Growing Guide • Violas
Welcome to our Viola Growing Guide! Violas (Viola tricolor), known for their charming and vibrant blooms, are a fantastic choice for adding color to your garden and bouquets. These hardy, cool-season flowers thrive in a range of conditions, making them perfect for early spring and fall displays. In this guide, you'll find everything you need to know about planting, caring for, and harvesting violas to ensure a stunning and continuous floral display throughout the growing season. Whether you’re growing them for your garden or for beautiful bouquets, our tips and insights will help you achieve the best results.
Lifecycle
Annual
Planting Season
Succession Planting, Spring
Planting Depth
Cover Lightly
Germination
4-7 days at 62-68°F
Water Needs
Average
Light Needs
Full Sun
Time to Bloom
60 to 70 Days
Harvest Season
Late Spring - Summer
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Early Indoor Sowing:
Plant: Sow seeds indoors under grow lights in soil blocks in mid-February.
Transplant: Move seedlings to the unheated greenhouse in mid-March.
Bloom: Expect blooms by late April to early May.
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Second Indoor Sowing:
Plant: Start a second batch indoors in mid-March.
Transplant: Move these seedlings outdoors by mid-April.
Bloom: Blooms will appear in late May to early June.
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Outdoor Direct Sowing:
Plant: Direct sow seeds outdoors in late April, after the last frost.
Bloom: These violas will start blooming in mid to late June.
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Late Summer Planting:
Plant: Direct sow seeds outdoors in late July to prepare for fall blooms.
Bloom: These plants will bloom in mid-September and continue through fall until frost.
Summary of Staggered Bloom Plan
First batch: Indoor sow in mid-February, blooms in late April.
Second batch: Indoor sow in mid-March, blooms in late May.
Third batch: Direct sow outdoors in late April, blooms in late June.
Fifth batch: Direct sow in late July for fall blooms, starting mid-September.