9 weeks before planting out. Will tolerate a light frost. Sow 8-9 weeks ahead if blooming in cell packs is desired. Cover seeds lightly. Bottom water or mist to avoid displacing seeds. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers when the first true leaves appear. Harden off and transplant outside. Violas will tolerate a light frost. In climates with mild winters or in tunnels, violas may be sown late summer to fall. Direct seeding is not recommend.