Viola Prince Henry 150 Flower Seeds

Packet Content (approx.): 150 (0.18g)

Viola, Prince Henry (Viola cornuta) Although somewhat older than its royal namesake, this particularly fine Viola variety produces very freely over a long period deep purple-violet flowers. 6 ins.

• Genus: Viola
• Species: cornuta
• Variety: 'Prince Henry'
• Family Name: Violaceae
• English Name(s): Viola, Violet
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Colour: Purple/Lavender
• Flowers: April - October

Sowing Instructions:

• Sow all year round, but March to early May or August to September give best results.

• Chill Viola Seeds before sowing. Cover lightly with compost. 

• Sow seeds in a good quality multi-purpose compost either in a greenhouse, or place outside in cold frame until germination takes place.

• Germination can take from 10 days to 3 months depending on temperature. 

• When large enough to handle, prick out the seedlings into individual pots.

• Plant out into final position from late spring onwards.

• Planting in autumn will produce slightly earlier flowering than a spring sowing.

Suitable for the garden, allotments and containers.

Be prepared to water well and supplement feed with high-potash feed during season. Regular feeding is recommended.