Viola - Aalsmeer King Size Mix
Viola - Aalsmeer King Size Mix
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Aalsmeer King Size Mix is a bold and cheerful collection of generously sized viola blooms in jewel tones and clear pastels—think deep purples, golden yellows, blues, mauves, and creamy whites. Each flower features classic face markings or soft blotches, bringing nostalgic charm to garden beds, borders, and containers. Exceptionally cold-tolerant and long-flowering, these violas are perfect for adding colour to the garden in the cooler months.
Best for: Cool-season colour, pots and borders, early bouquets, edible flowers.
Approx 30 seeds per packet
Growing Information
| Season | Flowers from autumn through spring – typically April to November, depending on sowing time and conditions. |
| Type | Cottage garden |
| Blooms | Cut and come again |
| Edible | Yes |
| Spacing | Space 15–20cm apart – compact but mounding habit. |
| Days to Germination | 7-10 days |
| Days to Maturity |
70-80 days |
| Sowing Tips |
Sow in late summer to early autumn for autumn/winter blooms, or in late winter to early spring for a spring display. Sow shallowly – light aids germination. Keep soil moist, not soggy. Can be started indoors or direct sown into prepared beds or pots. |
| Growing Tips |
Thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, rich, well-drained soil. Deadhead often to prolong flowering. Water regularly in dry weather. May slow down in summer heat—treat as seasonal or replace for warm-season colour. Self-seeds lightly in ideal conditions. |
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