Viola odorata, 'Reine de Neiges'

Genus: Viola

Species: odorata

Variety: 'Reine de Neiges'

Family Name: Violaceae

Seed Catalogue No.: 1277X

Hardiness: Hardy

Lifecycle: Perennial

Colour: White Cream, Blue

Flowers: February, March, April

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam

Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

Moisture: Well-drained

Germination Instructions

Spring sow for flowers the same year. Autumn sow for flowers the following year. Autumn sow under glass. Fill a pot with 90% compost 10% sand. Sow 2mm deep and cover lightly with soil. Ideal temp. 22°C. If seed germinates straight away transplant otherwise seed will be dormant but ready to germinate the following spring. Spring sowing as above, if seeds have not germinated in 2-4 weeks cold stratify. Move to 4°C. for 6-8 weeks then return to warmth at 10°C. When seedlings have 2 true leaves transplant to 8cm pots.

Growing Instructions

Prefers a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full or partial sun. Water well until established. Violas are cool weather plants, they thrive in full sun due to the light offered rather than the heat given. High temperatures can be offset with regular watering and a mulch to prevent the tubers from drying out. Requires little attention.

Cultivation Instructions

Remove spent flowers to encourage further blooms. Will self-seed.

When to Sow

• Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 35

Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.