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Viola x cornuta 'Helen Mount' / 'Johnny-Jump-Up'

Viola x cornuta 'Helen Mount' / 'Johnny-Jump-Up'

Viola x cornuta 'Helen Mount' / 'Johnny-Jump-Up'

Product number: 606680
Origin: Europe
Latin: Viola x cornuta

An easy and fun mini violet. The flower is yellow in the center with black veins radiating outwards. The area around the flower is dark purple. In addition to the flower (like all violets) being edible, it also has a amusing growth habit: if neighbouring plants grow taller, the violet stretches and, as it were, climbs up them.

Names:
Latin: Viola x cornuta
Dutch: Hoorn of Bosviooltje
Also known as: Johnny-Jump-Up
English: Horned Violet

Sowing method: For annual cultivation from January-June, for biennial cultivation in Aug-Sept. The seeds germinate quickly, keep evenly moist (not wet) at ± 20°C. Cover the seed thinly, do not cover fine seed, but press lightly. Place a box or dark cloth over it, as it does not require light to germinate. Immediately after emergence, move to a light and cooler spot.

Sowing/planting time:

January
February
March
April
May
June
August
September

Harvesting time:

Not applicable / Not known

Soil type:

All soil types

Cultivation location:

Indoors
Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

Sun
Partial shade

Flower colour: Yellow in the center with black veins and dark purple around it
Origin: Europe
Average growth height: Up to 30 cm
Annual or perennial: Perennial
Attractive to insects: Various insects
Winter hardy: Forst hardy
Ease of cultivation: Easy